The IN List 2025: Dec 15 - 21
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 15
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.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
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.
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 16
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.
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.
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
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!
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 17
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.
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.
JTPL’s 125th Birthday: 1-2:30pm. Join us to celebrate the library's 125th birthday! We will have cake and coffee for staff and patrons alike.
Jingle and Jammies: National Lampoon PJ Party: 4:30-7pm. Slip on your comfiest pajamas and join us for a night of holiday laughs! We’ll watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation while enjoying a hot cocoa bar, popcorn, and plenty of cozy vibes.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
JTPL’s 125th Birthday: 1-2:30pm. Join us to celebrate the library's 125th birthday! We will have cake and coffee for staff and patrons alike.
5:30-10pm. 300 Spring St. Jeffersonville. Doors open at 5:30 - food & drinks available. Bring non-perishable food items for REACH Food Program 4 Kids and receive additional prize entries, for each item (up to 25 entries) for a Prize Drawing! There will be an Ugly Christmas Attire contest, voted on by you the crowd, with a prize for the winner. Dress to win! 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.
7pm. Recbar New Albany. Recurring weekly on Wednesday.
Thursday, Dec 18
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Make & Take - Holiday Ornaments: 1-2pm. The Cultural Arts Center. 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.
Polar Express Party & Santa Meet’n Greet: 3-6pm. Journey on the Polar Express for a magical day at the North Pole. Enjoy free snow cones, an exciting indoor snowball fight, hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa Claus. Feel free to drop by anytime. We'll have 8 different train stations set up to watch and play with. Then tour our Official White House Ornament collection, donated by Pat Harrison. This special collection features every White House ornament that has been released by the White House Historical Association. Since 1981, a new ornament has been unveiled every year, honoring either a president or a White House milestone. This free event is for all ages and will take place in the lower level of the Library.
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!
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Toddler Storytime: Christmas: 10:30-11:15am. Library babies and toddlers ages 0-4 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Monica for a Christmas themed storytime. We will sing carols, read stories, and do a Christmas themed craft.
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.
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 19
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Reads & Roasts Sip & Chat: 8-9am. Mickeys. Join us at Mickey's (624 Vincennes St, New Albany) for our final Sip & Chat of the 2025 Reads and Roasts Challenge!
Morning Stories: 10-11am. Preschool audience ages 3-5.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm. 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.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Live music at the Depot with John Hogan Music
6:30-8:30pm. Charlestown Family Activities Park. Hang out and listen to the tunes of Jason Hogan Music at The Depot, located at the Family Activities Park. Sing along with the pair and enjoy a warm hot chocolate or coffee from The Depot Cafe. Free event.
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.
7-11pm. The Culbertson Mansion. Krampusnacht is an annual holiday-themed haunted house experience. The event takes place in the Carriage House but attendees purchase tickets and queue inside the Mansion's beautifully decorated Formal Parlor. Tickets $18 required.
Winter “Frights & Lights” Tour
7:30-9:30pm. New Albany Wicked Walk. Here at the New Albany Wicked Walk, we love continuing the old Victorian tradition of sharing spooky stories during the long dark winter months! So bundle up & come stroll with us through the dark past of downtown New Albany, IN! You will hear macabre historical tales of murder, tragic events, serial killers, hauntings, ghosts, & more! And all told under the glow of downtown New Albany's beautiful holiday lights! Tickets $20 required.
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour
8-11pm. KFC Yum! Center. Tickets required.
Saturday, Dec 20
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog: 11am-12pm. 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! Registration required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm. 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.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Georgetown Last minute Gift Show
9am-2pm. 5231 IN-62, Georgetown, IN 47122. Free admission.
T’was the Hike Before Christmas
1-2pm. T’was the hike before Christmas, and all through the park, the naturalist led an outing, before it got dark. River level permitting, volunteer naturalist Nick (he does have a beard!) will lead a hike on the fossil beds and other parts of the park. Meets on the deck and moves to the wheelchair turnaround before we head towards the fossil beds and then make our way to other locations. This is a free program. $2 pay-to-park fee applies for the main lot. Inclement weather cancels. High water moves us to the picnic area. Caroling and poetry are optional. Nick might read an alternate version of the famous poem or crack some Christmas puns. Observation Deck, 1 hour.
3-5pm. Clark County Museum. Admission is free, photos with Santa $20.
7-11pm. The Culbertson Mansion. Krampusnacht is an annual holiday-themed haunted house experience. The event takes place in the Carriage House but attendees purchase tickets and queue inside the Mansion's beautifully decorated Formal Parlor. Tickets $18 required.
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 21
Natural Ornaments - Family Nature Club
3-4pm. Create a natural ornament to hang from your tree. We will provide an assortment of natural materials for your ornament. This program is geared for children aged 5 to 14. $2 program fee is covered by a grant from the Falls of the Ohio Foundation. Meets in the rotunda.
