The IN List 2026: Mar 30 - April 5
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, March 30
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.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Teen Bingo Night at the Library: 6-7pm. Join Ms. Monica for a few rounds of BINGO. We will play for candy prizes. Ms. Monica is a killer bingo caller, so bring your competitive side for an evening of fun!
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
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.
Wiggles & Giggles Learning Lab
10am-12pm. Griffin Recreation Center New Albany, IN. The Learning Lab offers a range of playful learning opportunities for young children. Monthly sensory bins, engaging STEM activities, and creative crafts are just a few of the adventures awaiting your little ones! Free event. Ages 5 and under.
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
Tuesday, March 31
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.
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.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Borden Beaded Plant Craft: 5:30-6:45pm. Make your own beaded plant. Adults. Registration required.
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
7-9pm. Pinot’s Palette. Jeffersonville, IN. This relaxed paint and sip experience is great for painters of all skill levels. A talented instructor will guide you step‑by‑step, so you can sip your favorite drink, unwind with friends, and watch your Paris‑inspired masterpiece come to life on canvas. Tickets 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.
Wednesday, April 1
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.
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.
Darshwood: The Never Not Amazing MAGIC Show: 4:30-5:30pm. Did you know that you have magic inside of you? It’s true. Each and every one of us carries a little piece of magic, but sometimes it takes a true wonder-worker to show you how to use it. Discover for yourself the mysteries we have to offer in this family fun adventure of spectacular thrills hosted by local magician, Richard Darshwood. For all ages. Registration is encouraged.
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!
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Charlestown Beaded Plant Craft: 6-7:45pm. Make your own beaded plant. Adults. 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.
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
5-8pm. The Depot at NoCo. Jeffersonville, IN. Kiana Del kicks off the live jazz music series, with Carly Johnson following up in May. We're taking the hot summer months off and resuming when the weather is better in September and October. Enjoy special pricing on wine. New this year, Paint & Sip! Register now at the links below to reserve your spot with them. Admission is free and open to all ages. There is a fee for painting, paid to 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘵'𝘴 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 when you register.
7-9pm. Pinot’s Palette. Jeffersonville, IN. This relaxed paint and sip experience is great for painters of all skill levels. A talented instructor will guide you step‑by‑step, so you can sip your favorite drink, unwind with friends, and watch your Paris‑inspired masterpiece come to life on canvas. Tickets required.
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
6pm. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
Thursday, April 2
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Homeschool Game Club: 10:30am-12pm. Kids ages 6–12 (and their siblings) are invited to play fun board and card games, build teamwork and problem-solving skills, and make new friends. A weekly social and educational space just for homeschool families!
Open Studio Weekly Artist Check-in: 4-5pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us for a once-weekly Open Studio designed for artists at any stage. This relaxed, supportive space offers free drawing time, creative block breakers, and optional guidance led by local artist and art educator Jessica Hartman.
Teen Scene: 6-7:30pm. Join us in Teen Scene for a showing of Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park along with a fun dino themed craft and snack! Jurassic Park(1993) is rated PG-13 with a run time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. 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!
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
6pm. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
6-8pm. American Legion Sellersburg. Every Thursday we have a line dance class. All ages welcome, $5 per person (Legion members are free). We start with Ultra Beginner dances and work our way up. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare to have fun while getting your steps in.
Friday, April 3
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.
First Friday Concert: Wandering Minstrels: 12-12:45pm. With three voices woven into seamless harmony, the Wandering Minstrels bring new life to the songs that shaped generations. From the Beatles and Billy Joel to the Eagles and Otis Redding, their acoustic sound rekindles the soundtrack of your life. Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Friends of the Library Book Drive: 10am-1pm. Book Sale.
SoIN Tourism About Us: 2-4pm. 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.
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
Sellersburg Teen Inklings Creatives: 3-4:30pm. Join our group of creatives. Open to grades 8-12. No registration required.
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
4-8pm. Floyd County YMCA. New Albany, IN. Arts & crafts, food trucks, balloon art, inflatables and more. Free family-friendly event.
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
6pm. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
6pm. The Louisville Palace. Tickets required.
7-9pm. Pinot’s Palette. Jeffersonville, IN. This relaxed paint and sip experience is great for painters of all skill levels. A talented instructor will guide you step‑by‑step, so you can sip your favorite drink, unwind with friends, and watch your Paris‑inspired masterpiece come to life on canvas. Tickets required.
Saturday, April 4
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog: 10-11am. 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!
Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet: 1-3pm. All ages are welcome, and registration is recommended. Whether you’re a longtime “jazzer” or just starting to explore jazz, this concert is for everyone! Come early and view a photo display of the history of Black jazz musicians.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Friends of the Library Book Drive: 10am-1pm. Book Sale.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
430 N Indiana Ave, Sellersburg, IN 47172
8am & 9:30am. Arts & Enrichment Center Charlestown, IN. Along with breakfast, there will be vendors passing out eggs to children! There will be door prize opportunities as well. Each session lasts 75 minutes. Doors open at 7:45 PM for the first session. Tickets required.
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
10am-12pm. True North Coffee House. Free event.
10am-12pm. 202 E Market St. New Albany, IN. Our year-round market offers a diverse selection of fresh, locally sourced products, including fruits and vegetables, meats, handcrafted goods, and more. It’s a hub of activity that also features live local entertainment, health and wellness activities, and special kids' events throughout the day, making it a destination for all ages.
Hairspray the Broadway Musical
11:45am. Apr 01, 2026 - May 17, 2026. Derby Dinner Playhouse. “You Can’t Stop The Beat” of this Broadway Musical Comedy! Take a trip back to 1962 with Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with even bigger hair, as she sets out to dance her way onto the popular Cory Collins show. Along the way she tries to bring about integration on the show and win the heart of the boy of her dreams. This award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with laughter, romance, and is a joyous tribute to the 60’s. Tickets required.
The Kentucky Derby Festival Block Party
12-6pm. Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Local food trucks, merchants, live entertainment, children’s activities. Free event.
Bourbon Beat Down Demolition Derby
4pm. Freedom Hall. Louisville, KY. Tickets required.
Sunday, April 5
10am-5pm. March 14 – April 12, 2026. Louisville Zoo. FREE with Zoo admission or membership. EGGsplore your Zoo again this spring with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to dive deep into the Zoo while searching for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answering trivia questions and competing in some EGGstra special challenges.
Easter Brunch at Brooklyn & the Butcher
10am-3pm. Brooklyn and the Butcher. New Albany, IN. Good food, strong drinks, and no one at your house stuck doing dishes. Reservations encouraged.
12-3pm. Xscape Theatres Jeffersonville. Meet the Easter Bunny, take a photo, and grab a Yoshi egg with a prize inside while celebrating the opening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Tickets for movie required.
4-7pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. Join us for Sunday Fun Days with Music Bingo powered by Last Call.
