Wildflower walk, Peony Brunch Express, Kiwanis breakfast, VFW Loyalty Celebration, Fish Fry, Live Theater, Among Weekend Events

Carmel Community Players and Belfry Theatre plays, Dan’s fish fry, Arcadia yard sale, live entertainment, a train ride and more are among the plethora of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 30 things to do.

1. Head out to Dan’s Fish Fry from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at the First Christian Church in Noblesville, with Stone’s Crossing Bluegrass Band to perform 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Menu features fish and chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, slaw and assorted pies for $15 for adults, $5 ages 3-12. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for this outdoor event, for which proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity’s Noblesville build.
2. Shop at the Town of Arcadia’s Townwide Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday.
3. Go out to the countryside for the live music of Jennifer Mlott from 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, Brad Kleinschmidt on Saturday, and a Strawberry Music Festival at noon May 27, at Spencer Farm Winery in Noblesville.
4. Head to the 1836 Prairietown as the outdoor areas are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, during the 2023 season at Conner Prairie in Fishers.
5. Carmel Community Players presents “True West,” by Sam Shepard, directed by Eric Bryant, continues through Sunday at The Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville, with tickets at carmelplayers.org or 317-815-9387.
6. Come see a traveling exhibit while learning about our Hamilton County Bicentennial themes, Saturday through May 5 at Jackson Township Trustee Office in Arcadia.
7. Check out the comedians at The Brick Room Comedy Club, featuring Eric Sablan and Brandie Posey at 8 p.m. today and Clean Comedy Show Duncan Kissinger, Jonathan Pfendler and Ray Hensley on Saturday, all shows at 8 p.m., with $10 admission tickets at thebrickroom.cc.
8. Enjoy live music at Grindstone Public House in Noblesville, featuring Jason and Robin on Saturday, Craig Thurston on May 4, Jeff Brown on May 6, Kris Huntley on May 11 and John Gilmore on May 13 at the downtown Noblesville restaurant.
9. Hamilton County Theatre Guild’s The Belfry Theatre presents “Crimes of the Heart,” directed by Jen Otterman of Noblesville, opens Saturday and continues through May 7 at Arts for Lawrence’s Theater at the Fort in Indianapolis, with tickets at 317-773-1085 and at www.thebelfrytheatre.com.
10. Enjoy a free Spring Wildflower Walk 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Blatchley Nature Study Club, 125 Boulder Drive, Noblesville.
11. Board the Nickel Plate Express for the Peony Brunch Express at 10 a.m. Saturday for a 90-minute ride with brunch by Andy’s Housepitality, leaving Hobbs Station at Forest Park Depot in Noblesville.
12. Support the Noblesville Babe Ruth by attending a Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Forest Park Inn in Noblesville, with $5 tickets at the door.
13. Enjoy the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Loyalty Day Celebration on Saturday at the Ralph Lehr VFW Post 6246 in Noblesville, with a block party, vendors, kids activities and entertainment, with bands through the day featuring Craig Thurston, Fast Cadillac and Tone Lab Society.
14. Celebrate the 50th reunion of the Noblesville High School class of 1973 at the NHS Alumni Banquet at 5 p.m. Saturday at NHS, at $22 per person, with reservations by calling Peggy (Baldwin) Beaver at 317-372-2674 or email [email protected]; or Janice Robinson at 317-773-3425 or [email protected].
15. 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.
16. Calling all wizards! Join Noblesville Main Street and Moonshot Games for “Magic of the Square,” a family event in its second year, a magical day in Noblesville filled with live magic shows, exotic animals from Silly Safari, and its very own Diagon Alley from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 5 in downtown Noblesville. Attendees can also enjoy listening to a wizard rock band and climb aboard the Nickel Plate Express’ caboose as it’s transformed into Noblesville Hogwarts Express.
17. Fishers High School’s Theatre Fishers presents “Radium Girls,” a play by D.W. Gregory, at 7 p.m. May 4 and 6 at Fishers High School, with 22 cast members plus another two dozen crew. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students.
18. Underdog Theatre presents “Second Chances,” a play that follows life on Mars long before life existed on Earth, featuring Noblesville High School students and directed by NHS grad Clay Howard at 7 p.m. May 5 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 6 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, with tickets at the door.
19. Noblesville Farmers Market opening day is 8 a.m. to noon May 6 at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville.
20. 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 [email protected].
21. 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.
22. Legacy Keepers Music’s new 2023 Classical Guitar series, a part of the Bicentennial Celebration, will present the second concert in the series at 7 p.m. May 6 in the Historic Courtroom at the Hamilton County Courthouse in downtown Noblesville, featuring Brett Terrell and Friends, then Nov. 4 with Nolan Winters and Dec. 2 with John Alvarado. Tickets are $20 each at the door.
23. 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.
24. 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, with tickets at noblesvillechamber.com and at the door..
25. En Pointe Indiana Ballet in Noblesville presents “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. May 12 and 2 p.m. May 13 at Reardon Auditorium in Anderson with tickets starting at $10. Also, join Alice and her friends for high tea 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at $25 per guest. Visit enpointeindiana.com
26. Charity Ride for American Veteran Riders Association is at 8:30 a.m. May 20 beginning at the Ralph Lehr VFW Post 6246.
27. Hamilton County Master Gardeners annual Plant Sale is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville.
28. The Indiana Peony Festival is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 at Seminary Park in Noblesville, with peony judging, floral arrangements, floral growers and installations, food trucks, vendor booths, live music, kids activities and more.
29. The Attic Theatre’s production of “Shrek The Musical” is on stage June 1-3 at The Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville.

Save the date: Noblesville Lions Club’s annual Pork Chop Festival, with pork chops, chicken and hot dogs, on June 2 with pancakes the morning of June 3 on the Courthouse Square.

• Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s 2023 Darlington Bed Race in its 11th year is June 2 on Ninth Street at the Courthouse Square in downtown Noblesville.

SAVE THE DATE: The Belfry Theatre Apprentice Players youth production will have auditions for ages 5-18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 4 and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 5 at EnPointe Indiana Ballet in Noblesville, with more information and a downloadable audition packet at thebelfrytheatre.com

-Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at [email protected].