Destination Franklin County Indiana
Saturday, November 1 2025 |
| | 6 pm - 9 pm
 Night Own Country Band at the MPA Opry Barn
Once again we feature the Columbus IN band, Night Owl Country Barn at the MPA Opry Barn Doors at 6 PM, Show begins at 6:30 $15 at the door or make advance table reservations on our website metamorampa.org and save a couple of dollars food available on site |
| | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm DIY Rope and Ready Acorns
Create a cozy fall centerpiece with this fun and simple DIY craft! Using a Styrofoam egg, twine or rope, and a bit of hot glue, you’ll design a rustic acorn perfect for table décor or seasonal displays. Nov. 3 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Book Buddies Book Club
Join us for the reading of a brand new picture book and a fun activity! Nov. 3 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m. |
| | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm DIY Rope and Ready Acorns
Create a cozy fall centerpiece with this fun and simple DIY craft! Using a Styrofoam egg, twine or rope, and a bit of hot glue, you’ll design a rustic acorn perfect for table décor or seasonal displays. Nov. 4 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Minecraft Challenge
Test your Minecraft skills in a 1-hour creative mode challenge. Details will be given at the start of the challenge. Feel free to bring your own devices and/or login information! Nov. 4 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m |
| | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Kindergarten Readiness
Come join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be on rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 3-5 year olds who will be heading to kindergarten in the next year or two. Nov. 7 at Brookville Library at 2:30 p.m. |
Saturday, November 8 2025 |
Tuesday, November 11 2025 |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Tasty Tales!
We’re mixing up literature and cooking in one tasty evening! Read a book about food, learn and practice one cooking skill needed to make that food, and then make that food! Nov. 11 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. |
Thursday, November 13 2025 |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Chapter Chasers Book Club
Pick up a copy of Henry Hecklebeck Gets a Dragon by Wanda Coven, read the book, and join us at book club for a discussion and a fun activity! Nov. 13 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m. |
Saturday, November 15 2025 |
| | 6 pm - 9 pm
 The Barnharts Bluegrass Night at the Opry Barn
Third Saturday of the month means Bluegrass at the Opry Barn The Barnharts from Dayton OH Doors at 6, show at 6:30 Food available on site $!5 per person at the door day of the show Table Reservations aveilable on line metamormpa.org/MPA Store |
| | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fix It Fashion
Need to patch a hole or sew on a button? Join us for a drop-in session on basic clothing mending. Bring your worn or damaged garments and give them new life! This is a self-guided, hands-on program—tools, materials, and instructional resources will be provided. Library staff and volunteers will be available to offer assistance and answer questions, but patrons will complete mending themselves. All skill levels welcome! Nov. 17 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Shelfie Squad Book Club
Pick up a copy of Dinged by Tommy Greenwald, read the book, and join us at book club for a discussion and a fun activity! Nov. 17 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m. |
Tuesday, November 18 2025 |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Whooo Is Calling in the Forest?
Learn about the most common owls in Indiana and design an owl mask to take home. Nov. 18 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. |
Thursday, November 20 2025 |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Whooo Is Calling in the Forest?
Learn about the most common owls in Indiana and design an owl mask to take home. Nov. 20 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m. |
| | 10 am - 11 am ABC Bootcamp
Let’s practice those ABCs! Join us for a time of play while we learn about the letters in our names. Playdough, songs, yoga, magnets, and more will help us practice our letters and their sounds! Nov. 21 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
Saturday, November 22 2025 |
| | 1 am - 2 am Unwrapping Holiday Poems
This seasonal lecture by Ron Nicholson features background and rich history about some of the most beloved holiday poems, many of which were turned into songs. From “A Visit from St, Nicholas” to “Good King Wenceslas” and from Longfellow’s “I heard the Bells on Christmas Day” to a lovely Hanukkah poem and “Auld Lang Syne (and some comic relief for good measure), feel free to recite or sing along through this yuletide treat. Nov. 22 at Brookville Library at 1 p.m. |
| | 11 am - 4 pm Reindeer Encounter
Feed and pet real reindeer. Book encounters online. Gift shop and free snacks, bonfire, outdoor activities and barrel train rides. |
| | 6 pm - 7 pm Brookville Winter Wonderland Opens
The opening of Brookville Town Park's Winter Wonderland is celebrated with a golf cart parade through the park. Those interested in participating in the parade in their decorated golf cart should line up at the American Legion at 5:30 pm. |
| | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Metamora Tree Lighting
Gather at the gazebo in the Whitewater Canal park, enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies while Santa reads Twas the Night Before Christmas to the children. Then celebrate the start of the holiday season as the Christmas tree is lighted! |
| | 11 am - 4 pm Reindeer Encounter
Feed and pet real reindeer. Book encounters online. Gift shop and free snacks, bonfire, outdoor activities and barrel train rides. |
| | 11 am - 4 pm Reindeer Encounter
Feed and pet real reindeer. Book encounters online. Gift shop and free snacks, bonfire, outdoor activities and barrel train rides. |
Tuesday, November 25 2025 |
| | 5 pm - 6 pm Kids Bring Your Own Book Club
Bring a board book, picture book, chapter book, graphic novel, or magazine and tell others about what you are currently reading! Snacks will be provided during our book discussion. Nov. 25 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. |
Wednesday, November 26 2025 |
Thursday, November 27 2025 |
| | 10 am - 10 pm Metamora Christmas Walk
Celebrate the holidays in Indiana's Canal Town with decorations and lights, Santa and carolers. Shops open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings. |
| | 11 am - 4 pm Reindeer Encounter
Feed and pet real reindeer. Book encounters online. Gift shop and free snacks, bonfire, outdoor activities and barrel train rides. |
Saturday, November 29 2025 |
| | 10 am - 10 pm Metamora Christmas Walk
Celebrate the holidays in Indiana's Canal Town with decorations and lights, Santa and carolers. Shops open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings. |
| | 11 am - 4 pm Reindeer Encounter
Feed and pet real reindeer. Book encounters online. Gift shop and free snacks, bonfire, outdoor activities and barrel train rides. |
| | 10 am - 5 pm Metamora Christmas Walk
Shops open normal hours, generally 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, though some may open later or close earlier. |
| | 11 am - 4 pm Reindeer Encounter
Feed and pet real reindeer. Book encounters online. Gift shop and free snacks, bonfire, outdoor activities and barrel train rides. |
| Email Events to info@franklincountyin.com // A Franklin County Collaborative Project |
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