Noblesville Transforms Into Fairyville, Plus Comedy, Live Theater, Church Rummage Sale, Wildflower Walk, More

Fairyville takes over downtown Noblesville today and Saturday with tons of activities offered, plus live music, comedy, theater, historical celebrations, train rides and more are among the plenty of things to do this weekend and beyond. Here’s our Times’ list of 25 things to do.

1. Experience the free 11th annual Welcome to Fairyville events, now through Saturday in Noblesville Cultural Arts District beginning at Nickel Plate Arts Campus as fairies take over downtown Noblesville. Fairy houses made by local groups and individuals of all ages will be on display on a Fairyville Trail today and Saturday. Fairy-inspired vendor wares will be sold 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the Courthouse Square. At various locations around downtown, an adult-oriented experience, presented by Martin & Martin Insurance, will include face and body effects painting, acrobatics and fire performing, Celtic music and dancing and more, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today during Fairyville After Dark, in its second year. Visit the Fairyville Trail to see the Fairy Home Show, meet the citizens of Fairyville, take part in various magic shows, live musical performances and Earth Day activities. Nickel Plate Express Fairy Caboose will pick up passengers every 30 minutes, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, and take them to Fairyville, at $17 per person. Join Sleeping Beauty and her fairy friends for a tea party at 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Saturday at the Hamilton County Artists’ Association Birdie Gallery with $15 tickets at nickelplatearts.org. Fairyville Parade, sponsored by Noblesville Trustee Office, is at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday from Nickel Plate Arts to the Courthouse.
2. Come see a traveling exhibit while learning about our Hamilton County Bicentennial themes, through today 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.
3. Meet local author of “Crossroads: A Suspense Novel,” Rhonda Parker Taylor, during a book signing at 6 p.m. today at Barnes & Noble in Noblesville, with book recommended by Golden Globe-nominated American actress author Mariel Hemingway, with more info at rhondaparkertaylor.com
4. Carmel Community Players presents “True West,” by Sam Shepard, directed by Eric Bryant, opening tonight and continuing through April 30 at The Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville, with tickets at carmelplayers.org or 317-815-9387.
5. Check out the comedians at The Brick Room Comedy Club, featuring Nate Robinson, Jeff Toy and Don Mason at 8 p.m. today, and Zach Wycuff, Stephen Taylor and John Freitag at 8 p.m. Saturday with $10 admission tickets at thebrickroom.cc.
6. Go out to the countryside for the live music of Kris Huntley tonight and The Ackermans on Saturday night, 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.
7. Treasures can be yours at a huge rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 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.
8. 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.
9. Today’s 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.
10. Enjoy live music at Grindstone Public House in Noblesville, featuring Jeff Brown on Saturday night; Matt Record on April 27, Jason and Robin on April 29 at the downtown Noblesville restaurant.
11. Join a Teter Wildflower Walk 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 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.
12. Attend the Noblesville High School Rooftop Coffee House featuring the best performances of NHS performing arts students, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday on the roof at NHS, with free admission, enter gate 40 off of Field Drive.
13. 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.
14. 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
15. 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.
16. Enjoy a free Spring Wildflower Walk 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 at Blatchley Nature Study Club, 125 Boulder Drive, Noblesville.
17. 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.
18. Support the Noblesville Babe Ruth by attending a Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 29 at Forest Park Inn in Noblesville, with $5 tickets at the door.
19. Enjoy the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Loyalty Day Celebration on April 29 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.
20. Celebrate the 50th reunion of the Noblesville High School class of 1973 at the NHS Alumni Banquet at 5 p.m. April 29 at NHS, at $22 per person, with reservations by calling Peggy (Baldwin) Beaver at 317-372-2674 or email bvrhut@aol.com; or Janice Robinson at 317-773-3425 or bbop1950@yahoo.com, by Saturday.
21. 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.
22. Noblesville Farmers Market opening day is 8 a.m. to noon May 6 at Federal Hill Commons in Noblesville.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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
29. Charity Ride for American Veteran Riders Association is at 8:30 a.m. May 20 beginning at the Ralph Lehr VFW Post 6246.
30. 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.

Save the date: 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.

-Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com.