The Taste of Carmel. It is the food fest fundraiser benefiting Orchard Park Elementary School that…read moreI try my best not to miss each year. It never disappoints; just makes me a little uncomfortable by the end of the night. Take a look at just a few of the dishes served up tonight. You'll also see that theI I was invited to attend the VIP First Taste - the hour prior to the start of the event that grants serious foodies early access to sample creations by some of Carmel's award-winning chefs. Never been to this extraordinary eating extravaganza?? You are missing out! Get there next year, support a very worthy cause, and make your stomach extremely happy. #TasteOfCarmel2020 #OrchardParkElementrySchool

Taste of Carmel is a foodie fundraising event that happens in Carmel the first week of March. All…read moreof the profits go toward Orchard Park Elementary School, to help pay for classroom materials, field trips, school programs and teacher support. I attended in 2018, and I have to say, it was really great. There were at least three dozen food and beverage vendors set up in one big, indoor room at the event center, and you can just walk around and take samples from each one. Multiple samples! As many samples as you want! There were particular tables that I kept going back to (hello, endless vodka shots and meatball sliders). I came to the event hungry, and I left full, buzzed and happy. The great thing about Taste of Carmel (besides the fact that it is a fundraiser that directly helps a local school) is that the vendors at the event are all local and from the Indianapolis / Carmel area, so you get to discover new restaurants and businesses during the event. There were a few local distilleries that I had no idea existed in the area, so I was happy to sample their beverages. Parking is abundant at 502 East Event Center, where the event is held. But this event is really popular, so there are busses that will take you to nearby parking lots where there is more parking. I'm looking forward to Taste of Carmel next year!

Celebrate Arbor Day at the Fishers AgriPark! Fishers Parks' annual Arbor Day Celebration + Tree…read moreGiveaway. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Arbor Day, Friday, April 24, 2026. This was my first time at Fishers AgriPark and I was not aware they have farm animals such as sheep and pigs. For this reason no pets are allowed. It's a great experience for kids to learn about farming, nature and interact with animals. All are welcome to visit the farm during this time to grab a free tree for their household. You can choose from a Butternut, Persimmon or Burr Oak. take a special Arbor Day StoryWalk and complete Arbor Day-themed craft activities! This event is free, and no registration is required.

Place is unique, it's a wonderful way to gather sustainable foods without being greedy. They…read moreregulate what's harvested so everyone gets what's available. Drive in, go to the hut and get a bucket, listen for directions. They ration products so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy nature bounty without paying for it.

Excellent jazz fest with several stages, food trucks, and artists…read more Tickets are very affordable as well with free parking.

We went for the first time this year and were so glad we did! I've heard that it's many people's…read morefavorites, and so we were eager to visit. Here's what we loved: + Free entry (and $5 parking to park close but totally worth it) + Food area = they allow you to pick up all the food you want and then pay for it all together as you exit. Same with the dessert room. Super efficient! + Huge Greek salads and Greek fries = favorite savory foods + Dessert room in the church = favorite thrill of the event (yummmm) + Baklava cheesecake = favorite dessert we tried + Fun dancing = performances and they involve everyone later in the night + Seating = many shaded tents with chairs and tables + Kids area = puppet shows, coloring, and beading crafts + Church = beautiful building and they let you peek in too + Photo opps = fun and creative + Marketing = Lenie does the best job and is so on top of things! + Social media = so much great info posted clearly on their IG Things to note: + Dessert line = it's long but it moves quicker than you'd expect. I saw that they have a dessert pre-order option and a pick-up area that makes it much quicker but it was fun to see everything in person to choose! No regrets. + Dessert menus in line = there was a dessert menu listed outside of the church but as we were waiting in the line, it would've been helpful to have some menus posted along the line so people could think up their order while waiting. (Or we should've taken a photo of the outdoor sign!) + Entrance from parking lot = mostly everyone parks in the big field next to the church but then you walk up a little hill, between trees, through the parking lot, and past the emergency vehicles. It felt like maybe that wasn't the right entrance, so some signage or some type of entrance would be fun there. It's such a wonderful event and we'll definitely be back! Great work!

This was a good event. The food was amazing. The music was great. It was in a very pretty Orthodox…read moreChurch. There was a lot of parking, which is necessary since it's in Carmel. The line was extremely long. However it was worth it. Once you get to the food there's tons of options and you get out quick. Very good event. Check this out next year.

