Lucky you. You just found INDYtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Indy each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
When was the last time you took part in America’s favorite pastime?
Photo by @indyindians
Sports
Indy Eleven vs. Monterey Bay FC | Saturday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium | $16+ | Watch our soccer team send Monterey out to sea.
Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons | Sunday, April 12 | 6 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $14+ | Cheer on the Blue and Gold at their final home game of the season.
Indianapolis Indians vs. St. Paul Saints | Tuesday, April 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Victory Field | $15+ | Batter up — it’s $1 concessions night at the ballpark.
Preseason: Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings | Thursday, April 30 | 7 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | $24+ | Get a sneak peek at the exciting 2026 WNBA season as the team looks to clip Dallas’s wings.
Active
Wildflower Weekend | Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Eagle Creek Park | Free+ | Join naturalists + neighbors for a variety of hikes, forest bathing, wildflower tea tasting, gardening workshops, and more.
Rock for Riley 5K | Sunday, April 12 | 8 a.m. | NCAA Hall of Champions | $15+ | Run a beautiful course through White River State Park to benefit Riley Children’s Health.
Indianapolis Peace Walk | Friday, April 17 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Riverside Park | Free | Join community members + local organizations for this gathering promoting peace, supporting young people, and building a safer, stronger Indianapolis.
Concerts
Afrobeats to the World | Friday, April 17 | 9 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre | $21+ | Experience the electrifying phenomenon where pulsating rhythms and music collide to celebrate African culture.
Out of the Dawg House | Friday, April 24 | 6 p.m. | Schrott Center for the Arts | $15 | Enjoy an evening full of music + entertainment with Butler University’s premier lower voice a cappella group.
Learn to make a healthy, colorful terrarium with the help of Alice’s Garden.
Photo by @alicesgarden_indy
For the fam
Easter Egg 5K and Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | 9 a.m. | NIFS | $17+ | Whether you’re a speedy hare or a slow + steady tortoise, you’ll love this fun race and egg hunts for all ages.
Kids Terrarium Workshop | Saturday, April 4 | 1-2 p.m. | Alice’s Garden | $39 | Bring your little green thumbs to this class and let them dive into the fun world of plants.
Big Kid Rave | Monday, April 6 | 1-2 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library | Free | Let your kids ages 7-11 dance the afternoon away with glow sticks, disco lights, and snacks.
Theater
Basile Opera Center Music Fest | Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12 | Times vary | The Basile Opera Center | Free | From vocal, orchestral, and dance performances to theater + dance classes and hands-on arts experiences, there’s something for music and art lovers of all ages to enjoy at this festival.
“American Sound:" Dance Kaleidoscope + Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra | Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19 | Times vary | Schrott Center for the Arts | $56+ | Witness a thrilling collaboration between two local institutions as dancers and musicians take the stage to bring to life works including Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.”
“Godspell Jr.” | Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19 | Times vary | Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort | $10+ | Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love based on the Broadway musical that inspired a generation.
Welcome spring by making a beautiful floral arrangement with your loved ones at George Thomas.
Photo by @georgethomasflorist
Classes
Custom Sneakers with Kicasso | Saturday, April 4 | 3 p.m. | Culinary Dropout | $85 | Customize a pair of kicks for Final Four weekend while you enjoy a drink and appetizer.
Floral Workshop: Spring in Full Bloom | Wednesday, April 8 | 6:30-7 p.m. | George Thomas Florist | $65 | Design a cheerful spring arrangement featuring snapdragons, roses, carnations, and tulips arranged in a charming white-washed wooden container.
Card Class | Sunday, April 12 | 1-4 p.m. | Hand Stamped by Cheryl’s Craft Room | $18 | Make five handmade greeting cards to send to your loved ones.
Bolo Tie Workshop with Amber Gyselinck | Saturday, April 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Eiteljorg Museum | $33+ | Make your own bolo tie with the owner of Lapis Lily Market.
Painting with Fiber: A Felting Workshop | Saturday, April 18 | 2-4 p.m. | Fowling Warehouse | $50 | Explore both wet felting and needle felting techniques while creating an 8×10 floral-inspired artwork.
Grafitti Chaos Workshop | Tuesday, April 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cain’s Creative Chaos | $33 | Design your own word, name, or phrase in vibrant graffiti style using acrylic paints, paint markers, and dripping techniques.
Am I Mad or Am I Tired? Find Your Voice Workshop | Sunday, April 26 | 2-4 p.m. | Polk Stables | $109 | This powerful session will help you identify what you’re really feeling, find your voice, and learn how to express yourself with clarity and confidence.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.