Hendricks County Community Foundation

Penrod Arts Fair
2023-09-09 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Known as “Indiana’s Nicest Day,” The Penrod Society’s 56th Annual CBIZ Somerset Penrod Arts Fair and 10th Annual Merchants Bank of Indiana – Evening with Penrod Presented by VALEO Financial Advisors are back this September at Newfields. The Penrod Arts Fair is one of the largest single-day arts fairs in the country, and marks The Penrod Society’s most significant event and fundraiser.
Evening with Penrod will kick off on Friday, Sept. 8, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Penrod Arts Fair will be held the following day on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for Evening with Penrod and the Penrod Arts Fair are now on sale, with tickets to Evening with Penrod granting free admission to the Penrod Arts Fair.

Friends of the Avon-Washington Township Public Library Book Sale
2023-09-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-12 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

Nature Hike & Play
2023-09-06 13:00 - 15:00
Welcome to our new Nature Hike & Play Series for homeschool families and for those looking for nature & summer time fun! We’ll be meeting at Pecar Park Nature Center to hike the trails around Pecar Park and do different challenges at the obstacle course!

Fall Pottery at Pecar Nature Center
2023-09-05 14:30 - 20:00
Fall Pottery Classes at Pecar Nature Center
Unleash your creativity and join us for an exciting series of pottery classes at our Pecar Nature Center.
Session Dates:
September 5 – Owl Sculptures
October 3 – Air Plant Holders
November 7 – Constellation Plates
December 12 – Flowers & Glasses
Session Timings & Pricing:
Homeschool (Ages 3-15) – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM – $28/child
Preschool (Ages 3-6) – 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM – $17/child
Kids (Ages 6-15) – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – $28/child
Adults (Ages 16+) – 6:15 PM onwards – $39/person
These classes cater to various age groups, ensuring a tailored experience for each participant. Let your little ones discover the joy of clay with our preschool and homeschool sessions, while our kids’ session offers an engaging journey for ages 6-15. And don’t worry, grown-ups — we’ve got you covered too, with an exclusive adult session for ages 16 and above.
Your creative journey awaits at Pecar Nature Center, where our experienced instructor will guide you through the process step by step. Reserve your spot now and embark on a memorable pottery adventure this fall!

Brownsburg Farmers Market: SUMMER SOUNDTRACKS- Nate Wolfe
2023-08-31 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.

Tox-Away Day | Hendricks County Fairgrounds
2023-08-26 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/

Brownsburg Farmers Market
2023-08-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-03 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 Masquerade bash
2023-08-21 19:00 - 22:00
This is an event for Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
As summer comes to an end, don’t miss your last chance to do something special! Join us for an evening of enchantment at our masquerade, where true magic is all about what’s behind the mask!
Make this night an unforgettable one with your friends! Whether you enjoy dancing on the whimsical dance floor or playing some charming games, we offer something for everyone! It can’t be a perfect evening without delicious food or drinks! Which is why a cash bar will be available during the entire event and beautiful horderves will be catered by randrgormetcatering.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dress Attire: summer evening wear with your favorite masquerade mask
Age Restriction: 18+
***Part of our proceeds will be donated to help support Rhuetta’s family during this time. If you would like to make additional donations, please visit:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/rhuetta-and-her-family?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Movies in the Park: Goonies (PG)
2023-08-18 18:00 - 22:00
It’s movie time at the park!
Join us for Movies in the Park – a perfect way to relax outdoors with a great movie. It’s totally free! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit back, relax, and enjoy.
HEY YOU GUYS!! It’s nostalgia night at Williams Park! Join us for pre-2000’s entertainment trivia before we start the movie. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets, and/or picnic to kick off the evening.
Our activities begin at 6 PM, the movie will begin at 7 PM and has a 1 hour and 54 minute run time. English Captions will be displayed during the movie.

