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: Pirates

The Maple Room at Pendleton Community Library 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana

Storytime is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Afternoon Delight Book Club

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

Small, afternoon book club; members sometimes meet at each other's homes. We still reserve the room for them. This club meets from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec.)

All You Can Eat Dan’s Fish Fry

Family Life Center - North Christian Church 32 N. State St., Markleville, Indiana

Advance Tickets: Adults $12
Day of Fish Fry: Adults $13
Children: $6 (Ages 6-11)
Children 5 & Under: Free
*Carry out meals also available

Community Night/Community Dinner

Pendleton Christian Church 1170 S. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton, Indiana

All are welcome to join Pendleton Christian Church for food and fellowship at the weekly community suppers in the church fellowship hall. Each week’s menu features something hot and delicious to fill your family’s stomach and good company that will fill your heart.

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Lunch

Texas Roadhouse 1925 E 60th St Anderson, IN 46013, Anderson, Indiana

Join us in Supporting Habitat for Humanity in Partnership with First Merchants Bank 100% of your tips will be donated to Habitat for Humanity!

Artisan Market

Lapel Lion's Club 329 S Main St, Lapel, IN 46051, Lapel, Indiana

Calling all artisans!
Support your local artisans!
Arts & crafts, handmade goods, wood working, food & more! Join us at Lapel Lion's Club.
Contact Dawne @ (765)278-0675 for booth rental and more info!

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.

AmVets Fall Car Show

AmVets Post #26 939 S. Broadway St., Pendleton, Indiana

Multiple award categories, food, and DJ

Archaeology Day at Mounds State Park

Mounds State Park 4306 Mounds Road, Anderson, IN 46017, Anderson, Indiana

Come to the Mounds State Park Nature Center and the Bronnenberg front lawn and meet folks from the DNR’s Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Ball State University, and the Upper White River Archaeological Society. They will have artifacts and stories to share. Bring any artifacts you would like to have identified. There will also be hands-on activities for kids including making cordage and pinch pots, watching a flintknapper make stone tools, Atl-Atl throwing and more! The event is free with park admission of $7 per vehicle for Indiana residents and $9 for out of state residents.