This Weekend in Boone County: July 20 – 23

Check out what’s happening in Boone County this weekend.

Thursday, July 20

• The Boone County 4-H Fair continues! Be sure to check out the daily schedule of events by clicking on the link.
  • Today’s highlights include: Boone County Extension Home Show, Woodlands/Forestry Workshop, Laser Tag, Dog benching & Showmanship, Livestock Auction, Monster Truck Rides, Antique Tractor Parade, Foam Party
• Take in a FREE movie at GQT Lebanon 7 at 10 a.m. Today’s movie is Minions: The Rise of Gru.
• Make a Moon Day Craft at the Zionsville Nature Center between 12 – 4 p.m.
• Shop local meat, produce, and artisan items at the Whitestown Farmers’ Market from 5 – 8 p.m. at Main Street Park in Whitestown.
• Bring the kids to the Splash Pad Party at Main Street Park in Whitestown from 5 – 8 p.m.
• Get creative during the Succulent Needle Felting Workshop at Samson Craft Room in Lebanon beginning at 6 p.m. $30 pp
• Enjoy a free concert and root beer floats at Boone County Senior Service in Lebanon featuring the Tippecanotes, a Barber Shop Style Chorus. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Call 765-482-5220 to rsvp.
• Kick up your heels during Free Line Dancing Lessons on the patio at That Sports Bar in Lebanon from 7:30 – 10 p.m.

Friday, July 21

• The Boone County 4-H Fair ends today. Be sure to check out the daily schedule of events by clicking on the link.
  • Today’s highlights include: Boone County Extension Home Show, Llama/Alpaca Show, Dairy Show, Queen’s Tea Party, Pedal Tractor Pull, 10 Year Member Recognition
• See big machines and everyday community builders up close during Touch a Truck at Hussey Mayfield Public Library in Zionsville beginning at 9 a.m. Registration required.
• Read stories, sing songs, and make crafts during Storytime at the Lebanon Public Library at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.
• Work on your Quilting project at the Thorntown Public Library from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
• Check out the Boone County Distillery’s new Tasting Room in Lebanon from 4 – 10 p.m. tonight & Saturday.
• Take in a polo match and tailgate at Polo At Sunset at Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown. Gates open at 5 p.m. Match begins at 6 p.m. $40 per carload
• Join in a game of Friday Night Magic at Friendly City Games in Lebanon beginning at 6:15 p.m.
• Meet your friends at the Free Summer Concert Series at the Whitestown Municipal Building beginning at 7 p.m. This week’s featured band is Indy Annie’s.
• Enjoy a double feature at M.E.L.S. at the Starlite Drive-In in Mechanicsburg. Box office opens at 7:30 p.m. $25 per carload.

Saturday, July 22

• Purchase locally grown produce, plants, foods, coffee and tea, breads and pastries, pasta, peanut butter, eggs, and meats at the Zionsville Farmers’ Market from 9 – 10:30 a.m. on Main Street.
• Start your day with free Yoga in the Park at Lions Club Park in Zionsville beginning at 9 a.m.
• Pick up fresh produce at the WiseWood Farms Pop Up Stand at Donaldson’s Chocolates in Lebanon from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Stop by Between the Pages Bookstore in Lebanon for a Pop-Up Shop featuring local vendor from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Visit the  SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Sugar Creek Art Center in Thorntown from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Take beginner and intermediate Chess Lessons from Certified Chess expert Aaron Dean at Hussey Mayfield Public Library at 12 & 1 p.m. Ages K – 6. Registration required.
• Join in Euchre Night at the Thorntown Public Library beginning at 5:30 p.m. Preregistration required.
• Take a stroll through Thorntown during the Soft Opening Art Walk with local artist Anita Gordan beginning at 5:30 p.m. $25 pp (21+) Reregistration preferred.
• Enjoy at Free Concert featuring The Coyotes at Water of Lebanon beginning at 6 p.m.
• Bring your blankets, coolers, & favorite beverages for an Evening Under the Stars beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Wildflower & Dahilia Farm in Jamestown. The featured entertainment is acoustic artist Josh Chalfant. $35 pp (21+)
• Attend the

Sunday, July 23

• Cheer on your favorite teams during the Little League Softball Tournament at the Little League Central Region Headquarters in Whitestown. Games begin at 10 a.m.
• Get creative during STEAMPunk Labs ceramics workshop at the Sugar Creek Art Center in Thorntown from 3 – 8 p.m. Price based on project.
• Enjoy the Zionsville Summer Concert Series featuring the Indianapolis Municipal Band at Lions Club Park beginning at 7 p.m.

Farmers Markets

• Zionsville Farmers Market – Saturdays through September 30 from 8 – 11:30 a.m. Located on Main Street between Pine and Hawthorne.
• Lebanon City Market – Tuesdays through September from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Big Four Trail on Main Street.
• Whitestown Farmers Market – Thursdays at Main Street Park from 5 – 8 p.m. through August 31.

Explore these great Boone County amenities anytime!

• Stay cool at Seashore Waterpark at Lebanon’s Memorial Park, and the Splash Pads at Abner Longley Park in Lebanon, Main Street Park in Whitestown and Mulberry Fields in Zionsville.
• Explore the Zionsville Butterfly Trail through August 31 or explore one of the many trails in and around Zionsville.
• Take a walk or bike ride on the Big 4 Trail in Whitestown, Big 4 Trail Lebanon to Thorntown or visit one of their family-friendly parks.
• Explore the Born Learning Trail with your kids at Tom Johnson Memorial Park in Thorntown or take a walk through Pleasant Acres Nature Park in Jamestown.