Hendricks County Community Foundation

Summer Soundtracks: Jon McLaughlin
2023-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Summer fun is coming to Brownsburg this season with the Town of Brownsburg’s “Summer Soundtracks” free concert series! Five free concerts will be hosted from June through August featuring national and up-and-coming artists.
The concert series starts on Saturday, June 3 at 6 p.m. at Arbuckle Acres Park with crowd-favorite and Indiana native Jon McLaughlin. Jon released his debut album, Indiana, in 2007. He’s released six full-length albums in the years since. He’s played shows with Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson, and Adele, collaborated with longtime friend Sara Bareilles, co-written with Demi Lovato, and even performed at the Academy Awards in 2008.
“Jon McLaughlin’s Hoosier roots make him the perfect artist to celebrate the beginning of summer and kick off our Summer Soundtracks!” said Brownsburg Town Council President Travis Tschaenn. “We’re excited to enjoy many great evenings of live music and community in our downtown area.”
Families are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to the concerts to enjoy the live entertainment. In addition, fun-filled yard games will be available for kids to enjoy. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Central Indiana’s favorite food trucks. Brownsburg Books & Brews will also host a beer and wine garden for adults 21+.
The full schedule for the 2023 Summer Soundtracks schedule is as follows:
• June 3 – Jon McLaughlin (Pop) – Arbuckle Acres Park (200 N. Green St.), 6–8 p.m.
• June 29 – LadyLand (Acoustic/Rock) – Town Hall Green (61 N. Green St.), 5–7 p.m.
• July 27 – The Stampede String Badn – Town Hall Green (61 N. Green St.), 5–7 p.m.
• August 12 – Groovesmash Entertainment (Covers Classic Rock, Pop, R&B) – Arbuckle Acres Park (61 N. Green St.), 6–8 p.m.
• August 31 – Nate Wolfe (Country, Folk) – Town Hall Green (61 N. Green St.), 5–7 p.m.
*Sponsors and Community Partners This concert is partly sponsored by Browning, the Town of Brownsburg, and the Town of Brownsburg Parks*

Full Moon Hikes
2023-06-03 20:00 - 21:00
Join our Programmers as we hike on the brightest night of the month. We will be hiking Pock Woods under the light of the Full Moon. We will provide special flashlights/headlamps that will not disturb our night vison.

Summer Reading Kickoff
2023-06-05 16:00 - 19:00
Join us to get summer started right! We’ll have the Penny Lane VW Photo Bus, sweet cool treats, and staff to help you get registered for our summer reading challenge! Don’t forget to stop by our sponsor booths for more activities and goodies. Then, finish the evening with Noggin, the sled dog, and his human Iditarod musher, Karen Land.

Hendricks County Business Leader’s Women’s Luncheon
2023-06-08 11:30 - 13:00
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
The Pavilion Center
Washington Township Park
435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN

Brownsburg Farmer's Market: STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
2023-06-08 16:00 - 19:00
The 2023 Brownsburg Farmers Market, presented by IU Health West Hospital, is on Thursdays from 4 to 7 PM June 1 through August 31 at the Brownsburg Town Hall Green (61 N. Green Street). You’ll find local growers, producers, and artisans that provide access to affordable, healthy, fresh food and handcrafted goods. Plus, stop by the Brownsburg Public Library booth for a fun kid’s activity each week!
STRAWBERRY FESITVAL hosted by Brownsburg Kiwanis Club.

Evenings at Ellis Park - Fleetwood Dreams Concert
2023-06-09 19:00 - 22:00
June 9th – FREE Concert – Fleetwood Dreams – 7:00 PM – Amphitheater at Ellis Park in Danville
“Fleetwood Dreams” is a FLEETWOOD MAC Tribute Band. Bring your chairs and blankets and come watch the third installation of our Evenings in Ellis Free concert series! Food vendors will be on-site at each of the concerts. Indy Beer Taps will be on-site for the concerts and will have beer and wine available for purchase.
Evenings in Ellis is made possible by Danville Parks and Recreation, the Town of Danville, and the Danville Chamber of Commerce.

Evenings in Ellis
2023-06-09 19:00 - 22:00
The Danville Chamber of Commerce and the Danville Parks Department put on FREE concerts in June, July, and August at the Danville Ellis Park at 7:00pm in the Amphitheater.

