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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Summer Sight Reading Series

Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

Musicians of all instruments with at least one year of experience are invited to come sight read some music together and make some new friends.

Candlelight Yoga

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

Candlelight yoga will use a gentle, flow style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It is the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed.

Brushes and Bites – back to school (adults)

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

Calling all school parents! Join us for a "Back to School" themed canvas painting class to create a masterpiece to gift your student for the new school year.

National Wellness Month Hike

Falls Park; Parking lot by Community Building 299 Falls Park Drive, PO Box 221, Pendleton, Indiana

Let’s start the month off right with a hike to promote wellness. We’ll hike the Green Loop while learning about Falls Park and its amenities for your use. Meet at the Community Building parking lot. Most of this hike is accessible with paved walkways. 1 hour.

Read Me A Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the Children's area.

Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's 'Every Child Ready to Read' program.

First Friday – 3D Show

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

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

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

Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.

Pendleton Historical Museum Open

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Explore local history on display at the free museum next to the Falls. Relax on the porch and strike up a conversation with one of the volunteer docents.

Hooked on Crochet for teens

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

It's a crochet club for teens! Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18 can join and all skill levels are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Back to School Event

Jesse Ireton Memorial Park downtown Ingalls, Ingalls, Indiana

Parents with children at Maple Ridge Elementary School have an opportunity to receive help with school supplies and more. Supplies that will be made available include classroom supplies from the MRES supply list, backpacks, and clothing. The event is being sponsored by the school as well as Green Township, Outfitters, First United Methodist Church (Pendleton and Ingalls campuses) and South Madison Food Pantry. In case of rain, the event will shift to Green Township Park, 10609 S. State Road 13.