Looking for affordable family fun this summer? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of live music, movies, and farmers markets happening across the South Side in Greenwood, Franklin, Bargersville, and beyond – many for free!
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🎶 Live Music
Enjoy free and low-cost concerts all summer long! Here’s where to catch live tunes under the stars.
Beech Grove Summer Concert Series
Place: Sarah T Bolton Park – 1300 Churchman Ave, Beech Grove
Day & Time: Select Thursdays at 6 PM
Cost: Free
Greenwood Summer Concert Series
Place: Greenwood Amphitheater in Craig Park – 300 S Washington St, Greenwood
Day & Time: Select Saturdays at 7 PM
Cost: Free
Greenwood Park Mall Summer Music Nights
Place: Greenwood Park Mall (Fountain area near Entrance 3) – 1251 U.S. Hwy 31 N, Greenwood
Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 PM
Cost: Free
Bargersville Summer Concert Series
Place: Umbarger Plaza – 118 N Baldwin St, Bargersville
Day & Time: Select Thursdays, 7–9 PM
Cost: Free
- September 20 – Virtue, Phil Pierle Trio, Chicken Bone, The Indigos (Harvest Moon Festival)
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Cultural Soundscapes Concert Series – Bargersville
Place: Umbarger Plaza – 118 N Baldwin St, Bargersville
Day & Time: Select Fridays, 6–9 PM
Cost: Free
- September 12 – Tege Holt
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Mallow Run Winery – Summer Picnic Concert Series
Place: Mallow Run Winery – 6964 W Whiteland Rd, Bargersville
Day & Time: Saturdays (plus an occasional Sunday), Start times vary
Cost: Free for most shows, some ticketed; ticketed shows: Pre-sale $15 | Day-of $20
- August 30 – Roughouse, August 31 – The Indigos (20th Anniversary Festival)
- September 1 – Midtown Madmen
- September 6 – Park Avenue Band
- September 12 – The Bejeweled Band – RESCHEDULED (Ticketed)
- September 13 – Lit Soul Band
- September 20 – American English (Ticketed)
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Franklin Summer Concert Series
Place: DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park – 237 W Monroe St, Franklin
Day & Time: Days Vary, 7–10 PM
Cost: Free
- September 12 – Elvis Through the Years
- September 27 – Neon 90’s Country Rewind (Fall Festival)
- October 11 – Big Roscoe and the Hammers
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🍿 Outdoor Movies
Family-friendly movies under the stars — bring a blanket and your favorite snacks.
Bargersville Movies Under the Stars
Place: Umbarger Plaza – 118 N Baldwin St, Bargersville
Day & Time: Days Vary, Start time approx. 8:45 PM
Cost: Free
- September 13 – Mufasa (Rescheduled)
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Franklin Family Movie Series
Place: DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park* – 237 W Monroe St, Franklin
Day & Time: Days Vary, Start times vary
Cost: Free
- October 4 – Beetlejuice + Beetlejuice (Start time approx. 8 PM)
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🎟️ Indoor Movie Deals
Too hot or rainy? Here are air-conditioned options that still keep it fun and affordable.
Regal Summer Movie Express
Place: Regal Greenwood – 461 Greenwood Park South Drive, Greenwood
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11 AM
Cost: $1 per ticket with $5 snack pack special
Artcraft Theatre Summer Break Series
Place: The Historic Artcraft Theatre – 57 N Main St, Franklin
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 10 AM
Cost: $6 per ticket includes small popcorn & beverage
🌽 Farmers Markets
Grab fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and maybe a cinnamon roll or two.
Greenwood Farmers Market
Place: Greenwood United Methodist Church – 525 N Madison Ave, Greenwood
Day & Time: Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM
Dates: April 26 – September 27
Bargersville Market on the Square
Place: Downtown Bargersville – 24 N Main St, Bargersville
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5 PM – 7 PM
Dates: June 4 – September 10
Franklin Farmers Market
Place: Youngs Creek Park – 161 W Monroe St, Franklin
Day & Time: Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM
Dates: May 31 – September 13
Whiteland Farmers Market
Place: JCPL Clark Pleasant Branch – 350 Clearwater Blvd, Whiteland
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Dates: June 3 – August 26
Aberdeen Farms Pop Up Farmers Market
Place: Aberdeen Farms – 3808 Farmway Drive, Bargersville
Day & Time: One Tuesday/Month, 5 PM – 8PM
Dates: July 29th, August 26th, Sept 23rd
Mallow Run Farmers Market
Place: Mallow Run Winery – 6964 West Whiteland Road, Bargersville
Day & Time: Select Sundays, 12 PM –6 PM
Dates: July 27, August 24th
Beech Grove Farmers Market
Place: Franciscan VNS Home Care Offices – 1300 Albany St, Beech Grove
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 11 AM – 2 PM
Dates: June 3 – September 30
Garfield Park Farmers Market
Place: Garfield Park – 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis (corner of Southern Ave and Shelby St)
Day & Time: Saturdays, 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Dates: May 3 – October
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