B&O Bicycle Tour
2023-06-10 07:30 - 14:00
B&O BICYCLE TOUR SPONSORED BY HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH
June 10, 2023 at Williams Park in Brownsburg! The 31st Annual B&O Bicycle Tour will showcase portions of the B&O Trail including a newly paved section as well as scenic countryside. You can choose from 12-, 16-, 25-, 45- or 66-mile loops. After the ride, stick around for lunch and some live music.
COVID ~ The safety of riders and our volunteers is paramount. Our county health department does not require a COVID mitigation plan at this time. We encourage everyone to use common sense and to NOT attend if you are feeling sick or have been exposed to anybody who is. We are monitoring the state’s COVID requirements and will implement a plan if required as the date of the event approaches.
WHERE ~ Beautiful Williams Park, 940 S Locust Ln, Brownsburg, Indiana.
START TIME ~ Sign-in begins at 7:30 AM on Saturday, June 10, 2023. There will be no mass start of riders at specified times. All riders can depart once they have completed their check-in, prepped their bikes and donned a helmet! Please note that our event is rain or shine. No refunds are given due to the weather.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH ~ Listen to live music as you enjoy a fantastic lunch catered by Smokin’ J’s Barbecue immediately after the ride. Once again this year there will be a black bean veggie burger option! Thank you to Aqua Systems for donating water, Piazza Produce for the fruit, and Eby-Brown for the snacks at the SAG stops.
SEE YOURSELF ON INSTAGRAM ~ During the ride, take pictures and post them on Instagram using #bobikeride. We hope to show pictures on a continuous loop throughout the day back at the starting venue. You can enjoy them as you eat lunch and listen to the music.
ENTRY FEES ~ Early bird registration fees are in effect through April 14th. Early bird adult riders pay $35 and young adult riders (13-18 years old) pay $25 with lunch included. As always, children 12 and under ride for free with lunch included! A lunch-only fee is available for non-riders for just $10. Starting April 15th, the regular fee for adults goes up to $40 and the regular fee for young adults (13-18 years old) goes up to $30. Please note that same day registration fees may be higher. Save money by registering on-line on or before June 9th!
SPECIAL FEATURES OF RIDE ~ SAG vehicles will be roving the routes to assist with minor mechanical problems or fatigue. Routes are marked on the roads, but route maps are provided as a backup. Mechanics from Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI) will be on hand to answer mechanical questions and assist riders with pre-ride inspections. The first 300 riders to check-in will receive a souvenir water bottle. Riders will enjoy live music as they eat lunch from Smokin’ J’s Barbecue (10:30 AM to 3:00 PM). Lunch is included with registration.
PARKING ~ Ample parking will be available at Williams Park. As always, watch for signs and parking attendants with safety vests.

Friends of the Avon-Washington Township Public Library Book Sale
2023-06-10 09:00 - 15:00
Find some great bargains at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! All books in the sale are either books discarded from the library catalog or books donated by patrons. Money earned is used for programming and other needs of the library.
Lower Level Hallway Avon-Washington Township Public Library498 N. Avon Ave, Avon, IN, 46123
Meeting Room B -Lower-Level Avon-Washington Township Public Library498 N. Avon Ave, Avon, IN, 46123

Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch
2023-06-14 11:30 - 13:00
This is our monthly membership lunches held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds every second Wednesday of the month.

All Around the Table: Berries
2023-06-14 17:30 - 18:30
Share a table with us! Use a recipe from the library to make a berry dish and bring the recipe and the finished dish to share with other participants. Registration required at http://plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/8294845

Brownsburg Farmer's Market: CHAMBER NIGHT
2023-06-15 16:00 - 19:00
The 2023 Brownsburg Farmers Market, presented by IU Health West Hospital, is on Thursdays from 4 to 7 PM June 1 through August 31 at the Brownsburg Town Hall Green (61 N. Green Street). You’ll find local growers, producers, and artisans that provide access to affordable, healthy, fresh food and handcrafted goods. Plus, stop by the Brownsburg Public Library booth for a fun kid’s activity each week!
CHAMBER NIGHT presented by Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce.

The Modern Vintage Market presents "Summer Vibes"
2023-06-16 15:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-17 10:00 - 2023-06-18 16:00, 2023-06-18 10:00 - 2023-06-19 16:00
The Modern Vintage Market is where modern meets vintage! With booth after booth featuring vintage, antiques, architectural salvage, home & garden decor, boutique clothing & jewelry, handmades, live music and much much more! The market will have indoor and outdoor space at the Hendricks County Power Expo Hall at the Hendricks County 4H Fairgrounds June 16-18, 2023. We will have very special VIP sip & shop shopping hours on Friday evening (June 16th) from 3pm to 8pm and then general admission hours on Saturday and Sunday (June 17th & 18th) from 10am to 4pm. The VIP ticket will include the Friday evening shopping, a drink ticket, snacks and hors d’oeuvres, a gift bag, live music and of course first picks of all the vintage goodness as well as admission Saturday and Sunday! Make your plans now to attend… you don’t want to miss this truly unique shopping experience!

