When the weather starts to get chilly, there is nothing more welcoming than a steaming cup of something to warm the bones. Whether you're a coffee drinker or not, Hendricks County is home to several businesses that are just waiting to warm your heart…
Posts from October 2014
Weekend Primer: Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:56 PM by Josh Duke
In this Halloween edition of the Primer, we have all kinds of boo-tiful weekend events to tell you about if you're planning to be out and about in Hendricks County. So, let's get to it! No Halloween season would be complete without a visit from the…
More Than Meets the Eye at New Melissa Cain Art Studio
Monday, October 27, 2014 7:57 PM by Eric Ivie
As we journey through autumn toward winter, we start focusing more on indoor activities to entertain ourselves and our kids, so the opening of the new Melissa Cain Art Studio on the historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square in Danville is something…
Hidden Gem: Burnett Woods Nature Preserve
Thursday, October 23, 2014 7:52 PM by Eric Ivie
A couple weeks ago, I shared my five favorite places to see fall color in Hendricks County. I've since discovered a new location: Burnett Woods Nature Preserve in Avon. Located on County Road 100 South, just east of Dan Jones Road, Burnett Woods is an…
Hendricks County Halloween Activities Guide
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:50 PM by Crystal Paschal
Halloween is right around the corner, and Hendricks County is full of options for family-friendly fun. There are many great events that are designed to be safe and enjoyable for kids of all ages. We've put together this list of the best family…
Natural Valley Ranch Hosts Halloween Fun Day, Oct. 26
Sunday, October 19, 2014 7:57 PM by David Ayers
If you just can't wait to get into the Halloween spirit, then you'll want to make plans to go down to the ranch -- Natural Valley Ranch in Brownsburg -- for their annual Halloween Happenings Family Fun Day from 2-5 p.m., Oct. 26. Everyone is invited…
Indy Cat Club Hosts 43rd Annual Cat Show
Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:52 PM by Becky Wilson-Lusk
Are you a cat lover? Do you have a special feline that has stolen your heart and become part of your family? We do. She joined our family about a year ago. Callie is her name and she has just blended right in and snuggled herself deep down into our…
Good Cause, Monstrous Fun at Thrill the World Event
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 7:52 PM by Eric Ivie
Don't be alarmed if you drive past the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex in Danville on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. and see the place overrun with zombies. All they're trying to do is Thrill the World and collect some food for…
Beasley's Orchard to Host Dog-Friendly Event, Oct. 25-26
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:50 PM by David Ayers
Amid the many activities taking place this fall at Beasley's Orchard, a doggone good event is planned as Beasley's is again inviting dog owners to bring their pets to enjoy a trip through its Conopolis corn maze from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26…
Haunted Hargrave Hall: Fact or Fiction
Sunday, October 12, 2014 7:58 PM by Becky Wilson-Lusk
I love a good ghost story. Don't you? Hargrave Hall in Danville is full of them and whether fact or legend, the happenings at this historic old building will send a chill down your spine. Over 130 years of rich history lies within the walls at what is…
