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October 2022
Autumn on Main Street
Join us on Main Street as we welcome the fall season with food trucks, live music, beer and wine tasting for those over 21 years of age and art. The event is held in conjunction with the downtown art galleries First Friday event. Bring the kids down for the Touch a Truck sponsored by State Farm agent, Andrew Hinz. Shop participating Main Street businesses during their extended hours.
Find out more »Stained Glass Sunday Afternoon
For hundreds of years, stained glass windows have illuminated churches, serving as decorative and informative artwork with scenes and motifs exploring religious subjects and themes. On October 9 from 1-4 p.m., six historic churches in Vincennes showcase this art form during the Stained Glass Sunday open house.
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 »Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
The Vincennes University Humanities Film & Lecture Series and Wabash Valley Progressives are joining together on Monday, October 10th to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day...
Find out more »Parking Lot Pumpkin Patch
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Find out more »10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Get in the Halloween mood during Old Town Players Halloween double feature. It's the end of the world and hordes of rampaging zombies are about to kill you. What do you do? Try your hand at kung fu against the undead? Attempt to reason with creatures that would rather eat brains than use them? Turn to this handy and hilarious guide to survive the apocalypse! (Hint: Sacrifice the weak is step number one.) The Best Haunted House Ever - The…
Find out more »Downtown Ghost Walk
Hear local ghost stories and other spooktacular tales from costumed storytellers at various locations during an evening walk throughout downtown Vincennes. Tickets are $15/person, 25% discount for members. This event begins at the Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes. Registration is required by 5 p.m. on Oct. 14
Find out more »Dena Carter
Five-Time Multi-Platinum artist Deana Carter is coming to the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center! With hit songs such as "Strawberry Wine," and "We Danced Away" this is a show you won't want to miss! For tickets, call (812) 888-4354.
Find out more »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…
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