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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Watercolor Workshop
Join teacher Emily Winkel to explore some basic watercolor techniques.
The Holiday Wine Passport at Up Cellar
Join The Holiday Wine Passport Tasting Event, an exclusive tasting and wine-buying experience featuring 25–30 hand-selected wines from around the world.
Author Event: Lindsey Fitzharris
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris will join JCPL at The Church on Jefferson.
Old Town Greenwood Holiday Open House
Shops and restaurants in Old Town Greenwood will have their annual holiday open house.
Grease with Eddie Deezen at Mad Hatter
Edward Deezen is an American character actor and comedian, best known for portraying nerdy characters in several films.
Friendsgiving Trivia Night
Study up on all the FRIENDS Thanksgiving episodes and gather your team for a fun night of trivia and prizes
Indian Creek Turkey Trot
Indian Creek Intermediate School invites community members of all ages to lace up their running shoes and join this fun turkey trot.
Battle of the Round Table
Food trucks, cornhole, music and a medieval times scenario event.
Greenwood Holiday Craft Fair
The Greenwood Holiday Craft Fair will feature more than 230 local vendors who specialize in thoughtful, handmade gifts.
Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market
Aberdeen Farms is hosting an indoor pop-up farmers market featuring local vendors.
Columbus Area Railroad Club open house
If you love trains, join them to see a variety of model trains and layouts.
The Roast of Nigel at Mad Hatter
Come hungry for laughs and ready to cheer as friends and fans gather to roast Nigel Laskowski of Hammer and Nigel.
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.