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October 2020
“Halloween Spooktacular” – Red Skelton Performing Arts Ctr., V. U. Campus
Just in time for Halloween, the Vincennes University Performing Arts Department Theatre Program will present Halloween Spooktacular in two parts. This performance is a cabaret-style event where theatre program students perform prepared songs and monologues with a creepy bent. All performers will be masked and distanced. Mark your calendar...Part One Camp Sleepy Hallow premieres on October 1 on this YouTube page - https://youtu.be/D1PAivHrD6U, and Part Two, It's Witchcraft premieres on November 14. * Please subscribe in advance by clicking "Subscribe." (The V.…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “First City Music Festival”
Mark your calendars for the "First City Music Festival"! This year's event will be held on at the French Commons (2nd & Willow Streets) on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. The eclectic music festival will celebrate the the heritage and culture of music and local artists are invited to perform their various types of music. Ticket sales, camping passes, and the initial line-up of entertainment will be announced on February 1, so set your reminders and tell your…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “First Friday” Art Walk
Save the date of Friday, October 2nd for the "First Friday Art Walk" on Main Street in downtown Vincennes. View exhibits at the three participating art galleries.
Find out more »Christmas Lights Lamp Pole Decorating Contest
November 30 @ 6:00 pm – December 30 @ 6:00 pm Celebrate the Season and take a drive through Gregg Park to enjoy the Christmas lights! During the month of December local businesses and citizens have decorated each pole in different themes as part of the annual light pole decorating contest.
Find out more »10th Annual “Think Pink” Ride – Mach One Lot (Robinson) or Good Samaritan Hospital (Vincennes)
The 10th Annual "Think Pink" Ride will be held on Saturday, October 10. Registration is 8:00am with bikes out at 9:00am (CST) from the Mach One Parking Lot (Main Street) in Robinson, Illinois. Riders can also join the group and register for the event at the Good Samaritan Cancer Pavilion at 10:00am (CST). A Dice Roll and 50/50 Drawing held at the end of the ride! (NO CLUB COLORS) All vehicles are welcome and the cost is $15/person (shirt included…
Find out more »Apple Hill Orchard Annual Fall Festival & Farm Fun Day
Bring your family and enjoy a great time outdoors at the Annual Apple Hill Orchard Fall Festival and Farm Fun Day! The day's activities include a bounce house for the kids, pumpkin painting and a performance by Kool-Ade the clown. Lunch will be served from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Although guests will not be able to pick apples, already-picked apples, pies and other treats will be available for sale. *For safety, the orchard will follow current health guidelines with social distancing.
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 »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…
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