Hendricks County Community Foundation

Christmas with Santa and the Ponies
2023-12-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-08 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Christmas with Santa and the Ponies
Family friendly fun! Make Christmas memories! Support the mission at Strides to Success! Help make a difference for individuals with difficult life journeys!
• Located Inside Our Brightly Decorated Barn
• Enjoy a Delightful and Festive Atmosphere with Music
• Make Wish List for Santa
• Receive a Digital Photo with Santa
• Take Home a Photo Frame Kit from Santa’s Workshop
• Play Reindeer Games
• Meet our Herd
• Enjoy Holiday Refreshments
• Take Home Surprises
• $25 Donation per Family

Friends of the Avon-Washington Township Public Library Book Sale
2023-12-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-11 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

Glow Stick Dance Party at PGTPL
2023-12-08 16:00 - 17:00
We’ll provide the glow sticks and music, you bring the fun! Enjoy a family-friendly dance party with a glow in the dark twist.

Handwork for Homeschoolers: Sewing
2023-12-07 16:00 - 16:30
Add practical life skills to your homeschool curriculum! This sewing basics program includes simple projects for children to practice hand-work and learn fun designs.

Hendricks County Business Leader’s Women’s Luncheon
2023-12-07 11:30 - 13:00
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: $15.00
The Pavilion Center
Washington Township Park
435 Whipple Lane, Avon, IN

Intro to Pickleball Clinic
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Come learn the sport of pickleball from the experts! The sport combines elements of Badminton, Tennis and Ping Pong. Players will use solid paddles and a wiffle-like ball, while playing outdoors on a Badminton-sized court. It is a low impact/high energy sport and the rules are very easy to learn, which makes it accessible to players of various ages and skill levels.
• Swing fundamentals
• Pickleball Rules and Etiquette.
• Games, Fun, and Challenges!
Instructor: Mack Richard

Intro to Pickleball Clinic
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00
Come learn the sport of pickleball from the experts! The sport combines elements of Badminton, Tennis and Ping Pong. Players will use solid paddles and a wiffle-like ball, while playing outdoors on a Badminton-sized court. It is a low impact/high energy sport and the rules are very easy to learn, which makes it accessible to players of various ages and skill levels. Learn some of the basics to Pickleball.
• Swing fundamentals
• Pickleball Rules and Etiquette.
• Games, Fun, and Challenges!
The instructor is Mack Richard.

Brownsburg Christmas Under the Stars
2023-12-02 16:00 - 20:00
Join us for Christmas Under the Stars on Saturday, December 2!
Start the festivities with our Winter Market at 4 p.m. on Town Hall Green (61 N. Green St.), where you can browse baked goods, decor, unique gifts, jewelry, and more from over 20 vendors! Stop by Santa’s Workshop in Eaton Hall to create holiday-themed take-home crafts hosted by the Brownsburg Public Library.
Voting will be open from 4-6 p.m. for our Business Decorating Contest. Vote for your favorite decorated business. The winner will win Brownsburg’s “Beam of Light” award, sponsored by the Greater Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce.
Enjoy a festive lighted parade at 6 p.m.! The parade will begin on Main St. at the Eastern Ave. intersection and turn north onto N. Green St. to Enderly Ave. Businesses can register their parade float at https://laserfiche.brownsburg.org/Forms/CUTS-PARADE.
Return to Town Hall Green at 7:15 p.m. for the tree lighting and photos with Santa. The Winter Market and Santa’s Workshop will be open through 8 p.m.
During Christmas Under the Stars, an indoor sensory room will be available for visitors to self-regulate and relax away from stimulation. Inside the Town Council Room, this sensory room features coloring sheets, sensory toys, comfortable seating, headphones, and soft music to provide a calming environment during the event.

Gingerbread Christmas - presented by Plainfield Tri Kappa
2023-12-02 09:00 - 15:00
9 am to 3 pm at Plainfield High School.
Parking is ample around the High School – you can park and enter at Door 1 (circular/east side of school, Door 7 (south side) or Door 21 (north side).
$5 cash admission at the door or online tickets available.
All proceeds allow Plainfield Tri Kappa to support many community endeavors including scholarships, children in need, school music and band programs and more.
This is a juried show highlighting handmade items from talented vendors. Come support their small businesses! Vendors replenish their handmade items throughout the day, making any hour at great time to shop!
Raffle available featuring an item from each vendor – $1 per chance or $5 for 6 chances. Located in hallway near concessions/Door 7. Concessions are available, and proceeds support PHS Band Boosters.

Hendricks County Hoopfest
2023-12-01 15:00 - 2023-12-02 22:00
The Hendricks County Hoopfest (HCH) is a two-day event to highlight the basketball teams in Hendricks County. The HCH provides scholarship opportunities for senior student-athletes who demonstrate leadership on and off the court. Also, the HCH is an opportunity for the community to come together in raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis through the Dream 2 Discover You foundation.

Festival of Trees
2023-11-29 17:00 - 20:00
Various trees will be on display helping to raise money for 15 plus non-profits located in Hendricks county. Each tree will have a “voting box” for attendees to buy tickets to vote on their favorite tree as well as be entered into the silent auction with trees going to the highest bidder. All proceeds from voting ticket sales for each tree and the winning auction bid will go to the non-profit represented for each tree. The trees will then go to the homes of the winning bidders. There will also be things such as, hot cocoa and cookies, pictures with Santa, and ornament decorating!

