Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30–11 am
FreeBabytime
Main LibrarySouth Bend
Ages 0–2Storytime
Babytime closes when room capacity is reached.
Source: St. Joseph County Public Library · checked today
Free kids events in Indiana
Free storytimes, crafts and science programs for kids across Indiana: 225 free events this week in 7 cities.
Most come from Indianapolis Public Library, Allen County Public Library and Hamilton East Public Library, and every event links to the organizer’s own calendar.
This weekend across Indiana
Nov 13–15: a few free picks from each city. Each city’s weekend page has the rest.
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30–11:30 am
FreeStorytime at College Avenue - Babies
College Avenue BranchIndianapolis
Ages 0–2Storytime
Mother Goose is on the loose! Babies up to 24 months and an adult are invited for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun! Each session is followed by playtime just for babies.
Source: Indianapolis Public Library · checked today
Fri, Nov 13 · 1–3 pm
FreeMasterpiece Makers: Katsushika Hokusai
Fishers LibraryFishers
Ages 8–11StorytimeSign-up needed
Learn about each artist’s unique style and technique and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece that you can be proud of!
Source: Hamilton East Public Library · checked today
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30–4:30 pm
FreeCardboard Car Drive-In
Main LibraryCarmel
Ages 2–5Arts & craftsSign-up needed
Start your engines and get creative! Come transform a cardboard box into your very own imaginative car.
Source: Carmel Clay Public Library · checked today
Sat, Nov 14 · 10–11 am
FreeBlock Party
Central LibraryIndianapolis
Ages 3–12Games & play
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Source: Indianapolis Public Library · checked today
Sat, Nov 14 · 10 am–1 pm
FreeExplore-a-Story
Main Library - Community Learning CenterSouth Bend
Ages 0–5Nature & outdoors
Explore-a-Story is an annual early literacy event where families build early literacy skills by exploring a book together.
Source: St. Joseph County Public Library · checked today
Sat, Nov 14 · 10–10:30 am
FreeMusic and Movement Storytime
Main LibraryFort Wayne
Ages 2–6StorytimeSign-up needed
Young children learn best when their bodies are in motion. Music and Movement combines story, song, and dance. Designed for children 2-6 years and their caregivers.
Source: Allen County Public Library · checked today
Sat, Nov 14 · 11 am–12 pm
FreeBuild and Destroy
Downtown LibraryBloomington
All agesScience & STEM
Hang out, build with some blocks, then tear them all down! We'll have tons of different building materials and ways for you to destroy what you create. Ages birth–12.
Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today
Sun, Nov 15 · 1–5 pm
FreeGamers Guild
Noblesville LibraryNoblesville
Ages 11–12Games & playSign-up needed
Those interested in being a Game Master should email programs@hamiltoneastpl.org. Adventures should be appropriate for 6th grade and up.
Source: Hamilton East Public Library · checked today
Sun, Nov 15 · 2–3 pm
FreeLEGO® Club
Downtown LibraryBloomington
Ages 5–12Science & STEM
Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO® builders! Ages 5-12.
Source: Monroe County Public Library · checked today
Sun, Nov 15 · 3–4 pm
FreeTalk, Read, Write, Sing, Play with Me!
Main LibraryFort Wayne
Ages 0–9Reading & languagesSign-up needed
Children learn the most in the first five years of their lives, setting the foundation for success.
Source: Allen County Public Library · checked today
Sun, Nov 15 · All day
FreeDrop-In Activity: Draw-to-Life Rocket
Fishers LibraryFishers
Ages 5–12Arts & crafts
Design your own rocket in preparation for LibraryCon! on November 14th! At LibraryCon!, we'll scan your rocket and project it onto the wall, where you can see it launch into…
Source: Hamilton East Public Library · checked today
Free kids events in Indiana by city
More cities
- Free kids events in Indianapolis73 this weekThis weekend
- Free kids events in Fort Wayne54 this weekThis weekend
- Free kids events in Fishers35 this weekThis weekend
- Free kids events in South Bend19 this weekThis weekend
- Free kids events in Bloomington15 this weekThis weekend
- Free kids events in Noblesville15 this weekThis weekend
- Free kids events in Carmel14 this weekThis weekend
Free programs at national chains and museums
Where the events come from
We read each organizer’s own calendar, keep the free events for kids up to 12, and link every one back to it. The calendars with the most this week:
- Indianapolis Public Library73 this week
- Allen County Public Library54 this week
- Hamilton East Public Library50 this week
- St. Joseph County Public Library19 this week
- Monroe County Public Library15 this week
- Carmel Clay Public Library14 this week
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