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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Ugly Sweater Party at BoJak's
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.
Soup, Sandwiches & Santa on the Farm
Enjoy lunch, cookie decorating, story time and photos with Santa, and meet Santa’s rein-goats in training.
Santa Parade in Whiteland
See Santa and other lighted parade floats in Whiteland. This portion covers the south side of Whiteland.
Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Festival
This 45-minute performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century.
Cookies & Cocktails with Santa
Enjoy cookies, holiday activities, a festive cocktail menu for the adults and a photo with Santa for the kids.
Center Grove Holiday Show Choir Performance
Enjoy a festive two-hour performance by the award-winning Center Grove show choir while dining at Pizza & Libations.
Christmas at the Farm Drive-thru Lights
Enjoy a free drive-thru light exhibit set to music.
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.
Holiday Lights Fun Run/Walk
Light up the night with a festive fun run/walk through Greenwood.
Bows, Boots, & Beer
Grab your girls, wear your boots, and get ready for a night of sparkly chaos, cold beer, and honky tonk fun.
Franklin Community Band Performance
Franklin Community Band will perform at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Candlelight Christmas at Mad Hatter
Surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles, hear the heart-warming music of the season.
ACC Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast with Santa, games, crafts and carriage rides. This event is designed for families affected by autism.
Breakfast with Santa at New Hope
Enjoy breakfast, reindeer games, holiday crafts, carriage rides and a chance to meet with Santa Claus.
Columbus Area Railroad Club open house
If you love trains, join them to see a variety of model trains and layouts.
Holiday Open House at the Museum
Enjoy a live holiday music concert and refreshments, and see more than a dozen Christmas trees decorated by community groups.
Deck the Stalls
Enjoy ice skating, light displays, food, music, holiday characters and more.
Broom Crafting Workshop at Greenwood Happy Haunts
Learn how to make your own unique broom.
Mad Hatter Presents: Misfits of Comedy
Enjoy comedy from Misfits Dave Landau, Michael Loftus and Reno Collier.
Paint & Sip at MashCraft
Learn painting techniques and media while sipping wine or beer.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Hogwarts-inspired Winter Solstice
Enjoy a magical evening of food, crafts and a cozy atmosphere.
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.
Trent Mabry at Mad Hatter
He can be heard on SiriusXM and was a winner of Helium Comedy Club’s Funniest Person in Indiana contest.
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.
New Year’s Eve Bowling Party
Bring your friends for three hours of unlimited bowling (shoes included), hats and noise makers, a pizza buffet, a live DJ and a champagne toast at midnight.
