Music, Theater, History, Wildflowers, Train Rides

Live music, “The Spitfire Grill” musical, historical celebrations, wildflower walks and train rides are among the plenty of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 25 things to do.

1. Enjoy live music with Fast Cadillac at 7 p.m. today and the third annual Primeval Fruhlingsfest at noon Saturday at Primeval Brewing in downtown Noblesville.

• Go out to the countryside for the live music of Anneliese & Ali tonight and Benjamin Watson on Saturday, Kris Huntley on April 21, The Ackermans on April 22, Jennifer Mlott on April 28, Brad Kleinschmidt on April 29, and a Strawberry Music Festival at noon May 27, at Spencer Farm Winery in Noblesville.

• Unlock the past in this interactive Jackson Township historical walking tour put together by Hamilton Heights Schools students, during an open house, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at select locations.

• Enjoy free Spring Wildflower Walks 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and April 29 at Blatchley Nature Study Club, 125 Boulder Drive, Noblesville.

• Join the Nickel Plate Express railroad in an excursion 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, celebrating the history of the town stations along the Nickel Plate line, from Hobbs Station in Noblesville, travel north through Cicero, Arcadia and Atlanta and you listen to and read about the history of the towns and landscapes, with $20 tickets, including refreshments, at nickelplateexpress.com

• Head to the 1836 Prairietown as the outdoor areas are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with sensory friendly hours on Sunday, during the 2023 season at Conner Prairie in Fishers.

• Come see a traveling exhibit while learning about our Hamilton County Bicentennial themes, through today at Monon Community Center in Carmel, April 15-21 at Hazel Dell Elementary in Noblesville, April 22-28 at Hamilton Heights Elementary in Arcadia and April 29-May 5 at Jackson Township Trustee Office in Arcadia.

• Everyone is welcome to attend Charlie’s Chicken Dinner from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Carmel American Legion Post 155, for the annual riders group event to raise money to help veterans, with dinner tickets at $12 each, and $5 for ages 12 and younger.

• Experience the free annual Welcome to Fairyville events, April 19-22, in Noblesville Cultural Arts District beginning at Nickel Plate Arts Campus as fairies take over downtown Noblesville, with info at nickelplatearts.org.

1. Put on your dancing shoes for The Fairy Ball, an inaugural 21-and-older fundraiser for Nickel Plate Arts, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 19 at The Lacy Arts Building in downtown Noblesville, with tickets at $100 each.

1. Enjoy live music at Grindstone Public House in Noblesville, featuring Craig Thurston on April 20 (the first and third Thursdays); Jeff Brown on April 22; Matt Record on April 27, Jason and Robin on April 29 at the downtown Noblesville restaurant.

1. Day at Red Bridge Park in Cicero will offer dedication of new historial signage about Cicero’s Red Bridge, a day of festivities, showing of the Ball State University PBS Special, “Now Entering Cicero,” and outdoor showing of a Hoosier Hot Shots movie, plus local music and fun, on April 21.

1. Treasures can be yours at a huge rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at the First Presbyterian Church of Noblesville at 1207 Conner St., with proceeds to go to a variety of charitable organizations supported by the church.

1. Join a Teter Wildflower Walk 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 23, with guided walks at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., at Teter Organic Farm, 10980 E. 221st St., Noblesville.

1. Ages 2-5 can partake 2 to 3 p.m. April 27 for “Wiggling Worms at Work, with dirt pudding, with fee and registration at noblesvilleparks.org or by calling 317-776-6350.

1. Enjoy a night of live music by Luis Aldrey, food, wine, bourbon and a silent auction while raising money for Same as U, a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental disabilities by providing continuing education, recreational and social life skills in a college-like setting, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 27 at The Nesst of Noblesville. Tickets are $75 plus tax and gratuity and may be purchased by emailing justin@thenesstofnoblesville.com. For more information, call 317-445-2702 or visit sameasu.org

1. Hamilton County Theatre Guild’s The Belfry Theatre presents “Crimes of the Heart,” directed by Jen Otterman of Noblesville, April 28-May 7 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort in Indianapolis, with tickets at 317-773-1085 and at www.thebelfrytheatre.com.

1. Board the Nickel Plate Express for the Peony Brunch Express at 10 a.m. April 29 for a 90-minute ride with brunch by Andy’s Housepitality, leaving Hobbs Station at Forest Park Depot in Noblesville.

1. Enjoy the music of 2022 International Singers-Songwriters Association Entertainer of the Year Jennifer Mlott at 3 p.m. May 5 at Parks Place Pub in Fishers.

• Noblesville Farmers Market opening day is 8 a.m. to noon May 6 at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville.

• Pre-1960 car owners are invited to display their cars at a free antique car show on May 6, organized by Sheridan Historical Society, in conjunction with the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission, at Veterans Park, 99 S. Main St., Sheridan, where public spectators are welcome to view and vote on their favorites. Cars should be model year 1960 or earlier and be in mostly original condition. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., the local Model T Car Club will put on a demonstration of how to assemble a Model T in record time. Lawn chairs and picnicking are invited, plus food will be available for sale. For information, call Ron Stone at (317) 758-5170 or email rmstone@ndwave.com.

• Underdog Theatre presents “Second Chances,” a play that follows life on Mars long before life existed on Earth, at 7 p.m. May 5 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 6 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church.
• Noblesville Chamber of Commerce’s “The Taste of Business-Made in Noblesville is 4 to 7:30 p.m. May 10 at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville.
• Join the Street Party on May 6 during the Porch Street Music Fest, featuring the Moontown Pickle Stompers at 8 p.m. and special guests Ghosts on Maple at 6:30 p.m., on 13th Street between Hannibal and Division streets in Old Town Noblesville.
• Enjoy music, adult beverages and a good time while supporting Noblesville Youth Assistance Program, during Music for Millers from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. May 6 at Wolfies Waterfront Grill in Noblesville, for ages 21 and older, featuring all-request Dueling Pianos, and $25 tickets, on the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program Facebook page.

Save the date: Charity Ride for American Veteran Riders Association is at 8:30 a.m. May 20 beginning at the Ralph Lehr VFW Post 6246. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes2