Always Festive
There are always great festivals and events happening in Festival Country Indiana, just south of Indy. We are your destination for music festivals, craft brew and wine festivals, and weekend festivals that check the box for “plenty of things to do with kids.”
So, if you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Franklin, Greenwood, Bargersville and the other communities of Festival Country, we have plenty of choices for you. Once you experience Festival Country Indiana, you'll want to return time and time again.
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Santa at Greenwood Park Mall
Come to Greenwood Park Mall daily from Nov. 7 to Dec. 24 for pictures with Santa. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made using the website link.
Opening weekend at Trees from DeHart
Choose your own Christmas tree and enjoy hot chocolate, candy canes, wagon rides and more.
The Holiday Stroll
Enjoy a magical holiday experience with larger-than-life decorations, lights, hot cocoa and a campfire.
Hometown Mistletoe Market
Enjoy an afternoon of fun games, raffles, photos with Santa, shopping, food and more.
Book Launch Party: The Way We Talk
Meet the author; enjoy free cookies, stickers and kids activities; and learn to sign your name in ASL.
Franklin Light Fight
From Dec. 1 to 23, homes in Franklin will be competing to have the best lights and decorations.
Dec-a-Trees at the museum
Come to Johnson County Museum to see all the decorated Christmas trees.
Frank’s Open Stage
Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to Richard’s every Tuesday. Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.
Porch Pots at Miss M’s
Build your own porch pot, filled with fresh greenery, stems, ornaments and more.
The Grinch Character Storytime and Photo
Take a photo with the Grinch and enjoy story time, activities and more.
Author Event with Sophie Cousens
Join Wild Geese Bookshop for a release day event with New York Times bestselling author Sophie Cousens.
Sip and Salt at Salty Woods
Enjoy a healing salt treatment while participating in a yoga class and sipping margaritas.
Franklin College Art Exhibit and Reception
The Franklin College Art Department will celebrate the work of its fall semester art students with an art exhibit reception and awards presentation.
Franklin Rotary’s Jim Rhoades Memorial Hog Roast
A hog roast to raise money for a good cause.
Watercolor Class at Generation Art & Frame
Learn some basic watercolor techniques with demonstrations, then make your very own watercolor autumn pumpkins.
Frosting and Flicks at Millie’s
Decorate cookies and sip on themed beverages while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen.
Holiday Centerpiece Class
Create a festive holiday centerpiece with Critser’s Flowers & Gifts.
Christmas Vacation Trivia at The Sycamore
You serious, Clark? Test your knowledge of Cousin Eddie, the Griswolds, and all the holiday chaos.
Franklin College Holiday Instrumental Concert
The instrumental chamber concerts will showcase Franklin College instrumental students.
Franklin College Holiday Choral Concert
Enjoy music from three Franklin College choral groups.
Our Town Players Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Enjoy the live performance featuring the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Yuletide on Baldwin
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Yuletide on Baldwin Holiday Lighting.
First Fridays
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Jodi White at Mad Hatter
Now on husband number four, with three kids and three ex-husbands, Jodi doesn’t hold back on stage or in life.
Oh, What Fun: A Covenant House Christmas
Enjoy live music, Christmas song bingo, cookie decorating, permanent jewelry, food trucks, drinks, prizes and more.
After Hours Comedy
National touring comedians will perform a one-night-only After Hours Comedy showcase.