Death and Taxes Day 

Taxman Brewing Co.

Bargersville

A great way to celebrate the end of a cold Indiana winter, Taxman Brewing holds their annual beer release and tasting festival in April. Live music, local food trucks and over 40 breweries and wineries from around Indiana participate in this tribute to Ben Franklin’s famous quote “...in this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” For details, visit taxmanbrewing.com or call 317-458-0210.

Strawberries on the Square

Downtown Franklin

What better way to celebrate warmer weather than with a tasty strawberry dessert! Strawberries on the Square is held in downtown Franklin each May and features a dessert of fresh strawberries, short cake, ice cream and whipped topping. Live music, a fish fry and other local food vendors plus kids’ activities and annual garage sale make this a great way to spend a spring afternoon on the courthouse lawn. For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com.

 

Freedom Festival 

Craig Park, Greenwood

Held on the last Saturday of June, this festival kicks things off with a parade and includes over 200 booths with food, crafts, games and more, a Kids’ Zone, live music and ends things up with fireworks. For more information, visit greenwood.in.gov.

Franklin Firecracker Festival

Downtown Franklin

To help celebrate July 4, you don’t want to miss this festival in downtown Franklin. Food vendors, beer garden, entertainment, Kids’ Zone and train rides makes for a great summer day. And, of course, the evening finishes things off with a great fireworks display. For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com.

Johnson County Fair

Johnson Co. 4-H Fairgrounds

Franklin

A Midwest summer tradition, the week-long 4-H and agricultural fair features a midway with rides, games, food and music. Special events include a Demolition Derby, dog show and pet parade, cooking demos and of course, 4-H exhibits of all kinds. For more information, visit JohnsonCountyFair.com or call 317-738-3247.

Hops & Vines

Downtown Franklin

This annual event features wine and beer gardens, live music, food vendors, a Classic Car Cruise-In and more. You can even catch a special feature film at the Historic Artcraft Theater. For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com.

WAMMfest

Craig Park

Greenwood

Wine, Art, Music and Microbrews = WAMMfest. Held every August this event features:

Wine from world-class Indiana wineries; art booths with unique-to-the-area artwork, photography, jewelry, pottery and more; music performed throughout the day with something to fit every music lover’s genre and Microbrews offered by local brewers. All proceeds go back to the community to support various organizations. For more information visit greenwood.in.gov.

Ethos Celebration of the Arts

Downtown Franklin

Purchase fresh produce from the Franklin Farmers' Market, stroll through the Vintage Artesian Fair, enjoy live entertainment throughout the day. Enjoy selections from food trucks and brews and wines at the beer garden. Proceeds help benefit Discover Downtown Franklin, a nonprofit focused on promoting community traditions, encouraging a healthy economic atmosphere and maintaining the unique historic character of Franklin. For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com.

  

Heartnut Festival

Johnson County Park

Nineveh

Held in early September, this annual festival features handmade crafts, kids’ area, live music, food, beer and wine vendors, Live Steamers train rides, a petting zoo and plenty of other activities. A great way to kick off the fall season in Johnson County. For more information, visit jocoparks.com, or call 812-526-6809.

Edinburg Fall Festival

Downtown Edinburgh

Start with a parade then stroll through a midway filled with games and rides, enjoy entertainment, craft fair and great food. Don’t forget to get those Elephant Ears and grilled corn on the cob! For more information, visit Edinburgh.in.gov.

Greater Whiteland Community Day

Main Street, Whiteland

This family-centered celebration features food, music, activities, vendors and fireworks and grows bigger every year. A great way to bring the community together. For more information, visit TownofWhiteland.com.

Nailtoberfest

Nailers Brewing Co.

Whiteland

Bring a lawn chair, grab a drink and food, then sit back and enjoy live entertainment. All ages welcome. Ten-plus breweries and wineries. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Johnson County Animal Shelter. Charity bike ride starts off the day. For more information, visit NailersBrewing.com.

Harvest Moon Fall Festival

Downtown Bargersville

Annual all-day festival for the family. Crafts, food, beer and wine vendors, live music. Free admission. 

Franklin Fall Vintage Festival

Downtown Franklin

Find a hidden gem from vintage items dealers, watch the parade, take in the Daschund Derby and Dance Around the Block! In addition to all that, there’s a Kids’ Zone, food vendors, beer garden and more. Finish off this great fall day with fireworks! For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com.

