Hendricks County Insider

Calling all crafters, scrapbook lovers or anyone looking for a fun new hobby! Heirloom Productions will bring the Rubber Stamp and Paper Craft Festival back to the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex on March 19 and 20 in…

I have always said the best part of my job at Visit Hendricks County has been getting to know the people who live and work here and discovering all the really cool things you can experience in your own backyard. Indiana Artisan Lisa Pelo is one of…

Board & Brush in Brownsburg, Indiana, has been a popular DIY spot to create custom wood signs in Hendricks County ever since it opened. I've been there for a birthday party, a Christmas party and a bridal shower party. It's always been a place to let…

It's the most wonderful time of the year! A time when we can all shop until we drop and chalk it up to gift-giving! It’s the best kind of shopping, in my humble opinion. Hendricks County, Indiana, really has such a wide range of approaches to…

I realize Fall Break may look a little different this year. So, let me start by saying masks and social distancing are still important and critical at this time, but that shouldn't keep you and your family from enjoying some fun! If you are looking…

On a recent sunny weekend day, I found myself long on time and short on money. The kids wanted to get out of the house so, based on a friend’s recent suggestion, we piled into the family vehicle and took off in search of outdoor public art in…

August in Indiana means back-to-school time. It's that time for my family, too, but as homeschoolers, we aren't returning to a building. Instead, we're getting our curriculum ready and planning our activities for the year. Most homeschoolers (my…

I’m all about doing plenty of research before I visit a new community. I make a list of must-sees, but I also try and add a few off-the-beaten-path places. Here’s a list of five such places that many locals may not even know about, but that I would…

A lot has changed in the last month. Kids' schools, along with many other things, have been closed until further notice. As we all try to adjust to our new normal here in Central Indiana, I thought I would share a few things local businesses are…

With Spring Break approaching for many kids and adults, we like to provide alternatives here in Central Indiana to the more expensive and distant spring break destinations. You can spend a long weekend or even a week here, have great fun and save…