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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Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
Burke Homes VIP Christmas Event
Enjoy pictures with Santa and the Grinch, breakfast goodies, crafts and more.
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.
Acoustic Fusion at Harley Davidson Edinburgh
Enjoy live music by The Acoustic Fusion from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and shop special sales.
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.
Pictures with Santa at Your Home Team
Bring the kids, your wish lists and your smiles for photos and cookies with Santa.
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.