The IN List 2026: May 11 - 17
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.
This list is presented each week by our partners at Skin Clique.
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, May 11
FREE EVENTS
10-11am. New Albany Main Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Stories, rhymes, songs, and play for toddlers and their caregivers.
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.
10:30-11:30am. Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Registration required.
3-6pm. Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Bug in a bag. Get ready for a creative, eco-friendly art series where imagination meets sustainability. In this 4-week program, patrons will bring, swap, and transform everyday materials into imaginative bug creations. From quirky and whimsical to detailed and realistic, each bug will become part of a collaborative community “Bug Garden” display. Registration required.
4-4:45pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes.
6-6:45pm. The Cultural Arts Center Gallery. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Step into a world of wonder as the museum transforms into a cozy storytelling haven at dusk. For children ages 3-8 and their families. Registration required.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
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.
Tuesday, May 12
FREE EVENTS
10-10:35am. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join us on Tuesday mornings for songs and stories! For ages 2 and under.
11am-12pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. 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.
1-2pm. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. 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.
Crafting Courage: Felt Poppy Pins
3-4pm. The Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. Join Museum Educator Jessica Hartman to explore the history and symbolism of the poppy as a tribute to fallen service members, then create your own felt poppy pin to take home. All ages welcome. Registration required.
6-6:45pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. 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.
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.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
7-9pm. Pinot's Palette Jeffersonville. 300 Spring St, Unit 1A, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. A guided, beginner-friendly paint-and-sip experience where a local artist walks you through a vibrant sunflower bouquet painting step by step. No experience needed! Perfect for girls' night or date night. Add-on candle making available. Tickets required.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
Wednesday, May 13
FREE EVENTS
10:30-11:30am. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs!
11-11:45am. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. 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.
1-2pm. Cultural Arts Center. 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. 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.
4-5pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. 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.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION 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.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
11:05am. Louisville Slugger Field. Day game! 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.
Thursday, May 14
FREE EVENTS
9am. 449 Old Capitol Plz NW, Corydon, IN 47112. Grand opening of Glik's in Corydon! Giveaways, door prizes, and more. Check their Facebook event page for hours and grand opening specials. Free to attend.
10:30-11:30am. Galena Digital Library. 6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119. 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!
10:30am-12pm. New Albany Central Library. 180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150. 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!
6-7:30pm. New Albany Central Library. 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.
7-10pm. The Depot at Noco. New name, same great concerts! Surfside Summer Jams features local and regional bands at Jeffersonville's coolest venue EVERY THURSDAY, May-September. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Bag chairs are encouraged for the lawn. The Depot features a full bar, food trucks, boutique shops and more!
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
5pm. Churchill Downs. 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.
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.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
10-11am. New Albany Main Library. 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.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Gates open 11:30am, first race 12:45pm. Churchill Downs, Louisville KY. 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.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
7-10pm (enter by 10pm, route closes 11:30pm). Louisville Zoo. 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Opening night of Wild Lights 2026! Journey through four immersive themed realms - Magical Forest, Magical Ocean, Pre-Historic Animals, and Wondrous Asia - brought to life with brand-new handcrafted Chinese lantern displays. Thursdays-Sundays through July 26. Tickets $16-35.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
7:15pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
FREE EVENTS
8am-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.
11am-1pm. Gilda's Clark at Pleasant Run Farm. 5318 King Rd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Anyone with a connection to cancer is welcome to join this community celebration of spring - music, crafts, gardening, and more at the Pleasant Run Farm barn. All ages from babies to grandparents. Register at GCK.org for directions. Free event.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
10am-1pm. Jeffersonville Library. 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.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
10am-6pm. Howard Steamboat Museum. 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. A fun family event featuring local artisans, live music, a children's play and creativity area, food, and tours of the historic Howard Mansion. A great step into the past with a flair for the present. $5 admission.
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.
Gates open 5pm, first race 6pm. Churchill Downs, Louisville KY. Night racing under the lights. Tickets required.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
7-10pm (enter by 10pm, route closes 11:30pm). Louisville Zoo. 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Tickets $16-35.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
7:15pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
Sunday, May 17
FREE EVENTS
10am-1pm. Charlestown City Square. Check out local vendors on the Charlestown City Square every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saturdays on the Square Pop-up Market. Vendors range from local artists, craft makers, bakers, food, authors, civic groups, and more.
4-7pm. The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall. Join us for Sunday Fun Days with Music Bingo powered by Last Call.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Gates open 11:30am, first race 12:45pm. Churchill Downs, Louisville KY. Tickets required.
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
1:05pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
Charlestown Paints! Summer Doormat Party
3-4:30pm. Arts & Enrichment Center. 999 Water Street, Charlestown, IN 47111. Paint your own custom summer doormat guided by Ericka from Red Headed Princess Designs. All supplies, drinks, and snacks included. No painting experience needed! $45 per person, ages 5+. 40 participant limit. Tickets required.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
7-10pm (enter by 10pm, route closes 11:30pm). Louisville Zoo. 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Tickets $16-35.
