The South Madison Community Event Calendar was created to help keep our small towns strong, even as we grow. The Community Event Calendar is managed by the South Madison Community Foundation as a tool to support nonprofit and community organizations in their efforts to create a more vibrant and connected community.

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A Christmas Experience

East Side Church 2600 E 5th St, Anderson, Indiana

Want to experience Christmas? Bring your family and friends to A Christmas Experience at East Side. The evenings will be full of hands-on, interactive fun for families. The ancient town of Bethlehem will be set up in the worship center with fifteen-minute performances of storytelling presenting the Christmas story. Visit the North Pole with stations for crafts, cookie decorating, writing a letter to Santa and more. We have spots available for people who want to help make these enchanting nights possible.

We will also have a Christmas Market (Vendors can sign up here: https://eschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1893168).
If you're a business looking to promote your business, you can find more information about sponsorship opportunities here: https://eschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1905225.

Cookies with Santa

Trinity Preschool 217 East 7th Street, Lapel, Indiana

Trinity Preschool's 11th annual fundraiser for tuition assistance and classroom improvements will feature cookie decorating, visiting with Santa, crafts, face paint, and more!

Winter Market

Pendleton American Legion 611 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

Biscuits and gravy and shopping with your favorite market vendors in the cozy Pendleton American Legion.

Printing Press Art with Chicquiela Elbert-Velazco

Gallery 119 119 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

Students age 8-12 will be able to experiment with embossing, drawing, and painting techniques to transfer images on various papers using a Richeson printing press. Cost:$10.

Intro to Printing with a Press with Chicquela Elbert-Velazco

Gallery 119 119 W. State St., Pendleton, Indiana

Students age 12-adult will be able to experiment with mono-printing and dry point techniques to transfer images on various papers using a Richeson printing press. Cost: $10.

Hot Chocolate in the Park

Falls Park 299 Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Hot chocolate in the Park is back. Friends of Falls Park will be in front of the Gazebo on Saturday evenings in December with free hot chocolate. (Weather permitting)
Join us for a family fun evening of games, hot chocolate and lights in falls park.
Have a cup of cheer, a cookie and a walk through Hometown Christmas at Falls Park light display. Holiday mixes include Peppermint, marshmallows, sprinkles, chocolate chips and more. Stay awhile and enjoy winter games at the gazebo.

Christmas in Lapel@ the Lodge on Main Street

The Lodge on Main Street Main Street, Lapel, Indiana

Enjoy this first annual Christmas celebration in Lapel on Main Street! There will be local vendors, a live nativity scene, crafts, storytimes from the library, a tree lighting ceremony, and so much more!

Storytimes will begin at 5pm and go on throughout the event.

Christmas Open House

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Time once more for Pendleton Historical Museum’s Christmas Open House.
Come, gather with friends and neighbors to reflect on the magic of Christmas over fresh-popped popcorn and hot apple cider as the soothing sounds of live dulcimers fill the air with music of the season.
Take a trip down memory lane as you decorate a snowman, share stories, and nestle in for an old fashioned, good time.
Santa will be there too, so bring the children and your cameras for a chance to capture the memories!

Storytime with Professor Watermelon

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Puppets, props, songs, and dances are Professor Watermelon's edu-tainment specialties. Come see for yourself!

Candlelight Yoga

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Candlelight yoga is a gentle, flow-style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It's the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed. All skill levels and bodies are welcome. Mats and props are available for use.