Summertime Resources

FREE Activities for Kids & FOOD Resources!

Summer 2025— Free and Low Cost Activities

Hancock County Public Library Summer Reading Program

Color Our World

June 1 – July 31 registration opening soon

Programs for children, teens, and adults

Including a Teen Summer STEAM Challenge

Performers, school-aged programs, and storytimes available in June and July

All programs are free

For more information, please call (317) 462-5141 ext. 238

or visit online at www.hcplibrary.org

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HCPL FREE CONCERTS FOR ADULTS AT THE LIBRARY. 

Thursday, June 13, Ted Yoder Band 6:30-7:30

Thursday, June 26, The Tillers 6:30-7:30

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Vernon Township Public Library Summer Reading Program

Color Our World

June 1 – July 31 registration is open

Open to all ages

Free programs and events all summer long!

625 E Broadway St.,  Fortville, IN 46040

317-485-6402

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VIP Legacy 9 Cinemas

Low Cost Summer Family Flicks

$2.00 Admission

Tickets available online and at the box office 

Wednesdays & Thursdays @ 10 am

June 4 & 5: IF

June 11 & 12: The Wild Robot

June 18 & 19: The Garfield Movie

June 25 & 26: Despicable Me 4

July 2 & 3: Sonic

July 9 & 10: Kung Fu Panda 4

July 16 & 17: Transformers One

July 23 & 24: Trolls Band Together

July 30 & 31: Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse

August 6 & 7: Migration

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Planet Fitness

1707 Melody Lane, Greenfield       

317-467-8200

 FREE High School Summer Pass

June 1 through Aug. 31

Registration starts May 19th (online or in person)

 Ages 14-19

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Kindergarten 101

Kindergarten 101,  a free week-long experience, will be held July 21-25 for incoming Greenfield-Central kindergarteners starting the 2025-26 school year.  Students will be able to participate in common kindergarten activities, such as daily read aloud, morning meetings, small group activities, recess, and lunch. The program is hosted by Purdue Extension of Hancock County and is held at JB Stephens Elementary school. Morning (9-11:30 am) and afternoon (1-3:30pm) sessions are available. For questions, accommodations to attend, interpreters/translators, please contact Mandy Gray at gray89@purdue.edu or call 317-462-1113. 

Registration is available at https://bit.ly/2025GCK101

Registration ends May 28, 2025

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Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center

Free Swim Thursdays,  5:00-7:00 pm

                                             Daily rate and pool passes also available

Open:May 25 & 26

Closed: May 27-30

Opens for summer May 31-July 27

Open the 1st two weekends in August

                                                            12:00-7:00pm   

                         Children age 10 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult

Pool, waterslide, play structure

(317) 477-4340

Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center

                                               All information subject to change

Splash Pad

Weather Dependent

9:00am – 9:00pm

Free

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Greenfield Parks and Recreation Dept. 

All city parks and Pennsy Trail are free of charge to play and walk

Dawn to Dusk

Some facility rentals available

(317) 477-4340

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Hancock County Trails 

Nature preserves, dog parks,

and walking trails in all areas of the county.

 trailsandparksINhancock.org

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Greenfield Parks & Recreation 2025 Movie Series

Starts at Dusk

      July 26 @ Depot Street Park- Inside Out

August 9 @ Depot Street Park- The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

August 23 @ Depot Street Park- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

September 13 @ Depot Street Park- Wicked

September 27 @ Depot Street Park- Big Hero 6

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Entertainment @ Depot Street Park

251 Depot St., Greenfield

Friday evenings

6:00-9:00pm

June 13 – The Woomblies Rock Orchestra

June 27 – Blue River Band

July 11 – Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats, an Elton John Experience

July 25 – Parrots of the Caribbean, A Salute to Jimmy Buffett

August 8 – No Fences, The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience

August 22 – Hard Day’s Night, A Tribute to the Beatles

FREE  

Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating

Non-alcoholic beverages and food permitted 

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Live @ the Rails 

251 Depot St., Greenfield

Saturday night outdoor concert series

6:00-10:00pm

June 14 – Sugar Street

July 19 – Straight On, a Tribute to the Music of Heart

Aug. 16 – Sabbath, Black Sabbath tribute;  Strutter, KISS tribute

Aug. 30 – 7 Summers, A Morgan Wallen Tribute

Sept. 6 – The Why Store & Head East

 Sept. 20 – American Fools, a Tribute to John Cougar &

Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones Tribute Show

Refreshments available for purchase

Small coolers allowed for children and specific dietary needs

Portable restrooms available

Greenfield Parks & Recreation

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Freedom Fest at Depot Street Park

251 Depot Street, Greenfield

June 28th Gates open at 2pm

SMASH MOUTH FREE CONCERT

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Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival

July 26,  10am-5pm

Free Admission

At the Courthouse Plaza/American Legion Place in Greenfield

Mental Health Partners of Hancock County

317-462-2877

  office.mhphc@gmail.com

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   Cumberland Concert Series  

104 S. Munsie St., Cumberland

Free concert series that brings together the best of blues music, delicious food,

and drinks for a night of fun with your friends and family.

