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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Beginner Sourdough Class at The Sycamore
Learn the art of sourdough bread baking in this hands-on beginner class.
DIY Doormat Party at MashCraft
All skill levels are invited to come paint a doormat at MashCraft.
Wine Glass Painting Class at SIP
Join Handmade by Anné to paint wine glasses in this fun class.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Cookie Class at Millie’s
Come to Millie’s Ice Cream Co. to decorate three mini cookie cakes, each designed to look like a little Thanksgiving pie.
Trivia Night at St. Francis & Clare
Adults ages 21 and older are invited to enjoy trivia, food and fun.
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
All are invited to a free Thanksgiving dinner at Scott Hall on Thanksgiving Day.
Live Mariachi at Leon Mexican Cuisine
Enjoy a live mariachi band, margaritas and delicious food.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
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.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Sushi Making Class at The Sycamore
Roll into a fun and flavorful evening at The Sycamore.
Wine Tasting at Vino Villa
Enjoy a selection of curated wines and pair them with Vino Villa's delicious menu items.
Author Event: Lauren Blakely
Enjoy an event with #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely with special guests Lauren Kung Jessen, Lexi Ryan and Kristie Zarra.
Sip & Dough Class at The Sycamore
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of hand-crafted pasta.
Christmas Paint Party at Woven Co.
Paint a festive Christmas design and create a custom candle.
First Fridays
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Yuletide on Baldwin
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Yuletide on Baldwin Holiday Lighting.
Mad Hatter Presents: Heywood Banks
Equal parts genius and buffoon, this songwriter/comic/singer/poet/musician has become a cult hero and a pop icon, with a show that appeals to all.
The Collingsworth Family Live
Experience live Gospel entertainment for the whole family.
Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Craft Fair at St. Rose
Enjoy breakfast, visit with Santa and shop from more than 20 local vendors.
Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market
Enjoy a winter market, a lighted parade at 5:30 p.m., and the lighting at the courthouse at 7 p.m.
Community RC Fly-in
Come out to Center Grove High School and fly indoors in the 59,500 square foot Student Activity Center.