Hendricks County Community Foundation

Avon Outdoor Learning Center Native Plant Sale
2026-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Join us at the Avon Outdoor Learning Center for our 22nd annual native plant sale! We’ll have loads of native flowering plants, shrubs, and grasses to choose from. Hendricks County Master Gardeners will also be on site to help you choose the right plants for your needs! All proceeds go towards providing impactful outdoor learning experiences for Avon students. Our address is 7237 East Highway 36, Avon, IN 46123 behind Maple Elementary School. We hope to see you there!

AEF Monte Carlo Night
2026-05-08 18:00 - 22:00
Join us in racing toward a brighter future for Avon students and educators at the Avon Education Foundation’s annual Monte Carlo Night fundraiser! Guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment, friendly competition, and community impact as we come together to celebrate the Foundation’s mission.

Buds & Bids - Plant Sale & Auction
2026-05-19 14:00 - 20:00
Hendricks County Master Gardeners present their annual plant sale and auction in the Cartlidge Barn. Free admission and refreshments. Large variety of plants, including flowers, vegetables, herbs, trees, and houseplants starting at $5. Hourly silent auctions; live auction of special plants and garden items begins at 7 pm. Cash, check, or credit card accepted.

2026 Summer Fun Run & Walk Series
2026-05-27 16:30 - 18:30
The Summer Fun Run & Walk Series is back, and it’s your excuse to spend more time outside this summer.
Starting May 27, you’ll have access to 12 parks and trails across Hendricks County, all on your own schedule. No start times. No pressure. Just you, the trail, and a reason to get moving.
Presented by Hendricks Regional Health, this is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of summer.
Here’s what you get:
12 parks to explore
A t-shirt you’ll actually wear
A flexible, go-at-your-own-pace experience
A kickoff party at Hummel Park (music, photos, swag) sponsored by Banning Engineering
Early bird pricing ends May 6 → $35 for the full series (That’s less than $3 a park.)
And every step supports parks and trails in Hendricks County, helping fund projects like accessible equipment, trail improvements, and more ways to connect with nature.
Register now at www.summerfunrun.org.
Questions? Contact PFOHC Executive Director Katy Cummings.

Performances For a Purpose
2026-06-06 19:30 - 22:00
The Plainfield Youth Assistance Program is hosting their 3rd Annual Performances For a Purpose. This year’s event is a celebration of the past, present, and future of Plainfield students. This special evening brings our community together through local talent, student performances, and a shared commitment to youth success.
The night will feature Plainfield High School graduates Matt Patterson, singer & songwriter, along with one of our favorite stand-up comedians, Lucas Waterfill, bringing both heart & humor to the stage.
Representing the present, we are proud to showcase the talented students of Plainfield Community Middle School Orchestra and Jazz Band.
Every performance tells a story and every ticket supports the future!

Designer Bag BINGO
2026-07-28 17:00 - 21:00
Event: Designer Bag Bingo
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Location: Brownsburg American Legion Post #331
636 East Main Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112
Time:
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Bingo Begins: 6:30 PM
What to Expect:
15 rounds of bingo
Designer purse prizes (Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch & more)
Raffle + additional games for extra prizes
Door prizes throughout the night
Food & drinks available for purchase

The Smile Stroll
2026-09-19 10:30 - 14:00
The Smile Stroll is a 5K walk/run/online silent auction benefiting a children’s camp called Camp About Face through Riley Hospital for Children and is helping change how the world views individuals with craniofacial anomalies. We also have face painting, a DJ, lunch and more!

Amo 1st Baptist 10th Annual Car Show
2026-09-19 11:00 - 15:00
Our 10th annual car show with several entry categories, DJ, Food, Prizes & Raffles,
This year proceeds from this event not only benefit the Church Ministries such as the Storehouse Food Pantry,
Backpack Mission, but the Mill Creek Fire Department and the Amo Police Department as well!

Holiday Fest
2026-12-04 09:00 - 15:00
The Hendricks County Extension Homemakers along with Hendricks Power sponsor the “Holiday Fest” on the first Friday of December. There will be Homemade Cookies to purchase (1lb, 2lb & 3lb packages), Hot Cocoa Booth with Santa Cookies, Craft Booths, Entertainment, a visit from Mrs. Claus, and much more.
Select unique holiday gifts from many vendors with free gift wrapping available.
Lunch is available including the all-time favorite Chicken and Noodles as well as other options!!!
Monies raised will help the Hendricks County Extension Homemakers provide Educational Scholarships, Teacher Grants, Blankets for Riley’s Hospital for Children and many other projects which benefit our county. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/HCExtHomemakers.
