Fall festivities are in full swing in and around the Center Grove area. From savoring the flavors of apple and pumpkin spice to shopping for handmade items or listening to live music – there’s no shortage of entertainment this season. Here are some local ways to celebrate the change of seasons:
A Fall Market • Shop 25+ vendors and their handmade, homemade, boutique, antique and unique gifts and products! This event is hosted by: Resources of Hope – a local nonprofit. All proceeds will provide support for foster and kinship youth of Johnson County and the surrounding counties. Admission: $3, 10 and under are free or free with a new package of socks and underwear. | When: Sept. 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Where: New Hope Church, 5307 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood. | Info: Lmmoore547@gmail.com for more information
Harvest Moon Festival • This year’s festival includes a car cruise-in from 12 – 4 p.m., petting zoo, face painting, and craft vendors from 12 – 5 p.m., food trucks, beer/wine from 12 – 9 p.m., Le Rose Dance Academy from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. and a fun zone and live music from 5 – 9 p.m. | When: Sept. 16. | Where: Downtown Bargersville. | Info: facebook.com/bargersvilletown
2023 Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Fall Festival • This annual festival includes amusement rides, food, live music, handcrafted items and much more! | When: Sept. 22, 5 – 10 p.m. and Sept. 23, 12 – 10 p.m. | Where: Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. | Info: ss-fc.org
Kelsay Farms Fall Fun Weekend • The farm is open for five weekends in the fall, Sept. 29 to Oct. 29, 6-9 p.m. Fridays; noon-9 p.m. Saturdays; and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Attractions include a corn maze, barn filled with corn kernels, hayrides, farm animals, a train, pumpkins, and snacks like milkshakes and grilled cheese sandwiches. | When: Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 | Where: 6848 N. County Road 250 East, Whiteland. | Info: kelsayfarms.com/fall-1
Waterman’s Fall Harvest Festival • The event includes a massive ball pit, tractor tire mountain slide, corn maze, straw maze, football toss, basketball throw, duckpin bowling, spinning pumpkin, Tire-Pit Annie, tractor playground, human hamster wheels, train rides, tractor rides to the pumpkin patch, apple cider slushies and all the Fall treats! | When: Sept. 30 – Oct. 31, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. | Where: Two locations: 7010 E. Raymond St. and 1100 N. IN-37, Indianapolis. | Info: facebook.com/WatermansFamilyFarm
Monster Mash • Every Halloween, Greenwood trick or treaters don their costumes for a spooktacular celebration. Monster Mash highlights include trick or treating, music, food, and much more. | When: Oct. 20, 6 – 8:30 p.m. | Where: Craig Park, 10 E. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. | Info: greenwood.in.gov