A variety of delicious food and drink trucks will be available

   Bring lawn chairs or blankets

       June 28, 6-10pm   Chicago Blues and Fireworks

       July 26, 5-9pm   Ladies Night

       August 23, 5-9pm  Memphis Blues

       September 27, 5-9pm  Rocktember

 www.town.cumberland.in.us

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Cumberland Community Day

August 10, 3-5pm

11501 E. Washington St., Cumberland, IN

Community Day is a free event hosted by the Cumberland Police Department aimed at celebrating the power of community. Discover community partners, get excited about a Touch-a-Truck exhibit, indulge in complimentary hotdogs, let the kids become junior detectives, and learn more about public safety.  It will be an uplifting celebration, perfect for all ages!

Community Day

For accessibility accommodations, please contact Victoria Musser (at least 3 business days in advance) at vmusser@town-cumberland.com or (317) 894-6213.

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New Palestine’s Music on Depot 

11 E. Main St.,    New Palestine, IN

Event area open at 6:00pm, with music at 7:00pm

 July 26 – Project 19

August 9 – 45 RPM

August 23 – The Toons

 Sept. 27 – Jam Fest (details to follow)

NewPalestineMainStreet.com

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New Palestine Summer Fest

June 27-28, 2025

11 E. Main St.,   New Palestine, IN

June 27

Neural Static Band, Colin Hawk, Phil Pierle & The Enabler

June 28

Cavalear, Star Cat, Dane Clark Band, Henry Lee Summer

Free Admission

Live Music, food, games, fireworks, and vendors

New Palestine Main Street

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Sugar Creek Twp. Fire Prevention and Life Safety Open House

Sugar Creek Township Fire Station #45

3545 S. 600 W.,  New Palestine

September 20, 2025

10am-2pm

Safety trailer, fire department demonstrations, and interactive activities

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Fortville Summerfest  

Saturday, July 19

Noon-Dusk

Downtown Fortville to Landmark Park

Landmark Park, 200 E. Church St., Fortville

Fortville Summerfest is a fun filled day for friends and families! Kids activities include touch a truck, face painting, inflatable and carnival games.

Live music, food & market vendors.

Bands starting at noon, and fireworks display at dusk.

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McCordsville Entertainment Series

Live at the Square

Free Admission and Parking

Bring lawn chairs, food truck and yard games available

Family friendly movies: 8:00pm,  May 16 and July 18

 Live Music: 7:00pm feature band Tastes Like Chicken  August 23

facebook.com/townofmccordsville

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McCordsville Party in the Park

Sept. 6, 5-10pm,

      Town Hall Park, 6280 W. 800N.   McCordsville

There will be free family fun, an outdoor movie at dusk, and food available for purchase from food trucks. There will be a zip line, an axe throwing trailer, inflatables, a caricature artist, face painting, balloon artist, an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable rock climb, a DJ, local business vendors, community organizations and more.

Admission, activities and parking are free!

Updates at McCordsville Parks and Recreation Department

McCordsville Party in the Park

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Hancock County 4-H fair

June 9 -June 25, 2025

Free general admission

June 17 – Carnival and Commercial vendors open

Fair schedule:

https://yourhancockfairgrounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Hancock-County-4-H-Fair-Schedule.pdf

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Family Fun Summer Series

Hosted by Hancock4Kids

Jun 20, 2025

Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash

Hancock County Courthouse Plaza

Kids’ Dash (through 1st grade) – Free Registration

5K Youth Participants (through grade 12) – $25

5K Adult Participants – $40

Free registration for law enforcement, EMS, firefighters, military,

healthcare workers, and educators

Free activities, Giveaways, and Community Partner booths

Registration info @ www.Hancock4Kids.org

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Hancock County Community Night

July 16,   5:00 – 8:00pm 

Hancock County Fairgrounds, 620 Apple St. Greenfield

A family friendly, fun-filled event in collaboration with Public Safety officers, Firefighters & EMTs, Judicial, nonprofit organizations, and related professional organizations

Safety demonstrations, car seat safety checks, bounce houses, food, free school supplies, and backpacks.