Trees of Plainfield
2023-11-25 18:30 - 21:00
Join us for a holiday extravaganza featuring a sparkling trail of trees, delicious cookies with Mrs. Claus, selfies with The Grinch, epic family snowball fights, s’mores by the fire, and much MORE! Don’t miss out on this festive tradition at the Al and Jan Barker Sports Complex – bring your family and friends for an unforgettable holiday celebration. Get in the holiday spirit with the Second Annual Trees of Plainfield!
Ticket Prices:
$8/person
Kids 11 & Under are FREE
Learn more at townofplainfield.com

Winterland
2023-11-17 18:00 - 2023-12-24 22:00
Winterland Holiday Light Show in Ellis Park in Danville, Indiana, showcasing hundreds of thousands of lights in hundreds of displays to celebrate the holiday season. This show is a partnership between the Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce and the Danville Parks and Recreation Department

Taylor Swift Trivia Night
2023-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
Are You Ready For It?
Join us for Taylor Swift Trivia Night!
You can play individually or in teams (no more than 8 per team), so gather your fellow Swifties for a night of music, memories, and questions that will challenge all ages of fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just love her catchy tunes, this event is your chance to prove you know Taylor inside out. Plus, embrace the Taylor Swift spirit dressing for your favorite Era and by making and exchanging bracelets with fellow fans.
Here’s how it works:
5 Questions + 1 Bonus Question per Era
Prize for 1st place
Prizes for “Best Dressed” for each Era
Get ready to sing along, reminisce about her greatest hits, create lasting memories, and compete for prizes in the ultimate Taylor Swift showdown!
Doors open at 5:30pm
$10/person

Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch
2023-11-08 11:30 - 13:00
This is our monthly membership lunches held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds every second Wednesday of the month.

Come! Sip! Stay! Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting
2023-11-03 19:00 - 22:00
Come! Sip! Stay! at Hendricks Humane’s 18th Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting with silent auction, presented by NEST Realty, for a fun, interactive evening while raising funds to end dog and cat overpopulation and to provide financial assistance for medical expenses of owned pets. Crown Liquors, our Tasting Partner, will offer a wide variety of curated wines, beers and spirits for guests to sample. The 250 expected guests may also enjoy entertainers, a ring-toss wine pull and light appetizers. Our silent auction will offer many tempting items for guests and non-attendees to bid on using mobile bidding technology. This annual event provides us with our largest source of funding for the year.
Event sells out early! Single Tickets $50. Reserved Table of 8 $400.

Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem
2023-10-29 15:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30
“Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem”
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
featuring the works of Schubert/Berlioz, Orff, Offenbach, Grieg, Webber, Dukas, Mussorgsky
Friday, October 27, 2023, at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM
Calvary United Methodist Church
575 W. Northfield Drive, Brownsburg, Indiana

Ghosts & Goblins 2023
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated 2023 Ghosts & Goblins event! It’s that time of year again, and we want you to be part of the spooktacular fun.
👻 Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 28
Time: 1:00-3:00pm & 3:00-5:00pm (see age groups below)
Location: Washington Township Park – Upper Park
But that’s not all! We’d like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors whose generous support makes this event possible:
🎉 Silver Sponsor: Hawkeye Storage Units
🥉 Bronze Sponsors: Beasley’s Orchard & Best-One of Indy
With their contributions, we’ll be creating an unforgettable Halloween experience for our community.
Booth Space Available!
Are you a local group or business looking to get in on the action? Here’s your chance to host a booth along our trick-or-treat path and engage with 3,000-5,000 eager trick-or-treaters. Secure your FREE 10×10 booth space today and prepare to delight visitors with an abundant supply of candy and treats.
🎃 Register Your Booth Here: https://wtp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2124
And if you’re a food truck vendor interested in participating, please email Allison Snyder at asnyder@wtparks.org for separate registration details.

Ghosts & Goblins
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00
The next BIG event you need to mark your calendars for…
Saturday, October 28th – Ghosts & Goblins 2023
The FREE event will run from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the Washington Township Park. More details will be shared as we get closer to the event.

Tox-Away Day | Plainfield Middle School
2023-10-21 08:00 - 13:00
Hendricks County households are encouraged to properly dispose of chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more at Tox-Away Day!
A couple of reminders:
-Any Hendricks County household can use any Tox-Away Day event (we can’t accept waste from businesses, non-profits, churches, etc.)
-Stay in your vehicle (we’ll unload everything for you)
-Don’t bring latex paint (dry it up and throw it out instead–here’s a video demo)
Here’s what else you should know before you go: https://www.hendrickssolidwaste.com/tox-away-days-what-you-should-know/
Many common questions are answered here: https://www.hendrickssolidwaste.com/tox-away-day-faq/

Young Writers Workshop and Author Talk with John David Anderson at PGTPL
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00
Children, tweens, and teens can join us for a live, in person workshop and author talk with local author John David Anderson on Saturday, October 14! Attend one or both events:
Young Writers Workshop, 1-1:45p: Join local author John David Anderson for a special writing workshop! Registration required.
Author Talk, 2-3p: We’ll discuss John David Anderson’s books, including a live Q&A session.
The conversation with the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award honoree is part of the Indiana Authors Awards Speaker Program, powered by Indiana Humanities and made possible through the generosity of Glick Philanthropies.

Young Writers Workshop with John David Anderson
2023-10-14 13:00 - 13:30
Join local author John David Anderson for a special writing workshop! Registration required. This event is made possible with the support of Indiana Humanities and Glick Philanthropies.
