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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Fungus Among Us

YMCA Parking Lot Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Fungi is an important part of our ecosystem! Some are even edible. Join in for a hike on the Red Loop to search out some awesome mushrooms! *Never eat wild edibles without researching multiple reliable sources. Meet at the YMCA parking lot.

Starry Night Adult Book Club

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

Evening book club held from 6:30-7:30 on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December).

Storytime – MOTHER’S DAY

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, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Letter Carriers Food Drive

Your mailbox

Letter carriers' food drive - place your nonperishable food items in a bag near your mailbox and they'll be distributed to local food pantries.

Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market

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

Celebrating its 30th season in 2024, the Pendleton Indiana Farmers Market is located in Falls Park along the banks of Fall Creek at the heart of downtown Pendleton. Over sixty vendors set up each Saturday from May to September from 9am to 12:30pm.

Pendleton Historical Museum Open

Pendleton Historical Museum Falls Park Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

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.

Master Gardener’s Plant Sale

Madison County 4-H Fairgrounds 512 E. 4th St., Alexandria, Indiana

Don't miss the chance to spread the joy of plants throughout Madison County by taking part in the Master Gardeners Plant Sale. A variety of perennials and annuals will be available, as will a limited supply of free trees. Q&A with local Master Gardeners and tickets for the upcoming garden tour will be available.

Hooked on Crochet

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

It's a new crochet club for teens! Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 can join and all skill levels are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Native Plant Sale at Mounds State Park

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

Native Plant Sale benefits the Friends of Mounds State Park. Get there early to select some items before the group sells out!

Anderson Public Library History Series

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

Stephen T. Jackson will present "Old Films of Anderson" 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.