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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Disaster Volunteer Reception Center Training

Anderson First United Methodist Church 1215 Jackson St., Anderson, Indiana

Learn how to help manage spontaneous volunteers in a disaster. When our community is hit by a disaster, volunteers play a major role in response and recovery. Register for Disaster Volunteer Reception Center training and be ready when your community needs you most.

The United Way set up a Volunteer Recovery Center following Pendleton's 2019 tornado thanks to preparation training like this.

Storytime: On the Farm

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

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

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Community Hospital Education Center 1923 N. Madison Ave, Anderson, Indiana

A place for support and educational resources.
Please call in advance to register for care at (765)298-1660

Community Night/Community Dinner

Pendleton Christian Church 1170 S Pendleton Ave, Pendleton, Indiana

All are welcome to join Pendleton Christian Church for food and fellowship at the weekly community suppers in the church fellowship hall. Each week’s menu features something hot and delicious to fill your family’s stomach and good company that will fill your heart.

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).

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).

Farm to Table Cooking

The Jetty Center at Community Farm 1701 Medical Arts Blvd., Anderson, Indiana

Join Anderson Farmers Market and Bloom Director, Anna Ulam, for a live cooking demonstration! Participants learn how to create nutritious dishes, spotlighting fresh, seasonal produce. Everyone will enjoy a dish and take home a locally grown ingredient.

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Legion

American Legion - Pendleton Post 117 611 West State Street, Pendleton, Indiana

Rise and shine! This Saturday, Post 117 will be having our all you can eat breakfast. Bring the whole family down for a delicious way to start your weekend.

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.