October 3, 2023 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Use all-natural materials to create a beautiful crown perfect for photoshoots or play!
812-882-4316
Use all-natural materials to create a beautiful crown perfect for photoshoots or play!
812-882-4316
812-882-4316
Old Man Winter is making it difficult to get out for entertainment, but we have some ideas to shake off those winter blues locally! Although they are operating during winter hours, our museums are still open and ready to welcome visitors! Check the schedule below heading out for a tour then get ready to immerse yourself in our city’s heritage!
Ready to plan your trip to Knox County but not sure where to start? Start with one of the state or regional passports! They’re a great way to get to know Knox County and serve as a jumping-off point for all that we have to offer!
The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is proud to host the fifth Knox County Nature Days!
The Knox County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is proud to host the fourth Knox County Nature Days! This is an annual event focused on different environmental issues, natural history, and more. Join us to learn more about the birds of Knox County and the native plants to attract them!
Draft Schedule:
9:30 – Registration, Vendors, and Plant Sale Open
9:45 – Introduction/Welcoming Remarks
10:00 – The Birds of Knox County and Beyond by Gary and Lisa Bowman
10:45 – Break
11:00 – Planting Native to Attract Birds to Your Yard by Sharon Sorenson
12:00 – Lunch (Free!)
1:00 – Live Bird Demonstration and Talk by the Talon Trust
1:45 – Doorprizes/Closing Remarks
Other Event Features:
To keep this event free and support environmental programming in the area, please consider donating to the CISMA either through PayPal (http://knoxcountyswcd.com/kccisma/) or at the door.
Contact Will Drews for more information at 812-882-8210 ext. 3408 or willem.drews@in.nacdnet.net
The Downtown Riverwalk, playgrounds, and museums are all great places for some last-minute fun! We’ve got everything you need and more to soak up those last rays of sunshine & have a day filled with fun for your family before the summer is over!
Whether you pack your own lunch or pick up something local from your favorite restaurant in town, heading outdoors this Saturday (April 23rd) for National Picnic Day is a family-friendly activity that all can enjoy!
Here at the Vincennes/Knox County Visitors & Tourism Bureau, we understand that not everyone can take a multi-day trip; sometimes a quick weekend trip is all that you can do. Below is a tentative itinerary of how to live like a local in Vincennes for 48 hours.
Starting on Wednesday, September 1st and ending on Monday, September 4th, the 51st Annual Bicknell Heritage Day Parade & Festival is packed full of events that are sure to be fun for people of all ages! With contests, food, games, tournaments, and a parade; there is no shortage of things to do this Labor Day Weekend.
Here are the events for today:
Community Worship Service
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: North Knox Primary School
Sponsored by the Bicknell Area Ministerial Association
Bicknell Heritage Community Picnic
(NO CARRY-OUTS)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bicknell Fire Station 210 E. 1st Street
Sesquicentennial Time Vault Rededication & 175th Anniversary Time Vault Closure
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Southside Park
Contact: City Hall 812-735-3559
Email: mayor@bicknell.in.gov
With school starting again and workdays getting longer, it is easy to stay cooped up inside. But fresh air and activity are good for overall mental and physical health, and there is no shortage of places to get just that here in Knox County! We encourage you to take advantage of all that our community has to offer!