If you’re around Hendricks County for the holiday, you have several incredible opportunities to celebrate our independence nearby! Check out these family-friendly events, sponsored by local Chambers of Commerce and many great community businesses and organizations.
- Avon Night at the Park
- This event happens THURSDAY NIGHT and is HUGE! Head to the Town Hall Park for face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, and lots of great food trucks and vendors.
- Parking is NOT available at the park. Instead, park at Avon United Methodist Church, Avon Parkside Church of the Nazarene, or catch a shuttle from Avon Intermediate School East/West to the Avon UMC parking lot).
- Fireworks will begin at dusk (roughly 10pm).
- Brownsburg’s 4th of July Extravaganza
- Enjoy the thrill of carnival rides, games, and fair-type food at Poor Jack’s Carnival at Arbuckle Acres Park, sponsored by the Brownsburg Lions Club. The carnival runs through 11pm on the 4th, with wristbands available for purchase every night for $30.
- See your favorite band or local business in the 4th of July Parade! Line the parade route on O’Dell near the high school, west along Tilden, and north on Green Street until Enderly. The parade kicks off at 10am on Friday.
- Enjoy live music and yard games at Town Hall starting at 7:30pm.
- The fireworks show starts at dusk (roughly 10pm). View them from downtown Brownsburg or Town Hall Green. For those who prefer a sensory-friendly experience, limited space is available inside Eaton Hall.
- Hummel Park 4th of July Festival in Plainfield
- Head to Hummel Park (1500 S. Center St.) for an evening of bounce houses, face painting, playground time, splash pad fun, food trucks and vendors, and of course, fireworks! The event runs from 5-10:30pm on Friday.
- Enjoy the sounds of the 38th Infantry Division Concert Band at 8pm.
- Fireworks start at 9:55pm.
- Danville Food Trucks & Fireworks
- Enjoy food from several local vendors from 6-10pm. Enter through gate 5 from County Road 200 E. See the list of vendors/sponsors here.
- Fireworks begin at 10pm at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds.
- Presented by the Danville Chamber of Commerce
- Pittsboro Freedom Celebration
- Start your celebration at 2pm with a great parade that runs down Main Street.
- Head to Scamahorn Park for craft vendors, displays, and food trucks, as well as a kids magic show that starts at 5pm. Kids can play in a FOAM ZONE between 3-4pm and 6-7:30pm.
- Hear live music from 5-10pm, featuring Justin & Co. and Groovetown.
- Fireworks begin at 10pm.
