Hendricks County Community Foundation

Tilden Trailhead Celebration
2025-10-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The B&O Trail Association (BOTA) invites the community to a Tilden Trailhead Celebration on Wednesday, October 22, from 4–7 p.m. at the Tilden Trailhead, where the B&O Trail meets County Road 500 East.
The event will celebrate the recently completed trailhead, which features ample parking for both cars and horse trailers, a portable toilet, and Homeward, a sculpture installation made from found objects, fabricated steel and glass. Attendees will have an opportunity to talk with sculptor David Vertacnik, a former art professor at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas), whose sculptures have been installed both in the United States and Slovenia. The Podium Barbecue food truck will be on site, and visitors can enjoy refreshments while learning more about the story behind the sculpture and the people who helped make it possible.
The newly renovated trailhead was primarily funded through grants from the Hendricks County Government through the collaboration of the Hendricks County Commissioners and Hendricks County Council (ARPA grant), the Hendricks County Community Foundation, and Hendricks Power. Additional support was provided by more than 2,000 individual donors, and the sculpture was funded by the Vertacnik Family, the Rotary Club of Brownsburg and Dotlich Crane.
This celebration marks another milestone in the B&O Trail’s mission to connect communities across central Indiana. With the recent completion a new trail section linking Brownsburg to Speedway, the B&O Trail now spans 17 miles from the White River in Marion County to west of Brownsburg. The next step for the B&O Trail Association is to continue building westward—extending the trail to North Salem and eventually beyond the Wabash River.
The B&O Trail Association is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization founded in 1993 to create a recreational trail along the abandoned Baltimore & Ohio Railroad corridor.
To learn more or get involved, visit botrail.org.

Sat-Terror Day Festival
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Talon Stream on October 25th from 11am to 1pm! Join us for a spine-tingling, spook-tacular event packed with thrills and chills for the whole family – and the best part? It’s all absolutely free!
Embark on a hayride through the eerie autumn landscape, groove to the rhythm of ghoulish tunes, and satisfy your sweet tooth with trunk-or-treat delights. But wait, there’s more! Dive into the bounce house madness and explore other fantastic family activities that will leave you screaming for more!
Stay tuned as the event creeps closer for more bone-chilling details.

She Talks Green: Speaker Series
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:30
She Talks Green: Speaker Series is an engaging monthly event that brings together community members, professionals, and change makers to explore topics centered around sustainability, environmental awareness, and leadership.
Each session highlights inspiring speakers who share their insights, experiences, and practical steps toward creating a more sustainable and equitable future. From green innovation to everyday sustainable living, the series empowers attendees to learn, connect, and take meaningful action within their communities.
Whether you’re passionate about the environment or simply curious to learn more, She Talks Green offers a welcoming space for dialogue, inspiration, and collaboration.

Thrifted Ghost Paintings
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
Sometimes secondhand items have a way of feeling haunted by their previous life… Bring those ghosts to life as you paint them in to thrifted works of art.

Happy Haunts House
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
Get ready for a spook-tacularly sweet evening! Join us for our Sensory Friendly Happy Haunted House on October 28 at the ABA Center. Families can trick-or-treat from room to room, each decorated with fun (not scary!) themes and plenty of candy.

Fossil Dig
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00
Kick off the month of Dino-vember with a fossil dig at Pecar Nature Center! Learn a bit about Indiana’s fossil history and discuss some famous paleontologists before setting up your own dig site with a pre-made, personal dig-in-a-tin. What might you find inside your dig?

Author Visit: Imagination Session with Kim Howard
2025-11-08 10:00
Enjoy readalouds, songs, and activities with local picture book author, Kim Howard!

Author Visit: Young Writer's Notebook
2025-11-08 10:30 - 11:00
School age kids can visit the library to practice your creative writing skills with local author Kim Howard!

