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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Santa Photos at the Museum
Santa will be at the museum for free pictures. Kids can enjoy a craft activity and view the Dec-a-Trees while waiting.
Ice Skating at Johnson County Park
Experience outdoor ice skating at Johnson County Park.
Holiday of Lights
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy carriage rides through their historic downtown, a visit with Santa, a holiday market, a Christmas show, and shopping at downtown stores.
Festival of Lights and Live Nativity
View decorated homes, see reindeer, enjoy refreshments, visit Santa and more.
Night Owl Country Band Christmas Show
Enjoy a special concert featuring Night Owl Country Band. Tickets are $10.
Mad Hatter Presents: Sunset Strip Experience
Step into The Sunset Strip Experience, a high-voltage rock opera that catapults you straight into the neon-drenched heart of 1980s Los Angeles.
Ugly Sweater Party at BoJak's
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live Music at Chilly Water Greenwood
Enjoy live music, food and great craft beer at Chilly Water.
Kevin Farley at Mad Hatter
Kevin Farley has truly established himself as a comedic presence both on the big screen and on television.
Winter Vendor Fair at Greenwood Happy Haunts
Check out all the local vendors and find spooky goodies.