Festivals & Events

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.

Skip below the red buttons to see the complete list of events! Or, you can click on the red buttons below to submit an event or see the recurring events.

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Recurring Events

Christmas Button Art Class

Christmas Button Art Class

Dec 9, 2025

Make Christmas art using buttons and other materials.

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SCSA Ladies Night Out at Antilogy

SCSA Ladies Night Out at Antilogy

Dec 9, 2025

Sip, shop, socialize and support local.

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Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Artcraft

Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Artcraft

Dec 9, 2025

Enjoy a concert featuring the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

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Cookies with Santa at Hickory Creek

Cookies with Santa at Hickory Creek

Dec 10, 2025

The public is invited to come to this senior living center for cookies and photos with Santa.

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Photos with Santa at Hadwell Hardware

Photos with Santa at Hadwell Hardware

Dec 10, 2025

Bring your kids and furry friends for photos with Santa.

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Wine & Yoga

Wine & Yoga

Dec 10, 2025

Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga and wine indoors at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.

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Free movie at the Artcraft

Free movie at the Artcraft

Dec 10, 2025

Empower Johnson County is hosting a free movie for Johnson County middle school and high school students.

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Senior Movie Series

Senior Movie Series

Dec 11, 2025

Enjoy a free movie at The Historic Artcraft Theater if you are 55 or older. Click the link for details.

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Frosting and Flicks at Millie’s

Frosting and Flicks at Millie’s

Dec 11, 2025

Decorate cookies and sip on beverages while watching Christmas Vacation on the big screen.

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Mad Hatter Presents: Stuttering John Melendez

Mad Hatter Presents: Stuttering John Melendez

Dec 11, 2025

Enjoy comedy by John Melendez.

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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Dec 11 - 13, 2025

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Cookies with Santa

Cookies with Santa

Dec 12, 2025

Bring the family to meet Santa, snap a festive photo, and enjoy cookies and milk while supplies last.

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Merry Prairie

Merry Prairie

Dec 12, 2025

Celebrate the spirit of the season with friends, family and neighbors.

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Mad Hatter Presents: Todd Yohn

Mad Hatter Presents: Todd Yohn

Dec 12, 2025

For more than 30 years, Todd Yohn has been entertaining crowds with his blend of stand-up comedy, improv and original songs.

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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

Dec 12 - 13, 2025

Enjoy great craft beer and live music at SmockTown Brewery.

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That '90s Band at Ale Emporium

That '90s Band at Ale Emporium

Dec 12, 2025

Enjoy live music by That '90s Band as well as great food and drinks.

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Live Music at Cliff’s Bar

Live Music at Cliff’s Bar

Dec 12, 2025

Enjoy food, drinks and live music.

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Breakfast with Santa in Nineveh

Breakfast with Santa in Nineveh

Dec 13, 2025

Bring the kids to have breakfast with Santa at the firehouse.

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Breakfast with Santa at The Haven

Breakfast with Santa at The Haven

Dec 13, 2025

Santa's sleigh is headed this way.

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Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood

Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood

Dec 13, 2025

Every year, Santa makes an appearance in Greenwood and has breakfast with the kids.

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Breakfast with Santa in Franklin

Breakfast with Santa in Franklin

Dec 13, 2025

A breakfast and photo event.

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Breakfast with Santa at the Mall

Breakfast with Santa at the Mall

Dec 13, 2025

Join Greenwood Park Mall for their annual Breakfast with Santa, which includes breakfast, a chance to meet Santa, and crafts.

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Doughnuts with Santa

Doughnuts with Santa

Dec 13, 2025

Bring the kids to see Santa during this event.

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Antique & Vintage Market

Antique & Vintage Market

Dec 13, 2025

Vendors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling furniture, advertising, primitives, jewelry, glassware, art, turquoise, lighting and more.

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Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market

Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy holiday music and decor as you shop from more than 70 local artisans.

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Donuts with Santa

Donuts with Santa

Dec 13, 2025

Santa is coming to town!

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Spooky Christmas Fair

Spooky Christmas Fair

Dec 13, 2025

Get your spooky gifts for Christmas at this indoor vendor fair.

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Santa Photos at the Museum

Santa Photos at the Museum

Dec 13, 2025

Santa will be at the museum for free pictures. Kids can enjoy a craft activity and view the Dec-a-Trees while waiting.

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Ice Skating at Johnson County Park

Ice Skating at Johnson County Park

Dec 13 - 20, 2025

Experience outdoor ice skating at Johnson County Park.

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Cookies & Crafts with Santa at Hurricane Community Church

Cookies & Crafts with Santa at Hurricane Community Church

Dec 13, 2025

Decorate Christmas cookies, make a craft and get your photo with Santa.

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Jane Austen Birthday Party

Jane Austen Birthday Party

Dec 13, 2025

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with games, crafts and food.

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Holiday of Lights

Holiday of Lights

Dec 13, 2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy trolley rides through their historic downtown, a visit with Santa, a holiday market, shops open late and more.

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Festival of Lights and Live Nativity

Festival of Lights and Live Nativity

Dec 13, 2025

View decorated homes, see reindeer, enjoy refreshments, visit Santa and more.

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Christmas at the Farm

Christmas at the Farm

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy a drive-thru light exhibit, see your favorite characters and get hot chocolate.

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Night Owl Country Band Christmas Show

Night Owl Country Band Christmas Show

Dec 13, 2025

Enjoy a special concert featuring Night Owl Country Band. Tickets are $10.

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Mad Hatter Presents: Sunset Strip Experience

Mad Hatter Presents: Sunset Strip Experience

Dec 13, 2025

Step into The Sunset Strip Experience, a high-voltage rock opera that catapults you straight into the neon-drenched heart of 1980s Los Angeles.

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