Everyone loves a late-summer, small-town festival. Steeped in traditions, entertainment, charity and good food, the Quaker Day Festival delivers on all fronts. This year's festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Plainfield Friends Church…
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One of my favorite annual events in Hendricks County, Indiana, takes place over Labor Day Weekend each year: North Salem Old Fashion Days. I can't wait for Sept. 2-4 to get here because Old Fashion Days always has so much to offer my entire family. I…
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Have you ever visited a new town or city and felt like you spent more time trying to find locations and traveling from one thing to the next making it more about logistics than really taking it all in? Personally, I love those places where I can park…
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The dog is like a member of the family for many of us, and we're always looking for the perfect restaurant, event or hotel so we can bring our four-legged friend along. It's fun to bring the dogs to the special events, and Hendricks County, Indiana…
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We moved to Hendricks County in March 2020 just weeks before things shut down due to the global pandemic. Small businesses struggled and suffered through much of that time. The Destination Danville Festival came from that dark time as a desire and…
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As a parent, it is easy to rely on technology to entertain your children when you need a break. In my experience, I have found that screen time, in the end, makes my kids' moods worse, so I'm not doing anyone any favors. However, an engaging toy or…
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You know it is summertime in Indiana when sweet corn abounds, and you see farmers markets popping up everywhere. Hendricks County, Indiana, offers up some spectacular farmers markets, each with its own distinctive style and farm-fresh offerings…
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A delightful trend is “cropping” up all across Central Indiana – flower farms! These labors of love exist for the sole purpose of adding a little beauty to the world, and I can't think of a better way to spend the day than exploring all that they…
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During the warm-weather months, Avon Gardens in Avon, Indiana, becomes an oasis offering lush spaces for outdoor events and an abundance of plants, trees and flowers for gardeners. Hundreds upon thousands of flowers bloom throughout the year, so be…
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Our everyday lives are filled with crazy schedules. Strolling through antique and vintage shops is a great niche hobby that allows us to slow down, and in a way, venture back in time! Grab an over-sized coffee and mosey around sifting, scouring and…
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