Spring has sprung and we have lots of fun things going on around the Southside. We’ll continue to update the calendar as we find new and exciting activities for you to enjoy. But for now, here are 30 fun ideas for the month of May.

1) Get your little jedi ready for Star Wars day with a craft class at Clark Pleasant or Trafalgar libraries.

2) Potterheads won’t want to miss trivia night at the Franklin branch of the Johnson County Library.

3) Join the Greenwood Library as they celebrate the talents of our local student Filmmakers at the 8th Annual Teen Film Festival.

4) Join the Art of Kira Studios in Franklin for My Kiddo and Me Painting Class.

5) Indulge your taste buds with a trip to Center Grove’s newest gourmet candy store, the Chocolate Gallery.

6) Make sure to mark your calendars for this month’s FREE Community Day at Brown County YMCA. 

7) Celebrate the annual Free Comic Book Day at the White River library.

8) Kids 4 and up can create a beautiful butterfly planter at the Garfield Conservatory.

9) Head inside for open gym at Fundamentals by Wrights in Greenwood or Center Grove .

10) Kids of all ages and skill level can join the kick off of the Columbus BMX Season.

11) Don your best hat and enjoy an afternoon tea party at Suzy’s Teahouse and Bakery in Franklin.

12) Take a walk down memory lane with a showing of the Wizard of Oz at the Historic Artcraft Theater.

13) Touch a Truck comes to Johnson County this month!

14) Take the kids to the Kelly Miller Circus in Shelbyville.

15) Learn about some of Indiana’s native birds of pray with Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators and the White River Library.

16) Parents can take advantage of a kids night out with the Baxter YMCA or Fundamentals by Wrights in Greenwood.

17) Farmers Markets start this month in Greenwood, Franklin, Mooresville and Martinsville.

18) Enjoy a family movie night at the Clark Pleasant Library.

19) Perform experiments and explore the work of archaeologists with the Trafalgar branch library.

20) Little ones can use their hands, feet and other fun tools to create a unique masterpiece in My First Painting Class at the Art of Kira Studios in Franklin.

21) Take on a round of miniature golf at Otte Golf & Family Fun Center in Greenwood or Orchard Golf Center in Center Grove.

22) Homeschoolers can head to Brown County for their Hands On History Program for Children.

23) Don’t miss the Indiana Live Steamers Public Run Day in conjunction with the Columbus Area Railroad Club Open House

24) Enjoy root beer float Saturday and take a walk down memory lane at the Grover Museum in Shelbyville.

25) Join Franklin Parks and Rec to create your own hand-painted polka dots and stripes flower pot.

26) Sign your little ones up for Little Green Thumbs at Garfield Conservatory.

27) Strawberries on the Square comes to Franklin.

28) Go for a walk through one Johnson County’s beautiful parks.

29) Take the kids to the Canary Creek Drive-In in Franklin for a family-friendly night out.

30) The pools open this month. Franklin Family Aquatic Center opens May 20, Freedom Springs opens May 29, and Perry Park opens Mary 27.