2026 Beech Grove Events
mayor's clean city recycling days
March 7, June 6, September 5, November 7
Mark your calendars for this year's free recycling Saturdays! Bring any of the items listed, and have them recycled for free. Just drive up behind City Hall at 806 Main Street, and we will have people to help you unload. Thank you to our partners – Beech Grove Lions Club, Beech Grove Drug Free Coalition, Hanna’s Wrecker Service and Eco Shred – who help us with event to keep us a Indiana Clean Community!
nsbg fourth fridays
May - September
Fourth Friday Art Walks bring creativity, community, and local flavor to Main Street Beech Grove. On the fourth Friday of each month, Main Street comes alive with local artists, pop-up art displays, live music, and special experiences hosted by participating businesses.
This is a casual, walkable evening designed to support local artists and small businesses while giving the community a reason to come downtown, explore, and connect.
franciscan farmers market
Every Tuesday from 10a-1p starting May 5. Ends September 29
Join us every Tuesday from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, May through September, for the 2026 Beech Grove Farmers Market.
The Farmers Market is your weekly stop for fresh, locally grown food, handmade goods, and a welcoming community atmosphere. This season’s partnership brings an added focus on health, wellness, and community connection, with special activities, resources, and engagement throughout the market season.
To become a vendor, please email stacey.fink@franciscanalliance.org
summer concert series
in the park
May 28, June 11, 25, July 9, 23, August 6, 20
Join us in Sarah T. Bolton Park for great music, food, and fun as we welcome back familiar faces and introduce some exciting new acts! Full line-up will be announced soon.
touch - a - truck
June 13, Hornet Park Community Center
Bring the kids out for a fun (and FREE) event they’re sure to love! They'll get up close with fire trucks, police cars, construction vehicles, and more. It's a hands-on experience perfect for curious minds and little explorers.
dennis day 2026
June 20, Main Street
Join us on June 20th for the Dennis Day 2025 5K Run/Walk and Block Party hosted by the Marks Foundation. This is a kid friendly event
Sign up for the 5k Run/Walk using the link below.
https://www.themarksfoundation.org/dennisday5k
All proceeds from the event go directly to the cause to support those fighting a disease that affects us all in some way every day.
America 250 block party
June 26, Main Street
We’re turning Fourth Friday Art Walk into a full Main Street Block Party on Friday, June 26th starting at 5 PM! 🇺🇸
Join us for:
✨ Local artists
🍔 Food
🎵 Music
🎥 Remember the Titans at dusk
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and get ready for a fun summer night on Main Street 🌙✨
Patriotic outfits are highly encouraged… and if anyone arrives dressed like George Washington, we will absolutely respect the commitment.
all-american day in the park & FIREWORKS
July 3
Join us for another wonderful evening in the park with food, fun, music & fireworks!
national night out
August 5
National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make communities safer. Join us this year in Sarah T. Bolton Park for this event.
promoters club fall festival
September 16-19
Join us for the 2026 Fall Festival on Main Street! There will be great food, rides, games & a free stage! More details will be posted as the event comes closer. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event please email bgfallfestival@gmail.com.
movies by the bonfire 2026
September 11, 25; October 9, 23
Movies by the Bonfire is returning for its third year in a row!
Join us at the Community Center on select Fridays in September and October for some classic Fall and Halloween movies! This event is free to the community and includes popcorn and smores.
holy name oktoberfest
September 25, 26
Save the dates:
Friday, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Join Holy Name for delicious food, live music, and fun for all ages. The Kid Zone will feature bounce houses, games, and more!
music on main
October 3
More details coming soon!
coffee with a cop
October 7
Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other.
nsbg fall food drive
October 15 - November 15
Mark your calendars. Our community food drive will return October 15 through November 15, and we invite neighbors, businesses, and organizations to come together once again to support families right here in Beech Grove.
Last year’s generosity made a meaningful impact, and we are excited to build on that momentum. Whether you donate food, funds, or help spread the word, every contribution makes a difference.
More details, including drop-off locations and wish-list items, will be shared closer to the start date. We hope you’ll join us this fall.
nsbg pumpkin express
October 17
Pumpkin Express is Saturday, October 17 from Noon to 1:30! Start at the Beech Grove Lodge #694, F&AM to decorate a bag with help from Beech Grove Tri Kappa and to grab a flyer before working your way around Main Street! More details to come!
halloween silly safari
October 31
Stop by the Elton Geshwiler Senior Center while you're out Trick-or-Treating for a silly safari time! More information closer to event.
veterans day service
November 11
Come to City Hall this Veterans Day for our annual service honoring our Veterans in our community and throughout our country.
LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE
Main Street will light up on December 5 for our Annual Lighted Christmas Parade!

