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    Enjoy a bit of nightlife in Hendricks County

    5 Date Night Ideas in Hendricks County Indiana

    By Jinayla Bollman on Feb. 02, 2023

    In need of inspiration for new ways to spend quality time with your sweetheart? Unique date night options abound in Hendricks County, Indiana! Whether you call Hendricks County home or you are here for a romantic getaway, the date night ideas below…

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    Booth t the 2018 Rubber Stamp and Paper Craft Festival

    Indianapolis Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Getaway Returns to Danville Indiana

    By Tanya Shelburne on Jan. 31, 2023

    It's time to get crafty with the Indianapolis Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Getaway, brought to you by TooMuchFun Promotions. The crafting extravaganza is returning to Danville this year and will be held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds on Feb…

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    Plates to paint at UPaint Pottery Studio

    Hendricks County Small Business Scavenger Hunt Coming in February

    By Josh Duke on Jan. 30, 2023

    Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? And when you turn that activity into a countywide event where families can have fun, maybe experience a place they’ve never been and small businesses benefit, it becomes a win-win for everyone. That's exactly…

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    The Prewitt Restaurant & Lounge entrance and exterior

    Step Back in Time: The Prewitt Restaurant & Lounge in Plainfield Indiana

    By Jennifer Finn on Jan. 26, 2023

    Situated on picturesque Main Street in Plainfield, Indiana, the The Prewitt Restaurant and Lounge is one of the most exciting restaurants to make its way to Hendricks County in a long time. The Prewitt reminds me of stepping back in time to the 1920s…

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    Momma Shell's Cookies in Plainfield

    Momma Shell's Cookies Brings Homemade Goodness to Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jan. 24, 2023

    There's nothing better than cookies and homemade goodness, and you can find both in the same place in Hendricks County, Indiana, when you visit Momma Shell's Cookies in Plainfield. Somehow, Momma Shell's Cookies remained under my radar for two years…

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    Bread Basket Cafe & Bakery pies

    Top Places for Pie Within an Hour of Hendricks County Indiana

    By Eric Ivie on Jan. 23, 2023

    February is National Pie Month, and in honor of that, we are taking a look at some of the best places to find pie in and within an hour of Hendricks County, Indiana! But before I get to the list, I also wanted to tell you about a special statewide…

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    Walking bridge on the Avon Wedding Barn property (Photo courtesy of Nate Crouch Photography)

    3 Hendricks County Barns to Consider for a Wedding

    By Stone Miller on Jan. 20, 2023

    One of the first steps in the process of planning a wedding comes down to choosing a venue. As someone getting married later this year, I understand this can be a daunting process. Wedding barns are perhaps the most significant wedding venue trend of…

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    Splash Island indoor waterpark

    Inside Splash Island Indoor Waterpark in Plainfield Indiana

    By Jennifer Finn on Jan. 19, 2023

    Out-of-town visitors and Hendricks County, Indiana, residents flock to Plainfield Parks and Recreation's Splash Island Family Waterpark during the summer months. But did you know that while the outdoor area is perfect for the blazing days of summer…

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    Not Yo Mama's Meal Prep

    Nutrition & Convenience: Not Yo Mama’s Meal Prep in Avon Indiana

    By Melissa Gibson on Jan. 13, 2023

    Anyone who knows me will tell you I absolutely hate going to the grocery store. I’m not a very good cook, though it’s not for a lack of trying, and I’m always looking for healthy meals to make for my family that doesn’t have me in the kitchen for…

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    PopAKernal Popcorn

    PopAKernel Expands To Second Location in Hendricks County Indiana

    By Julia Huckaba on Jan. 11, 2023

    I grew up eating popcorn pretty often. My dad would make popcorn most nights. And he did it the old-fashioned way -- add oil and popcorn kernels into a big, heavy pot on the stove and wait until you hear the kernels finish popping. He usually only…

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