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July 2023
The Red Skelton Comedy Showcase
SEE THE RED SKELTON COMEDY SHOWCASE! The biggest names in clean comedy in the Midwest will go head to head in honor of Red Skelton’s birthday on July 18th, but only one will win the revered Skeltie Award! Join Clint Hall, Andy Imlay, Drew Davis, Gavin Eddings, Carrie Moore, Kris Izzi, and Molly Fahrlander as they battle it out onstage. Will it be the Dry Bar Comedy veteran, the funniest man in Louisville, or the “kid the DARE program worked…
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August 2023
Germanfest!
Join us for a weekend of tradition, music, and mouthwatering food at the 51st Annual Germanfest! Dates: August 11th & 12th Time: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Location: Highland Woods Park Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we celebrate German culture and heritage like never before! Get ready to groove to the rhythm of live music by Rokk as they take the stage at 8:00 pm both Friday and Saturday night. But the party starts even earlier at 6:30 pm with the…
Find out more »History Adventure Day – Native Americans in Indiana
Discover how Native American tribes lived in Indiana during the 1700s and early 1800s. Through interactive presentations and hands-on activities including crafts and games, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the native people and their way of life.
Find out more »Junior Ranger Day – Natural Resource Day
Natural Resource Day will be from 1 to 4 pm on August 26. Although set aside as a historical park in 1966, the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park still provides a green space to the community. Kids will be able to connect with the natural resources with activities like track molds, owl pellet dissection, water testing, and tree identification.
Find out more »Festival Latino
MOVED TO PATRICK HENRY SQUARE THIS YEAR! Wabash Valley Progressives is hosting the 6th Annual Festival Latino on August 26, 2023 from 4-11 p.m. Festival Latino honors our Latino community with traditional dance, live music, great food, and activities for kids. Free and open to the public. Featuring live mariachi music and a live salsa band, and traditional dance by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos. Food! Music! Mariachis and more!
Find out more »September 2023
Salute to Veterans of WWII
This World War II event includes encampments, various combat units presented by re-enactors, presentations and battle scenarios. The Indiana Military Museum contains one of the best overall collections of military memorabilia from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The museum has a vast array of unique artifacts, vehicles, artillery, weaponry, uniforms, insignia and artwork. The outdoor grounds is a museum in itself. Entering the gate you immediately see a missile, a C-47, USS Indianapolis SSN697 conning tower and a full size German Atlantic Wall bunker. Additional…
Find out more »Junior Ranger Day – Three Forts Day
Three Forts Day has been rescheduled for September 9 from 11 am to 4 pm. Learn how kids lived in Vincennes from the early French, American Revolution, and War of 1812 periods. Musket demonstrations will also be held.
Find out more »Prehistoric Earthquake Discussion
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park will host subject matter experts on a discussion of earthquakes along the Wabash River. The presentation titled “Paleoseismic Liquefaction Evidence for Strong Pre-Historic Earthquakes in Southern Indiana and Illinois” is open to the public in the park...
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Downtown Ghost Walk
Prepared to be spooked! Embark on an evening walk around downtown Vincennes as you hear local ghost stories and other scary tales. Keep your eyes peeled – you might find some spooky characters along the way! Program starts and ends at the Old State Bank, 114 North 2nd Street, Vincennes.Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
Find out more »Halloween Fair
Join us for this family friendly Halloween Fair! Play Halloween-themed games, listen to slightly spooky stories, and take a haunted walk around the grounds to collect sweet treats. Participate in yard games, crafts and science activities, and bust a move to Halloween-themed tunes at the kids dance club. Program takes place at 1 West Harrison St., Vincennes. Price: $5/youth (ages 3-17), 25% discount for members
Find out more »Junior Ranger Day – Astronomy Night
• Astronomy Night is October 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm for kids of all ages. Activities, games, and stargazing will be part of the fun for all ages. Kids can earn the Night Explorer patch and preview programs for the 2024 Solar Eclipse.
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