I went to the red geranium Artisan market yesterday. On Saturday August 15, 2020 the 5th annual…read moremarket was held. The market benefits the First Presbyterian Church in Noblesville. Everything was outside due to covid and paths were clearly marked for walking and all the vendors were wearing their masks. I was not in search of anything in particular on this day but I still came home with several items, of course! The booths were varied and it seemed that there may be something for everyone. A lot of events are getting cancelled this year I am so glad I was able to go attend this in this open-air setting. They also had a small band playing and grilled food along with popcorn. I will likely attend this event again next year.

My family and I had a great time at this event. There was a lot of food options, free things for…read morethe kids to do, and opportunities to see what was going on in our community. The music was great. You could find my young daughter literally dancing in the streets throughout the festival. I hope we get a chance to go to this event each year.

Fun times! Great band, lots of vendors. Parking not as bad as o thought it would be! Lines are…read morecrazy outrageous but most of Noblesville residents are here! Home town festival at its best!

After a rain delay, the Peony Fedtival is in full swing. We arrived 30 minutes before opening,…read morethinking we could beat the crowd. Wrong! The crowds were there and lines for coffee were 20 people long! But colorful peonies, Indiana's State Flower, were abundant. Pinks, whites, yellows blooms were in bouquets, painted on shirts and towels, on hats.....everywhere. Local artisans had their wares displayed. There is so much to see. I counted over 100 vendors under pop-up tents selling everything from food, flowers, jewelry, pottery, art, clothing and more. The crowds were significant. People were buying bouquets of peonies for $35 - $40. Despite the crowds, I enjoyed seeing the flowers and art and people were friendly. The festival makes for a perfect girls day out. The festival runs south of Main Street in Noblesville, moved because of construction on the Square. We found parking on a side street, but there wasn't much parking available when we left. Portable restrooms are available.

This was our first and last time. It was crazy! Wall to people. The day of strollers is over now…read moreeveryone needs a wagon and they need to be in the center of everything. Dogs everywhere. It was packed and parking is horrible. Couldn't really see the vendors stuff because it was cramped. Never again unless they add more days.

We took the grandkids to Conner Prairie for the day and had a blast. We learned about prairie life,…read morefood and the White River. We had fun playing in the treehouse, Wellspring and more. There is so much to see and do at Conner Prairie. We arrived early for the 10:00 am opening. We started outside exploring the Lenape Camp, the William Conner House and Prairietown. We watched goats being milked and learned about beading. Not only were the kids captivated, but I was as well. The staff is wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable, engaging and helpful. We took a break for lunch before heading to the Treetop Outpost. The Treehouse is an area for kids to play and explore. The kids played for about 30 minutes while I rested on a bench. In the afternoon, when it was getting hot outside, we returned to enjoy the museum. The Food exhibit is interesting. We found a couple of hands-on exhibits which were fun and educational. The upstairs food immersion experience was a bit confusing. Upstairs, we enjoyed learning about the creation of the White River. The kids loved the Wellspring center where they could kick back and play in the foam pit. They spent an hour exploring the little nooks and seeing all the artifacts embedded in the walls. They played in the Spark Lab for a bit and appreciated a chance to sit and play. I haven't been to Conner Prairie in many years and I was impressed with all the new things to see and learn about. The kids were disappointed that the balloon was closed for maintenance. A balloon ride would have been the icing on the cake. That said, we still had a five star day and a great bonding experience. We spent a total of 5 hours and didn't see everything, but we were pooped. Pro tip: wear bug spray, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfy walking shoes. Bring bottled water. We brought a lunch, but you can buy sandwiches and drinks at reasonable prices at any of the three on-site cafes. Restrooms are far between, so plan your breaks when nearby. The trails are gravel and some of the prairie homes are not fully accessible. Designated stroller parking is available. I'm looking forward to going back in the fall to explore the trails and see the trees changing color.

Climb amongst the trees and explore Conner Prairie's four-story treehouse, surrounded by the beauty…read moreof nature This hands-on experience is all about play, creativity, and exploration using natural materials. Explore the treehouse Get messy in the sand box Get creative with building stations & loose parts materials Take a peaceful nature walk Read a book in the quiet spaces Make music and explore sound Bonus: lots of natural shade Con: bathrooms are not close Don't miss the Adventure Backpacks available from Conner Prairie staff at Treetop--filled with tools to help kids explore even more! This is such a special place to slow down, connect, and let kids lead the play