Rock The Clock

Downtown Greenwood

You’ll have a great time at this “all things downtown” annual block party. Live music, local beer and wine vendors, food trucks. Free admission, all ages welcome. This community festival is a great way to spend a fall day in Greenwood. For more information, visit greenwood.in.gov, or call 317-881-4545.

AppleWorks Orchard

Trafalgar

Lots of great outdoor activities September through October. Kids’ attractions, Super slide, Bamboo Maze, weekend concerts and of course a huge selection of apples along with apple dumplings, caramel apples, apple pie and apple cider. Enjoy Indiana’s fall scenery at its finest. For more information, call 317-878-9317.

Kelsay Farms

Whiteland

From the last weekend of September to the last weekend of October, enjoy plenty of fun, fall activities. A 7-acre corn maze, straw bale mountain for kids to climb, and a barn full of corn grain to roll around in as well as a baby barnyard, hayrides and pumpkin carving. Everything you could ask for to celebrate fall in Johnson County. For more information, visit KelsayFarms.com, or call 317-535-4136.

Harvest Adventures 

Dougherty Family Farms

Franklin

Open daily late September through all of October, Dougherty Family Farms is a great place for kids (and adults) to enjoy a beautiful fall adventure. Featuring a petting zoo, fun corn maze with an educational twist and of course, a pumpkin patch. For more information, call 317-695-8807.

Fall Harvest Festival

Waterman’s Family Farm

Greenwood

From the last week of September through all of October, you can experience everything fall in Indiana has to offer. Tuesday through Sunday, bring the family and experience hayrides, a straw bale play area, miniature train rides, farm animals, pumpkin patch and more. If you want your child to experience farm life, this is the place to go! For more information, visit WatermansFamilyFarm.com, or call 317-357-2989.

Annual Craft Show and Bake Sale

Providence Christian Church

Bargersville

Delicious homemade baked goods and canned goods, lots of unique, handcrafted items for sale, a chili lunch and more. Free admission. 

Mike Kaiser Poor Farm Haunted Corn Maze

Franklin

Every Friday and Saturday night in October (weather permitting) celebrate Halloween in style. This is not your normal corn maze! It features strobe lights, fog machines and a variety of frights. Rated as one of Indiana’s top two corn mazes, this is one you don’t want to miss. For more information, visit mkpf.com.

Halloween Town

Franklin

This day-long festival starts off with a 5K walk/run then on to enjoy food vendors, activities and safe trick or treating along Main Street. Take in a spooky film at Artcraft Theater, and you’ve got one great Halloween celebration. For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin, or call 317-736-3689.

Center Grove High School Annual Craft Fair

Center Grove High School

Get your holiday shopping/gift buying off to a great start with over 250 booths full of art, crafts and handmade gifts. Breakfast and lunch food available so you can shop all day! Support the Center Grove Trojan Football program by shopping at this annual school fundraiser. For more information, contact Center Grove High School.

Kris Kringle Market

Greenwood Public Library

Kickoff the holiday season with holiday craft making, carriage rides, photos with Santa, tree lighting and more. For more information, call 317-885-5036.

Holiday Craft and Gift Show

Greenwood High School

Featuring over 120 vendors featuring homemade gifts, crafts, home décor, baked goods, jewelry, clothing, and many more items available for sale. Raffles, door prizes, food and more and all for only $1 admission fee. Kids 12 and under get in for free. For more information, call 317-882-4810.

Kid City Christmas

Greenwood Community Center

Kids of all ages can enjoy a holiday movie, decorating Christmas cookies, making a Christmas craft and maybe even a surprise visit from Santa. Parents bring your cameras for a unique photo opp. Selfies with Santa, train rides, hot cocoa and popcorn. Tickets on sale in November. For more information, call 317-881-4545.

Holiday Lighting and Winter Market

Downtown Franklin

A full day of activities including the Jingle Jog Run, cookie contest, gingerbread baking contest, decorate a tree contest and lots of kids activities. Add in a parade and end up with the holiday lighting at the Courthouse, and you’ve got a great way to spend a winter day. For more information, visit DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com, or call 317-346-1258.