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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Columbus Area Railroad Club open house
If you love trains, join them for an open house to see a variety of model trains and layouts.
Mallow Run Winery Winter Warm Ups
Enjoy satisfying soups, freshly-baked breads and live music every Saturday and Sunday through March.
Caring Bunny
Caring Bunny provides an exclusive, subdued and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families.
Beginner Sourdough Class at The Sycamore
Learn the art of sourdough bread baking in this hands-on beginner class.
Cookie Class at Millie’s
Come to Millie’s Ice Cream Co. for a guided cookie decorating class that dives deep into the art of royal icing.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Artcraft Bingo
Enjoy bingo games for a chance to win fun prize packages and cash prizes.
Franklin College Convocation Lecture Series
The event will be a community conversation with Jane Nemcova, who will present "When Machines Think, What Must Humans Become?"
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.
Author Event with Steve Cavanagh
See New York Times bestselling author Steve Cavanagh as he discusses his new thriller, Two Kinds of Stranger.
Mad Hatter Presents: Keith Ray
Keith Ray is a comedian based in Texas and known for his unique style of stand-up comedy that often incorporates personal anecdotes and raw observational humor.
Duke Tumatoe and the Brass to Mouth Horns at the Artcraft
Blues legend Duke Tumatoe takes the stage at the Artcraft, bringing four decades of singing and playing blues guitar with him.
Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt
The hunt will have limited spots for those with sensory needs, as well as eggs that are easier to open.
Costaki Economopoulos at Mad Hatter
For 20 years, Costaki has been living his dream as a full-time stand up comic.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
Indy South Train Show
See running model train layouts, trains, rolling stock, books, DVDs, and memorabilia to purchase.
Project Prom Homecoming Pop-Up Shop
Teens who need formal wear for homecoming are invited to the Project Prom Homecoming Pop-Up Shop to browse formal wear, shoes and accessories, and to choose an outfit at no cost.
Downtown Franklin Easter Egg Hunt
Come out for an Easter egg hunt right in the heart of Franklin.
Mallow Run Winery Winter Warm Ups
Enjoy satisfying soups, freshly-baked breads and live music every Saturday and Sunday through March.
Benefit Concert for Pet Elves
Enjoy a benefit concert to benefit Pet Elves Adoption Center.
Photos with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt
Photos with the Easter Bunny, giveaways, food, an Easter egg hunt and more.
Chunky Knit Blanket Class at Painting with a Twist
Learn to knit a chunky blanket and enjoy snacks and drinks.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Wine & Yoga
Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga and wine indoors at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.
First Fridays
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Live Music at Small Town Pizza
Enjoy great pizza and hear live music by Blue Eyes and Grey Skies Band.