Blessing of the Hunt and Chili Supper
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:00
Join us for a special evening as we gather to ask for God’s blessing over the upcoming hunting season. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just love the outdoors, this event is for you!
Free Chili Supper immediately following the service.
Come as you are. Bring your hunting buddies, family, and friends. Let’s kick off the season with faith, fellowship, and great food!

Indianapolis Lyons VS Sycamore Services
2025-11-14 12:00 - 15:00
The Indianapolis Lyons are taking on Sycamore Services in a 3v3 basketball game.

Valentine's Craft Fair
2025-11-20 09:00 - 2026-02-07 15:00
Shop a curated selection of handmade gifts, artisan goods, décor, treats, jewelry, soaps, and more. Each item is crafted with care by local makers. Find the perfect Valentine’s gift (or a little something for yourself!) while supporting small businesses. Join us for a festive, love-filled shopping experience!

Coffee & Canvas - Dinosaurs
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00
Enjoy your morning coffee with us at Pecar Nature Center while you work to create a dino-inspired acrylic painting! This is a guided painting session, no experience needed. Coffee and art materials are provided.

Laughter Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:30
Laughter Yoga: Breathe Deep. Laugh Loud. Live Light.
Led by local laughter legend Kris Ratekin, “The Giggle Gladiator” & Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Hendricks County (UUCCHC.org)
After the rush of Thanksgiving and the frenzy of Black Friday, it’s time to take a breath, and just laugh! Laughter Yoga is not your typical yoga class. There are no mats, no poses, and no need for flexibility. It’s a playful blend of intentional laughter, deep breathing, and gentle movement that melts away tension, boosts mood, and helps you reconnect with what matters most: joy. This simple, evidence-based practice reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and creates genuine connection, even among strangers. It’s for every body and every age, no experience required.
Led by Hendricks County resident and 20-year laughter yoga leader Kris Ratekin, this session invites you to rediscover how good it feels to breathe, smile, and belong.What to Bring:
• Yoga Mat or Blanket/Beach Towel
• Hand towel (you *will* sweat!)
• Water Bottle
• Willingness to Get Silly!
Free will donations of non-perishable food items gratefully accepted and will be donated to the Danville food pantry.
Tickets are free but space is limited. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughter-yoga-breathe-deep-laugh-loud-live-light-tickets-1962347487159

Cookies & Canvas
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy a winter morning with us at Pecar Nature Center while you work to create an acrylic painting fit for the chilly winter to come. This is a guided painting session, no experience needed. Cookies and art materials are provided.

Breakfast With Santa at Sycamore
2025-12-13 08:30 - 11:30
Celebrate the magic of the season at our Breakfast with Santa event — a festive morning designed to be more friendly and comfortable for children and families who may need a quieter place to meet Santa. Families are invited to enjoy holiday cheer in a warm, welcoming environment, complete with:
A Delicious Breakfast – Start your day with a warm and tasty meal.
Free Professional Photos with Santa – Capture the magic! Each family will receive a professional photo with Santa, included with admission.
Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits – Enjoy a calm, relaxed setting where every child can experience the joy of meeting Santa at their own pace.
Christmas Crafts – Hands-on holiday activities for kids of all ages.
Prizes & Fun – Exciting giveaways to spread extra cheer.
Joyful Atmosphere – A welcoming, inclusive environment where every family can make lasting holiday memories.
This joyful holiday tradition is the perfect way to celebrate the season together. Come hungry, bring your wish list, and enjoy a heartwarming morning filled with festive fun and unforgettable memories!