Movies in the Park: Luca (PG)
2023-06-16 18:00 - 22:00
Bring your water gear and get ready to get soaked! Our family water fight night will kick off our first summer movie, Luca, at William’s Park. Bring your water guns, water bombs, swim suits and towels! No water balloons allowed. This will be strictly enforced.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and a picnic to wind down with during the movie!
Our activities begin at 6 PM, the movie will begin at 7 PM and has a 1 hour and 35 minute run time. English Captions will be displayed during the movie.

Kids Art Series
2023-06-21 09:00 - 13:00
Children will use various items to paint— from natural materials to water balloons to kitchen utensils. Kids will create beautiful art outside in a creative environment. Each age group will have a class geared towards their age and development levels in art education. All art pieces can be left to dry and picked up at a later session or scheduled time.

Family Nature Night: You Can Be a Scientist!
2023-06-21 17:30 - 18:30
How many plants and animals can you track down? Join a Hendricks County Parks naturalist to learn how you can contribute to science! We’ll be going outside, so dress for the weather.
Use a provided tablet or bring a smart phone/device for your children to use – download the free app “Seek” to use for this program. We’ll be going outside so dress for the weather. Appropriate for ages 10 through adults. Children younger than 16 must attend with a parent or guardian.
Register at: http://plainfieldlibrary.libnet.info/event/8238972

Brownsburg Farmers Market: COMMUNITY HEALTH NIGHT
2023-06-22 16:00 - 22:00
The 2023 Brownsburg Farmers Market, presented by IU Health West Hospital, is on Thursdays from 4 to 7 PM June 1 through August 31 at the Brownsburg Town Hall Green (61 N. Green Street). You’ll find local growers, producers, and artisans that provide access to affordable, healthy, fresh food and handcrafted goods. Plus, stop by the Brownsburg Public Library booth for a fun kid’s activity each week!

Storytime at Hummel Park
2023-06-23 11:00 - 11:30
Join us at Hummel Park, 1500 S. Center St. at Shelter 3 for a special nature-themed storytime!

The Amazing Chemistry Show
2023-06-23 19:00 - 20:00
Experience an explosive evening of family fun at The Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience, to be held at Kingsway Christian Church on Friday, June 23 at 7 pm. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this entertaining production filled with fireballs, colored foam, liquid nitrogen, and glow-in-the-dark solutions. Join us before the show (4:30-6:30 pm) for an optional, hands-on, family experience, science walkthrough! You and your family will experience over 100 different hands-on science stations ranging from Magnet Mania, to launching cardstock rockets! Kingsway Christian Church is located at 7891 East CR 100 N. Avon, IN 46123. For more information and to register, visit https://kingswaychurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1710516

Rise & Swine 5K RIB RUN & THE RIBLET KIDS RUN
2023-06-24 08:30 - 10:30
We are more excited than ever for the 9th Annual Rib-Fest 5k Run/Walk & Kids Riblet Run! The Rib Run 5k will start at 9AM, and then as a part of the grand opening for the day long festival the Kids Riblet Run will take off promptly at 10AM. We all know it is warm in late June, but there really is no better way to get in those morning miles than with lots of friends starting Rib-Fest. The course is flat as can be (hello Indiana!), and perfect for runner/walkers of all abilities. After you finish the whole festival is open and ready for fun! Enjoy delicious post race treats ($5 of festival $ included with entry), enjoy the inflatables, stick around to watch some hilarious improv shows and more! The Rib Run 5k is the perfect summer race to keep you training through the season, and making memories with family & friends! We can’t wait to host you at the 2023 9th annual Rib Run!

Hendricks County Rib-Fest & BBQ
2023-06-24 10:00 - 22:00
WELCOME TO THE 18th ANNUAL HENDRICKS COUNTY RIB-FEST & BBQ! What started out as an Avon Community family event in 2005, the Hendricks County Rib-Fest has become one of the largest local traditions drawing people from all over Hendricks County and the surrounding counties. It features live entertainment, games for kids, hot air balloons, lots of food and fireworks! Local restaurants compete for the “Best Ribs” & “Best Sauce” bragging rights by local celebrity judges.
In addition to Rib-Fest, the community can participate in the 9th Annual Rib Run sponsored by IU Health West with a 5k run and followed by Riblet Kids Run.

Toys for Shelter Dogs
2023-06-24 14:00 - 14:30
Shelter dogs deserve love too! Join us to make simple toys for dogs at local animal shelters and rescues!

Brownsburg Farmers Market: SUMMER SOUNDTRACKS- LadyLand
2023-06-29 16:00 - 19:00
The 2023 Brownsburg Farmers Market, presented by IU Health West Hospital, is on Thursdays from 4 to 7 PM June 1 through August 31 at the Brownsburg Town Hall Green (61 N. Green Street). You’ll find local growers, producers, and artisans that provide access to affordable, healthy, fresh food and handcrafted goods. Plus, stop by the Brownsburg Public Library booth for a fun kid’s activity each week!
SUMMER SOUNDTRACKS sponsored in part by Browning.
