Hendricks County Insider

My husband and I have always loved seeing live music especially at outdoor venues. Great lyrical and musical performances combined with a warm summer night creates the perfect ambiance for a night out. We are planning on taking our daughters to some…

The annual Summer Fun Run series in Hendricks County, Indiana, returns May 29, and The Parks Foundation of Hendricks County has made a few updates to enhance this already popular run/walk series. For those of you not familiar with the Summer Fun…

Shopping is popular here in Hendricks County, Indiana. And with so many options, we realize visitors may find it hard to choose where to go. So, we teamed up with Yelp again. Following the popularity of their list of top-ranked Hendricks County…

Visit Hendricks County recently conducted a Facebook poll regarding popular Thai restaurants in the area. We listed four eateries and asked readers to choose their favorite one. Choices included Bangkok Kitchen, Thai Orchid, Thai Lanna and Thai…

No matter how you spell it, doughnuts or donuts were a special treat for my brothers and me growing up. My dad would head to the local bakery on a Saturday morning before sunrise just to purchase the freshest doughnuts possible. Sometimes I joined…

My 6-year-old daughter received a birthday invitation for a skating party at Hot Skates Roller Skating Center in Avon, Indiana. She was very excited, but then I saw a look of panic in her eyes as she stated she's never been roller skating. Then it…

So some people think breakfast is the best meal of the day while others perfer lunch. Well, I'm here to tell you that Sunday brunch has its own special place in my stomach. With that in mind, here are some of my favorite places and dishes, including…

Something I could never live without is my morning coffee, and let's face it, my afternoon coffee as well. Usually, I brew it at home. However, joining a friend for a cup of joe in a relaxing atmosphere is certainly more appealing. Often, chain…

My family could be considered connoisseurs of Hendricks County parks, as we have explored just about all of them many times over. Everyone picks an activity of interest, and we find a park to appease all of us. Last week on a very hot, humid day the…

I jokingly say my daughters turn into fish when school lets out for the summer. We spend most of our free time swimming and relaxing in a pool, usually at my parents' house. However, sometimes we want more amenities and venture to aquatic centers. I…