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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The JDP Band at Whit's Inn
Enjoy a blend of classic rock and blues rock by the JDP Band.
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.
Dried Flower Centerpiece Class at Black Sheep Studio + Wellness
Make a dried flower bouquet worthy of your holiday table, and enjoy drinks and refreshments.
Blackout Wednesday at SIP
Enjoy live music by DJ Lodien and fall cocktails the night before Thanksgiving.
Blackout Wednesday at BoJak's
Music by a DJ starting at 9:30 p.m., plus drinks and food.
Thanksgiving Banquet
The Thanksgiving Banquet Board is providing free Thanksgiving meals to Johnson County residents.
The Holiday Stroll
Enjoy a magical holiday experience with larger-than-life decorations, lights, hot cocoa and a campfire.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
Indy South Train Show
See running model train layouts, trains, rolling stock, books, DVDs, and memorabilia to purchase.
Start Here Open House – Shop Small Business Saturday
Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Franklin.
Couples Therapy: A Relationship Comedy Show
Come experience a night of laughter with your special someone and enjoy this unique, relationship-themed comedy show.
Farm Toy Show
Find farm toys at this free show at Scott Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
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.
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.