Summertime Resources

Summertime Resources

FREE Food & Activities for Kids & Families!

Summer 2026— Free and Low Cost Activities

Summer 2026— Free and Low Cost Activities

Hancock County Public Library Summer Reading Program

Unearth a Story

June 1 – August 1 registration opening soon

Programs for children, teens, and adults

Including a Teen weekly 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 Summer Concerts AT THE LIBRARY

All concerts start at 6:30pm

Monday, June 8th- The Midnight MOJO (Greenfield)

Wednesday, June 17th- The Phelps Connection (Greenfield)

Tuesday, June 30th- Kara Cole (New Palestine)

Monday, July 13th- Lucie Blue & The Velvet Hour (Greenfield)

Monday, July 20th- The Lone Canary (New Palestine)

Monday, July 27th- Emily Ann & Kelly Thompson (Greenfield)

Hancock County Public Library

Offers Free Passes to area attractions

call for more information or follow the link

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Vernon Township Public Library Summer Reading Program

Unearth a Story

June 1 – July 31

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

Kids Combo Deals $5 from open-12

Tickets available online and at the box office

Tuesdays – Thursdays @ 10 am

June 2-4: Shrek 2

June 9-11: Minecraft Movie

June 16-18: Bad Guys 2

June 23-25: Dog Man

June 30-July 2: Sonic 3

July 7-9: Kung Fu Pand 4

July 14-16: How to Train Your Dragon

July 21-23: The Wild Robot

July 28-30: The Spongebob Movie

August 4-6: Despicable Me 4

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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 18th (online or in person)

Ages 14-19

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Kindergarten 101

Kindergarten 101, a free week-long experience, will be held July 20-24 for incoming

Greenfield-Central kindergarteners starting the 2026-27 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 Dawn Sonsini prior

to the event at 317-462-4491, x41212 or

dsonsini@gcsc.k12.in.us by June 5, 2026.

Registration is available at bit.ly/K101GC2026

Registration ends May 28, 2026

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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 24 & 25

Closed: May 26-29

Opens for summer May 30

 12:00-7:00pm

 Children age 10 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult

Questions call: (317) 477-4340

 All information subject to change

Splash Pad

Weather Dependent

9:00am – 9:00pm

Free

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Greenfield Parks & Recreation 2026 Movie Series

Starts at Dusk

 July 27th @ Depot Street Park: The Super Mario Bros

August 3rd @ Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center: The Little Mermaid (pre-registration required)

August 24th @ Depot Street Park: Barbie

September 14th @ Depot Street Park: Tangled

September 28th at Depot Street Park: Big Hero 6

October 19th at H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts: Hotel Transylvania

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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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Entertainment @ Depot Street Park

251 Depot St., Greenfield

Friday evenings

6:00-9:00pm

June 12 – The Flying Toasters

June 26 – Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute)

July 10 – Sounds of Summer (Beach Boys tribute)

July 24 – The Woomblies Rock Orchestra

August 7 – Chris Collins (John Denver tribute)

August 21 – No Fences (Garth Brooks tribute)

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 13 – The Kings of Queen (Queen tribute)

July 18 – Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute)

Aug. 15 – Boys in the Band (Alabama tribute)

Aug. 29- Boy Band Review (Boy band tribute)

Sept. 5 – A Springsteen Celebration (Bruce Springsteen tribute)

Sept. 19 – E5C4P3 (Journey tribute)

Refreshments available for purchase

Small coolers allowed for children and specific dietary needs

Portable restrooms available

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Freedom Fest at Depot Street Park

251 Depot Street, Greenfield

July 4th Gates open at 2pm-11pm

Candlebox, Red Not Chili Peppers,

Sponge-Revealed

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Pennsy Trail Art Fair and Music Festival

July 25, 10am-5pm

Free Admission

At the Courthouse Plaza/American Legion Place in Greenfield

Mental Health Partners of Hancock County

317-462-2877

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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 27, 6-10pm Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Brandon Santini,

Gordon Bonham & Fireworks

 July 25, 6-9pm Ladies Night

 August 22, 6-9pm Black Cat & the Bones and Tad Robinson

www.town.cumberland.in.us

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Cumberland- Food Truck Fridays

A monthly event, happening every second Friday from June through September.

June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11

A rotating lineup of local food trucks, live music and games

For more information:

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New Palestine’s Music on Depot

11 E. Main St., New Palestine, IN

Event area opens at 6:00pm, with music at 7-9pm

July 25 – Stella Luna

August 8 – Project 19

August 22 – Toy Factory

Sept. 26 – No Fences

NewPalestineMainStreet.com

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New Palestine Summer Fest

June 26-27

11 E. Main St., New Palestine, IN

Live Music, food, games, fireworks, and vendors

June 26th lineup

Don Stuck, Groove Smash and Mellencougar

June 27th lineup

Tape Deck, Dude!, Levi Riggs and Clayton Anderson

Free Admission

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 26, 2026

10am-2pm

Safety trailer, fire department demonstrations, and interactive activities

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Fortville Summerfest

Saturday, July 18

10- 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 Zone activities,

sidewalk sales, artisan booths and live music.

Bands starting at noon, and fireworks display at dusk.

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McCord Square Outdoor Family Cinema

Free Admission and Parking

Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Movies start at 8pm

Free popcorn available

Friday, May 15th- Zootopia 2

Friday, June 12th- The Proposal

Saturday, August 15th- Back to the Future

facebook.com/townofmccordsville

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McCordsville Party in the Park

Sept. 12, 5-8pm,

 McCordsville Town Hall Park

There will be free family fun, “Lilo and Stitch” outdoor movie at dusk, and food trucks.

There will be a zip line, bungee trampoline, inflatables, a caricature artist, an inflatable

obstacle course and more.

Admission, activities and parking are free!

Updates at McCordsville Parks and Recreation Department

McCordsville Party in the Park

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All American Lawn Party

July 10th, 6-10pm,

at McCord Square

There will be games, an obstacle course, bounce house, food vendors and a dunk tank.

Admission, activities and parking are free!

Updates at McCordsville Parks and Recreation Department

An outdoor movie, “National Treasure”, will start at 8pm

bring your lawn chairs and enjoy!

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Hancock County 4-H fair

June 19 -June 27, 2025

Free general admission

June 22 – Carnival and Commercial vendors open

Fair schedule:

edule.pdf

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Family Fun Summer Series

Hosted by Hancock4Kids

Thursday, June 11th @ 6pm

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 – $35

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 22, 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

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Newfields Art Museum

Explore and Experience Art and Nature

Free general admission on the

First Thursday of each month, 10:00am-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 6 & 7, July 4 & 5, August 1 & 2 and September 5 & 6

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/

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

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

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

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

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