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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Indie Annie Comic Con
Faraday Toys is hosting more than a dozen local creators and artists during Indie Annie Comic Con.
Trick or Treat Costume Contest
Kids are invited to wear costumes and collect candy and prizes.
Trunk or Treat at Ray Skillman
Free trunk-or-treating for kids, music, a food truck and vendors.
Costumes & Blooms
Flowers; spooky coffees, cocktails and mocktails; raffles; and a visit from one of the Sanderson sisters of Hocus Pocus.
Red Alert Robotics Trunk or Treat
Join Red Alert Robotics for their annual trunk or treat at the Center Grove Innovation Center.
Phantom of the Opera
Join an organist for a fun musical accompaniment to the silent movie classic, Phantom of the Opera, in the original 1925 motion picture starring Lon Chaney.
Planetary Brewing Company Halloween Party
Join Planetary for a costume contest, where you can enjoy great food and special-edition Halloween Beer.
BoJak’s Halloween Party
Join BoJak's for a night of fun with friends, featuring drink specials, a live DJ, and a costume contest.
IMAGO Butterfly Public Art Kickoff
Walk around and see 16 human-sized butterflies from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. reception at Southside Art League.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Author Event with J.R. Ward and Tanya Pell
Join Wild Geese Bookshop at The Historic Artcraft Theatre for an event with bestselling authors J.R. Ward and Tanya Pell.
Holiday Shopping Event
Vendors, a gift wrapping station and free hot chocolate and coffee.
DIY Dried Floral Wreaths at Two Trees Flower Farm
Learn to make wreaths out of dried florals and grapevines at this local flower farm.
Women In Leadership
This workshop, featuring speaker Carolyn Goerner, will provide participants with tools and techniques for building confidence in navigating workplace power and politics.
Wine Tasting at Vino Villa
Enjoy a selection of curated wines and pair them with Vino Villa's delicious menu items.
Author Event: John Scalzi
Enjoy an event with New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi to celebrate the release of Monsters of Ohio.
Greenwood Lassie League Purse Bingo
Enjoy playing bingo for the chance to win a designer purse.
Author Event: Danielle L. Jensen
An event with #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen to celebrate the release of Defy the Dusk.
Take Root Country Store Christmas Open House
Join Take Root to celebrate the Christmas season with the best of the season's decor, prizes and more.
Santa at Greenwood Park Mall
Come to Greenwood Park Mall daily from Nov. 6 to Dec. 24 for pictures with Santa. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made using the website link.
First Fridays
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Sip & Dough Class at The Sycamore
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of hand-crafted pasta.
FEC Evening for Education
Evening for Education will feature a cash bar, silent auction and entertainment.
Live Music at SmockTown
Enjoy great craft beer and live music every Friday and Saturday night at SmockTown Brewery.
