The IN List 2026: Jan 19 - 25
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 19
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
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6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
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211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
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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.
5:30pm. Donum Dei Brewery. Come celebrate this amazing football season. Spaghetti, Salad, Etc.
6pm. Rails & Ales Brewhouse. We’re opening up on a Monday for the National Championship! Come cheer on IU at Rails & Ales , enjoy $5 Gameday Lagers and Happy Hour Apps all night! We open at 6pm, get here before kickoff to get the best seats!
6:30pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. We’re opening on a Monday, January 19 at 6:30 PM for a special IU Football Championship Watch Party, and you’re invited to cheer the Hoosiers on in epic fashion.
BCS National Championship Watch Party
7pm. The Slice Georgetown. Join us to watch the Hoosiers fight for a chance to win a national championship! Reservations are strongly suggested!
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
Tuesday, Jan 20
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.
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.
All About Art for Elementary Students: 4:30-5:30pm. If you're in elementary school (Grade K-4), join us at the Cultural Arts Center to learn about different art techniques and artists each month. For the month of January, we will be learning about Jackson Pollock and his technique of drip painting. These paintings embody the principles of Abstract Expressionism. All supplies will be provided. We hope to see you there! Registration required.
Pajama Time Stories: 6-6:45pm. Join us for a Pajama Party every Tuesday evening at the New Albany Library! Come in your pajamas and bring a favorite blanket and stuffed animal if you like. The children's librarians will lead our Pajama Storytime with fun "bedtime" stories, rhymes and songs. Make this special storytime a part of your family's regular weekly bedtime routine.
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.
Read Between the Spines Book Club: 5:30-6:45pm. Do you like talking about books? Join us at the Galena Branch for our new book club for adults! This month's selection is "Atonement" by Ian McEwan . Copies of the book are available to check out at Galena Digital Library for registered participants. Registration 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.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Sellersburg Teen/Tween Harry Potter Book Club: 3-4pm. Tweens/teens in grades 5th-8th are invited to read the Harry Potter books and discuss them. Registration is required.
Sellersburg Teen/Adult Crochet Club: 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your crochet or knitting project to work on. Open to tweens/teens and adults. No registration is required.
New Washington All Ages K-Pop Night: 5:30-7pm. This event is for K-Pop fans - there will be crafts, ramen, karaoke, and much more! Open to all ages. Registration required.
Cozy Mystery Book Club at Charlestown: 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy a fun read that engages your mind and entertains. Come Join us for our monthly book club featuring the cozy mystery genre. This month we will be discussing The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter.
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.
Wednesday, Jan 21
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.
Watercolor Open Studio: Cultural Arts Center. 4-5:30pm. Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting. All supplies included. We hope to see you there! 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: 5:30-6:45pm. 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
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
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 22
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.
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!
Crochet 101: 5-6:30pm. Join us for a beginners crochet class! Make your own crochet square and learn important crochet concepts. We will start with the basics and show you how to make the slip knot, chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet, as well as how to count stitches and know which type of yarn and hook to use in your future projects. Come learn a new skill with us and get “hooked” on crochet! Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Charlestown's Extra Special Social Club: 3-4pm. A structured one hour program for Adults (18+) with intellectual developmental disabilities. This month we will have a special guest from Purdue Extension teach us about eating healthy with smoothies.
Food for Thought @ Sellersburg: 6-7pm. A monthly cooking group for busy adults to share recipes and cooking ideas. This month: Nuts!
Haunting of the Island Maid Murder Mystery Dinner Event
6pm. Howard Steamboat Museum. Come join us for a spooky evening at The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum. Get ready to experience chills and thrills as we explore the mysteries of the Island Maid. Ghost stories, haunted tales, and eerie encounters await you at murder mystery dinner. Tickets required.
Friday, Jan 23
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
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm. The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our book sale room is located at the South end of the main library (closest to Court Avenue) on the lower level.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Sellersburg Teen Inklings Creatives: 3-4pm. Join our group of creatives. Open to grades 8-12. No registration required.
Saturday, Jan 24
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Puzzle Swap and Creative: 10am-2:30pm. Attention puzzle lovers! Are you looking for a fun way to gain new puzzles and swap out puzzles you have already finished? Are you interested in competing against other puzzle enthusiasts in a speed puzzling event? If so, please join us at the Floyd County Public Library for our Puzzle Swap and Competition. Up to 20 teams of 2 will go head-to-head to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle as quickly as possible. To keep it fair, each team will be working the exact same puzzle. The winning team will be the first to finish their entire puzzle. If no team finishes their puzzle in the 2-hour time limit, the team with the most completed pieces wins. The swap takes place from 10-12pm, and the competition runs from 12-2pm.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm. The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our book sale room is located at the South end of the main library (closest to Court Avenue) on the lower level.
Crocheting Class: 12-2pm. Offsite. Join us if you would like to either learn how to crochet or just fine tune your skills!
Family Game Day: 2-3:30pm. We supply the games, you supply the competition. Drop in to try some of our favorite board games. Children under 12 must attend with an adult or caregiver age 16 and up; teens ages 13-18 may attend independently.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
SoIN Tourism - Visitors Guide 2026: 2-3pm. Come to the library to meet with a representative from SoIN Tourism in order to learn about the fun events happening in our area in 2026! They will discuss who their organization is, what it does, and cover signature events for 2026. There will be time for questions at the end.
Wildlife Rehab 101: Getting Started in Kentucky
9am-5pm. Charlestown Family Activities Park. Join us in person for a fun and informative session all about how to get started as a wildlife rehabber, a wildlife sub-permittee, or just a wildlife rehab volunteer in the states of Kentucky & Indiana. Whether you're ready to sign up or just curious what it takes, we'll cover the basics to help you decide where you fit in. Come meet like-minded folks and kick off your wildlife journey! General admission required.
10am-2pm. Kentucky Science Center. Meet our resident superhero Ion Jones, study bioluminescence exploration in the Discovery Gallery, enjoy an electrifying electricity show in the Tech Forum at 1:30, and gets hands-on in our MakerPlace with refraction monocles, UV spin art, and a UV wonder wall. Guests can also enjoy an atrium demo at 12:30 and discover other hands-on activities throughout the building. You won’t want to miss this illuminating experience. First 500 children receive a FREE glow item like a ring, bracelet or necklace – stop past the Do Science Shop to pick up yours! Free with general admission.
2-3pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Join us in person for a fun and informative session all about how to get started as a wildlife rehabber, a wildlife sub-permittee, or just a wildlife rehab volunteer in the states of Kentucky & Indiana. Whether you're ready to sign up or just curious what it takes, we'll cover the basics to help you decide where you fit in. Come meet like-minded folks and kick off your wildlife journey!
Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Mens Basketball
3:30pm. KFC Yum! Center. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
Sunday, Jan 25
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.
Louisville Cardinals Womens Basketball vs. Boston College Eagles Womens Basketball
2pm. KFC Yum! Center. Tickets required.
4-7pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. Join us for Sunday Fun Days with Music Bingo powered by Last Call.
