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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Storytime with Ms. Rachelle – HALLOWEEN

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

Storytime is designed for children 6. Come visit for a story, snack, songs, crafts and playtime. Halloween costumes are encouraged!

Trick or Treat

throughout Lapel Lapel

Be alert for extra small pedestrians during Trick-or-Treat hours in Lapel. Lights on? Treats on!

Trick or Treat

Pendleton Corner of Pendlton Ave and Main Street, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Don your costume and join the strolling party throughout the Pendleton Historic District, a hometown tradition that's still going strong. A portion of Broadway is blocked to traffic to safely accommodate the larger than average crowds.

Candlelight Yoga with Carol

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. Free to attend.

Teen Game Corner

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

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Read Me a Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the shade of the Lapel Branch greenspace.

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.

Blood Drive

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

Make an appointment (or just walk-in!) to donate blood at PCL through Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.

Victoria Guild Christmas Corner

Edgewood Golf and Event Center 519 Golf Club Road, Anderson, Indiana

Ascension St. Vincent Anderson's gift shop, run by volunteers, welcomes the holiday shopping season with the 'Here Comes Santa Claus' Christmas Corner with over 20 vendors, Victoria Guild Gift Shop, Florals, and the famous Holiday Goodies Bake Sale! Special luncheon from 11-2.

First Friday – 11th Annual Juried Show

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

First Friday brings a chance to view the new exhibit, vote for people's choice, and mix and mingle with South Madison's community of artists.