The IN List 2025: Sept 1 - Sept 7
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 the West Indy area 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, Sept 1
May 17 - September 1, travel back 65 to 200 million years in time to meet iconic prehistoric animals! Encounter 23 roaring, breathing giants from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Enjoy the world’s tallest, life-sized robotic dinosaurs — ranging from 5-foot-long baby triceratops to a 40-foot-long tyrannosaurus rex. Free with admission or membership.
Georgetown Labor Day Community Celebration
10am-3pm. Georgetown Optimist Club. 8260 US IN-64 Georgetown. Car show, food trucks and more. Free event.
11am-8pm. Downtown Louisville on the Belvedere. The 23rd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more! Free admission.
1-2pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Free event.
3-4pm. Falls of the Ohio State Park. Explore our relocated collecting piles for Silurian fossils. Bring your own digging towels like a trowel, masonry hammer, or something good for prying. We will help you identify what you find. Free event.
7-9pm. The Earl. Free event.
Tuesday, Sept 2
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Babies and Books: 10am-10:30am. Join us on Tuesday mornings as we sing, read board books, and have fun learning early literacy! Registration not required.
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: 6pm-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. Registration not required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
3-10pm, Wine Shop (New Albany). Every Tuesday ½ priced bottles of wine in house. Bring a friend (or two!) and come enjoy the Wine Shop.
4-10pm, RecBar 812 (New Albany). Every Tuesday, for every adult meal purchased, one child under the age of 12 can order a meal from the kid’s menu for free.
5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.
6pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. Aug 13, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025. This exciting new Broadway Musical chronicles the real-life experiences of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, and the almost 7,000 airline passengers who were forced to land there when US air space was closed on September 11, 2001. Twelve actors tell the story of both the Islanders and the Plane People, revealing the fear and uncertainty that came with the terrorist attacks – as well as the profound generosity and compassion of strangers. Tickets required.
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Tuesday for MUSIC BINGO!
Wednesday, Sept 3
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.
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.
Make-In-Take: Hanging Read Sign: 5:30-6:45pm. Get ready for a fun night of creativity and conversation for adults! This month, we’re making a charming hanging “Read” sign, crafted with real book pages on wood. All supplies provided for free, and no special skills are needed. Registration required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
12:05pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
3-6pm. 1370 Monroe St., Charlestown, IN. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.
6-7:30pm. Sam Peden Community Park.
7pm, RecBar 812 (New Albany). Free to play. Free to win! Come join us every Wednesday for Bar Bingo. Prizes for every round. One final coverall round every week for a rolling $50 jackpot. If no one wins, the $50 moves on to the next week! $2 off all adult slushies! This is a 21+ event to participate.
7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Wednesday for Last Call Trivia! Games start at 7pm. 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.
Thursday, Sept 4
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
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
Music & Movement: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Thursdays to help your child learn some basic rhythms that will help with early literacy before they begin Kindergarten. Ms. Ashley will use bells, rhythm sticks, scarves and more for these exercises!
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.
6-7pm. Kevin Hammersmith Park. Floyd County Parks and Recreation offers FREE outdoor group fitness classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings! All Get Fit, Floyd County! classes will take place at the KFC Stage and turf grass area, located between the main entrance to the New Albany Little League fields and the splash pad.
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
6:35pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
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.
7-9pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Can you kick it old school? Yes, you can… onboard the Belle every week! Enjoy drink specials, vintage vibes, and vintage prices. Sport your best retro threads for even more classic fun! Tickets required.
10pm-12am. The Earl. Every Thursday night.
Friday, Sept 5
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Morning Stories: 10-11am. Preschool audience.
First Friday Concert: 12-12:45pm.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10am-1pm.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
4-7pm. 124 S Mulberry St., Corydon.
Louisville Cardinals Football vs James Madison Dukes College Football
7pm. L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.. Louisville KY. Tickets required.
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
7:15pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
8pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. This one’s for the girls! Celebrate each other and the women who’ve shaped river history aboard the Mary M. Miller, a very special riverboat named after the first female riverboat captain in the United States. Featuring a playlist full of divas through the decades, a full bar and concessions and the magic of a riverboat cruise, this is THE thing to do with the ladies in your life. Wine not make some extra special memories on the water? Tickets required.
Mamma Mania! NYC’s Premier Aba Tribute
8pm. Mercury Ballroom. Tickets required.
Saturday, Sept 6
New Albany Summer Farmer’s Market
8am-12pm. 210 E Market St. New Albany. Summer Session of the New Albany Local Farmers Market - Wines, Slushies, baked goods, fresh veggies, flowers, meats, food truck, etc.
9:30-12pm. Big Four Station. The Jeffersonville Farmers Market provides fresh, local products year round. Find us at Big Four Bridge on Saturdays from 9:30am-noon.
10am-1pm. 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.
8th Annual Howard Steamboat Museum Car Show Fundraiser
10am-3pm. Howard Steamboat Musem. 1101 E. Market St., 1101 East Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN. Fun Activities for the whole family! Free admission to the event for spectators! 50/50 drawing, Raffles, Food, Craft Beer, Craft Seltzers, and Wine available for sale, and you get to pick who takes home a trophy! Free event.
10am-7pm. Big Four Bridge Louisville Waterfront Park. Featuring over 150 juried Fine Artists, Craftsman, Jewelers, Artisans and Demonstration Artists. $5 tickets sold at the event or online.
10am-2pm. Jeffersonville Aquatic Center. Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as we make a splash at our Annual Pooch Plunge at the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center. $12 for the first dog, $5 for each additional dog.
10am-6pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church New Albany. The Monarch Festival at Art on the Parish Green is a FREE event featuring the region’s most talented artists, an immersive butterfly experience, mouth-watering food trucks, beer & wine garden, children’s activities and bouncy houses, and music all placed in one of Louisville/Southern Indiana’s most picturesque venues. Free event.
1-6pm. New Albany Main Street. Taco Walk is a family friendly event! Tickets will go on sale next week! Bring your family or invite a friend that you’d like to share your taco tickets with! Tickets required.
Lime and Light Margarita Festival
4-11pm. Union Restaurant & Gameyard. Join us to decide the Best Margarita in Southern Indiana. Taco Eating Competition.
Food truck, tacos, tequila, mariachi, vendors of all kinds. All culminating in announcing the winner during our Glow Party with our very special musical guests! The Naked Karate Girls!!!Tickets required.
4-9pm. Jeffersonville River Stage. The regions Largest Free Christian Music Festival. Presented by Texas Roadhouse featuring Stars Go Dim, Bryson Comtois, JJ Weeks, Chaotic Resemblance, Hush Harbor and Logan and Katie Worship
Food trucks on site! Bring a chair or a blanket and bring a friend! Free event.
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
7:15pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
Sunday, Sept 7
9:30am-1:30pm. Intersection of Lawrence Banet Rd and Highway 150.
1-3pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Turn your Sunday into #SundayFunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville! Cruise away the afternoon as you take in the sights and sounds of the Ohio River. Whether you choose to enjoy a delicious buffet meal option or just sit back and feel the breeze on our outdoor decks, wrap up your weekend your way. Tickets required.
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
1:05pm. Louisville Slugger Field. Tickets required.
