How to Enjoy the Social District in Danville, Indiana

Published on March 19, 2026

We love exploring downtown Danville, Indiana, and it just got a little more lively.

The town officially launched the Danville Social District, a designated outdoor refreshment area (Dora) designed to create a more walkable, social and vibrant downtown experience. Locals and visitors are excited about this change.

Here's what you need to know:

Fair on the Square

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How The Social District Works

Adults 21 and over can purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and enjoy them while strolling through the square in the designated areas marked with clear signage throughout Downtown Danville.

The District operates daily from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., making it easy to enjoy everything from a casual afternoon outing to an evening with friends.

Danville's Social Districts Designated Cup

Social District Cups

There are four participating businesses where you can purchase beverages in the approved Social District cups. They include Frank’s Place, Central Normal Tap, Mokey’s and Two Guys Pies.

When you purchase drinks at one of these locations, make sure you ask for the designated Social District cup if you plan to walk around while enjoying your beverage.

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Make sure to enjoy the beautiful alleyways in Danville with plenty of seating to socialize and enjoy your drink.

Boost For Danville Businesses

Local businesses are already seeing the potential. Taryn Stewart with Mokey’s on the Square shared: “I feel it is a great addition to the square. It will allow customers to socialize and gather not just in the restaurants but in our amazing alleyways!”

With so much to see and do around the square, especially during events, this new district should provide even more reason for locals and residents to eat, drink and socialize downtown.

Concert on the Courthouse Square in Danville

When To Visit

Downtown Danville is already home to great local businesses, including shops, restaurants and bars. Many of those businesses are closed on Mondays, but most other days and evenings are great times to visit.

But perhaps the best time to enjoy the square is during signature events, including:

Danville Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, May through September
First Friday Cruise-Ins on the first Friday of every month, May through September
Destination Danville in early June
Concerts on the Square, various dates throughout the summer
Fair on the Square in September
Christmas on the Square, the day after Thanksgiving

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Julia Huckaba

Julia lives in Hendricks County with her husband and three young children. A Florida native, she moved to Indianapolis in 2007 and has called Indiana home since. She is a former middle school teacher who has stepped away from the classroom to raise her young kids. After her family moved to Hendricks County in early 2020, she started ExploringHendricksCounty, an Instagram account where she shares their family adventures as they learn more and more about the great things Hendricks County has to offer.