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The Indianapolis Children’s Museum &

The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience

3000 North Meridian St., Indianapolis

First Thursday of each month from 4:00-8:00pm

$6 per person

Children under 2 are free. Free parking.

Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Limited capacity — Online and advance tickets are encouraged

(317) 334-4000 or 1-800-820-6214

https://www.childrensmuseum.org

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Newfields Art Museum

Explore and Experience Art and Nature

Free general admission on the

 First Thursday of each month, 11:00am-8:00pm

  Advance ticketing is required

BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US- Present your Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or US Trust credit or debit card and a photo ID on the 1st full weekend (Saturday & Sunday) of every month for one free general admission ticket.

June 7 & 8, July 5 & 6, August 2 & 3 and September 6 & 7

Museum and Gardens open to the public

discovernewfields.org/visit

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                                         INDIANAPOLIS

                           Here are the top free things to do in Indianapolis.    

                        visitindy.com/things-to-do/free-things-to-do-in-indy/

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Indianapolis cultural institutions are proud to join forces to make fun family learning more accessible. Families that meet the requirements listed below can visit all participating locations for just $5 per family member per visit, for up to two adults and dependent youth living in the household. Indiana residents actively enrolled in these programs qualify:

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
• Healthy Indiana Plan (Basic and Plus)
• Hoosier Care Connect
• Hoosier Healthwise Insurance
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Hoosier Works
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Traditional Medicaid
• Valid Indiana foster care license
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Participating Locations

Bellaboo’s: A Children’s Play & Discovery Center

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park

Crispus Attucks Museum

Dance Kaleidoscope

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

Ft. Wayne Museum of Art

Indiana Historical Society

Indiana Repertory Theatre

Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

Indianapolis Ballet

Indianapolis Children’s Choir

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections, INC.

NCAA Hall of Champions

Newfields

Rhythm! Discovery Center

Terre Haute Children’s Museum

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Wonderlab Museum of Science, Health, and Technology in Bloomington

Application information is available at : Access Pass Program

https://www.childrensmuseum.org/visit/access-pass

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PLEASE CALL THE VENUE BEFORE VISITING

SUMMER FOOD RESOURCES

• Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen 

202 E. Main St.         Greenfield, IN

(317) 462-9900                   www.kbmsk.org

 Serving Hours:  Monday-Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm for lunch  and 5:00pm-7:00pm for dinner   

 Open to all at no cost, free will offerings accepted         

Weekend sack lunches are available for pick-up on Friday — sign up Monday-Thursday

• Hancock County Food Pantry

2040 W. Main St.,  Greenfield, IN

(317) 468-0273                www.hancockcountyfoodpantry.com

Hours:     Monday—– 1:00-2:30pm, 5:30-6:30pm

                Tuesday—— 9:00-10:30am, 6:00-7:00pm

                Wednesday—— 7:00-8:00pm

                Thursday—— 7:00-8:00pm

*** May be accessed twice per month, must show proof of Hancock County residency, and meet income guidelines shown on website

             ***A ‘drive-thru’ model is in place

• The David Nolen Pantry of Hope   

11850 Brookville Rd., Indianapolis     317-752-1500

hopecenterindy.org/programs

Thursdays  5:00-7:00pm

Diapers available on the first Thursday of each month

• The Jane Pauley Center

1107 N State St, Greenfield, IN 46140

(463) 218-6966

Food pantry for clients only.

• Blessing Boxes

These are locations where individuals can get several items of non-perishable food items and hygiene products from a cabinet, free of charge.   It is designed as a short-term solution for those who temporarily have unmet needs.    All are available  24/7

                                                                  LOCATIONS:

         GREENFIELD

Greenfield Police Dept lobby, 116 S. State St.

Greenfield Commons Park, W 5th St.                                                                                                                               Greenfield Elks Lodge, 820 S. State St.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church   1009 S. 100 E.

Maple’s Mobile Home Park, 547 Pratt St. – near office – lot #72

  Riley Park — near the tennis courts

          FORTVILLE

Village Apartments of Fortville, 750 N. Madison St – at the community room door

          NEW PALESTINE

New Palestine Bible Church, 27 W. Main St.

             35 E. Main St. – behind the building

                                                                                      18 E. Mill

          CHARLOTTESVILLE 

The box is located just off of U.S. 40, west of the Charlottesville Fire Department

Eastern Hancock Schools – outside door #20

• Meals on Wheels of Hancock County    

             One hot and one cold meal are delivered at lunchtime Mondays through Fridays. Weekend meals  

                     available.      There is no age or income restriction.  An application, $10 to apply, and a

                     prescription from a doctor to specify the diet required, are the only restrictions.  Cost is based

                     on income. Participants must live in Hancock County.  For further information, call 

                     (317) 477-4345.    Meals on Wheels of Hancock County, Indiana

Also offered by Meals on Wheels: 

              Pet Connect – Assists low-income homebound seniors with free pet food and supplies.  Please

call  Lynda Kosh @ 317-477-4345

• Connect2Help 2-1-1 

2-1-1 is an information and referral line that connects people to vital social services, such as food, clothing, shelter, counseling, etc.   When a person calls 2-1-1, specially-trained information and referral personnel assess what services are needed and provide the appropriate resource and related information. Free and confidential.  Available 24/7.     Dial 2-1-1 on your phone or visit https://in211.communityos.org/

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 

Provides food assistance to low and no income people and families living in the United States so

they may buy the nutritious food needed for good health.  Interested parties may begin the

application process by:

                        **Applying on-line at https://fssabenefits.in.gov/bp/#/

                        **Contact Hancock County Division of Family Resources, 1290 N. State St.  Suite A,

                                 Greenfield,         1-800-403-0864      Office hours 8:00am-4:30pm                   

https://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/ebt-hoosier-works-card/find-my-local-dfr-office/hancock-county

• CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions

CICOA delivers freshly prepared, frozen, wholesome meals every two weeks to residents of Marion and the surrounding counties, Monday-Friday. Daily hot meal deliveries are available in Hamilton, Hancock and Hendricks counties. The suggested contribution is $3 per meal.  Please call 317-803-6131 for further information

To receive home-delivered meals, individuals primarily should be confined to their home due to physical   or mental health reasons, unable to prepare their own meals and meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• At least 60 years of age; or
• The spouse of someone at least 60 years of age; or
• Under the age of 60 with a disability and receiving services through CHOICE, SSBG, or Medicaid Waiver.

Meal options available:      Regular diet          Vegetarian          Low sodium heart healthy          Diabetic

Also Available:  

Voucher Program — Enables individuals age 60 and over to have more options and increased flexibility in their dining choices. For a suggested contribution of $3.00 per meal, seniors can receive a reusable meal card that may be redeemed at Hancock Regional Hospital – (Lunch 11am-2pm and Dinner 4-7pm)   317-462-5544  

Call or visit one of these enrollment sites to set up a senior discount meal card:

Greenfield Senior Center                                                                   Hancock County Senior Services

280 Apple Street in Greenfield    317-477-4343                           1870 Fields Blvd., Greenfield     317-462-3758

CHURCH MINISTRIES

• Church 52

8220 Brookville Rd.     Indianapolis, IN 46239 

317-961-8606

Drive through pantry

2nd Saturday of each month, 10am-1pm

Open to all

• Community Outreach Ministry Eastside (COME)

Cumberland First Baptist Church,  116 S. Muessing,  Cumberland     (317) 891-5179

Wednesdays, 1-3pm

Serves residents of Buck Creek and Sugar Creek Townships in Hancock County and Warren 

                   Township in Marion County

• FARM — Fortville Area Resource Mission

Fortville Christian Church,  9450 N. County Road 200W,   Fortville  (317) 203-9606

Free choice pantry        

Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30pm (doors open at 12:00 for a free meal and social hour)   

Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm (doors open at 5:30 for a free meal and social hour)

https://www.fortvillearearesourcemission.org

            Services available to those in need who are residents of Hancock County, Markleville,

                     Pendleton and Ingalls

           Proof of residency is required

• Groceries of Grace and Grace Garden  

Cross of Grace Lutheran Church    3519 S. 600 W., New Palestine         (317) 861-0977             

                  crossofgrace.org    

Wednesday evenings, 4:00-6:00pm

             Cross of Grace houses a food pantry offering fresh food and non-perishable food items to 

                    individuals and families from the community.

• McCordsville United Methodist Church Food Pantry  

McCordsville United Methodist Church,  6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville   (463) 266-7171

            Food pantry open Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00am

• Vineyard Community Church at Mt. Comfort   

            1672 North 600 West, Greenfield   317-894-3280 ext. 1002                               

            Food pantry — First Wednesday of each month — 12:30-2:30     AND  

                          Third Sunday of each month      1:00 – 3:00pm (June’s date has been changed to

                                                                                                     June 23)

             This is currently a mobile pantry where bags are pre-packaged.  Participants are encouraged to

             stay in their vehicles.  New guests will be asked to fill out an information sheet.

• Wellspring Food Pantry @ Brandywine Church                                                                                        

                Brandywine Community Church

1551 E. New Rd., Greenfield          (317) 462-2015

            wellspringind.org                 

             2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

            Hot meal served 12:30-1:30pm, with grocery pick up via drive-thru from 1:30-3:00pm