‘Noblesville’s Got Talent’ on Square, Helen Keller Story, More Egg Hunts

Beginning today with Noblesville Main Street’s “Noblesville’s Got Talent” show, there are plenty of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 30 things to do.

1. Come watch singers, dancers, magicians and others perform from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today for Noblesville Main Street’s “Noblesville’s Got Talent” during First Friday in downtown Noblesville. Main Stage will be in the Lacy Arts Building (former Kirk Hardware) on Logan Street, featuring Addie McMillan, 5:30 p.m.; Spencer Johns, 5:35 p.m.; Lilly Lanter, 5:40 p.m.; Azalea Davidson, 5:45 p.m.; Fulton Mraz, 5:50 p.m.; Addie Jarniac, 5:55 p.m.; Carlos Torres Del Peru, 6 p.m.; Ditchweed Acoustic Band, 6:05 p.m.; talent show closing remarks, 6:10 p.m. After performing at the Lacy Arts Building, 848 Logan St., talent contestants will move on to perform at Little Petal Flower Farm at 173 N. Ninth St., Noble Coffee & Tea at 933 Logan St., and Vintage Adventures at 823 Conner St. Also, at the Lacy Arts Building, bands Night Below, 6:15 p.m.; Tom Pieziak & Friends, 7:15 p.m.; Josh Cecil & Tyler Meachum, 8:15 p.m.; and open jam, 9:15-10 p.m.

2. Shop with local artists and vendors while enjoying live music at First Fridays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, at the The Lacy Building on Logan Street in downtown Noblesville.

3. Experience the drama based on the true story of Helen Keller, a young deaf and blind girl, and her dedicated teacher Annie Sullivan, during The Attic Theatre’s production of “The Miracle Worker,” directed by Zoe Pointer and Rebecca Roy, at 7 p.m. today through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday at Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville, with tickets $8-$12, at https://www.theattictheatre.com/

4. Meet Sheldon Shalley in the Stephenson House with his exhibit, “Nebulas and Stardust,” on display today through April 29, with a reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Nickel Plate Arts Campus, where there will be refreshments, new exhibits, cash bar, music guest and more.

5. Head to the 1836 Prairietown as the outdoor areas are open today 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 2023 season at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Springtime on the Prairie is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, with Easter egg hunts every 15 minutes, 2-3-year-olds at 1:30 p.m., 4-5-year-olds at 1:45 p.m., 6-8-year-olds at 2 p.m. and 9-12-year-olds at 2:15 p.m., plus art activities, see young animals and rabbits, learn about springtime practices, including dyeing eggs and Maypole.

6. Come see a traveling exhibit while learning about our Bicentennial themes, now through April 7 at Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero,  April 8-14 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.

7. Check out the comedians at The Brick Room Comedy Club, featuring Alex Eakin and Ray Roberts at 8 p.m. today and Ray Hensley and Daryl Hollonquest Jr. at 8 p.m. Saturday with $10 admission tickets at thebrickroom.cc.

8. Enjoy an Easter breakfast buffet and visit with the Easter Bunny for a photo opportunity from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Remember to bring your own camera to capture the memory.  Assigned seating will be arranged in advance for registered guests.

9. Paint free in watercolor recreations of local, historic class portraits and photographs found in the Indiana Room of the Cicero Library with art instructor Lor MacNorton 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Maker Space at Hamilton North Public Library in Cicero.

10. Owners can bring their dogs and sniff out thousands of treat-filled Easter “Beggs” with treats, at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hamilton Town Center’s Dog Park behind Express.

11. Families can celebrate Spring at the Hide and Peep Egg Hunt and more 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Village Green in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods.

12. The community is invited to an annual Easter Egg Hunt 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the First Christian Church in Noblesville. Ages 5 and younger with parents at 9 a.m., ages 6-9 at 10 a.m. and ages 10-12 at 11 a.m.

13. Join the 11th annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at noon Saturday at Blackhawk Winery & Vineyard in Sheridan, where the eggs you find will earn special prizes, and where your ticket includes a glass of wine and wine tumbler. For ages 21 and older. Grounds are open until 7 p.m. with music and food, with $25 tickets at eventbrite.com.

14. Bring the kids out for Noblesville Moose Lodge’s annual Easter egg hunt, followed by White Elephant Sale, with free hunt for up to age 12, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday on the Lodge lawn on Field Drive in Noblesville.

15. Board the Nickel Plate Express for an Egg-citing Easter train ride with the Easter bunny on Saturday, leaving Hobbs Station at Forest Park Depot in Noblesville. Visit nickelplateexpress.com/

16. Enjoy live music with John Gilmore on Saturday night at Grindstone Public House in downtown Noblesville.

17. Experience the live music of Brian Goins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Anneliese & Ali on April 14, Benjamin Watson on April 15, at Spencer Farm Winery in Noblesville.

18. Add a touch of jazz to your Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel with special guest Tom Clark and sounds of Blair Clark, who has captivated audiences through Europe, Canada and all over the U.S.

19. Amazing Athletes of Central Indiana is coming to Noblesville Parks and Recreation and is offering a free “Try-It” Day at Forest Park Lodge Basement on Saturday with 25-minute classes for ages 18 months to age 10, April 12-May 17. Visit noblesvilleparks.com

20. Main Street Productions and Basile Westfield Playhouse present “Spitfire Grill” musical, directed by Noblesville’s Brenna Whitaker April 13-27, with tickets at westfieldplayhouse.org.

21. 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. April 15 at select locations.

22. Join the Nickel Plate Express railroad in an excursion 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15, 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

23. Experience the free Welcome to Fairyville 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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 on sale soon at www.thebelfrytheatre.com.

27. 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.

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

29. 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.

30. 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 Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com.