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.
Author Event with Kate Alice Marshall
Kate Alice Marshall will be joining Wild Geese Bookshop on Feb. 25 to celebrate her new thriller, The Girls Before.
Watercolor Workshop
Join teacher Emily Winkel for two hours of fun exploring some basic watercolor techniques.
Permanent Jewelry Event at For the Love of Design
Stop in for a permanent jewelry pop-up experience.
Purse Bingo at the Barn at Bay Horse Inn
Join The Social of Greenwood at Barn at Bay Horse Inn for 20 rounds of designer purse bingo.
Punkin Holler Boys at the Artcraft
Enjoy an evening of high energy, American roots music by the Punkin Holler Boys, with openers the High Water Troubadours.
Author Event with Sadeqa Johnson
JCPL welcomes New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson.
Kate Brindle at Mad Hatter
Kate has performed her sarcastic yet upbeat and spunky style of comedy on the Canadian Broadcast Channel, Cox Cable, and Comcast Cable.
RC Swap Meet and Indoor Fly
Come to Center Grove High School for a radio-controlled aircraft swap meet and indoor flight.
Bazaar of the Dead: Macabre Mini Market
Find haunted house decor, creepy crafts, vintage oddities, or unique Halloween treasures.
Polar Plunge
Jump into the cold water alone or with a group to benefit Special Olympics.
Rejuvenate Galentine’s Brunch
Bring your gals for a pancake bar, nail art with Teal Canary, raffles and more.
Mallow Run Winery Winter Warm Ups
Enjoy satisfying soups and freshly-baked breads that will warm your belly this winter.
Chunky Knit Blanket Class at Painting with a Twist
Learn to knit a chunky blanket and enjoy snacks and drinks.
Storytellers from the Past: Vincennes and the Revolutionary War
Chuck Valentine will portray a soldier in George Rogers Clark army during the only Revolutionary War battle in Indiana.
The Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Enjoy a family-friendly fundraising walk to support homeless, hungry and hurting people.
Mommy & Me Princess Tea
SOLD OUT. Spend an afternoon with your favorite princesses at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Author Event with Cara Bastone
Enjoy a release day event with bestselling author Cara Bastone.
Frank’s Open Stage
Frank’s Open Stage, featuring a variety of musicians, returns to 1823 Bakehouse. Enjoy songs from a variety of talented performers, many of them local.
Sip & Paint Wood Board Class at The Sycamore
Unwind with a glass of wine and create your own cheerful snowman canvas in this fun, instructor-guided painting class.
Author Event with Keith O’Brian
Enjoy an evening with New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien.
Puppy Pals Live at the Artcraft
As Seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Puppy Pals Live is a family-fun, action-packed show in which adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.
Wine & Food Tasting at Vino Villa
Enjoy an elevated evening of thoughtfully paired cuisine and exceptional wines from Grgich Hills Estate.
Bunny Photo Time at the Mall
Get a photo with the bunny. Click the link to make a reservation, since reservations are strongly encouraged.
Heartland Film Festival
The Historic Artcraft Theatre in downtown Franklin is an official venue for the Heartland Film Festival. They are screening several films.
First Fridays
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.