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October 2020
Second Sunday Nature Walk – Ouabache Trails Park
Fungi are fascinating!! They appear in myriad forms, shapes, colors, and textures. There are many that do not fit the classic idea of “mushroom”. Learn how fungi form and live. What is a mushroom, and how does a mushroom become a mushroom? During the Fungi Foray at Ouabache Trails Park participants will be exploring to see how many different types they can find. Meet local Master Naturalist Terri Talarek King in front of the park office. From there, participants will walk to the…
Find out more »Farmer’s Market of Historic Vincennes
Visit the Farmers Market for locally grown produce, plants, baked goods and handcrafted items on Saturday mornings from 9:00am – 1:00pm, and Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm – 7:30pm. Wednesday’s market features Bobe B-Q and live music. *The Riverfront Pavilion is located at 102 North 2nd Street.
Find out more »“The Addams Family”, Comedy – Old Town Players Theatre
The Old Town Players Theatre will present, The Addams Family at 7:00pm on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 with an afternoon production at 3:00pm on Sunday, October 18. This comedy that embraces the wackiness in every family! Wednesday Addams, princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – who her parents have never met. If that’s not enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Gomez Addams must…
Find out more »Knox County Homeless Task Force Public Presentation – Riverfront Pavilion
The Knox County Homeless Task Force is sponsoring a public presentation on the homeless population at the Riverfront Pavilion on Friday, October 17 at 2:00pm. Giving the presentation will be Exit 0, a faith-based organization out of Jeffersonville, Indiana whose mission is to addresses the homeless population in Jeffersonville and greater Louisville areas. Paul Stensrud of Exit 0 will give a power point presentation and offer Q/A about their approach to dealing with the homeless issue and willingness to assist…
Find out more »“Great Bowls of Fire” -The Remix (Chili Cook-Off) & Poker Run – Riverfront Pavilion
The United Way of Knox County is bringing the chili cook-off back for 2020! "Great Bowls of Fire" - The Remix sponsored by Farbest Foods and Futaba will be held on Friday, October 23 and is adding an exciting twist with a Poker Run! Interested supporters can visit the 25+ “celebrity” chefs by texting the word Remix to 71777. You can then vote for your favorite by donating to United Way. The cook-off itself will be a Poker Run in…
Find out more »“The Addams Family”, Comedy – Old Town Players Theatre
The Old Town Players Theatre will present, The Addams Family at 7:00pm on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 with an afternoon production at 3:00pm on Sunday, October 25. This comedy that embraces the wackiness in every family! Wednesday Addams, princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – who her parents have never met. If that’s not enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Gomez Addams must do something he’s…
Find out more »Drive-Thru BBQ Dinner – Helping His Hands
Helping His Hands Disaster Response Mission Organization will hold a drive-thru BBQ dinner on Saturday, October 24 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm. Caterer 18 Squeals will provide pulled pork BBQ dinners with sides at $15/person. Advance tickets will be sold at Helping His Hands, 2011 Willow Street. Check out the online auction running from October 23 - 29 at 7:00pm! chipsarksauctions.hidid.com Donations of canned goods or money is also greatly appreciated! *All proceeds from the dinner will go to disaster relief.
Find out more »Downtown Vincennes “Ghost Tour”
Get in the Halloween mood with a guided ghost tour downtown. Hear stories about the spirits in Vincennes. Tour begins at the Old State Bank. Registration is required by October 20. Recommended for ages 15+ *Due to social-distancing requirements and the COVID-19 pandemic, only 30 people per tour will be allowed. Tickets are $15/adults and $25% off for members.
Find out more »City-Wide “Trick or Treating”
City-wide "Trick or Treating" will be held over two evenings, Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Before your children head out for trick-or-treating, keep in mind this year's Halloween will be a bit different than in the past. PLEASE BE SAFE!!! Face Masks should be worn by children, parents and those handing out candy. Groups should social distance 6 feet from other groups. *Individuals uncomfortable due to the Pandemic should not participate. *Individuals experiencing symptoms…
Find out more »Hart Street “Safe Stop” Trick-or-Treating
Hart Street "Safe Stop" Trick-or-Treating for children on will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Trick or treaters should look for a lighted pumpkin in the window of participating businesses. Good Samaritan Hospital will be at Old National Bank's Hart Street location distributing candy to children and free face masks to parents. PLEASE TAKE PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY!!! Face Masks should be worn by children, parents and those handing out candy. Groups should social distance 6 feet from…
Find out more »November 2020
[Cancelled] – “First Friday” Art Walk & Christmas Shopping!
On Friday, November 6, the First Friday Art Walk will bring new opportunities to see a wide variety of artworks at your three downtown galleries and the Vincennes Shircliff Gallery! Art Space Vincennes (521 Main) The Northwest Territory Art Guild (316 Main) . The Open Gallery (329 Main) Shircliff Gallery (First & Harrison) *Hours for the "First Friday" Art Walk are 5:00pm - 7:00pm at all locations.
Find out more »Second Sunday Nature Walk, “The Trees in Autumn” – Ouabache Trails Park
We all love the splendor of Autumn color when the trees seem to be dressed up and glowing. How do those colors come about? Learn to identify some trees by leaf, bark, and other traits. Look for other life associated with the trees. See how the makeup of species population changes with the environment, from sunny areas, to upland forest, to lower stream areas. Find out, even, how some trees smell or taste! Enjoy a stroll through the autumn forests.…
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