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, come to the place of festivals. Once you experience Festival Country Indiana, you'll want to return time and time again.
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Santa Train and Christmas Market
The Santa Train comes to Bargersville and brings Santa Claus for all to see.
Winter Wonderland Gala
Enjoy dinner, a program, live music, and a silent and live auction.
The Holiday Stroll
Enjoy a magical holiday experience with larger-than-life decorations, lights, hot cocoa and a campfire.
Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market
Enjoy a winter market, a lighted parade at 5:30 p.m., and the lighting at the courthouse at 7 p.m.
Indy Dancers Lesson and Open Dance
Come to the Greenwood Moose Lodge for a dance lesson followed by dancing.
Senior Movie Series
Enjoy a free movie at The Historic Artcraft Theater is you are 55 or older. Click the link for details.
On-Stage Live: Holiday Magic
This live show takes you on a musical journey to celebrate the holiday season.
Breakfast with Santa in Greenwood
Every year, Santa makes an appearance in Greenwood and has breakfast with the kids.
Antique & Vintage Market
Vendors from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling furniture, advertising, primitives, jewelry, glassware, art, turquoise, lighting and more.
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.
Polar Express Party
Wear your PJs, enjoy hot chocolate and hear an abbreviated version of the Polar Express story. Plus, the Polar Express conductor will be there.
Candlelight Shopping Night
Farm Girl Mercantile and other nearby shops will be open late for a shopping experience, including sidewalks lit with candles and lights, and inside treats.
Night Owl Christmas Concert
Enjoy a special concert featuring Night Owl Country Band. Tickets are $10.
Greater Greenwood Community Band Christmas Concert
Enjoy the most festive concert of the year, with Christmas favorites under the spotlights.
Hoosier Handmade Craft Fair & Winter Market
Enjoy holiday music and decor as you stroll through Scott Hall and Herring Hall for a truly unique shopping experience with over 65 local artisans.
Columbus Area Railroad Club open house
If you love trains, join them to see a variety of model trains and layouts.
Women, Wine and Weapons
This women-only event at Johnson County Axe Throwing features two hours of axe throwing and other fun.
Shop the Blocks
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Then and Now – What’s Different?
Rev. Sharon Washington Risher shares her story in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Shop the Blocks
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Shop the Blocks
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Why We Need Liberal Arts Majors
Author George Anders will explain why the case for the liberal arts is especially compelling today – and how to ensure that people with these strengths find the recognition and success they deserve.
Shop the Blocks
More than 25 stores and restaurants in downtown Franklin will be open late for this fun shopping and dining event.
Total Eclipse in the Park
Come to Johnson County Park for three days of fun to celebrate the total solar eclipse.
Eclipse at the Franklin Amphitheater
There will be live music, food trucks, a laser show, a hot air balloon, a race, and more April 6, 7 and 8 at the amphitheater.
St. Rose of Lima Eclipse Viewing Area
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is inviting the public to park in their parking lot and view the eclipse from their field.
Greenwood Eclipse Festival
Enjoy live music, food, drinks and tethered hot air balloon rides the day before the eclipse.