Hendricks County Business Leader Cover Party
2023-08-17 16:30 - 18:00
Networking event

Brownsburg Farmers Market: NON-PROFIT NIGHT
2023-08-17 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!
Apply to be a non-profit vendor by providing your 501(c)(3): https://forms.gle/fW2XbYNmqWEHjJgk7

Summer Soundtracks: Groovesmash Entertainment
2023-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
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 27 – LadyLand (Acoustic/Rock) – Town Hall Green (61 N. Green St.), 5–7 p.m.
• July 29 – The Stampede String Band – 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*

6th Annual "Artists Paint the Town" Arts Festival -- Family Fun Art Day
2023-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
Shop the Saturday morning farmers market and watch artists of all ages from across central Indiana drawing and painting their plein air versions of local buildings and landscapes based on the available natural light, Saturday, August 12 from 8 am – 4 pm.
Plein air is French for ‘out of doors.’ Artists create images by painting or drawing outside with acrylics, pastels or water colors.
Sponsored by the Gallery on the Square and Downtown Danville, this will be the sixth year non-professional and professional painters setup their easels all over Danville to create impressionist scenes of local businesses, the courthouse square, neighborhoods and public spaces.
Arts festival activities for the public will include opportunities to “chalk-the-walk” around the square, face painting, make-and-take art and at 2 pm the grand opening of the new outdoor mural in the alley on the courthouse square’s southside.
Stay for the 4 pm awards presentations at the same location where over $2,500 in prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories.
Learn more about the event and artists’ registration online at https://www.indianaartgallery.com/plein-air-event. Or by calling or stopping in at the Gallery on the Square 51 South Washington Street Danville, IN, (317) 386-3111 during business hours, 10 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday, 9 am – 2 pm Saturday.

Evenings in Ellis
2023-08-11 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.

Evenings in Ellis - FREE Concert - New Frontiers
2023-08-11 19:00 - 22:00
August 11th – FREE Concert – New Frontiers – 7:00 PM – Amphitheater in Danville
“New Frontiers” is a JOURNEY 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.

Brownsburg Farmers Market: CORN ROAST
2023-08-10 16:00 - 19:00

Dementia: A Deep Dive
2023-08-10 13:00 - 17:00
Thousands of our neighbors, friends, and family members are impacted by dementia-related diseases. HCSS is hosting a half-day workshop to help family caregivers and local senior care professionals provide the best care possible to those with dementia. The event is sponsored by IU Health West Hospital.
Our speakers for the event:
Dr. Malaz Boustani, MD, MPH: The Founding Director of the Sandra Eskenazi Center for Brain Care Innovation and the Director and Chief Innovation and Implementation Officer for Indiana University Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science
Jessie Hillock: Owner and Founder at The Memory Compass; Dementia Navigation-Wellness-Consulting
Jean Crane: Care to Change Counseling
Christine Stolle, JD: Applegate and Dillman Elder Law
Tickets can be purchased using this link: https://www.hcseniors.org/donate.
Contact Christa at HCSS for more information at Christa@hcseniors.org | 317-910-4369

Nature Hike & Play
2023-08-09 13:00 - 15:00
Welcome to our new Nature Hike & Play Series for homeschool families and for those looking for nature & summer time fun! We’ll be meeting at gazebo by the parking lot located at the upper part of Washington TWP Park. We’ll be hiking the trails, explore the ponds, and play at the playground afterwards.

Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch
2023-08-09 11:30 - 13:00
This is our monthly membership lunches held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds every second Wednesday of the month.

Full Moon Hikes
2023-08-01 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.

Movies in the Park: Grown Ups (PG-13)
2023-07-28 22:00
It’s movie time at the park!
Join us for Movies in the Park – a perfect way to relax outdoors with a great movie. Activities start at 6 PM; movies start at 7 PM – and the best part? It’s totally free!
On our July 28 Teen Takeover Night, we will have our mobile skate park, inflatable zorb balls, and yard games to take us into the movie. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, and/or picnic to enjoy with us at Arbuckle Acres!

Summer Soundtracks: The Stampede String Band
2023-07-27 17:00 - 19:00
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 Band– 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*
