Festivals & Events

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.

Skip below the red buttons to see the complete list of events! Or, you can click on the red buttons below to filter for amphitheater concerts, submit an event or see the recurring events.

Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Dec 11 - 13, 2026

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Live Music at Ale Emporium

Live Music at Ale Emporium

Dec 11 - 12, 2026

Enjoy live music as well as great food and drinks.

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Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood

Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood

Dec 12, 2026

Every year, Santa makes an appearance in Greenwood and has breakfast with the kids.

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Pancakes With Santa

Pancakes With Santa

Dec 12, 2026

Pictures with Santa, great food, crafts and music.

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Antique & Vintage Market

Antique & Vintage Market

Dec 12, 2026

Vendors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling furniture, advertising, primitives, jewelry, glassware, art, turquoise, lighting and more.

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Donuts with Santa

Donuts with Santa

Dec 12, 2026

Santa is coming to town!

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Spooky Christmas Fair

Spooky Christmas Fair

Dec 12, 2026

Get your spooky gifts for Christmas at this indoor vendor fair.

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Santa Photos at the Museum

Santa Photos at the Museum

Dec 12, 2026

Santa will be at the museum for free pictures. Kids can enjoy a craft activity and view the Dec-a-Trees while waiting.

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Cookie Class at Millie’s

Cookie Class at Millie’s

Dec 12, 2026

Come to Millie’s Ice Cream Co. for a guided cookie decorating class.

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Karen Carpenter & Julie Andrews Christmas Show

Karen Carpenter & Julie Andrews Christmas Show

Dec 12, 2026

Celebrate the beloved Christmas music of Karen Carpenter and Julie Andrews, joined by the angelic voices of the St. Susanna Children’s Choir.

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Pop Culture Trivia at Faraday Toys

Pop Culture Trivia at Faraday Toys

Dec 12, 2026

Participate in pop culture trivia nights every second Saturday.

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Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market

Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market

Dec 13, 2026

Enjoy holiday music and decor as you shop from more than 70 local artisans.

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Christmas Ornament Decorating at SIP

Christmas Ornament Decorating at SIP

Dec 13, 2026

Join Handmade by Anné to decorate Christmas ornaments.

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Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood

Dec 13, 2026

Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.

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Kids Craft at MashCraft

Kids Craft at MashCraft

Dec 14, 2026

A group of teachers and parents will provide fun crafts, snacks and learning so you can hang out and snack and sip.

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Hand Knitting Class at The Sycamore

Hand Knitting Class at The Sycamore

Dec 15, 2026

Enjoy a cozy, relaxing evening at The Sycamore at Mallow Run with a fun hand-knitting class.

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Wine & Yoga

Wine & Yoga

Dec 16, 2026

Join for a relaxing evening of yoga and wine at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.

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Neil Snyder Comedy Night

Neil Snyder Comedy Night

Dec 16, 2026

Neil Snyder's material, delivery and stage awareness has allowed him to perform in nearly every environment.

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Live Music at Vino Villa

Live Music at Vino Villa

Dec 17, 2026

Enjoy live music every Thursday at Vino Villa.

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Franklin Community Band concert

Franklin Community Band concert

Dec 17, 2026

Enjoy a free concert. The public is welcome.

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Boots with the Fur - Y2K Christmas Bash

Boots with the Fur - Y2K Christmas Bash

Dec 17, 2026

Pull out your apple-bottom jeans, boots with the fur, velour tracksuits, big hoops and rhinestone everything for a night of throwback music and line dancing.

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Mudbone Music at Mad Hatter

Mudbone Music at Mad Hatter

Dec 17, 2026

Mudone's performances tell the story of how American roots music evolved.

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Live Mariachi at Leon Mexican Cuisine

Live Mariachi at Leon Mexican Cuisine

Dec 18, 2026

Enjoy a live mariachi band, margaritas and delicious food.

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Abby Govindan at Mad Hatter

Abby Govindan at Mad Hatter

Dec 18, 2026

Abby Govindan is a 29-year-old stand up comedian and writer based in New York City.

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Movie Night at Faraday Toys

Movie Night at Faraday Toys

Dec 18, 2026

Watch a free movie.

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Pillow Talk at Cliff's Bar

Pillow Talk at Cliff's Bar

Dec 18, 2026

Enjoy food, drinks and live music.

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Live Music at SmockTown

Live Music at SmockTown

Dec 18 - 19, 2026

Enjoy great craft beer and live music at SmockTown Brewery.

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Live Music at Tried & True

Live Music at Tried & True

Dec 18 - 20, 2026

Enjoy live music and great food.

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Live Music at Draft Day Pub

Live Music at Draft Day Pub

Dec 18 - 19, 2026

Enjoy live music, food and drinks.

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Live Music at Ale Emporium

Live Music at Ale Emporium

Dec 18 - 19, 2026

Enjoy live music as well as great food and drinks.

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Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market

Aberdeen Indoor Farmers Market

Dec 19, 2026

Aberdeen Farms is hosting an indoor pop-up farmers market featuring local vendors.

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Columbus Area Railroad Club open house

Columbus Area Railroad Club open house

Dec 19, 2026

If you love trains, join them to see a variety of model trains and layouts.

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Matinee Musicale Concert at the Museum

Matinee Musicale Concert at the Museum

Dec 19, 2026

Enjoy a holiday concert performed by Matinee Musicale and a holiday open house at the museum.

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Deck the Stalls

Deck the Stalls

Dec 19, 2026

Enjoy fireworks, ice skating, light displays, food, music, holiday characters and more.

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Nirvana Grunge Night at Mad Hatter

Nirvana Grunge Night at Mad Hatter

Dec 19, 2026

Seven Circle Sunrise brings Nirvana Grunge Night to Mad Hatter, delivering the raw sound, attitude and authentic energy of the 90s.

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Cookie Decorating Class at SIP

Cookie Decorating Class at SIP

Dec 20, 2026

Join Handmade by Anné to decorate festive cookies.

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