Free Fun – August 27

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Go Greek in Indy with 42nd annual festival

INDIANAPOLIS — This weekend, GreekFest 2015 marks its 42nd year as one of central Indiana’s oldest and largest ethnic festivals.

GreekFest is known for its array of authentic Greek cuisine, fine wines and fresh pastries, many of which are available only once a year at GreekFest.

The festival features an open marketplace, live Greek music, church tours, performances by the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupe, children’s activities, local craft beers, and more.

Presented by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, at 106 W. 106th St., Carmel, admission is free. Visit indygreekfest.org for hours and more information.

Farmers Market set at county fairgrounds

GREENFIELD — Locally grown produce and other products will be on sale at the Summer Farmers Market from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple St.

This is a weekly Saturday event throughout the summer.

Free theatrical concert offered in Fishers

FISHERS — The Nickel Plate Players present “Heartlight,” a free theatrical concert, at 8 p.m. Saturday at 6 Municipal Drive in Fishers.

“Heartlight” tells the story of an aspiring musician from Fishers, who pursues her dream to be a songwriter and performer. She enters a performance competition to wow the judges and finds the “heartlight” that has inspired other legendary singer-songwriters.

The performance features hits from Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, Journey, Carole King, Carly Simon, Queen and the Beatles.

For more info, visit nickelplateplayers.com.

Dancers to demonstrate ballroom technique

INDIANAPOLIS — The Heartland Ballroom Dancers will present an hour of dance demonstrations at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Indianapolis ArtsGarden, 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.

Heartland Ball Room Dancers are part of USA Dance Inc., a nationwide organization of social, college, and competitive amateur ballroom dancers.

For more information about classes, social dances and charitable events throughout central Indiana, visit indyusadance.org.