The IN List 2025: Dec 8 - 14
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, Dec 8
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: 3:30-4:30pm. 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.
D&D & Donuts for Teens: 6-7pm. Come one and all to our monthly TTRPG Hangout for Teens! Once a month we will get together to chat about our campaigns, characters, and all things roleplay. All table-top role playing gamers are welcome. It doesn't matter which role playing game you play, come join in the fun. There will be snacks and a craft available. Do-nut miss it! For grades 6-12th. No registration required, just stop by!
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Buckle up for a holiday journey unlike any other! Lights Under Louisville, presented by Louisville Mega Cavern and Fifth Third Bank, is more than just a drive-through light show—it’s a merry, subterranean spectacle. You'll descend into the earth and be dazzled by over 7 million twinkling lights, glowing lasers, and festive themed displays that transform the cavern into a glowing wonderland of holiday cheer. From your cozy sleigh on wheels, you'll cruise through a magical maze of yuletide joy. Roll down your windows to some holiday music, explore enchanting holiday scenes, and discover new surprises around every corner. This one-of-a-kind holiday experience is sure to create lasting Christmas memories for the whole family. It's more than a tradition; it's a festive adventure waiting to be explored! Tickets required.
7-9pm. The Earl. Recurring weekly on Monday. New Albany IN. Free event.
Tuesday, Dec 9
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Babies and Books: 10-10:30am. Join us on Tuesday mornings as we sing, read board books, and have fun learning early literacy!
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.
History of the World’s Holiday Traditions: 5-6:30pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to learn about holiday traditions from all over the world. This is a hands on class, and you'll get to leave with fun trinkets to share just in time for the holidays! Feel free to also bring a book to trade with others, which is the tradition for Iceland! We look forward to seeing you! 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. Registration required.
Embroidery 101: 5:30-6:30pm. Join us at the Galena Branch to learn the basics of the embroidery machine and how to monogram your projects! 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
November 18-December 14, 2025. When the iconic movie “White Christmas” was released in 1954, it evoked a sense of romantic, old fashioned Christmas many still find captivating today. You’ll find the spirit of “White Christmas” lives on at the Clark County Indiana Museum.
5pm. Bass Pro Shops Clarksville. Make your reservation for Christmas Tales for a story time with Mrs. Claus and Santa every Tuesday beginning November 4 and running through December 23. Reservations are required as space is limited. Listen to a story, and then get your free photo with Mrs. Claus and Santa! These story times are every Tuesday at 5pm during our 2025 Santa's Wonderland. Reservations can be made at basspro.com/santa, then look for Christmas Tales! This is different from the photo with Santa!
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
7pm. The Louisville Palace. 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, Dec 10
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
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.
Baby’s Afternoon Out: 1-2pm. 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.
Watercolor Wednesdays: 4-6pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to watercolor paint winter and holiday scenes in the month of December, such as, a penguin, Christmas tree, snowman, and more. All supplies will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! Registration required.
Kid’s Club: 4-5pm.
Make & Take - Holiday Ornaments: 6-7:30pm. Join us for a creative evening of crafting and socializing. This month we will be creating 5 different holiday ornaments, perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or giving as gifts to loved ones. All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Wiggle Wednesday Storytime: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs! Registration not 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.
The Merry Melodies - A Christmas Concert: 1:30-2:30pm. Join us on this date for a special Holiday Concert of your favorite Christmas carols, featuring The Merry Melodies!
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
K-5 Craft: No Bake Spice Ornaments: 6-7pm. Library kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Monica as we decorate sweet smelling spice-dough ornaments. These non-edible ornaments will smell amazing and look gorgeous on your Christmas tree!!
6-8pm. Jeffersonville Public Art Center. Join us for a cozy and creative evening on December 10th from 6–8 PM at the Jeffersonville Public Art Center as we welcome the season with these Wood Painted Barn Quilt Christmas ornaments! $30 tickets required.
7pm. Pamela Brown Auditorium, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W Main St. Scrooge is back in all of his humbug glory! His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season. Honoring Dickens’ classic tale, this acclaimed adaptation embraces generosity, community, and second chances. Bring your friends and family to Actors Theatre of Louisville for a new production celebrating this beloved tradition. Tickets required.
We're dreaming of a white, bright and glowing Christmas this season at Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville's Family Theme & Water Park! Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season among dazzling displays of over 1.5 MILLION lights, over 300 Christmas trees and holiday decor as far as the eye can see. Take your experience to new heights on the LARGEST snow tubing hill in Kentucky, racing down a 175-foot-long hill covered in real snow. Create family memories, including meeting the Most Famous Reindeer of all and SO much more! Included with Daily admission or season pass.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
Thursday, Dec 11
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Beginner Mat Yoga with the YMCA: 5:30-6:30pm. New to yoga? Join us for a free beginner yoga class at The Floyd County Library! Learn about yoga basics, terminology, and postures. Practice yoga at your own level in a safe and supportive environment with guidance from a registered yoga teacher from the YMCA (200RYT). Modifications will be offered as you practice each pose. Yoga mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own, or any optional props, straps, and sweater in case you get cold. Registration required.
