The IN List 2026: September 21 - 27
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, September 21
FREE EVENTS
Stories, rhymes, songs, and play. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Auditorium.
A free play, learn, and grow program with Metro United Way for babies and caregivers. 11:00am-12:30pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
Meet and Make: Collage Journaling - Color Stories
A relaxed, hands-on collage journaling series exploring the emotional language of color. 3:00pm-5:00pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
Stories and Art with Ms. Ashley
A weekly storytime and art session. The Cultural Arts Center.
Training for volunteers at the Community Corner Food Pantry, which serves local families in need. 4:00pm-6:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Sellersburg Teen/Tween Broadway Karaoke
Broadway-themed karaoke for teens and tweens. 6:00pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
A monthly supportive space to connect and share experiences for anyone impacted by chronic illness. 6:00pm-7:00pm, New Albany Main Library, The Gallery Meeting Room.
Monday Mystery Book Club: Murder on Gramercy Park by Victoria Thompson
A lively monthly discussion of mystery books. 6:00pm-7:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Central Branch - Indiana History Room.
Through the Library Scavenger Hunt (K-5)
A monthly library scavenger hunt for kids. 6:00pm-7:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room A.
Weekly music bingo night. 7:00pm-9:00pm, The Earl, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Winner of Jimmy Fallon's 2021 Clash of the Tribute Bands. Both performances SOLD OUT — contact the box office to be added to the waitlist. Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Tuesday, September 22
FREE EVENTS
Songs and stories for ages 2 and under. 10:00am-10:30am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
A monthly program for adults exploring different hobbies and activities, this month with a music bingo twist. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Auditorium.
A beginner sewing class covering machine operation and a simple project. Registration full. 10:00am-12:00pm, Jeffersonville Library, Makerspace.
Stories, songs, and crafts celebrating kindness and cultures around the world. 11:00am-12:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Galena - Mother Goose On the Loose
An early literacy lapsit storytime with rhymes and songs. 1:00pm-2:00pm, Galena Digital Branch, Reading Room.
Shine On, Harvest Moon! (A Musical Celebration of the Harvest in Rhythm)
A musical performance from a special guest duo. 1:00pm-2:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Rooms A & B.
Galena - Read Between the Spines Book Club: She Left Me the Gun
A book club for adults discussing She Left Me the Gun: My Mother's Life Before Me by Emma Brockes. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Galena Digital Branch, Conference Room.
Cultural Arts Center: Tour Tuesdays
A weekly guided tour of the Cultural Arts Center and its current exhibitions. The Cultural Arts Center.
Weekly bar trivia league. 7:00pm-9:00pm, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Pixies (40th Anniversary Tour)
With opener LA's Fat and Evil Children. 7:00pm, Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville. Tickets from ~$82.
Wednesday, September 23
FREE EVENTS
A partnership with the Floyd County Health Department to build essential life skills. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Central Branch Cafe.
Galena - Ready, Set, Go!: School Readiness Storytime
Themes to help build preschool and kindergarten confidence. 10:30am-11:30am, Galena Digital Branch, Reading Room.
Family Storyhour @ Charlestown
Weekly family storytime. 10:00am, Charlestown Library.
Family Storyhour #2 @ Charlestown
A second weekly family storytime session. 11:15am, Charlestown Library.
A storytime for babies (birth-24 months) with stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. 1:00pm-2:00pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Gallery.
Intro to Drawing with Value (Part Two)
Building value shapes with charcoal in observational still-life drawing. Waitlist open. 3:00pm-5:30pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
Celebrate Fat Bear Week with a screening of Paddington. 4:00pm-5:30pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Free Concert in the Park: Community Music Alliance Choir
A free evening choir concert. Sam Peden Community Park.
A weekly farmers market. 6:00pm, 1370 Monroe Street, Charlestown.
A night of bingo for adults. 6:00pm, Charlestown Library, Meeting Room.
Weekly bar bingo. 7:00pm, Recbar 812, New Albany.
Weekly trivia night. Evening, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
A gentler open play session for toddlers. 9:30am-11:00am, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Regular September Meet racing. Gates 11:30am, first race 12:45pm.
Creating Felt Pennants and Banners with The Wildflower Craft Club
A ticketed craft workshop. The Wildflower.
Doors 11:45am, show 1:00pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Doors 6:00pm, show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
A card party fundraiser with desserts. 7:00pm, 5719 Saint Marys Rd, Floyds Knobs.
Thursday, September 24
FREE EVENTS
Galena - Move & Groove Storytime
Movement and rhythm with drums, bells, and rhythm sticks. 10:30am-11:30am, Galena Digital Branch, Reading Room.
Board and card games, teamwork, and new friends for ages 6-12. 10:30am-11:30am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Toddler Storytime: Hispanic Heritage Month
A storytime celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. 10:30am-11:15am, Clarksville Library, Meeting Rooms A & B.
Family Storyhour @ Sellersburg
Weekly family storytime. 10:00am, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Borden Teen/Tween Broadway Karaoke
Broadway-themed karaoke for teens and tweens. 3:30pm, Borden Library, Meeting Room.
Learn the basics of laser engraving, safety precautions, and a live demo. 4:30pm-6:30pm, Galena Digital Branch.
A free concert featuring Jamey Aebersold on sax, Wade Honey on piano, Tyrone Wheeler on bass, and drums. 5:00pm-6:30pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
Henryville Teen/Tween Broadway Karaoke
Broadway-themed karaoke for teens and tweens. 6:00pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
Weekly hangout with games, crafts, activities, and snacks for teens. 6:00pm-7:30pm, New Albany Main Library.
