Today
Carmelfest 2012 • Celebrate Independence Day in Carmel with live music, arts, crafts, a parade, fireworks and more, including an evening performance by the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. • Today and Wednesday – Noon to 9:45 p.m. • Southwest of S. Range Line Road and City Center Drive, Carmel • Carmelfest.com
Lipstick Blond • Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy Lipstick Blond perform at this free concert that is part of the Fishers Summer Concert series. • 7 p.m. • Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free • 595-3150
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie • Take a trip to the past and participate in authentic Fourth of July straight from the 1800s in this celebration including patriotic games, crafts, songs and more. • Today and Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers • $14 adult, $9 youth • 776-6006
Symphony on the Prairie: Star-Spangled Symphony • Star-Spangled Symphony will feature some of America’s most iconic and patriotic songs to celebrate Independence Day. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks. • Today and Wednesday – 8 p.m. • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $22 adult, $10 child, $20 parking • 639-4300
Wednesday
Noblesville July 4th Parade and Fireworks Festival • The festivities will include a parade beginning on the corner of 16 and Harrison streets at 5 p.m. and the festival beginning at 6 p.m. that will feature the music of Lipstick Blond, games, activities and more. • Parade – 5 p.m., Festival – 6 p.m. • Parade – corner of 16 and Harrison Streets, Noblesville Festival – Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Road, Noblesville • Free • NoblesvilleFireworksFestival.com
Westfield Rocks the 4th • Come join the rest of Westfield at Asa Bales Park and enjoy live music, children’s’ games, a car show, bicycle ride and more! • 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Asa Bales Park, 200 Camilla Court,Westfield • Free • WestfieldRocksThe4th.com
4th of July in Lions Park • The family tradition continues at Lions Park. Come and celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, great food, fireworks and more. • 4 p.m. • Lions Parks, 115 S. Elm Street, Zionsville • Free admission, $5 parking • ZionsvilleLions.com
Thursday
“The Wizard of Oz” • The classic tale of Dorothy’s journey to the land of Oz comes to the Beef and Boards stage featuring all of the great songs from the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Children 3 to 11 will receive a $10 discount. • Thursday to Saturday – 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday – 1:30 p.m., Sunday – 7 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60, includes dinner buffet • 872-9664
“Celebrate the Colors” • Come see the latest exhibit by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. • Thursday to Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Birdie Gallery, 195 S. Fifth St., Noblesville • Free admission • 776-2278
Friday
Symphony on the Prairie: A Tribute to the Bee Gees • Come enjoy the weather and listen to a tribute to one of the greatest musical groups of our time. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and drinks. • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. • Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers • $22 adult, $10 child, $20 parking • 639-4300
Jazz on the Square: Cathy Morris • Enjoy the smooth sounds and ambiance of jazz music on the historic courthouse square in downtown Noblesville. • 7 p.m. • Courthouse Square, 1 Hamilton Square, Noblesville • Free • 776-0205
Westfield Farmers Market • Come and see what all of Westfield’s best farmers and artisans have to offer at the Westfield Farmers Market, featuring local music and weekly events. • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. • North Union Street, one block north of Main Street by City Hall (130 Penn St.), Westfield • Free • dwna.org
Saturday
Zac Brown Band • Zac Brown Band performs live at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville • 7 p.m. • Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E. 146 Street, Noblesville • $38 to $78 • 776-8181
Saxony Market • The market features a number of central Indiana businesses and farmers while creating an outdoor forum for family and friends alike to gather, shop and share ideas. • 8 a.m. to noon • 131st Street and Olio Road, Fishers • Free • Saxony-Indiana.com
Zionsville Farmers Market • Come see Zionsville’s greatest farmers and local artisans at the weekly farmers market. • 8 to 11 a.m. • Parking lot at Main and Hawthorne, Zionsville • Free admission • ZionsvilleFarmersMarket.org
Carmel Farmers Market • One of the largest farmers markets in Indiana, the Carmel Farmers Market will feature more than 60 local vendors. • 8 to 11:30 a.m. • Carmel Farmers Market, 1 Center Green, Carmel • Free admission • 710-0162
Fishers Farmers Market • The Fishers Farmers Market now showcases more than 35 high-quality vendors offering fresh produce, live goods, bakery items, meat, cheese and handmade gifts. • 8 a.m. to noon • Fishers Farmers Market, 11601 Municipal Dr., Fishers • Free admission • 578-0700
Noblesville Farmers Market • Shop local. Pick up farm-fresh produce, vegetables and much more at the market. • 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Riverview Hospital Overflow Parking Lot, Ind. 19 and Ind. 38, Noblesville • Free admission • 776-0205
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