The days get colder and the holiday decorations come out during the month of November as we transition from beautiful fall color to the colorful twinkling lights of the holiday season! It's time to hit up the craft shows and holiday open houses for those perfect holiday gifts, and enjoy the great outdoors as we bask in the sunshine of those final warmer days of fall. Hit up Morgan County's various trails and parks on those warmer days, and enjoy the area's many shops and eateries on those cooler days as we begin to usher in the holiday season!
*Please note, all events are subject to change.
Daily - Downtown Martinsville is Worth the Walk Passport
Pick up a passport, then, go shopping! Any time you make a purchase from a participating business in Downtown Martinsville, you'll get a stamp on your passport. Once you've collected five stamps (must be from five different businesses), simply turn in your card at a listed shop or restaurant, and you’ll be entered to win one of several $50 weekly prizes — and the Grand Prize, worth $500! We'll draw a winner each week. The last day of the promotion will be Small Business Saturday (Nov 29), after which we'll make sure we've collected all the entries and draw for our Grand Prize winner!
Fridays - Taps on the Square
Each and every Fridays, join the Spirit of '45 and the American Legion Post #230 Riders for Taps on the Square. Each week, names are read of service men and women, law enforcement and fire fighters that have passed on in the previous week, beginning at 6:50 pm. Rolling Taps is then played live from various locations on the square where buglers are stationed. Taps begins at the 7th bell.
Saturdays - Candy Cane Demonstrations
Every Saturday in November and December, the Martinsville Candy Kitchen makes holiday dreams come true with their handmade candy canes. Watch their Facebook page for details on Saturday demonstration times each week, and additional demonstration times as they're scheduled. Don't miss Santa's visits this year on Nov. 29 and Dec. 21, and check out all the other sweet treats while you're there!
Nov. 1 - Berries & Ivy Country Store Holiday Open House
On the Saturday after Halloween each year, Berries & Ivy hosts a Christmas Open House from 10 am to 4 pm. The first 50 customers will receive a small gift item from the store. Come see their beautiful holiday decorations in person on November 1.
Nov. 1 - St. Martin of Tours Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale
The annual Holiday Bazaar & Cookie Sale at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Martinsville will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1. This is more than just a craft and vendor show, though you'll find dozens of booths from local vendors (and a rummage sale room), you'll also find great lunch options and the annual Cookie Sale, featuring several varieties of holiday cookies by the pound!
Nov. 1 - Community Fall Fair & Car Show
Join Grace Church on Allison Road, just north of Mooresville for this day of un featuring a fall fair and car show, from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be food truck on site, a silent auction, vendor booths and more to enjoy!
Nov. 1 - Truckload of Christmas Toy Drive Concert: The Martins & DownPour
Rd Productions once again presents their holiday Truckload of Christmas Toy Drive concert on Saturday, November12 at Hoosier Harvest Church. Music begins at 7pm with regional favorites DownPour, then The Martins will take the stage. Tickets are available online at rdproductions.com. This event benefits Churches in Mission. This is part of the Home Bank Christian Music Concert Series from RD Productions LLC.
Nov. 1 - Open Mic Night & Pints
Main Street Grill in Monrovia invites you to join them for Open Mic Night on Saturday, November 1. The music begins at 8 pm. Come ready to sing or just to enjoy. Instruments are welcome.
Nov. 1-9 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Join the Martinsville Arts Council for this fun youth production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Performances will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1-9 at the historic Depot Theatre on Marion Street in Martinsville. Show times are 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. The talented actors in this production are all age 15 and under! Tickets available online.
Nov. 2 - Live Music: The 78s
Join Cedar Creek Winery & Brew Co for live music on Sunday, Nov. 2 from popular duo The 78s! This is a casual, all ages show and there is no admission charged. The Cedar Creek Eatery will be open and of course, locally crafted beverages will be available on site.
Nov. 8 - First Baptist Church Annual Craft Fair
The First Baptist Church in Martinsville will host their annual holiday craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 8. Come out and browse booths from local vendors featuring handmade items of all kinds. Food will be available on site as well.
Nov. 8 - Monrovia Christmas Holiday Bazaar
A Christmas Holiday Bazaar will take place at the Monrovia Elementary School on November 8, beginning at 9 am. Stop by and browse Fall and Christmas decorations, ornaments, and wreaths, baked goods, large variety of wood items, yard signs, metal prints, jewelry, coasters, candles, embroidered blankets, doll clothes, assortment of crocheted items, t-shirts and sweatshirts, face painting, and much more! Food trucks will be on-site. Free admission.
Nov. 8 - Big Green Egg Cookout
Martinsville's Ace Hardware store will host a Big Green Egg “Thanks-grilling” Cookout on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 am to 2 pm. Stop by for a delicious meal cooked on the Big Green Eggs, with all proceeds going directly to local non-profit organization Stability First.
Nov. 8 - Fables and Fairy Tales Holiday Open House
Stop by everyone's favorite local independent book shop, Fables and Fairy Tales for a special holiday shopping event on Nov. 8 featuring books, toys, tee shirts and so much more for all the special people on your shopping list! Kids of all ages just love this shop and all it has to offer. This year's Open House will have a fun and wacky Willy Wonka theme! Watch for upcoming story time events, too, if you have little ones!
Nov. 8 - Unapologetically Her Boutique Holiday Open House
This fun and stylish boutique is located on Washington Street in downtown Martinsville. Get a jump on shopping for those special women in your life at their Holiday Open House event on Saturday, November 8 from 10 am to 5 pm. You'll find personally chosen clothing and accessories to fit each individual's style in a beautifully renovated historic space. Keep an eye out for their new men's corner and limited home decor items, too!
