The IN List 2026: October 5 - 11
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.
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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, October 5
FREE EVENTS
Stories, rhymes, songs, and play. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Auditorium.
Galena Library Fall Family Picnic!
Kick off Fall Break with the library's 1st Annual Fall Family Picnic — spread out a blanket and enjoy the green space. 10:00am-2:00pm, Galena Digital Branch, Grounds.
A free play, learn, and grow program with Metro United Way for babies and caregivers. 11:00am-12:30pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Family Storyhour @ New Washington
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, New Washington Library, Meeting Room.
Fall Break Handbell Fun @ Henryville
A Fall Break handbell activity for kids. 1:00pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
An open-ended acrylic painting workshop inspired by plants, flowers, and other natural forms. Waitlist open. 3:00pm-5:30pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
A spooky-season craft for teens. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Clarksville Library.
Weekly music bingo night. 7:00pm-9:00pm, The Earl, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Tuesday, October 6
FREE EVENTS
Songs and stories for ages 2 and under. 10:00am-10:30am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Stories, songs, and crafts celebrating kindness and cultures around the world. 11:00am-12:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
Fall Break Handbell Fun @ New Washington
A Fall Break handbell activity for kids. 1:00pm, New Washington Library, Meeting Room.
Local author Paul Schellenberger shares his new book "The Adventures of Wiggle Wormlets from Wiggler Switch" — kids make their own wormery to take home. 1:00pm-2:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Auditorium.
Cultural Arts Center: Tour Tuesdays
A weekly guided tour of the Cultural Arts Center and its current exhibitions. The Cultural Arts Center.
An adventure inspired by the beloved TV show Bluey — imaginative play, creativity, and exploration. Waitlist open. 2:00pm-4:00pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
Build and play with LEGOs. 3:00pm, Borden Library, Meeting Room.
Sellersburg Teen/Adult Crochet Club
Learn and work on crochet projects together. 5:30pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Vinyl Printer Certification Training
Learn to use the library's vinyl printer and cutter to make stickers, banners, and t-shirts. Registration required. 5:00pm-7:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Makerspace.
A beginner sewing class covering machine operation and a simple project. Registration full. 5:00pm-7:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Makerspace.
New Washington Empower Me to Be Clutter Free
A decluttering and organization workshop. 6:00pm, New Washington Library.
Harvest Homecoming Kids' Dog Show
A fun dog show for kids and their pups. 6:00pm-7:00pm, New Albany Riverfront.
Dusting Off the Classics Book Group - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Join us in the auditorium or virtually to discuss Frankenstein. 6:00pm-7:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Auditorium.
Weekly bar trivia league. 7:00pm-9:00pm, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Wednesday, October 7
FREE EVENTS
A partnership with the Floyd County Health Department to build essential life skills. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Central Branch Cafe.
Galena - Ready, Set, Go!: School Readiness Storytime
Themes to help build preschool and kindergarten confidence. 10:30am-11:30am, Galena Digital Branch, Reading Room.
Turn seeds and beans into colorful mosaic art — decorate an autumn shape or dream up your own design. 10:30am-11:15am, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room C.
Family Storyhour @ Charlestown
Weekly family storytime. 10:00am, Charlestown Library, Meeting Room.
Family Storyhour #2 @ Charlestown
A second weekly family storytime session. 11:15am, Charlestown Library, Meeting Room.
A storytime for babies (birth-24 months) with stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. 1:00pm-2:00pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Gallery.
Fall Break Night Light Fun @ Sellersburg
A Fall Break evening activity for kids. 1:00pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Vinyl Printer Certification Training
Learn to use the library's vinyl printer and cutter to make stickers, banners, and t-shirts. Registration required. 1:00pm-3:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Makerspace.
A different activity each week — play-doh, crafts, LEGOs and more. Grades K-5. 4:00pm-5:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Sellersburg Empower Me to Be Clutter Free
A decluttering and organization workshop. 6:00pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Special Storytime: Banned Books
A special storytime for Banned Books Week, for library friends of all ages. 6:30pm-7:15pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Rooms A&B.
Free Music for All!: Terry Lee Ridley and his Million Dollar Band
High-energy honky-tonk rock 'n' roll reviving the sounds of the 1950s, presented by Floyd County Parks & Recreation and the Community Music Alliance. 6:00pm-7:30pm, Sam Peden Community Park, Shelter House 1.
Weekly bar bingo. 7:00pm, Recbar 812, New Albany.
Weekly trivia night. Evening, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
A gentler open play session for toddlers. 9:30am-11:00am, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Harvest Homecoming 2026 Tattoo Event at Dog Haus
A tattoo pop-up event running Wednesday through Sunday this week. Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, October 8
FREE EVENTS
Harvest Homecoming Booth Days Begin
The 59th annual Harvest Homecoming kicks off its main Booth Days — vendors, food, and entertainment on Bank, Market, and Pearl Streets, downtown New Albany. Rain or shine, mostly free to attend. 12:00pm-9:00pm.
Miss Harvest Homecoming Scholarship Pageant
The HHC Queen Contest. 6:00pm-8:00pm, Samtec Stage, downtown New Albany.
Galena - Move & Groove Storytime
Movement and rhythm with drums, bells, and rhythm sticks. 10:30am-11:30am, Galena Digital Branch, Reading Room.
Board and card games, teamwork, and new friends for ages 6-12. 10:30am-11:30am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
A cozy fall storytime for ages 0-4 and caregivers. 10:30am-11:15am, Clarksville Library, Meeting Rooms A&B.
Family Storyhour @ Sellersburg
Weekly family storytime. 10:00am, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Fall Break Night Light Fun @ Borden
A Fall Break evening activity for kids. 1:00pm, Borden Library, Meeting Room.