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 teens are welcome (11-18 years old).
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!
Make & Take - Holiday Ornaments: 5:30-6:45pm. Join us for a creative evening of crafting and socializing. This month we will be creating 5 different holiday ornaments, perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or giving as gifts to loved ones. All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Thursday at 7:00pm for Last Call Feud Night! First Place gets a $30 Dog Haus Gift Card, Second Place gets a $20 Dog Haus Gift Card, and Third Place takes home a $10 Dog Haus Gift Card.
7pm. Floyd County Brewing Company. Every Thursday join your friends for dinner, drinks and pub trivia. 1st and 2nd place win gift cards.
7:30pm. December 11-14. Clarksville Little Theatre. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Tickets required.
Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Stroll through pathways illuminated with giant glowing flowers, shimmering snowflakes, twinkling archways, and sparkling deer. Write a letter to Santa, create a festive craft, and even meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! They will be present all nights of the event until Christmas. After that, they will return to the North Pole! Warm drinks and sweet treats will be for sale at the outdoor Jingle All the Way Café, and Frosty’s Tinsel Tavern, a new bar inside the Graeser Family Education Center will offer beer, wine, and festive signature cocktails for purchase. Tickets required.
Friday, Dec 12
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Reads & Roasts Sip & Chat: 8-9am. Starlight Coffee Company. You're invited to a Reads & Roasts popup event at Starlight Coffee Company, located at 6500 IN-64 in Georgetown! Make a great start to your day with Starlight coffee and the Floyd County Library! Reads & Roasts is our coffee (and tea!) themed reading challenge for adults and teens. Participants 13 and older can win a keychain and a choice of coffee mug -- by logging reading minutes, visiting local coffee and tea shops, and attending library events. Continue your reading streak to improve your chances at winning grand prizes including gift cards to our participating shops and a gift basket with coffee and tea-related goodies.
Morning Stories: 10-11am. Preschool audience ages 3-5.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
7-9pm. December 12-13. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. Step back in time to the late 1800s, when the Culbertson family still called the Mansion their home. Tensions flare and one of the family ends up murdered in cold blood, and you must figure out who the killer is. To reserve your seats, please call 812-944-9600.
7:30pm. The Kentucky Center. Show dates and times December 12-22. Join Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince on a magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. With world-class choreography, sets, and costumes crafted for Kentucky, The Brown-Forman Nutcracker is a must-see local tradition. Performances feature live music performed by the Louisville Orchestra. Tickets required.
Saturday, Dec 13
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Gingerbread House Holiday Extravaganza: 10am-12:30pm. Kick off the holiday season with a visit with Santa and two of his reindeer at New Albany Central Library. Build your own edible masterpiece with our free gingerbread house kits (1 per child) and enjoy crafts, games, cookies, and holiday surprises! The Reindeer Meet & Greet is from 10 AM to 12 PM. This free event is for all ages. No registration is required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Tails and Tales: 3:30-4:30pm. Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
6th Annual Sellersburg Christmas Craft Market
9am-2pm. Life Center (Behind Kingdom Life Church). 11515 US-31 N. Sellersburg, IN 47172. FREE PARKING & FREE ADMISSION! Enjoy this indoor craft market with over 70 vendor booths!
10am-1pm. Vintage Fire Museum. Let your child sit and chat with Santa and receive treats from him! Admission is $1 off for adults and children aged 3-15, free for children aged 0-2.
3-5pm. Clark County Museum. Admission is free, photos with Santa $20.
6:30pm. Family Activities Park Charlestown. Free event.
Throughout December, we’re transforming areas of your Zoo into a winter wonderland, complete with holiday-themed decorations and animal enrichment. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit and cure your cabin fever with an exciting month-long scavenger hunt — a perfect activity for the whole family. Participants who complete at least half of the game will be entered to win Zoo-themed prizes. Free with zoo admission or membership.
Sunday, Dec 14
3-4:30pm. 999 Water Street, Charlestown, IN 47111. The cost is $25 for wood and $20 for canvas events per person per date (ages 5-up). All supplies, including your final piece of art to take home, are included. The event includes drinks and a light snack/dessert. There is a 30 participant maximum per event.
3-4pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Using acorns and twigs, dressed in colorful cloth, participants will make ornaments with a seashell base. Guided by artist Mike Gibson. Meets in the rotunda. $2 program fee covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation.