Breakfast with Santa Event – by Avon Chick-fil-A’s & Ash and Oak Wedding Barn
2025-12-13 09:00 - 10:30
Enjoy a Chick-fil-A breakfast with the Cow, sit on Santa’s lap, make a simple craft, and create memories with those you love!
Come to breakfast in your favorite pajamas and enjoy time with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Chick-fil-A Cows. Make a craft, tell Santa what you what you want for Christmas and plan to take lots of pictures. Breakfast will include: Chicken Biscuits, Chick-n-Minis, fruit, and yogurt. Coffee, milk, chocolate milk, apple juice, and water will be available as well as a sweet treat to take home. We will be collecting boxes of breakfast cereal to donate to Mary Lee Maier Community Food Pantry.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. This event will be held at the Ash and Oak Wedding Barn: 7498 East County Road 100 North, Avon, IN 46123
FOR TICKETS GO TO: Scan the QR Code on the flyer in this listing / Or go to one of our Chick-fil-A Avon Facebook pages (“Chick-fil-A HWY 36 & Beechwood Drive, Avon, IN (Avon, IN)” or “Chick-fil-A Avon (10791 E US Highway 36, Avon, IN)”) Then scan the QR Code on the BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Flyer. / Or you can go directly to the ticket link: www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-1909365245849?aff=oddtdtcreator

First Mondays Laughter Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation @ UUCCHC
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:30
First Monday Laughter Yoga and Sound Bath. meditation. Start your month off right! Join us for a FREE 90 minute experience focused on stress relief, relaxation, and connection through laughter, breath, and guided sound. No yoga experience required. Bring a mat if you have one, loaners available. Blankets and comfort items encouraged. Doors open at 6:30pm for informal conversation and connections. Sessions begin at 7pm. Space is limited. Visit UUCCHC.org to register. Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Hendricks County, Danville (behind Mayberry!)

Poetry Night
2026-01-21 18:30 - 19:30
An open, welcoming hour to gather around words that move us.
Bring your own writing, a poem or song lyrics that inspire you, or simply come to listen and reflect together.
No pressure to share, just space for curiosity, connection, and thoughtful conversation.
Held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month.
All are welcome.

Children's Puzzle Swap at PGTPL
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-31
Donate new or gently used puzzles to the Children’s Room at PGTPL during the week of January 26. On Saturday, January 31, pick out a new-to-you children’s puzzle. You can donate, or pick out new puzzles, or both!

Pokémon Trade Night
2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00
Come out to the Pavilion Center at Washington Township Park and join us for a Pokémon TCG night! Bring your collections to show off and come prepared to trade. All are welcome, from seasoned collectors to those just starting out!

Beginner Sewing Class
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this 1-hour beginner class. Participants will practice threading, winding a bobbin, and sewing a straight seam. Online registration is required prior to the event.
Beginner Sewing Machine Basics
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Northview Christian Church, Danville, IN
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Length: 1 hour
Description:
This 1-hour beginner sewing class introduces participants to the basic operation of a sewing machine. Students will learn how to safely set up and use a machine, including threading, winding a bobbin, adjusting stitch settings, and sewing a straight seam. This class is perfect for those new to sewing or anyone looking for a refresher before moving on to sewing projects or specialty classes.
What You’ll Learn:
Sewing machine parts and basic functions
How to thread a machine and wind a bobbin
How to select and adjust basic stitches
How to sew a straight seam with proper control
Basic sewing safety and troubleshooting tips
What to Bring:
Sewing machine in good working order

Valentine's Day String Art
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00
Create a fun string art heart to commemorate Valentine’s Day and maybe even gift it to that special someone!

Galentines Gala
2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:30
Celebrate a night with the girls! 💖✨ It’s BACK! Our Annual Galentine’s Night 2026! ✨💖
Grab your bestie, your mama, your gal pals — this night is for YOU! 🥂💃
🗓 Friday, February 6, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Get ready for an evening packed with:
💗 Shopping + special sales
🎶 Live music
🍴 Food & drinks
🎁 Prizes & surprises
💆‍♀️ Pampering + all the feel-good fun
Basically… all the fun stuff in one fabulous night ✨
Laugh, sip, shop, dance, and make memories with your favorite people 💕
🎟 The first 25 to purchase tickets win SWAG BAGS!!
Save the date, start the group chat, and we’ll see you at Roots To Wings Barn Market 💖
https://buytickets.at/rootstowingsvintagemarket

Teddy Bear Concert Series: The Runaway Strings
2026-02-07 10:00 - 10:45
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the Teddy Bear Series concert at the library! Enjoy narrated storytelling and live music during this interactive, child-friendly performance.
Young children are invited to move along to live music as they listen to the story of four string instruments that form themselves into a rocket, boat, bicycle, and more to look for adventures. At the end of the program, children will have the opportunity to try real violins.

