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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Spring Spruce Up / Falls Park

Falls Park -between Community Building and Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Join your Friends of Falls Park for a Spring Spruce Up of the park to help usher in the busy outdoor season. Wear gloves and sturdy shoes so you can fan out over the park to collect litter and tidy up. Check in near the community building/museum. All ages and abilities are welcome to take part!

Spring Block Party

Downtown Ingalls 3rd and Meridian, Ingalls, Indiana

Vendors, music, food trucks, 50/50 raffle, and more! Free eclipse glasses while supplies last. Vendor inquiries welcome!

Centennial celebration of Ingalls United Methodist Church

Ingalls United Methodist Church 301 N. Alfonte St., Ingalls, Indiana

Ingalls United Methodist Church turns 100 years.
Located at 301 N. Alfonte St., Ingalls, Indiana
Pastor Mary, (Campus Pastor at Ingalls) wants you to know about an upcoming event.
Saturday, April 6th from-11 AM-4PM: Joining with the Ingalls block party and celebration 100 years in the current church building. History of the church with cake and punch; Games for the kids; tables for Brianna’s Hope, Ingalls Men’s group (to kick off soon), Ingalls’ activities, and Eclipse safety with free glasses.

Still Life Painting Class

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

Paint a unique still-life composed of fresh fruits and vegetables. The instruction will focus on practicing tried and true drawing skills, learning watercolor and clayboard processes, color mixing, choosing a compositional strategy using handmade watercolors arranged in a Spectral Palette. Instructed on how to navigate a powerful 6 color Palette to create vibrant color spaces

First Sunday History Talk – “In the Beginning & The Mounds”

Madison County Historical Society 15 West 11th Street, Anderson, Indiana

Hear County Historican Stephen Jackson's presentation on Madison County's natural history and the beginning of local cultural history of the earthworks along White River at Mounds State Park.

Total Eclipse at Mounds State Park

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

“View the Great American Eclipse at Mounds State Park! Members of the Muncie Astronomy Club will be present at the Woodland Shelter with telescopes and other equipment to help visitors understand the Eclipse and have a unique view.

Take a guided hike to the 2,000-yearold Native American earthworks and learn about how the ancient peoples who built them understood the sky.

A food truck will be available onsite.

Come early, as the park will close when it fills to capacity.

Total Eclipse Watch Party

Markleville Town Park 2649 E. State Road 38, Markleville, Indiana

Watch the total eclipse in the wide open spaces of Markleville Town Park. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy musical entertainment, free bounce house and kids games while you wait for the big moment. Vendor booths and concessions will be accepted. Madison County Health Department first aid will be on site.

$10 admission per car includes up to six pair of free viewing glasses. Event T-Shirts available, $15. Vendors only $10.

All proceeds go to help complete the new park community building!

Anderson Public Library History Series

Anderson Public Library 111 E. 12th St., Anderson, Indiana

Stephen T. Jackson will present "Three Lives Well Lived" a 16 part series based on his book "If the River Could Talk, Stories of the White River in Madison County". This 16 part series is being touted as part of the America 250 Celebration.

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.