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1 event,The prairie maze at McCloud Nature Park is mowed into the tall grass every fall, and it’s open daily from dawn until dusk through Halloween. There’s no ticket and no line, so it’s an easy stop on a pretty afternoon. Bring good shoes, because the paths get soft after rain.
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Brownsburg gathers at Arbuckle Commons to remember September 11, 2001. The Reading of the Names begins at 4:30 PM, and the full remembrance ceremony with the Fire Territory and Police […]
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Danville’s Market in the Park brings local makers, growers, and food vendors out to Gibbs Park for the morning. It’s a smaller, friendlier market than the big city ones, and […]
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The Friends group fills the room with gently used books, movies, and music at prices that are hard to argue with. Admission is free and the proceeds go right back […]
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A free afternoon of live music and food on the Brownsburg campus. No ticket, no cover, and everyone in the community is welcome to stop by.
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A free evening of live blues at Arbuckle Acres Park in Brownsburg, with two stages rotating artists every hour for five straight hours of music. You will find local food […]
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4 events,Five days of used books, media, and puzzles at the Plainfield library. Admission is free, and every dollar raised supports library programming across the year.
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The Wednesday evening market on the church lawn runs from four until seven. Produce, baked goods, and local makers, all within walking distance of downtown.
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A free drumming-based cardio class at the Blue Heron Park shelter. Bring water and a mat if you want one.
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4 events,Plainfield’s Quaker Day Festival is a four-day tradition that takes over downtown every September. You’ll find craft and community booths, food and beverage trucks, and a car show on the Plainfield Friends Church lawn, plus the 47th Annual Quaker Day Parade on Saturday morning and the free Plainfield Sky Dance in the evening. It’s one […]
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Downtown Danville shops stay open late with specials and treats. It’s a nice excuse to walk the square on a September evening.
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8 events,The traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial comes to Hummel Park for four days, open around the clock and free to visit. It’s a quiet, moving thing to see in person, especially in the evening. Plainfield hosts it well, with room to park and walk.
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Two nights of midway rides, a Ferris wheel, kids’ games, live entertainment, bingo, raffles, and a hog roast. Admission and parking are both free. Friday runs four to eleven and Saturday runs three to eleven, with the Hog Jog 5K kicking off Saturday at ten.
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Pickleball paddles, local pours, and an easy evening at Stephens Park. Brownsburg Parks puts this one on for adults who want to play a few games and hang around afterward.
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A free evening yoga session outdoors at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park. Bring a mat.
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The Evenings in Danville series heads back downtown to the courthouse square for a free show with Nelda Hustler. It’s a fun, low-key way to spend a Friday evening in […]
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12 events,Merge Mural Fest brings artists to the lot behind 57 N Washington Street to paint live over the weekend. You can watch the work go up in real time, which is a different kind of fun than looking at a finished piece. Free, casual, and right in downtown Danville.
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The craft festival is the heart of Quaker Day. The church lawn and downtown Main Street fill with vendors, food, and handmade goods from eight in the morning until four. […]
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An easy guided walk with a naturalist to see what’s moving through the park that morning. Binoculars help, though you don’t need any experience to come along.
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The parade steps off down Main Street from Duke Energy to Vestal Road as part of Quaker Day Festival weekend. Bring a chair, grab a spot on the curb, and […]
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The tenth year of this car show out in Amo. Free to walk through, and the small-town turnout is half the fun.
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Plainfield’s Sky Dance pairs a drone light show with music at the Barker Sports Complex. Bring chairs or a blanket and get there before dark for a decent spot. It’s […]
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Telescope viewing with park naturalists out at McCloud. The skies over North Salem are dark enough that this is genuinely worth the drive.
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Three hours of kite flying on the Heron Concert Lawn. Bring your own kite or work on one there. It’s free, and the open lawn is about as good as […]
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The last Saturday market of the season around the courthouse square. Producers, bakers, and makers from eight until noon.
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A morning awareness walk at the Rec Center raising money for preeclampsia research. Registration is free and the route is an easy one.
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Local authors set up at The Author’s Patch in downtown Danville to sign books and talk about their work. It’s a small, low-key event, and you’ll walk out with something […]
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The Friends group fills the room with gently used books, movies, and music at prices that are hard to argue with. Admission is free and the proceeds go right back into library programs.
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Head out into Virgil Park and help count the bees, butterflies, and other pollinators working the late-season blooms. It’s free, it’s hands-on, and the data actually gets used.
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Celebrating Avon is a free community day at the library with local organizations, activities, and things to do outside. It’s a good way to see what’s actually happening around town […]
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A naturalist brings stories and live animals to the Clayton library for an hour. Free, and it repeats October 27, November 24, and December 8.
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5 events,A free, family-friendly celebration of the many cultures that call Hendricks County home. Enjoy live music and dance, food from around the world, and interactive exhibits at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield. It is a favorite for families and a great way to spend a fall Saturday.
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The October edition of Danville’s Market in the Park lands right in the middle of the best weather of the year. Local vendors set up around Gibbs Park with produce, […]
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Nehemiah Ranch opens for free Saturday evenings in October with hayrides, a bonfire, and farm animals. It runs three Saturdays, so there’s room to catch one if the weather turns. Bring a jacket, because it cools off fast once the sun drops.
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The October stargazing night at McCloud Nature Park, starting a little earlier now that it’s getting dark sooner. Free, with telescopes set up by park staff.
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