Indianapolis, IN family events this month

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 8am–12pm

Electronics Recycling Day

South Lot — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Stay in your car—just pull into the Zoo’s South Lot and our partners at Technology Recyclers will do the rest!

Cost not listed

Nov 11 – Nov 15

Christmas Gift + Hobby Show

Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Five-day holiday show with Santa's Workshop photo ops, a kids' scavenger hunt, holiday stage performances and Kids Markets on Nov 14-15.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Paid: $14 adults at the door; free for kids 12 and under
Indoors

Kids Markets Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

Details at Visit Indy ↗

Library storytimes & programs (43, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Draw-to-Life Rocket · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15am"Share Month" Gardening Group at West Perry · West Perry Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime at College Avenue - Babies · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · Free

10:30amStorytime with Professor Watermelon · Pike Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amNutcracker Storytime · Noblesville, Noblesville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amPlay & Learn with Gymboree · Beech Grove Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · Free

11amTales 'n Play Storytime · Central Library, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMasterpiece Makers: Katsushika Hokusai · Fishers, Fishers 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyArt Adventures · At 2 Indianapolis and Hamilton East branches 3-5 · Free

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Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 1:30pm
Martindale-Brightwood Branch Sat, Nov 14 · 3pm

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyWaterway Exploration · At 2 Indianapolis and Hamilton East branches 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Beech Grove Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm
Warren Branch Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

Details at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis ↗

5pmFishers Gallery Hop · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Draw-to-Life Rocket · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBlock Party · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amDungeons and Dragons at West Indianapolis · West Indianapolis Branch, Indianapolis 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime at Spades Park - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español · Spades Park Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime at Garfield Park · Garfield Park Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amStorytime at Nora - Move and Groove · Nora Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amTales on the Trail · Community Location, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amLearn How to Play D&D! · Fishers, Fishers 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! Collage Bookmarks · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! EVA Foam Bracers: Cosplay Skills · Fishers, Fishers 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! Ghostbusters Storytime · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! Library Flare with the Maker-in-Residence · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! Open Board Gaming · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLibraryCon! Video Game Truck · Fishers, Fishers 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMelissa and the Magic Harp · Central Library, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amBook Trivia - LibraryCon! · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmFamily Game Day at Southport · Southport Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmJedi Training Academy- LibraryCon! · Fishers, Fishers 6-10 · Free

12:30pmLibraryCon! Trivia Showdown · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess for Beginners · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmExplore STEM + More · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmJedi Training Academy-LibraryCon! · Fishers, Fishers 6-10 · Free

1:15pmLibraryCon! The Art of Four Panels · Fishers, Fishers 11+ · Free

1:30pmLibraryCon! Open LEGO Building · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmChess Club at College Avenue · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmGame Night at East Washington · East Washington Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmYarn Club · Wayne Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmBilingual Storytime at Wayne - Spanish / Cuenta y cantos bilingue · Wayne Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Draw-to-Life Rocket · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmExplore STEM + More · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGamers Guild · Noblesville, Noblesville 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am

Santa's BIG Snowball Fight

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

The museum kicks off the winter season with Santa's indoor snowball fight in the Sunburst Atrium.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with museum admission
Indoors

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Carmel Christkindlmarkt ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

10th season of the holiday light walk through The Garden at Newfields, with new displays Starfall and moonGARDEN.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets

Opens Fri Nov 20; select evenings.

Details at Newfields ↗

Nov 21 – Dec 24

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green — Carmel · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

German-style outdoor holiday market with food, gifts and ice skating.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Opens Sat Nov 21. Closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm

Christmas at the Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Millions of lights across the Indianapolis Zoo on select nights.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 21 – Dec 13

Meet a reindeer

Community Hub — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Animal and weather dependent.

