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October 2022
Apple Hill Orchard Annual Fall Festival
Join Apple Hill Orchard for its annual Fall Festival! There will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, kid's activities, cider pressing, a caramel apple station, and so much more!
Find out more »Salute to Vietnam Veterans
Join the Indiana Military Museum as they honor the veterans and casualties of the Vietnam War. See living history displays, reenactments, and memorabilia. Huey Helicopter rides will be available through the Indiana Search and Rescue Association, fees apply. Event Schedule 9am Gates Open 10am Huey Helicopter arrives with Sgt. Davis 10:30am Huey rides begin and Sgt. Davis signs copies of his book 2:30pm Battle scenario for public, includes Huey battlefield extraction
Find out more »Hugelkulture!
What in the world is “hugelkulture”? Learn about this fun, easy way to create a new garden bed and how it creates healthy soil. Help build one in the Grow City garden! … The Grow City Teaching Garden is located in the backyard of the McGrady-Brockman Building, 614 N. 7th St., Vincennes, Indiana. This project is a partnership of the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, Knox County Public Library, Vincennes University, and Purdue Extension Knox County. For more…
Find out more »Chili Bowl & Tasting – Chili Cookoff
The United Way of Knox County is pleased to announce the return of its 4th Chili cookoff entitled the Chili Bowl sponsored by Farbest Foods. It will be a family-friendly event in downtown Vincennes. The Free Taster’s choice/sampling of chili will be held on Patrick Henry Square from 4:30 – 7:00 with live music provided by the Buck Rogers Clark group, food trucks, kids games/bouncy houses, and a beer garden provided by the Vincennes Brewing Company. 25 celebrity chefs will…
Find out more »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 »Zombie Jeep Run
We are so excited to announce our first annual OTP JEEP ride fundraiser!!! Save the date and share with your JEEP-loving friends!
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