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đŚ Gobble Up Thanksgiving Fun & Festive Cheer!
Discover what's happening in Greenwood, Center Grove, Franklin, Bargersville, and beyond on this hump day!
Jess Adragna
November 27, 2024
TOGETHER WITH
Hello, Turkeys and Cranberry Enthusiasts! Itâs Wednesday, November 27th, and the countdown to the annual Great Stuffing Showdown is on!
If youâre the type who prefers to celebrate Thanksgiving Eve by heading to the local bars (aka the unofficial high school reunion), may your drink be strong, your small talk quick, and your ability to dodge awkward encounters sharper than a carving knife. For the rest of us, whether youâre braving the grocery store gladiator pit for forgotten rolls or prepping your stretch pants for tomorrowâs feast, just remember: youâre doing great, sweet potato!
So take a breath, pour yourself a glass of cider (or something stronger), and letâs toast to surviving the chaos of the eve before gravy.
In todayâs South Side Scoop:
đ Holiday Lights & Senior Cheer - Christmas Acres shines bright, and itâs time to adopt a senior for the holidays.
đť Thanksgiving Eve Fun - Bar parties, trivia, and music to kick off the holiday.
đ Turkey Day Traditions - Join the Turkey Burn 5K or a community feast.
Letâs get to it!
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THE DIGEST
Christmas Acres Lights Up Franklin with Holiday Cheer
Payton âGriswoldâ Bohler is spreading holiday cheer once again, with 80,000 Christmas lights illuminating his familyâs five-acre property, Christmas Acres, at 6211 N. 500 East, Franklin, IN. Visitors can enjoy the dazzling display nightly from 6â10pm, November 27 through December 31. Admission is free, but donations of canned goods are encouraged to support the local food pantry. Donât miss this bright and festive community tradition!
Adopt-A-Senior for Christmas
Support Johnson County Senior Services this holiday season by adopting a senior! Stop by Whiteland Town Hall (549 Main St, Whiteland, IN) to take a tag from the tree and let the Utility Office know who you selected. Wrapped gifts are due back to Town Hall by Monday, December 9th, by 4pm Spread some holiday cheer to local seniors in need!
Local Business News
Holiday Cheer Shines at Whit's Inn Ugly Sweater Party
Whit's Inn in New Whiteland hosted their 4th Annual I Know A Guy Ugly Sweater Party, raising over $7,500 to help eight local families have a joyful Christmas! They give a huge thanks to the amazing volunteers, donors, and attendees who made the night a success. The event featured fun raffles, silent auctions, and plenty of festive (and ugly!) sweaters. Your generosity brought holiday cheer to those who need it most.
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WHATâS HAPPENINâ
Wednesday
Tots on the Turf at Greenwood Fieldhouse
Bring your little ones (5 and under) to Greenwood Fieldhouse every Wednesday from 9am to noon for open play on the turf! Kids can explore a variety of sports and activities like basketball, soccer, t-ball, football, and golf. The cost is $5 per child, per session, making it a fun and affordable way to get active.
Drinksgiving at Parkside Public House
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 11am-10pm
MashCraft Greenwood Thanksgiving Eve Bash
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 4pm-10pm
Thanksgiving Eve at The Haven
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 6pm-9pm
That Place Thanksgiving Eve Party
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 8pm
Tried & True Turkey Eve Bash
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 8pm-11pm
Blackout Wednesday at BoJak's
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 8pm-3am
Singo: Whiskey Business (Southport)
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 7pm
Live Trivia: Flashbacks Bar & Grill
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 7pm
Live Trivia: SmockTown Brewery
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 730pm
Live Trivia: Mikieâs Pub
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 7pm
Music Bingo: Freddieâs Pub
Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 7pm
Thursday
Bailey & Woods Annual Turkey Burn
Join the fun Thanksgiving morning at Freedom Park in Greenwood for the beloved Turkey Burn 5K and kids run, continuing a tradition started over a decade ago by the Ramey family. Bring your crew to this joyful community event, featuring laughter, a ârunnerâs high,â and even a celebrity turkey running with the kids! Proceeds benefit The Refuge, supporting a great cause. Registration is open until race dayâdonât miss out and sign up here!
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 7:30am
Place: Freedom Park - 850 W Stop 18 Rd, Greenwood
Thanksgiving Meal Banquet
No Thanksgiving plans? Join Johnson County Banquets Thanksgiving Banquet at Scott Hall in the Johnson County Fairgrounds! Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Dayâno exclusions, no questions asked. Itâs a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday with the community.
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 11am-2pm
Place: Johnson County Fairgrounds - 250 Fairground Street, Franklin
WEATHER
Wednesday
46 đĄď¸ 34 | đ§ď¸ | 83% | đŹď¸ SE 5-10 MPH
Thursday
43 đĄď¸ 24 | â ď¸ | 16% | đŹď¸ NW 10-15 MPH
đś LIVE MUSIC
Wednesday
MashCraft | Live Music | 7pm
Mikieâs Pub | Spankys Clubhouse | 9pm
Slippery Noodle | Slippery Noodle Blues Jam | 730pm
SmockTown Brewery | Clayton Lewis | 8pm
SmockTown Brewery | Ben Tatum | 8pm
Tin Roof | Pom Teddy | 10pm
Tried & True | Hired Gun | 8pm
Whiskey Business Southport | Tyler Poe & The Volunteer Railroad | 9pm
Thursday
Tin Roof | Pom Teddy | 10pm
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