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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Blackout Wednesday at BoJak's
Music by a DJ starting at 9:30 p.m., plus drinks and food.
Thanksgiving Banquet
The Thanksgiving Banquet Board is providing free Thanksgiving meals to Johnson County residents.
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.
Couples Therapy: A Relationship Comedy Show
Come experience a night of laughter with your special someone and enjoy this unique, relationship-themed comedy show.
Farm Toy Show
Find farm toys at this free show at Scott Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.