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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Winter Wondersong with Anderson Area Children’s Choir

Anderson Mainstage Theatre 124 W. 9th St., Anderson, Indiana

Shake off those winter mumblies and change out of those PJ's you've been wearing for the 8th day in a row, and come out to Anderson's Mainstage Theatre for a FREE Event!

The Anderson Area Children’s Choir and the youth of the AMT’s Let’s Play program are bringing you a night of lively entertainment for free! Come to support youth performing arts and find out more about how to join both groups! The program will be about an hour long, and both organizations will have information booths set up.

No tickets needed for this FREE event!

Cub Scout Cake Auction

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

Indulge your sweet tooth for a good cause!
Highlights:
Scout-crafted cakes, pies, cookies, and more up for auction
Supporting local Cub Scouts and Outfitters, Inc., a nonprofit for children in need!
Mark your calendars and spread the sweetness!

Broom Making Workshop

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

Come to the Nature Center and learn how to make a cobweb broom. Supply fee of $30.00 will cover the cost of materials to make a cobweb or hand broom, instruction, and light refreshment. Instruction will last 3 hours. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Mounds State Park. To register visit friendsofmounds-programs.square.site

Anderson Symphony Orchestra: Classical Masterworks with wine and chocolate pre-show

Paramount Theatre 1124 Meridian St, Anderson, IN 46016, Anderson, Indiana

Join us for a sophisticated evening of indulgence as we pair exquisite chocolates with fine wines, creating a sensory journey that will delight your taste buds. Chocolate and Wine 2024 will be a perfect opportunity to socialize and enjoy the company of fellow music enthusiasts. Expect wine stations, chocolate stations, and heavy hors d'oeuvre. No need to eat dinner prior to this event. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online at Andersonsymphony.org or by calling 765-644-2111.
Following the Chocolate and Wine Event, join us for the Classical Masterworks concert conducted by Richard Sowers and featuring Sirena Huang, gold medal winner of the 2022 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and one of the world’s finest young violinists. As our guest artist, she will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major. The Beethoven Overture to Egmont will begin the concert, and Brahms Symphony No. 1 will round out the evening of classical masterworks. Tickets for the concert are also available online at Andersonsymphony.org, by calling 765-644-2111 or at the door.

Dance Marathon

Iner G Impact 2629 Lindberg Rd., Anderson, Indiana

This Saturday Leadership Academy of Madison County YLA is having a party for high schoolers that benefits Alternatives Incorporated!

Movie Afternoon

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

Celebrate Stephen's birthday with Movie Afternoon. We'll be having it on a Tuesday this month to mark the occasion. Yummy snacks will accompany the animated film that stars an aspiring chef who just happens to be a rat. No need to sign up - just stop by if you can!

Love in the Library – Magnetic Conversations

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

Create your own "conversation heart" magnets to gift to classmates, friends, and family using card stock, flat glass marbles, and Mod Podge. Ages 9-13. Registration required.

Business Planning for the Solar Eclipse

Pendleton Town Hall 100 W State St, Pendleton, Indiana

Explore potential business impacts and opportunities to leverage increased visitor counts during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

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.

Inferno with Crys

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

Unleash the fire within as you groove through the beats and break a sweat in our beginner's hip-hop aerobics class – where every move is a step closer to unleashing your dance inferno!