Today
Make and Take Activities at Conner Prairie ● Visit Lenape Indian Camp to learn about beads and make your own beaded bracelet to take home. Visitors can also check out Barker Brother’s Pottery Shop to work with air-hardening clay and make custom pieces to take home.● 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers ● Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and every Tuesday through Saturday in July. ● $5 for each piece plus general admission. General admission is free for members. ● 776-6006 ● www.connerprairie.org
Thursday
CarmelFest● This day-and-a-half fun festival is a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Many vendors, activities, live music and more are available. Parade is at 10:30 a.m. on July 4 and fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. ● Today from 4 – 10:30 p.m.; July 4 from noon – 10:30 p.m. ● One Civic Square, Carmel ● Free ● 574-1363 ● www.carmelfest.net
Marsh Symphony on the Prairie: Star Spangled Symphony ● Conner Prairie’s outdoor amphitheater plays host to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as they perform its annual patriotic show with a spectacular fireworks finale.● 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers ● Tonight at 8 p.m.; July 4 and July 5 at 8 p.m. ● Tickets start at $24; see the ISO website or buy tickets at participating Marsh supermarkets. ● 639-4300 ● www.indianapolisymphonyorchestra.org
Independence Celebration at Saxony ● Come out to Witten Park in Saxony to celebrate an early Independence Day. The band My Yellow Rickshaw will perform a free concert starting at 7 p.m. and a fireworks show will start at around 10 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, refreshments. ● 13258 Saxony Blvd., Fishers ● Tonight from 7 to 10 p.m.● Free ● 770-1818 ● www.saxony-indiana.com
Friday
Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie ● Residents of 1836 Prairietown are celebrating America’s 238th birthday! Take part in fun activities like marching with the White River Guard, playing 19th-century Cricket, tasting “Muster Day Cakes” and much more! ● Today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ● Free for members; General Admission is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors, $10 for ages 2 -12 and free for kids under 2. ● 776-6006 ● www.connerprairie.org
Noblesville July 4th Parade and Fireworks Festival● Downtown Noblesville and Noblesville High School are the places to be to celebrate the Fourth. Parade begins at 5 at the corner of 16th and Harrison Streets; a free festival with numerous games and activities will be held starting at 6 p.m. at the high school. Fireworks begin around 10 p.m. at the school. ● Tonight from 5 – 10 p.m. ● Free ● Downtown Noblesville and Noblesville High School ● 776-6367 ● www.noblesvillefireworksfestival.com
Westfield Rocks the 4th● Come out to Asa Bales Park for a free and fun Fourth of July Festival. Live music, food vendors, beverage garden, a kid area and more will be on hand. Fireworks begin around 10 p.m. ● 205 W. Hoover St., Westfield ● Today from 4 to 10 p.m. ● Free ● 804-3184 ● www.westfieldrocksthe4th.com
4th of July Celebration at Lions Park in Zionsville ● Lions Park is host to a fun Fourth of July festival with food, music and games. Fireworks begin at dusk. ● Lions Park, Zionsville ● Tonight at 5 p.m. ● Free with $5 parking donation. ● 873-3836 ● www.zionsvillechamber.org
Aperture Stop: A Photographic Exhibit and First Friday Open House at Nickel Plate Arts● Visit the Nickel Plate Arts exhibit space to view talented, local photographers’ works. ● Today from noon to 5 p.m.; Open House tonight from 6 – 9 p.m.; July 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ● Free ● 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville ● 452-3690 ● www.nickelplatearts.org
Saturday
Carmel Farmer’s Market ● One of Indiana’s largest farmer’s markets, Carmel’s event features over 60 vendors that sell only Indiana-grown and/or produced edible products. Fun for the whole family, this farmer’s market includes cooking demonstrations, music and free parking. ● 1 Center Green, Carmel ● Today from 8 – 11:30 a.m. ● Free admission ● 710-0162 ● www.carmelfarmersmarket.com
Saxony Market ● Find fresh produce from local artisans along with prepared food, kids activities and more. ● 13578 E. 131st St., Fishers. ● Today from 8 a.m. to noon. ● Free ● 770-1818 ● www.saxony-indiana.com
Fishers Farmers Market ● Visit a variety of vendors at the new location in front of the Nickel Plate Amphitheater; items for sale include fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, coffee, jams, sweet treats and many hot breakfast options. ● 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers ● Today from 8 – noon. ● Free admission ● 578-0700 ● www.fisherschamber.com
Noblesville Farmers Market ● The Riverview Hospital overflow lot hosts Noblesville’s Farmers Market which includes fresh produce, bedding plants, fresh flowers, honey, baked treats and more. ● SR 19 & 38 in Noblesville ● Today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Free admission ● 776-0205 ● www.noblesvillemainstreet.org
Zionsville Farmers Market ● Plants and flowers plus produce and baked goods are available for sale.● Corner of First and Hawthorne, Zionsville ● Today from 8 to 11 a.m. ● Free admission ● 873-3836 ● www.zionsvillechamber.org
Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk ● Take a walking tour of Noblesville and hear ghost stories about surrounding beer rooms and businesses. Reservations required. ● 839 Conner St., Noblesville ● Tonight at 9 p.m. ● Adults $18, Kids and Seniors $13 ● Call for reservations at 840-6456 ● www.unseenpress.com
Live Music at Hopwood Cellars in Zionsville ●Visit Hopwood Cellars to enjoy award-winning wines that are made from Midwestern grapes and stay to listen to live music from contemporary folk/pop musicians Bomar and Ritter. ● 12 E. Cedar St., Zionsville ● Tonight from 8 – 10 p.m. ● Free ● 873-4099 ● www.hopwoodcellars.com
Beef & Boards Presents: ‘A Mighty Fortress is our Basement’ ● This fun musical comedy is the latest production from the Church Basement Ladies series. Both heartwarming and funny, this story set in the 1960’s tells of ladies’ preparations for church events, a food booth at a county fair and more. ● 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis ● Tonight at 8 p.m.; July 6 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. ● Tickets start at $38.50. ● 872-9664 ● http://beefandboards.com
Sunday
Lights Over Morse Caboose ● The Lights Over Morse Caboose train ride starts in downtown Cicero and takes passengers on a 20-30 minute ride over Morse Lake. ● Departs from downtown Cicero at various times between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. ● $5 per person; 2 and under are free. ● Call 773-6000 for more info. ● www.itm.org
Monday
Makers Meetup ● Kids ages 7-12 are encouraged to head to Hamilton East Public Libarary to invent and create with a variety of materials. Contact the Youth Department at 579-0304 for more details. ● Five Municipal Dr., Fishers ● Today from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. ● 579-0300 ● www.hepl.lib.in.us
Tuesday
Fishers Summer Concert Series● Free summer concerts at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater are back. Grab chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy outdoor music from a variety of bands. Tonight Blue River Band is playing. ● Downtown Fishers ● Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. ● Free ● 595-3150
