The IN List 2026: Jan 12 - 18
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Southern Indiana. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinsoin throughout the week for any event changes or additions. If you want to be the first to hear about what's happening in and around Southern Indiana every week, be sure to subscribe to this free newsletter here.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, Jan 12
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Toddler Time: 10-11am. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!
Stories & Art with Ms. Ashley: 10:30-11:30am. Cultural Arts Center.
Meet & Make Mondays: 3-6pm. Cultural Arts Center.
Sensory Friendly Storytime: 4-4:45pm. Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes.
D&D & Donuts: 6-7pm. Come one and all to our monthly TTRPG Hangout for Teens! This event is conversation and craft based, we will NOT be playing a campaign. Once a month we will get together to chat about our campaigns, characters, and all things roleplay. All table-top role playing gamers are welcome. It doesn't matter which role playing game you play, come join in the fun. There will be snacks and a craft available. Do-nut miss it! For grades 6-12th. No registration required, just stop by!
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
9am-12pm. SIGS Gym New Albany. Offered weekdays M-F. FUN OPEN PLAY FOR FRIENDS UNDER 54". Two large bounce houses, a huge slide, trampolines, a foam pit, and lots of space to run, jump, and play! $8/child or $40 punch card for 6 visits or multiple kids.
9:30-11am. SIGS Gym New Albany. Offered Mondays & Wednesdays. Limited to first 20 child participants. Our TOT SPOT program is for children 3 and under for socialization, movement, and music. Students will meet in our Launch Pad UPSTAIRS and complete some obstacles, and there will be music, games, and storytime. One adult may enter with a child.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
Tuesday, Jan 13
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Babies & Books: 10-10:35am. Join us on Tuesday mornings for songs and stories! For ages 2 and under.
Vintage Cafe - Power Up With Puzzles: 10-11am. Vintage Cafe is a monthly program for adults where we explore different hobbies and activities while socializing and have a fun time. January is National Puzzle Month, so we are working puzzles together! The library will provide puzzles, but you're also welcome to bring your own! Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
It’s a Small World Storytime: 11am-12pm. You're invited to join us each week as we learn about themes like kindness, empathy, and family through different stories, songs, and crafts from around the world. This storytime is designed with kids ages 3-6 in mind, but all kids and families are welcome. Join us every Tuesday at 11am to discover if it really is a small world after all.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Mother Goose On the Loose: 1-2pm. Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy, interactive, lapsit storytime that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for school and reading. This fun-filled 30 minute session, for infants to 23 months and caregivers (older siblings are welcome), will incorporate music, movement, repetition, positive reinforcement, nursery rhymes, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and short book readings. After the storytime, we'll have 30 minutes of play and social time. *Adult participation is required in order to strengthen bonds between caregiver and child. It is most beneficial when children experience the program on a weekly basis and each caregiver will be given a lesson to follow along and practice at home.
Embroidery 101: Join us at the Galena Branch to learn the basics of the embroidery machine and how to monogram your projects! Registration is required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Mother Goose Time: 10:30-11:15am. A fast-paced and interactive program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Adult participation and interaction ensure the success of this program. Siblings may bring a doll or stuffed animal to bounce. Arrive early to get a spot.
Let’s Talk Books: 1-2pm. Join us on this date at the Clark County Museum for Let's Talk Books!
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Charlestown All Ages K-Pop Night: 4-5:30pm & 6-7:30pm. This event is for K-Pop fans - there will be crafts, ramen, karaoke, and much more! Open to all ages. Registration required. Registration required.
7-9pm. Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. JEOPARDY! Bar League, the official bar trivia experience from America’s Favorite Quiz Show is at Dog Haus Biergarten every Tuesday! Free event.
Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball vs. Virginia Cavaliers Men's Basketball
7pm. KFC Yum! Center. Louisville KY. Tickets required.
Wednesday, Jan 14
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Baby’s Afternoon Out: 1-2pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us for an afternoon of early literacy fun for babies! There will be stories, songs, and sensory activities for babies to interact with at the end of the program. Registration required.
Kids Club: 4-5pm. Come hang out each Wednesday and enjoy a different activity each week. Activities will range from play-doh to crafts to LEGOs! For Kids ages 6-11 years old. No registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Wiggle Wednesday: 10:30-11:30am. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs!
Pre-K Storytime: 11-11:45am. Pre-K Storytime helps children ages 3-5 get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and fun activities that build early literacy and social skills. Siblings are welcome! No registration required.
Make-In-Take Watercolor Snowman: 6-7:30pm. Join us for a creative evening of crafting and socializing. This month we will be dabbing in watercolors. All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Preschool Prep: 10:30-11:15am. Stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and crafts which encourage early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Space and materials are limited, so arrive early to get a spot.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
K-5 Craft Night - QTip Snowflakes: 6-7pm. Join Ms. Monica for an evening of wintery crafts! Create your own Q-Tip Snowflakes to take home. Library kids in grades 3-5 may attend independently, kids in grades K-2 require an adult to assist them.
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Charlestown Crafty Creations: 6-7pm. Charlestown Library. Create seasonal crafts using a variety of medium. This month: make a snowman from a creamer bottle. Registration required.
9:30-11am. SIGS Gym New Albany. Offered Mondays & Wednesdays. Limited to first 20 child participants. Our TOT SPOT program is for children 3 and under for socialization, movement, and music. Students will meet in our Launch Pad UPSTAIRS and complete some obstacles, and there will be music, games, and storytime. One adult may enter with a child.
6pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. Thursday-Sunday evenings. The Bunco Squad is back! It is August, and Suzie’s turn to host. She thinks she is hosting a normal bunco night, but with this bunch, normal is never . . .well. . .normal. Join the ladies you fell in love with for another laugh-filled and heart-felt evening of FUN. Written by Derby Dinner’s very own, Jim Hesselman, this comedy is a slice of life with characters we all can recognize from our own neighborhoods. With a scoop of sass, a dollop of drama, a heap of heart, and loads of laughs, you will leave smiling ear to ear and ready to reconnect. Bunco “newbies” WELCOME! Tickets required.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
Thursday, Jan 15
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Teen Scene: 6-7:30pm. Hang out with us every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Teen Scene! Take a break in the middle of the week with a new activity, game, craft, or anything else we dream up, plus snacks! All kids ages 11-18 welcome.
Make-In-Take Watercolor Snowman: 1-2pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us for a creative afternoon of crafting and socializing. This month we will be dabbing in watercolors. All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Move & Groove Storytime: 10:30-11:30am. Join us at Galena on Thursdays as we move and groove to some fun books, basic rhythms and rhymes, and different music genres! We'll use things like a drum, hand bells, rhythm sticks, egg shakers, or scarves in this lively and interactive storytime. Moove & Groove will help build early literacy skills, social interaction, and blossoming young music lovers!
3D Printing 101: 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your creative projects to life with the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon 3D printer. Learn how to use a 3D printer in this free class for ages 7 and up. This class will cover the basics on how to find or make a 3D print model, prepare it for printing, navigating the Bambu 3D printer interface, and tips to create a successful print. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Founding Era Book Club: 6-7:30pm. This club is for adults who are interested in the period from approximately 1750-1850.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Charlestown All Ages K-Pop Night: 4-5:30pm & 6-7:30pm. Charlestown Library. This event is for K-Pop fans - there will be crafts, ramen, karaoke, and much more! Open to all ages. Registration required. Registration required.
For the Love of Books Book Club: 6:30-8pm. Henryville Library. Join us to discuss our monthly book club selection. Registration required.
Friday, Jan 16
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Morning Stories: 10-11am. Foster a love of learning through stories! Join us for books and songs followed by activities that encourage the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-6. No registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Scrapbooking Craft Time: 1-4pm. Join us on this date for a fun afternoon of scrapbooking with Tina Mitchell! Registration required.
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Tween History Book Club: 3-4pm. Sellersburg. Step back in time and read books about history. This book club for 5th-8th graders will cover all kinds of historical events. Registration required.
Winter Weekend Getaway at Clifty Falls
January 16-18. Clifty Falls State Park. Join us at the Clifty Inn for our Winter Weekend Getaway! Enjoy an insect hike and spider talk with Kevin Wiener of All Bugs Go to Kevin, Live Birds of Prey, Frogs and Toads of Indiana, a water quality monitoring workshop, Pollinators, Mussels of Indiana and more! Registration is REQUIRED for this event by calling the Nature Center at 812-273-0609 before January 9, 2026. The event is $25/person which includes all supplies needed. To pay your registration fee, please write a check payable to The Friends of Clifty Falls State Park and mail it to: Attn: Kayla Wilson 1501 Green Rd. Madison, IN 47250. Lodging is available at the Inn for a discounted rate if you reserve before December 16, 2025. Call 877-563-4371 and use Group Code 0116WW.
Saving America’s Largest Salamander
2-3pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Indiana is home to America’s largest salamander, called the Hellbender. It is only found in one Indiana river – the Blue River in Harrison County. Come and learn about this amazing aquatic animal, what makes it special, and what you can do to keep its habitat clean. This hands-on program will cover its adaptations, how water pollution affects it, and how amphibians have changed over geological time using a life-size model of Ichthyostega, the oldest amphibian in the fossil record. This is a free program that will meet in the bird room.
The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
7pm. KFC Yum! Center. Louisville KY. Tickets required.
8pm. Mercury Ballroom Louisville KY. Tickets required.
Saturday, Jan 17
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog: 11am-12pm. Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to read to Mia, the Therapy Dog. She also does work at Mt. Tabor Elementary School. She loves to read and be petted. We look forward to seeing you! Registration required.
Sketchbook Saturdays: 1:30-2:30pm. Ready to unlock your inner artist? This engaging drawing course invites you to slow down, observe the world with fresh eyes, and discover the joy of creating from scratch. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class will guide you through the essential building blocks of drawing, no fancy supplies or prior experience needed! Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
African-American Literature Book Club: 2:30-3:30pm. This book club is for adults who enjoy reading and discussing works by or about African-American authors.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Gardening Program: 12-2pm. Join us as Heidi Potter, the Purdue Extension representative for Clark County, explains some gardening tips and tricks for those thinking ahead to the planting season!
Breakfast with the Beasts - Penguins
9-11am. Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how our animals start the day. Tickets include a hot breakfast featuring a waffle bar (Belgian waffles, assorted toppings, sausage links, fresh brewed coffee, orange juice and water), parking and admission for the day at the Zoo. Plus, the chance to ask all your questions to our knowledgeable staff! Breakfast will occur near the featured animals’ exhibit area and all programs will feature an exclusive keeper talk along with a chance to create enrichment for one of the Zoo’s animals! Intended for ages 4-18. $40 per person 2 and under $0.
Sunday, Jan 18
The Brown Hotel is bringing back its esteemed afternoon tea with a unique Kentucky twist. Along with its Bluegrass-honored bites, the tea service beverage offerings will include Prosecco, sparkling wine, mimosas, bloody marys and an extensive wine and bourbon list for an additional cost. Iced tea and coffee will also be available. Reservations required.
4-7pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. Join us for Sunday Fun Days with Music Bingo powered by Last Call.
