Music in the Park at Indian Creek Trailhead: Free Summer Concert Series 🎶
Live music, food trucks, and your new favorite Friday night plan.
Shannon
April 28, 2026
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Your Friday night just got an upgrade. Music in the Park returns to the Indian Creek Trailhead with a free concert from Story Charlemagne, plus Ty’s All Natural serving up crowd-pleasing bites. Bring a blanket, grab your people, and settle in for two hours of easygoing, family-friendly fun. It’s the kind of evening where no one checks the time—and that’s the point.
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