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This Weekend in Boone County: September 23 – 26

by | Sep 20, 2021 | This Weekend

Need ideas for your weekend plans? Check out what’s happening in Boone County this weekend!  We encourage everyone to follow local and business COVID guidelines, which may include social distancing and require wearing a face covering.

Thursday, September 23

Friday, September 24

  • Check out the Boone County Treasure Hunt at the Boone County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is America’s Premiere Antique Advertising / Toy Show, Gas & Oil, and Antique Market. $10 pp. Masks mandatory
  • Bring the little ones to Story Time: Pirates at the Lebanon Public Library beginning at 10:30 a.m.
  • Meet new friends at the CICOA Senior Luncheon at the Thorntown Library – Room 116 at 11:30 a.m.
  • Experience Polo at Sunset at Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown from 6 – 9 p.m. Bring your own food, drinks, seating, and tents to enjoy tailgating, and music at this family friendly event. $40 per car. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics.
  • Check off your weekend at the Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown. Enjoy the Bean Supper from 6 – 9 p.m. or take the kids to Movies in the Park beginning at 8 p.m., followed by a fireworks show!
  • Join in a game of Friday Night Magic at Friendly City Games in Lebanon starting at 6:15 p.m. $5 entry fee.
  • Bring a lawn chair and your friends to Music for the Soul at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lebanon. Grace Truck will be onsite for healthy dinner options beginning at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m.
  • Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they journey to Narnia through a wardrobe at Lebanon High School’s production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe beginning at 7 p.m. $10 – $15 pp
  • Enjoy the movie “Back to the Future” at Maplelawn Farmstead in Zionsville. Bring your lawn chairs for this outdoor event to being at dusk (approximately 8:00 pm). Pizza, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase. Gates open at 7 p.m.
  • Take the kids to M.E.L.S. at the Starlite Drive-In in Mechanicsburg for an old-fashioned drive-in movie night. Box office opens at 7:30 p.m. $25 per carload.

Saturday, September 25

  • Enjoy a day of fun at the Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown. Activities include a Community Breakfast, Hope for His Children 5K, Parade, Corn Hole Tournament, Entertainment, Street Fair and yard sales.
  • Purchase locally grown produce, plants, foods, coffee and tea, breads and pastries, pasta, peanut butter, eggs, and meats at the last Zionsville Farmers’ Market of the season from 8 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Experience the Inaugural Farm Crawl featuring ten area farms, eight of which are in Boone County. Visitors can visit a variety of farms ranging from those who raise plants and flowers to wines and honey. This free event will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Check out the Boone County Treasure Hunt at the Boone County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is America’s Premiere Antique Advertising / Toy Show, Gas & Oil, and Antique Market. $10 pp. Masks mandatory
  • Join Blooming Life Yoga for Free Community Yoga at Lions Park in Zionsville at 9 a.m.
  • Check out Farm Days at Wonder Tree Regenerative Farm in Zionsville from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be chicks, ducks, goats, donkeys, piggies, horse rides, cotton candy, desserts, refreshments, and freedom to explore the countryside. $10 per car
  • Who’s ready for apple cider donuts and slushees? Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest in Mechanicsburg kicks off their fall season today from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Take a morning walk at Turkey Foot Park in Zionsville during Nature 101:Trees beginning at 11 a.m. Be sure to register.
  • Travel back to the mid-1800’s during Lincoln’s Lebanon at Lebanon Memorial Park from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dedicated to the spirit of the mid 1800’s, enjoy a re-enacted visit from one of America’s most beloved presidents, see live Civil war battles and demonstrations.
  • Visit the Heritage Museum and learn about the history of Thorntown from 11 – 4 p.m. or check out the art exhibitions and gift shop at Sugar Creek Art Center in Thorntown between 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Enjoy a glass of wine and live music at Hopwood Winery & Distillery in Zionsville from 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Rock out at the Sunshine Music Festival featuring the Flying Toasters at the Whitestown Municipal Building from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. In addition to the music, there will be food, drinks, and fun for the kids. This amazing fundraiser benefits the Sunshine Social Club and Hoosier Adults with Intellectual Disabilities!
  • Come to Klooz Brewz in Lebanon at 6pm for a car show and live music for the Washington Street Take Over. Lydia Jane from Hometown Haven is the featured entertainment.
  • Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they journey to Narnia through a wardrobe at Lebanon High School’s production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe beginning at 7 p.m. $10 – $15 pp

Sunday, September 26

  • Enjoy the final day of the Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown. Activities include a Community Breakfast, Car Show, Entertainment, Street Fair and yard sales.
  • Travel back to the mid-1800’s during Lincoln’s Lebanon at Lebanon Memorial Park from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dedicated to the spirit of the mid 1800’s, enjoy a re-enacted visit from one of America’s most beloved presidents, see live Civil war battles and demonstrations.
  • Bring the family for food, fun, and tabletop games at Books & Brews in Zionsville from 12 – 8 p.m. Kids eat free!
  • Create a new family tradition at Dull’s Tree Farm Pumpkin Harvest in Mechanicsburg from 1 – 7 p.m.
  • Join Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they journey to Narnia through a wardrobe at Lebanon High School’s production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe beginning at 2 p.m. $10 – $15 pp

Explore these great Boone County amenities anytime!