The IN List 2026: September 28 - October 4
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 28
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.
Family Storyhour @ New Washington
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, New Washington Library.
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.
Galena - Vision Board Gathering
A free, self-led evening of creativity visualizing goals for the second half of 2026. Supplies provided. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Galena Digital Branch, Conference Room.
A group for teen writers to beta, proof, or discuss works in progress. 6:00pm-7:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room A.
African American Genealogy Workshop
Strategies and tools for conducting genealogical research on African American families. 6:00pm-7:30pm, New Albany Main Library, Auditorium.
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.
Tuesday, September 29
FREE EVENTS
Songs and stories for ages 2 and under. 10:00am-10:30am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
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.
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
Sellersburg Tween History Book Club
A monthly history-themed book club for tweens. 3:00pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Cultural Arts Center: Tour Tuesdays
A weekly guided tour of the Cultural Arts Center and its current exhibitions. The Cultural Arts Center.
Elementary students explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math behind flight. 4:30pm-6:30pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
Author Meet & Greet: Kimberly Banet
A meet and greet with local author Kimberly Banet. 6:00pm, Borden Library, Meeting Room.
A fall craft made from recycled book pages. 6:00pm, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
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.
Wednesday, September 30
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.
Clarksville Wednesday Readers' Book Club
This month's pick is Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. 1:30pm-2:30pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room C.
Coffee and Crime: A True Crime Bookclub
A true crime book club discussion. 3:00pm, Henryville Library, Meeting Room.
Intro to Drawing with Value (Part Three)
Drawing a paper frieze in charcoal, the final session of this three-part class. 3:00pm-5:30pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
A different activity each week — play-doh, crafts, LEGOs and more. Grades K-5. 4:00pm-5:00pm, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
Teens compete to create the WORST piece of art. 6:00pm-7:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room A.
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.
MISERY — Matinee (Opening Day)
A gripping thriller based on the Stephen King novel. Recommended for ages 15+. Doors 11:45am, show 1:00pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
MISERY — Evening (Opening Night)
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, October 1
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.
Family Storyhour @ Sellersburg
Weekly family storytime. 10:00am, Sellersburg Library, Meeting Room.
Learn the basics of Cricut machines, including project setup and an overview of the software. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Galena Digital Branch.
Spooky Ornament Craft for Adults
Make a wooden Halloween ornament to decorate your door. Registration required. 6:00pm-7:00pm, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room A.
Weekly hangout with games, crafts, activities, and snacks for teens. 6:00pm-7:30pm, New Albany Main Library.
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.
Weekly line dance lessons. 6:00pm-8:00pm, American Legion Post 204, Sellersburg. $5/person, free for Legion members.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
The Louisville Zoo's annual Halloween event kicks off tonight, running select nights through the season. Louisville Zoo.
Friday, October 2
FREE EVENTS
Books, songs, and early literacy activities for ages 3-6. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Applegate Meeting Room.
First Friday Concert: Keltricity
A free concert from Keltricity, a Celtic World band featuring music from Ireland, Cape Breton, Scotland, England, Brittany, and more. 12:00pm-12:45pm, New Albany Main Library, Upper Level Open Area.
Recipes to Share @ Charlestown
A community recipe-sharing get-together. 10:00am, Charlestown Library, Meeting Room.
New Washington Teen/Tween Broadway Karaoke
Broadway-themed karaoke for teens and tweens. 3:30pm, New Washington Library, Meeting Room.
Weekly fine art open studio and showcase. Jasteka Cultural Center.
Open community jam session. Community Music Alliance.
Charlestown Teen/Tween Broadway Karaoke
Broadway-themed karaoke for teens and tweens. 6:00pm, Charlestown Library, Meeting Room.
3rd Annual Cruising For Scholarship Car Show
A free community car show benefiting scholarships. 5:00pm, 102 Enterprise Way, Sellersburg.
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.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion
A haunted attraction, running Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
HAUNTED ILLUSIONS Starring David Caserta
A magic and illusion show. Ogle Center, IU Southeast.
Little Mania Mini Wrestling: "The Shortest Fight of Them All!"
7:00pm, The Arena, 1416 Spring St, Jeffersonville.
The Louisville Zoo's annual Halloween event. Louisville Zoo.
Saturday, October 3
FREE EVENTS
Local produce, goods, and vendors. 8:00am-12:00pm.
Local produce and vendors at Big Four Station. 9:00am-12:00pm.
Tails and Tales: Read to Mia the Therapy Dog!
Read to certified therapy dog Mia. 10:00am-11:00am, New Albany Main Library, Central Branch Children's Room.
Big Read Event: Envisioning Joy!
Printmaker Elizabeth Foley guides participants through a visioning workshop. Registration required. 10:00am-11:00am, Clarksville Library, Meeting Room C.
A fun fall celebration — decorate a mini pumpkin, enjoy apple cider and donuts, play carnival games, and take photos at the pumpkin patch backdrop. 11:00am-12:30pm, New Albany Main Library, Upper Level Open Area.
Harvest Homecoming Opening Ceremonies
The official kickoff to Harvest Homecoming week. 2:30pm, at the parade bleachers/start, downtown New Albany.
The 59th annual Harvest Homecoming Parade — free, rain or shine. Route starts at New Albany High School, down Vincennes Street, right on Spring Street, ending on Bank Street. 3:00pm.
Galena - Monthly Scrapbooking Crop
Turn your favorite memories into scrapbook art. Bring your own supplies. 12:00pm-4:00pm, Galena Digital Branch.
The Secret Life of Meriwether Lewis with Author Tony Turnbow
Did Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition commit suicide, or was his death a mystery? 1:00pm-2:30pm, Jeffersonville Library, Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab.
Sketchbook Saturday: Building Artistic Skills One Page at a Time
An ongoing studio-based art program building drawing and creative thinking skills. 1:30pm-3:00pm, The Cultural Arts Center, Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Harvest Pickleball Cup (Day 1 of 2)
A Floyd County Parks & Rec pickleball tournament. 9:00am, Sam Peden Community Park.
Doors 6:00pm, dinner 6:00-7:10pm, The Overtures pre-show 7:15pm, main show 7:45pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL!
Derby Dinner's Children's Theatre production begins its Saturday matinee run. Derby Dinner Playhouse.
House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion
A haunted attraction, running Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.
Harvest Homecoming Blind Draw Cornhole Tournament
6:30pm, Knights of Columbus.
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.
The Louisville Zoo's annual Halloween event. Louisville Zoo.
Sunday, October 4
FREE EVENTS
Family Storyhour @ New Washington
Weekly family storytime. 1:00pm, New Washington Library.
Harvest Homecoming Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Free family pumpkin decorating contest. Moves to the bottom floor of the downtown parking garage if raining. 2:00pm, City Square/Farmers Market area, downtown New Albany.
TICKETS OR PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED
Harvest Pickleball Cup (Day 2 of 2)
Tournament concludes today. Sam Peden Community Park. Through 5:00pm.
Doors 11:45am, dinner 11:45am-12:55pm, The Overtures pre-show 1:00pm, main show 1:30pm, Derby Dinner Playhouse.
The Louisville Zoo's annual Halloween event. Louisville Zoo.
