Rupert's Kids hosts Community Day Events offering donated CVS items at low cost to support local families, reduce waste, and fund their mission. Events are held in Shelbyville and Flat Rock with affordable bag pricing and $1 items at select locations.
Read MoreCemetery Walk at Forest Hill (June 17)
The Shelby County Public Library will host a historical walking tour of Forest Hill Cemetery on June 17 at 6:30 p.m., led by Donna Dennison, Head of the Genealogy & History Department. The tour will explore the mausoleums of notable figures, with attendees advised to dress for the weather and terrain.
Read MoreGleaners Mobile Pantry: June and July Schedule
Gleaners' Mobile Pantry will be at the Shelbyville High School by the tennis courts on the following dates: Saturday, June 14th and again on Saturday, July 19th from 10am-12noon (or until we run out of food). *Please do not enter the school property until 9am so that our truck is able to set up.
Read MoreSummer Meal Service Location
View the 2025 FREE Summer Meal Service Schedule for Children Under 18.
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Shelby County Fair - Shelbyville, IN (June 9-14)
Here are the Daily Schedules for the Shelby County Fair, June 9-14, 2025 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds (500 Frank St, Shelbyville, IN 46176)!
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CANCELLED! Jacob James Annual 5K Cross Country Race (June 14)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The Jacob James 5th Anniversary 5k Cross Country Race & 1 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday JUNE 14 at 8:30am at Blue River Cross Country Course.
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: 'Remembering our Soldiers' Cemetery Walking Tour (May 20)
The Shelby County Public Library presents a patriotic, pre-Memorial Day walking tour of City Cemetery, 154 E. Pennsylvania St., on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
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Buddies Helping Buddies: Golf Classic (June 14)
Buddies Helping Buddies is excited to invite you to their 2nd Annual Buddies on the Green Golf Classic, taking place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at Blue Bear Golf Club in Shelbyville, Indiana.
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Grover Center: Disco Night (Sept. 27)
Get ready to groove, Shelbyville! Grover is turning back the clock to the 1970s at their third annual Blast from the Past: Disco Night, a fun and family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the Grover Center on Sat., September 27.
Read MoreShelby County Players - Summer Youth Theatre Camp (July 28-August 1)
Registration is now open for Shelby County Players dynamic Summer Youth Theatre Camp! Their camp offers a safe and enriching environment for children to learn, grow, and to explore. Learn more and register today. Don't miss out!
Read MoreShelbyville Parks & Rec: Highland Games (May 17)
Join us for a day of Scottish tradition, culture, and athleticism at the Blue River Highland Games & Festival Presented by Current Mortgage on May 17, 2025!
This annual event celebrates the rich heritage of Scotland with thrilling athletic competitions, lively music, traditional dancing, and family-friendly activities. Date: May 17, 2025 / Location: Shelby County Fairgrounds (500 Frank Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176) / Time: Games begin at 9:00a and should conclude at 4:00p. Admission: FREE for all spectators!
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Diligent Diggers' Garden Club Plant Sale (May 17)
The Shelby County Diligent Diggers will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday May 17 from 9 am to Noon at Clearwick Park, 2609 Berwick Drive, Shelbyville IN. All plants are locally grown perennials and include iris, daisies, black-eyed Susans, hens & chicks, day lilies, house plants, and much more. Prices start at $2. For more than 25 years the Diligent Diggers have been planting and maintaining the gardens at the Shelby County Public Library. Plant sale proceeds will be used to continue the gardens at the library.
Read MoreCity of Shelbyville: Government Day Lunch (June 6)
Mayor Furgeson and the City of Shelbyville employees will host a “FREE LUNCH” which will include a hotdog and chips with a drink. This event is in conjunction with Shelby Senior Services Strawberries on the Square event.
Read MoreShelby Senior Services: Strawberry Festival (June 6)
Shelby Senior Services' Annual Strawberry Festival is back! Join them on Friday, June 6th in downtown Shelbyville or in the MHP Parking Lot where walk-up or drive-thru will be available from 11am-2pm for strawberry shortcake and ice cream. Cost is $8. They will be accepting cash or Venmo.
Read MoreShelby County Chamber of Commerce: Member Appreciation Lunch (May 16)
If your business or organization is registered with the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, make sure to attend the Member Appreciation Luncheon on Fri., May 16 (free for members). Stop by anytime between 11am-1pm. RSVP to kyliemccrory@shelbychamber.net or online. (*Also don’t miss out on their Annual 50/50 Raffle! Learn more.)
Read MoreSt. Joseph Catholic Church: True North VBS (June 2-5)
St. Joseph Catholic Church will host Vacation Bible School (VBS) from June 2-5 (9am-Noon). The theme is ‘True North ~ Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.’ Volunteers are needed.
Read MoreSt. Joe Festival (May 8, 9, 10)
IT'S FESTIVAL TIME!! The annual St. Joe Spring Festival will bring the return of rides, games, concerts, beer garden, and GREAT FOOD.
Read MoreRupert's Kids Community Days
If you want to shop and support a good cause, make sure to follow Rupert’s Kids for their regular Community Days Events in Shelbyville and Flat Rock. Community Day Events are a unique opportunity for Rupert's Kids to give back to the community while also supporting our mission through fundraising. These events are made possible through our valuable partnership with CVS, which donates unused inventory that might otherwise end up in landfills. You can learn more and sign up to receive their enewsletter here.
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Fairland Historical Society: Hoosier Basketball History (August 20)
After a brief business meeting of the Joseph Boggs Society, the Fairland Historical Society & Joseph Boggs Society will co-host a program celebrating Hoosier Basketball History. Noah Dahlquist from the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame will share Indiana basketball history & discuss the Hall of Fame Museum. Then, they want YOU to participate by sharing YOUR Boggstown, Fairland, Moral, & Triton basketball memories. They’ll have photos of some of the teams on display, plus refreshments! This event is free & open to the public; donations accepted.
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Fairland Historical Society: Preserving Family Heirlooms Program (July 15)
Do you have some treasured heirlooms that have been passed down through the generations of your family? Tamara Hemmerlein, Director, Local History Services, Indiana Historical Society, will discuss best practices for preserving those items. This event is free & open to the public; donations accepted. It will be held on Tues., July 15 at 7pm at Moral Township Government Center (8333 N Frontage Rd, Fairland, IN 46126)
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