Borden Empower Me to Be Clutter Free
A decluttering and organization workshop. 5:30pm, Borden Library, Meeting Room.
Learn the basics of 3D printing, including how printers work and tips for successful prints. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Galena Digital Branch.
For family history researchers of all levels. 6:00pm-7:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab.
Weekly hangout with games, crafts, activities, and snacks for teens. 6:00pm-7:30pm, New Albany Main Library.
Henryville Halloween Candle Holders
A Halloween-themed craft. 6:30pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
Bring a book, read quietly with fellow book lovers. 6:30pm, Wine Shop, 420 Pearl St, New Albany.
Weekly Family Feud-style bar game. Evening, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
Weekly karaoke. 10:00pm-1:00am, The Earl, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Weekly line dance lessons. 6:00pm-8:00pm, American Legion Post 204, Sellersburg. $5/person, free for Legion members.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Friday, October 9
FREE EVENTS
Vendors, food, and entertainment on Bank, Market, and Pearl Streets, downtown New Albany. Rain or shine, mostly free to attend. 9:00am-9:00pm.
Books, songs, and early literacy activities for ages 3-6. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
A used book sale benefiting the library. 10:00am-1:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Friends' Book Sale Room.
A cozy showing of Spookley the Square Pumpkin, with a pumpkin-decorating build-your-own activity. 1:00pm-3:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Rooms A&B.
Build and play with LEGOs and other engineering materials, open to youth of all ages. 3:30pm-4:30pm, Galena Digital Branch, Conference Room.
Weekly fine art open studio and showcase. Jasteka Cultural Center.
Open community jam session. Community Music Alliance.
Indiana Cruisers Car Cruise-In
A free monthly car cruise-in, all makes and models welcome. 5:00pm, Charlestown City Square.
Let It Fly! Greenway Park Disc Golf Course Grand Opening Celebration
A grand opening celebration for the new disc golf course. 5:00pm, Greenway Park, Charlestown.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion
A haunted attraction, running Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Clarksville Little Theatre's production of Sondheim's musical thriller, running through October 11. 301 E Montgomery Ave, Clarksville.
Saturday, October 10
FREE EVENTS
Vendors, food, and entertainment on Bank, Market, and Pearl Streets, downtown New Albany. Rain or shine, mostly free to attend. 9:00am-9:00pm.
New Albany Farmers Market (Harvest Homecoming Booth Days)
The weekly farmers market joins the Harvest Homecoming booths this week. 9:00am-9:00pm, City Square, downtown New Albany.
Harvest Car and Bike Show (In Memory of Ralph Hines)
A classic car and motorcycle show. 9:00am, New Albany Riverfront.
A crawling race for babies. 9:15am-10:00am, Samtec Stage, downtown New Albany.
A big wheel race for kids. 9:15am-10:30am, Samtec Stage, downtown New Albany.
Local produce, food, drink, and live music at Big Four Station. 9:00am-12:00pm.
Charlestown State Park 30th Anniversary
A celebration of the park's 30th anniversary. 10:00am, Charlestown State Park. Standard gate admission applies.
Learn the basics of Mahjong with experienced teachers on hand. Waitlist open. 12:00pm-3:00pm, Galena Digital Branch.
11:00am-12:30pm, Samtec Stage, downtown New Albany.
11:30am-12:30pm, Samtec Stage, downtown New Albany.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
A used book sale benefiting the library. 10:00am-1:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Friends' Book Sale Room.
Crocheting Class @ Jeffersonville (Held Offsite)
Learn to crochet or fine-tune your skills. 12:00pm-2:00pm, Off Site.
Art Reception for Debbie Fisher - "Water Outside My Windows!"
An artist reception honoring Debbie Fisher. 2:00pm-4:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room C.
Little Miss & Little Masters Pageant
1:00pm-3:00pm, Samtec Stage, downtown New Albany.
1:00pm-3:00pm, Bicentennial Park, New Albany.
The library's second annual Fall Festival with a free concert, food, a bouncy house, and outdoor fun. 2:00pm-4:00pm, Clarksville Library, Triangle Drive Parking Lot.
Velvet Vixen — On Stage @ Dog Haus Biergarten
Live music. 7:00pm, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Harvest Homecoming Cornhole Tournament
6:30pm, Knights of Columbus.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!
Derby Dinner's Children's Theatre production continues its Saturday matinee run. Derby Dinner Playhouse.
House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion
A haunted attraction, running Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Clarksville Little Theatre's production of Sondheim's musical thriller, running through October 11. 301 E Montgomery Ave, Clarksville.
2nd Haunted Scavenger Hunt and Pub Crawl
A haunted-season scavenger hunt and pub crawl through downtown, running daily through November 30. Downtown New Albany.
Let's Hear It For The Bar: The Alcove Turns 8!
An anniversary celebration. The Alcove.
Sunday, October 11
FREE EVENTS
Harvest Homecoming Booth Days (Final Day)
Vendors, food, and entertainment on Bank, Market, and Pearl Streets, downtown New Albany. Includes an Inclusion Hour from 11:00am-12:00pm for a calmer, less-crowded shopping experience. Rain or shine, mostly free to attend. 12:00pm-5:00pm.
A local market. 9:30am, New Salisbury.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
3rd Annual Bloody Mary Festival & Competition
Presented by Deep Eddy Vodka. 12:00pm, The Depot at NoCo, 701 Michigan Ave, Jeffersonville.
Doors 11:45am, dinner 11:45am-12:55pm, The Overtures pre-show 1:00pm, main show 1:30pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