For the Love of Books Book Club
A monthly book club discussion. 6:30pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Surfside Summer Jams: Silent Disco with DJ Sli
The final Summer Jams of the season, a free silent disco. Doors 7:00pm, The Depot at NoCo, Jeffersonville.
Bring a book, read quietly with fellow book lovers. 6:30pm, Wine Shop, 420 Pearl St, New Albany.
Weekly Family Feud-style bar game. Evening, Dog Haus Biergarten, New Albany.
Weekly karaoke. 10:00pm-1:00am, The Earl, New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Churchill Downs: Twilight Thursdays
$2 select domestic beer, $8 cocktails, live music on the Paddock Terrace. Gates 4:00pm, first race 5:00pm.
Weekly line dance lessons. 6:00pm-8:00pm, American Legion Post 204, Sellersburg. $5/person, free for Legion members.
A guided sound bath wellness session. The Parthenon, New Albany.
"The Haunting of the ISLAND MAID!" A Murder Mystery Dinner
A ticketed murder mystery dinner theater experience. Howard Steamboat Museum.
Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival (Day 1 of 4)
The four-day festival kicks off with headliners including Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Queens of the Stone Age, and more, plus bourbon tastings and culinary experiences. Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville. Single-day GA from $164; 4-day GA from $391.
Friday, September 25
FREE EVENTS
Books, songs, and early literacy activities for ages 3-6. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Gently used books for sale, hosted by the Friends of the Library. 10:00am-1:00pm, Jeffersonville Library.
Weekly fine art open studio and showcase. Jasteka Cultural Center.
Open community jam session. Community Music Alliance.
A monthly classic car cruise-in (4th Friday).
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Open bounce time on the inflatables. 9:00am-12:00pm, SIGS Sportsplex. $8 per child or $40 for a 6-visit punchcard.
Regular September Meet racing. Gates 11:30am, first race 12:45pm.
Great Blue Herons: Birding at the Falls
A guided birding program. Falls of the Ohio State Park. $2 parking.
Doors 6:00pm, show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Painting with the Padre: The Post Impressionist Imagination
A ticketed painting workshop exploring artists of the early 20th century. Franciscan Arts & Earth Care Initiatives.
House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion
A haunted attraction, running Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
4-Course Live Dining Experience with Chef Andrew Conner
A ticketed multi-course dining show. MESA, A Live Dining Show.
Racing Louisville FC vs. San Diego Wave FC
6:30pm, Lynn Family Stadium.
Louisville Orchestra.
Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival (Day 2 of 4)
Featuring Dave Matthews Band, Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves, and more. Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. Single-day GA from $164.
Saturday, September 26
FREE EVENTS
Local produce, goods, and vendors. 8:00am-12:00pm.
Food, drink, and live music on Saturdays at Big Four Station. 9:00am-12:00pm.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Gently used books for sale, hosted by the Friends of the Library. 10:00am-1:00pm, Jeffersonville Library.
Lillian Rose: The Church Lady's Diary
Lillian Rose, President and CEO of the Hispanic Connection of Southern Indiana, discusses her memoir. 11:00am-12:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Rooms A & B.
Crocheting Class @ Jeffersonville
Learn to crochet or fine-tune your skills, held offsite. 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Meet Ryan Cole, Author of The Last Adieu
A talk on Lafayette, America's first superstar and Revolutionary War hero. 1:00pm-2:30pm, Jeffersonville Library, Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab.
Speed Park Artisan & Farmers Market
Local artisan and farmers market. 4:00pm, 169 Indiana Ave, Sellersburg.
A book club discussing STEM nonfiction, meets the last Saturday of the month. 2:00pm-3:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room C.
A community food festival. Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Floyds Knobs Fall Craft Market
Local vendor craft market. 10:00am, Floyds Knobs Community Club.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Churchill Downs: Downs After Dark — Oktoberfest
A German-themed biergarten with food, drink, and live music. Gates 5:00pm, first race 6:00pm.
Doors 6:00pm, show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
An adult figure drawing class with a live model in costume. 2:00pm-4:00pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
A guided hike of the outer fossil beds. Falls of the Ohio State Park. $2 parking.
Rock the Rocks: Family Fest & Concert
A family festival and concert. Falls of the Ohio State Park. $2 parking.
The New Albany Wicked Walk: Coffee & Crime Tour
A Saturday morning true-crime walking tour. 135 E Market St, New Albany.
The New Albany Wicked Walk: The Haunts of Mansion Row Under a Full Moon Tour
An evening haunted walking tour of Mansion Row.
House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion
A haunted attraction, running Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
Live band performance. 8:00pm, American Legion, Sellersburg.
2nd Haunted Scavenger Hunt and Pub Crawl
A haunted-season scavenger hunt and pub crawl through downtown, running daily through November 30. Downtown New Albany.
Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival (Day 3 of 4)
This is also Churchill Downs' Downs After Dark Oktoberfest weekend — expect heavier traffic around Louisville. Featuring Hootie & The Blowfish, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and more. Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. Single-day GA from $164.
Sunday, September 27
FREE EVENTS
Family Storyhour @ New Washington
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, New Washington Library.
A monthly music showcase (4th Sunday). Autumn Woods Health Campus.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Churchill Downs: Stakes Room Brunch
Chef's Table 11:30am, gates 11:30am, first race 12:45pm.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL — Matinee (Final Performance)
Closing matinee of the run. Doors 11:45am, show 1:30pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Art at the Falls: Driftwood Wands
A hands-on nature art program. Falls of the Ohio State Park. $2 parking.
Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival (Day 4 of 4 — Final Day)
The festival wraps up with headliners including Mumford & Sons and more. Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville. Single-day GA from $164.
