Head to Apple Hill Orhard for their annual fall festival! There will be things for people of every age to do, including a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, bounce houses, face painting, kids activities, live cider pressing, and a caramel apple station.
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Join us for the fifth annual Monarch Madness event! We will have nets ready for catching and tagging migrating monarch butterflies. There will also be local organizations with displays, giveaways, and refreshments.
For more information, call 812-882-8210, ext. 3 or email shalyn.sargeant@in.nacdnet.netย
History Adventure Day: The Final Frontier (ages 8-12)
In this all-things-space program, students will watch a short presentation on the history of space exploration followed by fun crafts, games, and activities. The program culminates with students making and launching their own rockets. This program will take place at the Fort Knox II Site, 3090 Old Fort Knox Road.
Experience the American Revolution at a Living History Event!
This US revolutionary war reenactment offers all the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the 18th century. Reenactors bring history to life during this unforgettable weekend.
Authentic battle enactments are held several times during the event. Food from the era is prepared over open fires and merchant tents offer 18th-century wares. All-day entertainment includes period music, childrenโs games, storytellers, oxen demonstrations, and more.
The Rotary Young Leaders Club of Vincennes is hosting its second half marathon in Indiana’s first city! With the goal of promoting a healthy lifestyle within Knox County and surrounding cities whilst also raising funds for local charities and organizations within the community, the Historical Half Marathon will highlight many of the first city’s historic landmarks not only by having participants move past them but also through auditory listening devices.
There will also be a 5K and a Kids Fun Run for people to participate in.
For more information about the Half Marathon and/or to register, click HERE.
A community-Wide Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Kiwanis of Vincennes and the Vincennes Parks and Recreation Department is coming up soon! Children age 0 through 10 can be signed up to win great prizes. Registration begins at 10:30 AM on the 8th If you have any questions please contact the VPRD Office at 812-882-1140