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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Hometown Mistletoe Market
Enjoy an afternoon of fun games, raffles, photos with Santa, shopping, food and more.
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.
Porch Pots at Miss M’s
Build your own porch pot, filled with fresh greenery, stems, ornaments and more.
Author Event with Sophie Cousens
Join Wild Geese Bookshop for a release day event with New York Times bestselling author Sophie Cousens.
Franklin Rotary’s Jim Rhoades Memorial Hog Roast
A hog roast to raise money for a good cause.
Watercolor Class at Generation Art & Frame
Learn some basic watercolor techniques with demonstrations, then make your very own watercolor autumn pumpkins.
Holiday Centerpiece Class
Create a festive holiday centerpiece with Critser’s Flowers & Gifts.
Christmas Vacation Trivia at The Sycamore
You serious, Clark? Test your knowledge of Cousin Eddie, the Griswolds, and all the holiday chaos.
Our Town Players Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Enjoy the live performance featuring the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Yuletide on Baldwin
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Yuletide on Baldwin Holiday Lighting.
First Fridays
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Jodi White at Mad Hatter
Now on husband number four, with three kids and three ex-husbands, Jodi doesn’t hold back on stage or in life.
Boos & Brews Walking Tour
This spooky and spirited experience pairs ghostly tales with stops at some of Franklin’s best local bars and pubs.
Breakfast with Santa – Compass Park
Join Santa and his helpers for a breakfast buffet and bring your camera for photo opportunities.
Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster’s
Breakfast and photos with Santa, arcade games and more.
Beta Sigma Phi Annual Christmas Bazaar
Shop from booths featuring handmade crafts, baked goods, and gifts.
Hope for the Holidays
Foster and kinship families are invited to enjoy breakfast and photos with Santa, gifts for every child, games, crafts and more.
Craft Fair and Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a craft fair by local artists and breakfast with Santa.
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.
Santa Photos at the Museum
Santa will be at the museum for free pictures. Kids can enjoy a craft activity and view the Dec-a-Trees while waiting.
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy a kids activity and refreshments.
Christmas Concert
First Presbyterian Church of Franklin will offer a free Christmas Concert in conjunction with the Franklin Holiday Lighting.
Greater Greenwood Community Band Christmas Concert
Enjoy the most festive concert of the year, with Christmas favorites under the spotlights.
Mad Hatter Presents: Ocean's Rat Pack
Ocean's Rat Pack is the ultimate tribute group devoted to the music of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
Whiteland Winter Market
Shop from local businesses and vendors at the Whiteland Winter Holiday Market.