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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Storytime – Theme: Halloween

The Maple Room at Pendleton Community Library 595 E Water St, Pendleton, IN 46064, Pendleton, Indiana

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! Storytime is aimed for children age 0-6. Visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Trick or Treat

Lapel, IN Lapel

Watch for little pedestrians in cute, scary, or funny costumes as they take to the street of Lapel. Lights on for candy!

Trunk or Treat

Pendleton First United Methodist Church 225 W State St, Pendleton, Indiana

Visit all the decorated trunks filled with candy for trick-or-treaters.
Event will be held outdoors in the parking lot.

Iron Horse Trunk or Treat

Iron Horse Martial Arts 739 East Water Street, Pendleton, Indiana

Iron Horse 3rd annual trunk or treat
Don’t miss it !!
Contact phone number if you'd like to be a part of it, anyone can join!

Trick or Treat

Pendleton Corner of Pendlton Ave and Main Street, Pendleton, Indiana, United States

It's a town-wide candy party, and you're invited. Don't miss the fire station and the historic center of it all along the brick street of Broadway in the Pendleton Historic District.

Artisan Fair

Lapel Lions Club 109 E. Fourth St., Lapel, Indiana

A two-day Artisan Market will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lapel Lions Club, 109 E. Fourth St., Lapel. There will be arts and crafts, handmade goods, wood working, food and more.

Friday Night Frenzy

Pendleton Christian Church 1170 S Pendleton Ave, Pendleton, Indiana

"Friday Night Frenzy" is a night designed specifically for 6th-8th graders. At our upcoming event there will be food, fun and Costume Contest!

We are looking to have the BIGGEST frenzy ever. So, grab your friends and your costume and come join the fun. Whichever grade has the most in attendance wins big that night And the golden bucket! Each Grade will also have a costume contest.

NO bloody or gory costumes please and nothing Inappropriate.
Cost: $20
Drop off: 6pm Pick Up: 12 am (yes midnight)

First Friday – 12th Annual Juried Show

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

View the new exhibit and mingle with artists and their supporters each month at Gallery 119.

Holiday Bazaar 2024

Pendleton Heights High School Gym 1 Arabian Drive, Pendleton, Indiana

Vendors gather for the 2024 Holiday Bazaar!

Coats of Caring – Keith Trent

Anderson High School 4610 Madison Ave, Anderson, Indiana

The 24th annual Keith Trent's Coats of Caring distribution is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, from 10am-1pm at Anderson High School, 4610 Madison Avenue. Coats of Caring offers a FREE winter coat to Madison County residents who need one. For safety reasons, attendees must remain in their vehicles at all times at this drive-thru event. You must be present at the event to receive a coat.
Sponsored by Dr. James and Betsy Callahan