Nov. 8 - Songwriter Showcase
Black Dog Brewing Company will host a Songwriter Showcase on Saturday, November 8, at 7 pm. Featured songwriters will include Kim Renner, Derek Chastain, and Brian Wiser. The music will be set up in the family dining area for this event, so those under 21 are welcome!
Nov. 12 - Speaker: History of Martinsville Sanitariums
The Morgan County History Center & Museum invites you to join them for a speaker on the history of Martinsville Sanitariums. Did you know Martinsville was a popular destination for mineral water health treatments around the turn of the century? Come learn more about this fascinating local history on Nov. 12 at 6:30 pm. Featured speaker is Bill Martin.
Nov. 13 - Second Friday Open Studios & Open Mic Night
Join the Art Sanctuary for November's Open Studios Night! Mingle with resident artists, see this month's exhibit, and maybe even get a bit of holiday shopping done. Don't miss Open Mic Night, taking place in the lower gallery space as well! Drop in any time between 6:00 and 8:30 pm on Nov. 13.
Nov. 14-24 - Shrek: The Musical
Fall in love all "ogre" again with the live stage version of Shrek, featuring all your favorites - Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, even the Dragon! There will be seven performances of this popular musical to choose from, November 14-24. Show time is 7 pm, except for Sundays, when the curtain rises for an early matinee performance at 3 pm. This performance is by MHS students, accompanied by live musicians! Tickets are available online or at the door.
Nov. 15 - Morgan County Habitat for Humanity Craft Fair
The Morgan County Habitat for Humanity will host its annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 15 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. There will be a variety of craft and artisan booths as well as food options on site.
Nov. 15 - Open Mic Night & Pints
Main Street Grill in downtown Martinsville invites you to join them for Open Mic Night on Saturday, November 15. The music begins at 8 pm. Come ready to sing or just to enjoy. Instruments are welcome.
Nov. 18 - DeLyn Jewelry Christmas Open House
DeLyn Jewelry will host their annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, November 18, from 10 am to 1 pm. Located in downtown Martinsville, DeLyn is the place to find sparkling gifts for those special people on your list. Stop by for great deals on quality jewelry, ladies apparel and accessories and more, plus huge discounts, storewide!
Nov. 20 - Community Concert: The Perfect Lovesong - Andreas Kern
The Morgan County Community Concert Association invites you to join them for another fun event, this one featuring The Perfect Lovesong with Andreas Kern. The concert will take place at Mt. Gilead Church in Mooresville. Single event tickets and season subscriptions are available online, or purchase single tickets in person the night of the show. Music begins at 7pm.
Nov. 20-23 - Willowfield Lavender Farm Annual Holiday Open House
Join Willowfield Lavender Farm for their annual Holiday Open House, Nov. 20-23. The farm gift store features lavender items, handmade pottery, signature lavender teas and more! Get your shopping done for the lavender lovers in your life! (This is your last chance to visit the lavender farm until they reopen in May, so be sure to stock up for yourself, too.)
Nov. 22 - The Sterling Butterfly Holiday Open House
Join the The Sterling Butterfly in downtown Martinsville for a Holiday Open House event on Nov. 22 from 10 am to 5 pm. You'll find a wide variety of beautiful items to choose from including works from many Indiana artisans. Don't miss owner Pam Hurst's own jewelry creations!
Nov. 22 - Flowers by Dewey Holiday Open House
Flowers by Dewey has relocated to downtown Martinsville! A Martinsville icon, you can find this flower and gift shop on Morgan Street, just west of the courthouse square. Stop in and browse a variety of gift items, beautiful premade flower arrangements and more, or order a special arrangement to be sent to that someone special on your list! This year's holiday open house will be held on November 22 from 10 am to 3 pm.
Nov. 22 - Live Music: Mikey Goode w/ Drew Lasley
The Main Street Grill in Monrovia invites you to join them for live music featuring Mikey Goode and Drew Lasley on Nov. 22. Music begins at 8pm.
Nov. 27 - Tri Kappa Turkey Trot
Burn off those Thanksgiving calories in advance with Tri Kappa's fun annual Turkey Trot 5K. Before the day's big meal, meet up on Thanksgiving morning at the Fox Cliff Manor Clubhouse for a 5K. Two routes are available - the Hard Way with a steep challenging hill, or the Easy Way which is mostly flat. All ages welcome.
Nov. 29 - Small Business Saturday Makers Market
The Art Sanctuary of Indiana will host their annual Small Business Saturday Makers Market, featuring a variety of vendor booths featuring local artisans selling handcrafted items of all kinds! Stop in and shop local.
Nov. 29 - Santa at Martinsville Candy Kitchen
Santa Claus himself will make his first appearance at the Martinsville Candy Kitchen on Saturday, November 29. (Watch for another appearance on December 20.) The jolly old elf will be available to chat with kids of all ages from 2 to 4 pm. Cameras are welcome. Watch their Facebook page for candy pour times.
Nov. 29 - Winter Wonderland Festival of Lights Opening
The holiday lights at Martinsville's Jimmy Nash Park will come on for the season on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29. Each year, Santa arrives to light up the park for the entire season! Come out for the Festival of Lights event, or just swing by any evening from November 29 to New Year's to see the light displays.
Nov. 29 - Monrovia Hometown Christmas
This is the first year for this fun event in Monrovia that will feature a Christmas Tree Lighting, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, wreath making, vendor booths, a live nativity scene and more! Come celebrate the holiday season with a friendly, hometown Christmas celebration on Saturday, November 29.
