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 Photos at the Museum
Santa will be at the museum for free pictures. Kids can enjoy a craft activity and view the Dec-a-Trees while waiting.
Ice Skating at Johnson County Park
Experience outdoor ice skating at Johnson County Park.
Holiday Open House Weekend at Mallow Run
Enjoy live holiday music, free treats and wine tastings, holiday shopping and more.
Cookies & Crafts with Santa at Hurricane Community Church
Decorate Christmas cookies, make a craft and get your photo with Santa.
Jane Austen Birthday Party
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with games, crafts and food.
Cookie Class at Millie’s
Come to Millie’s Ice Cream Co. for a guided cookie decorating class.
Holiday of Lights
UPDATE: This event will now take place indoors due to extreme temperatures.
Festival of Lights and Live Nativity
View decorated homes, see reindeer, enjoy refreshments, visit Santa and more.
Christmas at the Farm
Enjoy a drive-thru light exhibit, see your favorite characters and get hot chocolate.
Mad Hatter Presents: Sunset Strip Experience
Step into The Sunset Strip Experience, a high-voltage rock opera that catapults you straight into the neon-drenched heart of 1980s Los Angeles.
Ugly Sweater Party at BoJak's
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.
Soup, Sandwiches & Santa on the Farm
Enjoy lunch, cookie decorating, story time and photos with Santa, and meet Santa’s rein-goats in training.
Santa Parade in Greenwood
See Santa and other lighted parade floats in Greenwood. This portion covers the south side of Greenwood.
Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Festival
This 45-minute performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century.
This Old Guitar with Aaron: Music of John Denver
See live music featuring the music of John Denver.
Cookies & Cocktails with Santa
Enjoy cookies, holiday activities, a festive cocktail menu for the adults and a photo with Santa for the kids.
Center Grove Holiday Show Choir Performance
Enjoy a festive two-hour performance by the award-winning Center Grove show choir while dining at Pizza & Libations.
Christmas at the Farm Drive-thru Lights
Enjoy a free drive-thru light exhibit set to music.
Christmas Time at Chick-fil-A Greenwood
Put on Christmas pajamas and join Santa Cow for breakfast.
Jingle Mingle at Otterbein Franklin
Join Otterbein Franklin for brunch, Christmas games, and gifts from Santa and his elves.
Holiday Lights Fun Run/Walk
Light up the night with a festive fun run/walk through Greenwood.
A Very Merry Holiday Celebration
Enjoy free pictures with Santa and hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus.
Bows, Boots, & Beer
Grab your girls, wear your boots, and get ready for a night of sparkly chaos, cold beer, and honky tonk fun.
Franklin Community Band Performance
Franklin Community Band will perform at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Candlelight Christmas at Mad Hatter
Surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles, hear the heart-warming music of the season.
Yule Ball Class at Greenwood Happy Haunts
Attendees will craft a stunning large glass ornament filled with personal intentions for Yule.