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October 2022
Fall Seed Jamboree
Food:Fall food tasting: apple slices, pumpkin seeds, kale chips Activities:Pumpkin painting and pumpkin/squash seed gatheringCorn shelling, bean shellingSeed matching game“What part of the plant?” gameJunior Master Gardener activityDemonstrations:Worm composting, 3 Sisters gardening (Native American method) Free Giveaways:Beautiful 2023 CalendarsGarlic bulbs and info on how to grow Visit with bunnies Mirana and Kevin Sponsored by KCPL, Knox Co SWCD, Grow City, Guardians of the Garden MasterGardeners, Purdue Ext, Natural Gardeners Club, Vincennes University &your future Knox Co Seed Library (opening Winter…
Find out more »Halloween Fair (ages 4-11)
It’s time to get a little spooky! Take a “haunted” walk around the grounds of Vincennes State Historic Sites, check out some creepy science experiments, listen to some not-so-spooky stories, get candy for your trick-or-treat bag, and more. Tickets are $5/youth, 25% discount for members. This event takes place at the Vincennes State Historic Sites main buildings located at 1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes.
Find out more »Oscar Laughs! Kick Off Event
Join Red Skelton Museum Curator, Mark Kratzner and director, Anne Pratt as they preview the ten upcoming films in the Oscar Laughs! Film Series
Find out more »Downtown Halloween Bash
2nd Annual Downtown Halloween Bash sponsored by Carson Thacker Agency will be on October 28th from 4-7! Join us for an evening of family fun including bounce houses, food trucks, games and trick-or-treating at downtown businesses!
Find out more »November 2022
Photos with Santa
The Wabash Valley Friendship Clubhouse will be hosting “Photos with Santa” as a fundraiser for the Clubhouse on December 10th from 9 am to 1 pm. For families with pets, they can bring in their pets from 12-1 for a photo with Santa. This event is located at the new Clubhouse at 501 S. 6th Street in Vincennes.
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk
Visit the downtown Vincennes art galleries & the Schircliff Gallery on the Vincennes University Campus!
Find out more »Composting Basics
Composting – is a great way to use what you have and create healthier soil for healthier plants.Learn an easy way to build a compost pile for your garden – what goes in, how it works, and what to do with what comes out. Help build the next new compost pile at Grow City! This free workshop starts at 6:30 pm Eastern on November 7 in the Grow City Teaching Garden (back yard of the McGrady-Brockman Building, 614 N. 7th…
Find out more »Second Sunday Nature Walk
Meet with local Master Naturalist Terri Talarek King to explore and discover the nature within Knox County. These walks are free, no registration needed, and suitable for all ages (families encouraged).
Find out more »Gingerbread Workshop
Chef, Carol Keusch, will teach us how to make gingerbread houses on Monday, November 14th from 6-8pm at the Fortnightly
Find out more »Oscar Laughs! – “Ninotchka”
Join Red Skelton Museum Curator, Mark Kratzner and director, Anne Pratt as they present the first movie in the Oscar Laughs! series, “Ninotchka.”
Find out more »Ouabache Trails Park Christmas Light Show
Head out to Ouabache Trails Park to celebrate the holiday season! See their Christmas Light show and listen to holiday favorites while driving through the park. More details to come.
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