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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Fur Takers of America Gathering
Join Fur Takers of America for a free two-day event with demos, an auction, raffles, a hog roast, music and more.
Final Fridays
Every final Friday of the month, Old Town Greenwood stores and restaurants will stay open late and there will be local artisans, entertainers, musicians and other fun throughout the downtown.
Pop Star Painting at uPaint Pottery
Sing along to your favorite hits while painting pottery related to your favorite pop icon.
Picnic Concert Series at Mallow Run Winery
Mallow Run Winery invites lovers of music, food and wine to come out for a variety of concerts and food offerings.
Comedian Copenhagen Bandit at Mad Hatter
Copenhagen Bandit is a beloved comedian known for their hilarious personalized videos that often include unique requests from devoted fans.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
Cars and Coffee Trafalgar
Car enthusiasts are invited to bring their vehicles and others are invited to see a variety of cool cars while enjoying free coffee and conversation.
Fall Market
More than 25 vendors will be selling items like cards, jewelry, photography, ceramics, clothing, baked goods, and more.
Bazaar of the Dead: Macabre Mini Market
Find haunted house decor, creepy crafts, vintage oddities, or unique Halloween treasures.
Strider & Stacyc Youth Race and Adoption Event
Register to race youth Strider and Stacyc bikes at an event benefiting the Johnson County Animal Shelter.
Wicked Wreath Class
Make your own witch wreath with all the glam, glitter and bold colors.
Wine at the Line at Mallow Run Winery 5 mile run and 5K run/walk
A walk and run with food, music and wine.
Ventriloquist Darci Lynne at Mad Hatter
Actor/singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne was 12 years old when she paired her love of music with ventriloquy to hit the prime time stage on America’s Got Talent.
Franklin Summer Concert Series
Come to the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park for a great lineup of summer concerts.
Paint Sip n Swirl at MashCraft Brewing
Paint a golden glow of the harvest moon at MashCraft Brewing.
Frosting and Flicks at Millie’s
SOLD OUT. Decorate cookies and sip on themed beverages while watching Harry Potter on the big screen.
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.
Indianapolis Prize Lecture Series
Attend a lecture presented by Lily-Arison René de Roland, Ph.D., the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Winner, at Franklin College.
Scarecrow Madness
Buy a scarecrow to decorate for your home or business or visit all the places you can go to see creatively decorated scarecrows.
Here We Grow Again–Indy South Kids Consignment Sale
The organizers pack out two expo halls with more than 40,000 kids items from more than 200 families.
Watercolor Class at Generation Art & Frame
Learn some basic watercolor techniques with demonstrations, then make your very own watercolor autumn pumpkins.
Johnson County Shrine Club Fish Fry
Enjoy breaded cod, tenderloins, fries, onion rings, slaw and more.