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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Pendleton Historical Museum Open

Falls Park 299 Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

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.

Jewelry Making Class – Sterling Swallow Earrings

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

Tracy Davidson will teach students to use the jewelry saw, torch soldering, patina, and making ear wires. All silver and use of tools is included for class fee of $60. Sign up and pay on the PAS website, by calling 765-778-0986 or stopping by Gallery 119.

Lapel Fall Farmers Market

Downtown Lapel 1321 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Homegrown, homemade, handmade market will be near the Bulldog statue downtown every other Sunday in September and October.

Storytime : Football

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

Story Time is aimed for children age 0-6. Come visit for snacks, crafts, and playtime!

Adult Reader’s Circle

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Join us for a monthly book discussion!

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.

DIY Bath Bombs for teens

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

Get your bath bomb on in this teen art & craft session

PHHS Homecoming Parade

Downtown Pendleton pendletonfestivals@gmail.com, Pendleton, Indiana

The whole town turns out to cheer on the hometown team for the Homecoming parade. Wear green, plan to collect a full bag of candy and wave to everyone you know. Follow the parade to PHHS, enjoy a K-burger and (hopefully) an Arabian win.

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

Falls Park 299 Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Growers, producers, and artisans line the drive between the pond and museum in Falls Park. The market has been bringing a community together since 1994. Weekly schedule of vendors and special promotions on the market's Facebook page