I moved to Avon, Indiana when I was just 6 years old. At that time, I remember my parents driving me out to see our new house in our new town. This great town looked very different than it does today. This was 1991 and to my knowledge the extent of…
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It's that time of year again: time for trick-or-treating. It's our second go at the holiday dealing with COVID, so it's good to be reminded of general procedures. Many of us entered last fall wondering how COVID would affect our Halloween plans. I…
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We're not far away from peak fall colors here in Hendricks County, Indiana, and since I work for Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, I have a pretty good idea of where to find the beautiful autumn foliage that makes the season so colorful. Fall…
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What could be better in the fall than watching a giant pumpkin -- we are talking 1,400 pounds -- fall from the sky and splatter all over The Shops at Perry Crossing parking lot? The annual Smiley Morning Show Pumpkin Drop, held during most local…
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I don't know what it is about fall, but it has rapidly become my favorite season of the year here in Hendricks County, Indiana. Between all the fall festivals, leaves changing colors and just getting a break after a hot summer, the changing of the…
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If you are looking for an affordable, fun, family-friendly fall break vacation that is close to home, Hendricks County, Indiana, provides all of that and more. Here's how I'll be spending my fall break with my family; you're welcome to join in! Day 1…
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In case you haven't heard, Hogan Farms -- located at 8900 E. County Road 1000 North, Brownsburg, Indiana -- is an incredible fall destination that you'll want to visit this season. It offers homegrown pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, good eats, a…
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Are you considering visiting Hendricks County, Indiana, this fall? Get lost. You read that correctly. Get lost...with your entire family in any or all of the fun and challenging mazes that Hendricks County has to offer during the autumn season! Let's…
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I feel like summer always goes so fast. We're coming up on fall in the next few weeks, so it's time to plan on visiting this year's Heartland Apple Festival at Beasley's Orchard in Danville. This is a true fall tradition in Hendricks County! I have…
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A very popular annual event -- the Fall Colors Festival -- returns to Hendricks County, Indiana, this year after a pandemic-induced hiatus in 2020. Mark your calendar and make plans to head out to McCloud Nature Park outside of North Salem from 10…
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