Free Activities in South Central Indiana for April 2009

Who says that you have to spend a ton of money to have a nice day with your family? These activities and festivals in South Central Indiana require no admission charge and may be much closer to your home than you realize.

When: April 3, 2009 - 6pm - 9pm
Where: Downtown Vevay, Indiana
What: First Fridays
The townspeople of Vevay have an amazing tradition: celebrating every First Friday of the month with late night shopping, live music, interesting dining, free carriage rides, and art works.
Visit www.vevayin.com for more information.

When: April 11, 2009 - 10am - 3pm
Where: Vevay, Indiana Courthouse Lawn
What: Spring Eggstravaganza
Treat your children to an incredibly fun Easter celebration featuring an Easter egg hunt, lunch with the Easter Bunny, kite-flying contest, children's puppet show, sack racing, games, and much, much more.
Visit www.vevayin.com for more information.

When: April 24, 25, and 26 - 7am - 8pm
Where: T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Nashville, Indiana
What: Annual Wildflower Foray
Explore the beauty of the great outdoors and participate in twenty-five different activities, including hiking, boat trips, and various nature programs.
Visit www.indianamuseum.org for more information.

When: April 24 - 4pm - 8pm, April 25 - 11am - 8pm, and April 26 - 11am - 3pm
Where: Downtown Nashville, Indiana
What: Taste of Brown County
Sample the best food and beverages that Brown County has to offer! 2008 favorites include wild mushroom fettuccine, drunken steak, and bison meatballs. Shuttle service to the historical Story Inn also available.
Visit www.browncountyevents.com for more information.

When: April 25 and 26 - 10am - 6pm
Where: Throughout Switzerland and Ohio Counties
What: Creative Spaces Rural Places
View original studio art set up throughout the rural Indiana counties of Switzerland and Ohio and meet the artists.
Visit www.creativespacesruralplaces.com for more information.

When: April 25 - 9am - 5pm, April 26 - 9am - 3pm
Where: Vernon, Indiana Courthouse Square
What: Sassafras Tea Festival and Civil War Living History
Learn about the Civil War through various reenactments of famous battles, visit a fully functional black smith shop, enjoy homemade pies, breads, and refreshments.
Visit www.jenningscohs.org for more information.

When: April 25 and 26 - 11am - 3pm
Where: Lanthier Winery Gardens, Madison, Indiana
What: Spring Celebration Festival
An amazing weekend of shopping, free wine tasting, and the opportunity to participate in various gardening work shops with master gardeners. Gourmet lunches and free plant giveaways also included.
Visit www.visitindiana.com for more information.

Source:
Indiana 2009 Festival Guide