The heart of Hancock County comes alive each summer with outdoor fun, small town charm, and local favorites! We don’t want you to miss a minute of it! Check out our ultimate Greenfield, Indiana Summer Bucket List and squeeze every drop of sunshine and fun out of the season!
- Catch a summer concert. There are plenty of swoon-worthy outdoor concerts all summer long at Depot Park in Greenfield. 🎶 Check Greenfield Parks social for the schedule.
- See a movie under the stars. Greenfield Parks is hosting several outdoor summer movies.
- 🎡 And you can’t have summer in Indiana without visiting a county fair – the Hancock County Fair is one of the best around! Explore it in June 17th-25th.
- Shop a farmer’s market – Enjoy Greenfield Main Street’s Market on Main each third Thursday or the Farmers Market at the Fairgrounds on Saturdays.
- Stroll the Pennsy Trail – a perfect scenic spot for a walk, run, or bike ride.
- 🕶️ Take in the local outdoor murals – find them throughout the downtown district.
- Join the Thursday Community Bike Ride – meet at Family Bike Chain at 6:30pm. Plus, sign the whole family up for the Flat 50 in August!
- 🍦 Over the summer, try all the flavors at Libby’s Ice Cream & Greenfield Chocolates!
- Splash around at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center and Riley Park splash pad. 🌊
- Find a great summer read at the library.
- Don’t cook – dine out one evening at The Mug, The Depot, Tuscan Table, or Wooden Bear Brewing Company. Plus, in August don’t miss the new Smash’d Burger Bar in downtown Greenfield.
- Grab some local fresh from the Tyner Pond Farm store or at the iconic Tuttle Orchards Farm Store. And a little secret – Tuttle’s has a new fresh donut flavor each week.
- Pick lavender or sunflowers at a local farm. 🌻
- Hike Thornwood Nature Preserve – a hidden gem with wooded trails and native wildflowers. Plus, a beautiful spot for birdwatching, journaling, or just getting off the grid for a bit. 🌳
- Catch a live show at H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts.
- Try a summer art or creative class with Greenfield Parks, Mad Potter Ceramics, the Gilded Nest or The Maker in Greenfield. 🎨
- Take a selfie with the James Whitcomb Riley statue in front of his boyhood home on Main Street.
- 🌞 Get cool on a hot day and browse Hancock County Arts.
- Antique shop at J.W. Riley Emporium.
- Kick-off a summer morning with pancakes at Lincoln Square. 🥞
📸 The simple small moments are the ones that make summer magic. And, Greenfield is packed with heart, history, and hidden gems for the whole family. This summer, take time to slow down, explore local, try something new, and make memories. What will be on your Greenfield, Indiana summer bucket list?
