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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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

2nd Annual Plein Aire Competition

Falls Park North Entrance (Red Barn) N. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton, Indiana

Participation open to any artist registering between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Up to three canvases and paper to be used in the competition must be stamped on registration. Once registered the participants will select the location and subject they would like to memorialize.

Painters are responsible for bringing their own equipment and supplies. Photographers must demonstrate that their SD Cards have no images. Photographers will be provided with two sheets of 11 x 14 photograph paper along with access to a printer using USB or SD input. Photographers should bring their own computer to edit photos.

Art created the day of the event will then be displayed in the Red Barn and judged. Winners will be announced following Judging. Art will not be required to be framed for the judging. Framing and Matting is optional, participant must bring their own supplies. Those using canvases please refrain from painting on the sides of the canvas.

There will be an entry fee of $25.00 and will allow the participant to submit up to 2 pieces for judging. Prizes will be awarded as follows: Best of Competition $100.00, Second Place $75.00 and Third Place $50.00. No more than one prize may be awarded to the same participant.
There will be a 30% commission on art sold the day of competition. All art sales are to be processed through the Pendleton Artists Society.

Meet and Greet with Bruce the Bear

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

You're invited to meet the cutest, grumpiest bear from Ryan T. Higgins' "Mother Bruce" picture book series -- in person! He will be available for photos in the Children's section.

Green Township Harvest Festival

Green Township Community Park 10609 S. 13, Fortville, Indiana

Great Fall Festival with tons of local vendors, food, pumpkin patch and tons more!

Green Township Community Park is a 40 acre park with 3 miles of trails. Also available: 10 primitive campsites, 5 camper hookups, and 3 pavilions available to rent from May 1st until October 31st.

Waffles + Cartoons

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

We'll be watching classic cartoons while chomping on French toast sticks, cinnamon bites, toaster waffles, and maybe even chicken tenders - all covered with an abundance of syrup. Yum-my! No registration needed, just stop by if you can!

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. Free to attend.

Storytime with Ms. Rachelle – BEARS

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

Storytime is designed for children 0-6. Come visit for snacks, story, crafts, songs, and playtime.