The IN List 2026: May 25 - 31
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, May 25
FREE EVENTS
Memorial Day Observance – New Albany National Cemetery
1-2pm. New Albany National Cemetery. 1943 Ekin Ave, New Albany, IN 47150. Annual ceremony honoring U.S. military personnel who died in service. Free and open to the public.
3-4pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Explore the collecting piles for Silurian fossils. Bring your own digging tools like a trowel or mason’s hammer. Free with park admission.
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.
Tuesday, May 26
FREE EVENTS
10-10:35am. New Albany Main 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.
6-6:45pm. New Albany Main 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
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. Triple-A baseball returns for a six-game homestand against the St. Paul Saints, Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins! It’s Purr at the Park — bring your cats for a night of fun, plus $6 margaritas and $4 tacos. Series runs May 26-31. Tickets at milb.com/louisville.
Derby Dinner Playhouse: Calendar Girls
Doors open 6pm, dinner 6-7:10pm, show 7:45pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Tickets required.
Wednesday, May 27
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.
Coffee and Crime: A True Crime Book Club
3-4:30pm. Henryville Library. Henryville, IN. Join us for a cup of coffee and an afternoon of fun discussing a true crime book. Last Wednesday of each month. New members always welcome! 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. St. Paul Saints
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. Tickets at milb.com/louisville.
Derby Dinner Playhouse: Calendar Girls
Doors open 6pm, show 7:45pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Tickets required.
Thursday, May 28
FREE EVENTS
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.
For the Love of Books Book Club
6:30-8pm. Henryville Library. Henryville, IN. Join us to discuss our monthly book pick. Adults 18+.
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
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.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
Enter 7-10pm, route closes 11:30pm. Louisville Zoo. 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Four immersive themed realms of handcrafted Chinese lantern displays – Magical Forest, Magical Ocean, Pre-Historic Animals, and Wondrous Asia. Thursdays-Sundays through July 26. Tickets $16-35.
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. Tickets at milb.com/louisville.
Derby Dinner Playhouse: Calendar Girls
Doors open 6pm, dinner 6-7:10pm, show 7:45pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Tickets required.
Friday, May 29
FREE EVENTS
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
10am-1pm. Jeffersonville Township Public Library. 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The Friends of the Library host a Book Sale on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays of each month, 10am-1pm. Located on the lower level of the main library.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints — Military Appreciation Night
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. Active and retired military members and immediate family can receive free outfield reserved tickets. Tickets at milb.com/louisville.
Racing Louisville FC vs. Denver Summit FC
7pm. Lynn Family Stadium. 350 Adams St., Louisville, KY 40206. NWSL professional women’s soccer. Denver Summit FC visits Louisville for the first time! Racing’s final home game before the FIFA World Cup break. Broadcast on Prime Video. Tickets at racingloufc.com.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
7-10pm (enter by 10pm, route closes 11:30pm). Louisville Zoo. 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213. Journey through four immersive themed realms – Magical Forest, Magical Ocean, Pre-Historic Animals, and Wondrous Asia. Thursdays-Sundays through July 26. Tickets $16-35.
Derby Dinner Playhouse: Calendar Girls
Doors open 6pm, dinner 6-7:10pm, show 7:45pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Tickets required.
Saturday, May 30
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.
Spring Weed Wrangles Volunteer Opportunity
9am-12pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Volunteer opportunity to clear invasive garlic mustard from the park. Outdoor attire recommended. RSVP requested. Free event.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
10am-1pm. Jeffersonville Township Public Library. 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The Friends of the Library host a Book Sale on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays of each month, 10am-1pm. Located on the lower level of the main library.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints — We Love Lou Night
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. We Love Lou Night — the Bats give away prizes each inning from local Louisville companies and wear their Derby City Mint Julep jerseys! Tickets at milb.com/louisville.
Louisville City FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
7pm. Lynn Family Stadium. 350 Adams St., Louisville, KY 40206. USL Championship professional men’s soccer. Tickets at loucity.com.
Gates open 11:30am, first race 12:45pm. Churchill Downs, Louisville KY. Spring Meet racing continues through June. Tickets required.
Derby Dinner Playhouse: Calendar Girls
Doors open 6pm, dinner 6-7:10pm, show 7:45pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. 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.
Sunday, May 31
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.
Art at the Falls: Natural Mandalas
3-4pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. Artists will use materials from nature to create their own mandalas. Free with park admission.
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
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints
1:05pm. Louisville Slugger Field. 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202. Final game of the series. Tickets at milb.com/louisville.
Gates open 11:30am, first race 12:45pm. Churchill Downs, Louisville KY. Tickets required.
Derby Dinner Playhouse: Calendar Girls — Sunday Matinee
Doors open 11:45am, dinner 11:45am-12:55pm, show 1:30pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN 47129. 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.