Cost not listed

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Bead Corn · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amCuriosity Lab · Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amNutcracker with a Twist Storytime · Noblesville, Noblesville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime at College Avenue - Babies · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · Free

11amTales 'n Play Storytime · Central Library, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmWaterway Exploration · East Washington Branch, Indianapolis 6-10 · Free

4:30pmPokemon Trading Card Game Club · Wayne Branch, Indianapolis 6-10 · Free

5pmHello, Friday! · Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Bead Corn · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBlock Party · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amCraft for the Community · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMr. Dan the Music Man · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSilkscreen Printing Workshop · Fishers, Fishers 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual Storytime at Fort Ben - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español · Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPet $ense · Southport Branch, Indianapolis 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime at Nora - Move and Groove · Nora Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amWonder Lab · Noblesville, Noblesville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pm2026 Fall Fest and Slammin' Rhymes Challenge XX · Central Library, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess for Beginners · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmDungeons & Dragons at Southport · Southport Branch, Indianapolis 11+ · Free

1pmExplore STEM + More · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmChess Club at College Avenue · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFishers Community Chorus Holiday Concert · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmGame Club at West Indianapolis · West Indianapolis Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMaking Together · Decatur Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPokémon Go Community Day with Shiny Hunters of Noblesville · Noblesville, Noblesville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Bead Corn · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmExplore STEM + More · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Carmel Christkindlmarkt ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

10th season of the holiday light walk through The Garden at Newfields, with new displays Starfall and moonGARDEN.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets

Opens Fri Nov 20; select evenings.

Details at Newfields ↗

Nov 21 – Dec 24

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green — Carmel · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

German-style outdoor holiday market with food, gifts and ice skating.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Opens Sat Nov 21. Closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm

Christmas at the Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Millions of lights across the Indianapolis Zoo on select nights.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 21 – Dec 13

Meet a reindeer

Community Hub — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Animal and weather dependent.

Cost not listed

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

10:30amStorytime at College Avenue - Babies · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · Free

11amTales 'n Play Storytime · Central Library, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Bead Corn · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBlock Party · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amCraft for the Community · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amDungeons and Dragons at West Indianapolis · West Indianapolis Branch, Indianapolis 11+ · Free

10:30amFiber Arts Club at Lawrence · Lawrence Branch, Indianapolis 11+ · Free

11amBilingual Storytime at Martindale-Brightwood - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español · Martindale-Brightwood Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmExplore STEM + More · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBlock Party at Warren · Warren Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmChess Club at College Avenue · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmGame Night at East Washington · East Washington Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFamily Game Day at Garfield Park · Garfield Park Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Bead Corn · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmExplore STEM + More · Central Library, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSunday Stories · Noblesville, Noblesville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2 · 10am–5pm

Festival of Trees at the Indiana History Center

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Galleries filled with decorated holiday trees, plus seasonal family programming at the Indiana Historical Society.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Holiday pricing varies; children under 5 free
Indoors

Open Tuesday-Saturday.

Details at Carmel Christkindlmarkt ↗

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Winterlights at Newfields

Newfields — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

10th season of the holiday light walk through The Garden at Newfields, with new displays Starfall and moonGARDEN.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Timed tickets

Opens Fri Nov 20; select evenings.

Details at Newfields ↗

Nov 21 – Dec 24

Carmel Christkindlmarkt

Carter Green — Carmel · Hamilton Co. · Hamilton County

German-style outdoor holiday market with food, gifts and ice skating.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Opens Sat Nov 21. Closed Mon-Tue, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5pm

Christmas at the Zoo

Indianapolis Zoo — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Millions of lights across the Indianapolis Zoo on select nights.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 21 – Dec 13

Meet a reindeer

Community Hub — Indianapolis · Marion Co. · Indianapolis

Animal and weather dependent.

Cost not listed

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Indianapolis Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library (Fishers, Noblesville). Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Time variesDrop-In Activity: Embroidered Winter Scenes · Fishers, Fishers 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amAnnual Wreath-making at West Perry Gardening Group · West Perry Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amCuriosity Lab · Fort Ben Branch, Indianapolis 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime at College Avenue - Babies · College Avenue Branch, Indianapolis 0-2 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyWaterway Exploration · At 2 Indianapolis and Hamilton East branches 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Lawrence Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
InfoZone Branch Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

1pmMasterpiece Makers: Yayoi Kusama · Fishers, Fishers 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyMaking Together · At 2 Indianapolis and Hamilton East branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 2 branches

Martindale-Brightwood Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 3pm
Eagle Branch Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm