Kids around Plainfield
235 upcoming events
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See it on a mapVenues at a glanceFiguring out what to do with the kids around Plainfield without losing the whole day to it: shows for young audiences, craft workshops, storytelling, music for tiny ears, circus and days out in the fresh air. We've gathered it all in one place, with the recommended age on every event.
For a rainy Wednesday or a Sunday in the open air, the right idea is right below.
Events — kids around Plainfield
Mon26
Today
At 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Eagle Branch Library
At 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Budgie or Lorikeet
White River Gardens
At 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Giraffe
White River Gardens
At 1 PM
Animals
Rhino Chat
White River Gardens
At 2 PMFree
Kids5–15 yrs
Homeschool Meet-Up at Haughville
Haughville Branch Library
At 2:30 PM
TalkAnimals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
At 2:30 PM
Animals
Brown Bear Chat
White River Gardens
At 3:15 PMFree
Kids3–12 yrs
Curiosity Lab
Haughville Branch Library
At 3:30 PM
Animals
Red Panda Chat
White River Gardens
At 4 PMFree
Cinema
Teen Watchlist
Central Library
At 4:30 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games
Teen Zone at Eagle
Eagle Branch Library
At 4:30 PMFree
Creative workshop
Spooky Teen Zone
Eagle Branch Library
At 5 PMFree
Video games
Minecraft Club
Central Library
Tue27
Tomorrow
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
Story time3–6 yrs
Trick or Treat Storytime
White River Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Kangaroo
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Storytime at Southport - Preschool
Southport Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AMFree
Story timeKids' show
Family Storytime at Wayne
Wayne Branch Library
Tomorrow · 10:30 AM
Animals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Budgie or Lorikeet
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 11 AM
Animals0–15 yrs
Alligator Chat
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 11:30 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Ray
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 12 PM
Animals
Cheetah Chat
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 12:30 PM
Animals
Orangutan Chat
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 1:30 PM
Animals
Chimpanzee Chat
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 2:30 PM
Animals
Brown Bear Chat
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 3:30 PM
Animals
Red Panda Chat
White River Gardens
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
Video games
Teen Zone at Central
Central Library
Tomorrow · 5 PMFree
Creative workshopVideo games5–12 yrs
Kids STEAM Lab: Robotics
Central Library
Wed28
Wednesday 28 October
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Story timeKids' show
Bilingual Storytime at Eagle - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español
Eagle Branch Library
Tomorrow · 7 PM
Kids' show0–15 yrs
Disney Worlds Collide Tour
Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Wed 28 · 10 AM$4
AnimalsGuided tour
Feed a Kangaroo
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 10:30 AMFree
Kids' showCreative workshop
Storytime at West Perry - Preschool
West Perry Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlers
Storytime at Pike
Pike Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Storytime at Southport - Baby & Toddler
Southport Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Storytime at Decatur
Decatur Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time
Preschool Storytime at Eagle
Eagle Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–5 yrs
Storytime at Garfield Park - Read with a Witch
Garfield Park Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10:30 AM
Animals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 11 AMFree
Kids1–6 yrs
Storytime at Haughville - Toddler and Preschool
Haughville Branch Library
Wed 28 · 11 AMFree
Kids
Storytime at West Indy Babies Toddlers and Preschoolers
West Indianapolis Branch Library
Wed 28 · 10 AM
Creative workshopStory time0–12 yrs
Story Time – EVERY WEDNESDAY – FREE
Bronkberry Farms
Wed 28 · 11 AM
Animals0–15 yrs
Alligator Chat
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 11:30 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Ray
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 12 PM
TalkAnimals
Cheetah Chat
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 12:30 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Orangutan Chat
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 1 PM
AnimalsOutdoors0–15 yrs
Rhino Chat
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 1:30 PM
Animals
Chimpanzee Chat
White River Gardens
Wed 28 · 3 PMFree
Science
Explore STEM + More
Central Library
Thu29
Thursday 29 October
Thu 29 · 10 AM$4
Animals0–15 yrs
Feed a Kangaroo
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 10:15 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Storytime at West Perry - Babies and Toddlers
West Perry Branch Library
Thu 29 · 10:30 AMFree
Creative workshopMusic for toddlers
Storytime at Spades Park
Spades Park Branch Library
Thu 29 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time0–5 yrs
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
Wayne Branch Library
Thu 29 · 10:30 AMFree
Kids
Meet & Play at Wayne
Wayne Branch Library
Thu 29 · 10:30 AM
Animals0–15 yrs
Walrus Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 10:30 AM
Animals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 11 AM
TalkAnimals
Alligator Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 11:30 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Ray
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 12 PM
Animals
Cheetah Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 1 PMFree
Music for toddlersStory time0–5 yrs
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
Decatur Branch Library
Thu 29 · 1 PM
Animals
Rhino Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 1:30 PM
TalkAnimals
Chimpanzee Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 3 PMFree
Video games
Teen Switch Gaming Afternoon
Central Library
Thu 29 · 3 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Elephant Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 3:30 PM
AnimalsOutdoors0–15 yrs
Red Panda Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 4 PM
Animals
Tiger Chat
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 4:30 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Elephant Pumpkin Smash
White River Gardens
Thu 29 · 5 PMFree
AnimalsStreet party0–15 yrs
United Way Community Trunk or Treat
United Way of Central Indiana
Thu 29 · 5:45 PM
Animals
Sea Lion Chat
White River Gardens
Fri30
Friday 30 October
Fri 30 · 10 AM$4
Animals0–15 yrs
Feed a Kangaroo
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Hands-On Storytime
White River Branch Library
Fri 30 · 10:30 AM
Animals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 11 AMFree
Story time0–5 yrs
Tales 'n Play Storytime
Central Library
Fri 30 · 11 AM$4
Animalsup to 15 yrs
Feed a Budgie or Lorikeet
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Giraffe
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 11 AM
Animals
Alligator Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 11:30 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Ray
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 12 PM$4
Animals
Feed a Flamingo
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 12 PM
Animals
Cheetah Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 12:30 PM
TalkAnimals
Orangutan Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 1 PM
Animals
Rhino Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 1:30 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Chimpanzee Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 2 PM
Kids' showOutdoors0–12 yrs
ZooBoo
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 3 PM
TalkAnimals
Elephant Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 3:30 PM
Animals
Red Panda Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 4:30 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Elephant Pumpkin Smash
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 5:45 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Sea Lion Chat
White River Gardens
Fri 30 · 6 PM$0–25
Kids8–17 yrs
Project King Indy: The Digital Mirror: Identity & Self-Worth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Building
Sat31
Saturday 31 October
Fri 30 · 6 PM$25
Video games0–15 yrs
Five Nights at Freddy's Halloween Party at Khaos Brewcade
Khaos Brewcade & Kitchen
Fri 30 · 8 PM$20–23.18
Kids' showCreative workshop10–15 yrs
Halloween Lock-In
609 E 29th St
Sat 31Free
Kids5–18 yrs
SHPE STEM Familia Fest
Indiana Convention Center
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
Video games
Block Party
Central Library
Sat 31 · 10 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Kangaroo
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 10:30 AM
Animals
Walrus Chat
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 10:30 AM
Animals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Budgie or Lorikeet
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 11 AM$4
Animals0–15 yrs
Feed a Giraffe
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 11 AM
Animals0–15 yrs
Alligator Chat
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 11:30 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Ray
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 12 PMFree
Street party0–15 yrs
Trunk or Treat Event
Carpenter Realtors Northwest Office
Sat 31 · 12 PM
AnimalsStreet party0–15 yrs
Trunk or Treat
Back 9 Golf & Entertainment
Sat 31 · 12 PM$4
Animals
Feed a Flamingo
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 12 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Cheetah Chat
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 12:30 PM
Animals
Orangutan Chat
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 1 PM
Animals
Rhino Chat
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 1:30 PM
Animals
Chimpanzee Chat
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 2 PM
Kids' showOutdoors
ZooBoo
White River Gardens
Sat 31 · 2:30 PM
Animals
Brown Bear Chat
White River Gardens
Sun1
Sunday 1 November
Sun 1$50
Kids' show
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves
Deluxe, Old National Centre
Sun 1 · 10 AM$4
Animals0–15 yrs
Feed a Kangaroo
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 10:30 AM
TalkAnimals
Walrus Chat
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 10:30 AM
Animals
Dolphin Presentation
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Budgie or Lorikeet
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 11 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Giraffe
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 11 AM
Animals
Alligator Chat
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 11:30 AM$4
Animals
Feed a Ray
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 12 PM$4
AnimalsOutdoors
Feed a Flamingo
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 1 PMFree
Science3–12 yrs
Explore STEM + More
Central Library
Sun 1 · 1 PM
Animals
Rhino Chat
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 1:30 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Chimpanzee Chat
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 2 PM$37
Kids' showClasses0–15 yrs
Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got the Moves
Old National Centre
Sun 1 · 3:30 PM
Animals
Red Panda Chat
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 4 PM
Animals
Tiger Chat
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 4:30 PM
Animals
Elephant Pumpkin Smash
White River Gardens
Sun 1 · 5:45 PM
Animals0–15 yrs
Sea Lion Chat
White River Gardens
Later
Mon 2 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–2 yrs
Baby Storytime
White River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–3 yrs
Tiny Tots Storytime
White River Branch Library
Tue 3 · 5 PMFree
Video games12–18 yrs
Teen Zone
Central Library
Wed 4 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlersStory time
Storytime at Garfield Park
Garfield Park Branch Library
Wed 4 · 10:30 AMFree
Music for toddlers
Tot Art at Southport
Southport Branch Library
Wed 4 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time3–6 yrs
Preschool Storytime at Eagle
Eagle Branch Library
Wed 4 · 11:15 AMFree
Kids3–12 yrs
Curiosity Lab
West Perry Branch Library
Wed 4 · 4:30 PMFree
Story time
Paws to Read
Decatur Branch Library
Thu 5 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop3–5 yrs
Preschool Storytime
White River Branch Library
Thu 5 · 10:30 AMFree
WorkshopMusic for toddlers
Play & Learn with Gymboree
Spades Park Branch Library
Thu 5 · 11 AM$18
Creative workshop2–5 yrs
uPaint a Story
uPaint Pottery Studio
Thu 5 · 4:30 PMFree
Kids6–12 yrs
Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks
Southport Branch Library
Thu 5 · 5 PMFree
Kids
Paws to Read at West Perry
West Perry Branch Library
Fri 6 · 11 AMFree
Story time0–5 yrs
Tales 'n Play Storytime
Central Library
Fri 6 · 2 PMFree
Kids3–5 yrs
Little Sprouts
Wayne Branch Library
Fri 6 · 4:30 PMFree
Creative workshop5–12 yrs
Children's Craft Club: Nature is an Artist
Wayne Branch Library
Fri 6 · 6 PM
Street party0–12 yrs
Santa Arrived at Greenwood Park Mall
Greenwood Park Mall
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Story time0–5 yrs
Family Storytime
White River Branch Library
Sat 7 · 10 AM$5
VolunteeringMigration2–12 yrs
In Person: Hands on Help for New Neighbors
Exodus Refugee Immigration
Sat 7 · 10:30 AM
Story timeDrag showfrom 0 yrs
Drag Story Hour with Prince Brentlee and Aqua Marie
Indy Reads
Sun 8 · 2 PMFree
Kidsfrom 5 yrs
Holiday Whimsy Workshop
Eagle Branch Library
Mon 9 · 1 PM$16
Kids5–15 yrs
Home School Art Day
uPaint Pottery Studio
Mon 9 · 4 PMFree
Cinema12–18 yrs
Teen Watchlist
Central Library
Mon 9 · 4:30 PMFree
Creative workshopScience5–12 yrs
Discovery Lab
White River Branch Library
Mon 9 · 5 PMFree
Video games6–15 yrs
Minecraft Club
Central Library
Tue 10 · 10 AMFree
Story timeCreative workshop3–6 yrs
Story and Studio Time at the Eiteljorg Museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
Tue 10 · 10:30 AMFree
Kids0–3 yrs
Play & Learn with Gymboree
Wayne Branch Library
Tue 10 · 2 PMFree
Story time5–11 yrs
Homeschool Hangout
White River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 4:30 PMFree
Music for toddlersHip-hop5–11 yrs
K-Pop Experience
White River Branch Library
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
Story timeLiterature
Bilingual Storytime at Pike — Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe
Pike Branch Library
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
Story time3–5 yrs
Little Scientists
White River Branch Library
Wed 11 · 11 AMFree
Kids' show0–5 yrs
Bilingual Storytime at Haughville - Spanish / Hora del cuento bilingüe - en español
Haughville Branch Library
Wed 11 · 4 PMFree
Board gamesTabletop RPG6–12 yrs
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
White River Branch Library
Thu 12 · 10:30 AMFree
Story time0–5 yrs
Storytime with Professor Watermelon
West Perry Branch Library
Thu 12 · 10:30 AMFree
Kids0–5 yrs
Play & Learn with Gymboree
Pike Branch Library
Thu 12 · 4 PMFree
Creative workshopBoard games
Teen Zone at Southport
Southport Branch Library
See also around Plainfield
Fri 30
ClassicalConcert
Hail Britannia
Hendricks Live!, Plainfield
Thu 12 · 7 PM$27.62–86.33
Singer-songwriterConcert
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Avon, IN
Crossroads Church - Avon
Thu 12 · 7 PM
PopConcert
Pat Barrett @ Crossroads Church
Crossroads Church, Avon
Sun 15 · 9 AM$106.15–158.65
ClassicalConcert
2027 Boston Crusaders Brass Auditions - Indianapolis
Decatur Central High School, Indianapolis
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM$32–981
Small gig
Chase Matthew
Eight Seconds Saloon, Indianapolis
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM$22.90
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
WFMS Acoustic Jam 6 ft Chase Matthew
111 N. Lynhurst Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46224
Thu 5 · 7:30 PM
Singer-songwriterSmall gig
Chase Matthew @ 8 Seconds Saloon
8 Seconds Saloon, Indianapolis
Sat 31 · 9 PM
Concert
Junior Klan @ Chispas Discoteque
Chispas Discoteque, Indianapolis
Sat 31 · 7 PMFree
Street party
ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH "AS THE CROW FLIES BAND"
Eagles Aerie, Plainfield
Fri 30 · 7 PM$12.51
Parties
Halloween Party at The Bookstore
The Author's Patch, Danville
Sat 31 · 4 PM$0–23.18
DJ set
Dj Drey Production Halloween day party
6450 W 10th St, Indianapolis
Wed 28 · 6 PM
Street party
Globalween
Global Village Welcome Center, Indianapolis
Fri 30 · 1 PM$0–23.18
LGBTQ+
QUIET ON THE CREEK - Pride Halloween • INDIANAPOLIS
BM BANQUETS, Indianapolis
Sat 31 · 1 AM$0–150
DJ setHip-Hop
Indy Freaknik Halloween Showdown! Friday 10.30 | 10PM
CHISPAS - Concert Venue (21+), Indianapolis
Sat 31 · 8 PM$17.85
Karaoke
“DRESSED TO THRILL”.. Costumes & Karaoke
The Loft Event Center, Indianapolis
Tomorrow · 6 PMFree
PoetryLiterature
It’s a Poem! It’s Prose! It’s Both!: A Generative Prose Poetry Workshop
Decatur Branch Library, Indianapolis
Tomorrow · 1:30 PMFree
Talk
ABCs of Diabetes
Wayne Branch Library, Indianapolis
Sat 7 · 9 AM
Crafts
2026 Indianapolis Fall Craft Show
Chapel Hill UMW, Indianapolis
Wed 14 · 1 PM$0–12.51
Guided tourHeritage
Tours of the Indiana Medical History Museum
Indiana Medical History Museum, Indianapolis
Tomorrow · 4 PMFree
Literature
Lost Between the Pages ; Fantasy Book Club
Tempest Artisan Coffee Bar, Brownsburg
Wed 28 · 8:30 AMFree
TalkScience
Member Exclusive | Fuel Up with Dallara
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Thu 5 · 5:30 PMFree
TalkHuman rights
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION - Could Your Home Be at Risk?
2302 W Morris St, Indianapolis
Thu 12 · 5 PM$0–55.20
TalkArchitecture
AIA Indianapolis November Program
Dallara Experience Hub, Speedway
Mon 9 · 2 PMFree
Literature
Adult Book Club at West Perry
West Perry Branch Library, Indianapolis
Tue 20
Cinema
The Spookeasy
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis
Tomorrow · 10:30 AM
Talk
Walrus Chat
White River Gardens, Indianapolis
Tomorrow · 6:30 PMFree
TalkHuman rights
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Presentation
Georgetown Natural Foods Market, Indianapolis
Wed 4 · 1 PMFree
Art & Culture
Homeschool at the Library: Hunger Heroes
Haughville Branch Library, Indianapolis
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Wings Etc.
Wings Etc., Plainfield
Thu 29 · 7:30 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Rookies Sports Pub
Rookies Sports Pub, Indianapolis
Fri 30 · 7:30 PMFree
Trading cardsTournament
Friday Night Magic Commander friday night magic
The Dugout, Indianapolis
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
QuizConcert
Trivia Night at Rush Off Main
Rush Off Main, Indianapolis
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at B Squared Bar & Grill
B Squared Bar & Grill, Indianapolis
Thu 29 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Mc Gilverys Pub & Eatery
Mc Gilverys Pub & Eatery, Indianapolis
At 6 PMFree
Video games
Wii Bowling at West Indianapolis
West Indianapolis Branch Library
Thu 29 · 7:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Books & Brews - Brownsburg
Books & Brews - Brownsburg, Indianapolis
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Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues — kids around Plainfield
Decatur Branch Library
4 events
Wayne Branch Library
10 events
West Perry Branch Library
7 events
Eagle Branch Library
9 events
Haughville Branch Library
8 events
White River Gardens
98 events
Garfield Park Branch Library
5 events
Central Library
18 events
White River Branch Library
27 events
Pike Branch Library
4 events
Southport Branch Library
9 events
Spades Park Branch Library
6 events
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do with kids around Plainfield this weekend?
Shows for young audiences, workshops, storytelling and days out in the fresh air. Filter by age on each event to find what suits yours.
Are there free kids' activities around Plainfield?
Yes, plenty of library workshops and outdoor activities are free. The price is shown on every event.