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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Vaccine Clinic

Ingalls Town Hall 247 Meridian St, Ingalls, Indiana

Free flu and covid vaccines provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. Administered by the Indiana Department of Health.

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.

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.

Holiday Bazaar

Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop 925 N. Ford St., Lapel, Indiana

Visit the holiday bazaar at Gathering Grounds to round out your shopping.

Children’s Art Classes at Gallery 119

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

Children's art classes take place on the second Saturday of each month at Gallery 119. Classes are taught by a variety of teachers. Each is independently offered and registered. Registration can be done online, at the Gallery, or by phone call to 765-778-0986.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraiser

PHHS 1 Arabian Dr., Pendleton, Indiana

Love shopping, but hate the wrapping? The PHHS Choral Boosters are thrilled to announce a new fundraiser this holiday season! On Saturday, December 9th from 10-2 PM, PHHS Choral Boosters will be providing holiday gift wrapping services by donation. Drop off is at 10am and pick up is at 2pm at the 2W entrance (the front left).

Ingalls Holiday Event

Ingalls Town Hall 247 Meridian St, Ingalls, Indiana

Free holiday event featuring Photos with Santa (Bring your own camera!), hot chocolate and candy canes, and a chance to meet one of Santa's elves and reindeer! The Ingalls Police Department will provide clothing and toy donation bins in the parking lot as part of their Cops for Kids program.

Holiday Open House

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

Join us on December 9th from 12-3 PM at the Pendleton Community Library for our enchanting annual Holiday Open House!
Bring the whole family and immerse yourselves in countless festive activities like a gift-wrapping buffet, cookie decorating, ornament making, and an exciting opportunity to meet Santa Claus himself!
Get there early to unwrap the magic and make lasting holiday memories. Best of all, it's a FREE event – let the joy and festivities begin!

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 Cantata Musical Production

Lapel Trinity United Methodist Church 217 E 7th Street Lapel, IN, Lapel, Indiana

Trinity invites you to celebrate the Christmas season with a full musical production with choir, orchestra and uplifting narration. Featuring singers and musicians from our community. There is no cost to attend.