Cooking for One or Two
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00
Join our Cooking for 1 or 2 class designed for solo diners and small households! This session will teach you how to prepare delicious, portion-friendly meals that minimize waste and maximize flavor. Participants will learn practical cooking techniques, meal planning tips, and recipes tailored for one or two servings. From quick weeknight dinners to satisfying snacks, you’ll gain the confidence to create simple yet impressive dishes that suit your lifestyle. Perfect for busy individuals and couples looking to enjoy home-cooked meals without the hassle!

Outdoor Wellness Class
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00
Join us to learn the studies and science behind how nature correlates to better mental health outcomes. An Indiana Department of Health professional will lead the class. Attendees will walk away with a better knowledge of how the outdoors improves mental and physical health, as well as some outdoor activities and local groups they can try.

Amazing Amaryllis Workshop
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30
Ready to brighten your winter with bold, beautiful blooms? Hendricks County Master Gardeners are hosting a hands-on workshop: AMAZING AMARYLLIS. Join us on February 12, 2026 for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to plant, care for, and re-bloom these stunning flowers.
Every participant will take home a potted bulb that will bloom in just a few weeks.
COST: $35.00 for each attendee. Space is limited, reservation required. All materials, plus snacks and drinks are included.

February Community Meal Pack
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00
More than 47 million Americans are food insecure—including thousands of families right here in Central Indiana. This Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., you can roll up your sleeves and spread the love where it’s needed most. Join Pack Away Hunger for a heart-filling meal packing event as we come together to assemble 15,000 nutritious meals for our neighbors. Give a gift of kindness, connection, and compassion—because nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like helping nourish your community.
This is hands-on service at its best—an energetic assembly line of neighbors, coworkers, families, and friends working shoulder to shoulder for a shared purpose. The meals we’ll create are shelf-stable, heart-healthy, and packed with rice, vegetables, soy, and a vitamin/mineral blend designed to deliver complete nutrition. Think Rice-A-Roni—but better for the body and soul.
Your support matters. A few hours of your time or a small donation can mean food security for someone who might otherwise go hungry. Every $1 donated provides meals, and each volunteer helps turn compassion into action.
This event made possible, in part, by a grant from the Samerian Foundation.

Brownsburg Rotary Club Community Meal Pack
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:30
More than 47 million Americans are food insecure—including thousands of families in Hendricks County. On Wednesday, February 25 from 12-1:30 p.m., you can roll up your sleeves and spread the love where it’s needed most. Join Pack Away Hunger and the Brownsburg Rotary Club with the support of the Brownsburg American Legion and Hendricks County Community Foundation for a heart-filling meal packing event as we come together to assemble 15,000 nutritious meals for our neighbors. Give a gift of kindness, connection, and compassion by helping nourish your community.
This is hands-on service at its best—an energetic assembly line of neighbors, coworkers, families, and friends working shoulder to shoulder for a shared purpose. The meals we’ll create are shelf-stable, heart-healthy, and packed with rice, vegetables, soy, and a vitamin/mineral blend designed to deliver complete nutrition. Think Rice-A-Roni—but better for the body and soul.
Your support matters. A few hours of your time or a small donation can mean food security for someone in Hendricks County who might otherwise go hungry. Every $1 donated provides meals, and each volunteer helps turn compassion into action.
This event made possible by a grant from the Hendricks County Community Foundation.

Shamrock Extravaganza Craft Fair
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a fun day of craft vendors, food trucks, face painting, and more! Hosted by Share the Dress, an organization that helps high school girls get prom dresses at no cost.
