Wednesday, Oct. 18
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lake Strahl hike — Guided, from state park lake’s parking lot, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
Teen Time — Hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books, do homework, with snack, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 3 to 5 p.m. Information: 812-988-2850.
“Stronger” — Dramatic biography, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner Restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Hands On History — Pioneer activities for children 8 to 12, Brown County History Center, 90 E. Gould St., 1 to 4 p.m., $5 per child, registration required. Information: browncountyhistorycenter.org or 812-988-2899.
Nature Jeopardy — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Emerging Poets and Writers — For youth, BETA center, upstairs at 45 S. Jefferson St., 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Information: Lory Winford at [email protected].
Weed Patch preschool music program — For ages 2 to 5, classes focus on singing, moving, playing and introduction to rhythmic and melodic instruments, Weed Patch Music Co., 58 E. Main St., 5 to 6 p.m., $20 per child, $10 per additional sibling. Information: weedpatchmusicshop.com/events or 812-200-3300.
Gospel music jam and sing — Sing, play or listen, Country Gospel Church, 5181 State Road 46 East, Gnaw Bone, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-318-8097.
“Birth of Rock ‘n Roll” — Music revue with Eric Brown, Ross Martinie-Eiler and Michael Shulbaum performing hits by Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Johnny Cash and more, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m. $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per student/senior/military, concessions, local beer and wine sold.
Friday, Oct. 20
Roots — State park Nature Center, 11 a.m., gate fee applies.
Fall wildflower hike — From state park Hoosiers Nest, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre” — Melchior Marionette Theatre, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $5 per person, younger than 2 free. Information: melchiormarionettes.com or 1-800-849-4853
Radical reptiles — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Sincerely Elvis Tribute — Live music, Indiana Red Barn Jamboree, 71 Parkview Road, 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m., $11.50. Information: redbarn-jamboree.ticketleap.com or facebook.com/IndianaRedBarnJamboree.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.
“Falloween” party — With hay rides, weenie roast, hot cocoa, s’mores, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting, Deer Run Park, 6 to 8 p.m. free. Information: bcparksrec.com or 812-988-5522.
Friendly Forest — Trail with candy, popcorn and hot chocolate inside, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 7 to 9 p.m., $1 per child, adults with child admitted free, snacks, coffee and pumpkins sold. Information: facebook.com/JTFD5INC.
The Paul Bertsch Band — Classic rock and blues, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Campfire tales — State park Nature Center Friendship Circle, 7 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Heart & Soul” — One Pulse Entertainment concert with Jenn Cristy and Troy T. Thomas Jr. performing Motown, soul, rhythm and blues hits, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m. $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per student/senior/military, concessions, local beer and wine sold.
“Wonder Woman” — Action-fantasy, rated PG-13, outdoors, Deer Run Park, 8 p.m., free, bring lawn chair, sponsored by Brown County Parks & Recreation.
Haunted trail and barn — Deer Run Park, McLary Road, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., $7 for 16 and older, $5 for children, benefit for parks and rec programming and upkeep.
Top Shelf — Live band, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Mammal furs — Guided program, state park Nature Center, 10 a.m., gate fee applies.
Weave-in, Spin-in — For all skill levels, teens and adults, Brown County Public Library, 205 N. Locust Lane, 10 a.m. to noon, free, bring looms, spindles, wheels, questions, share projects and ideas. Information: 812-988-2850.
Seed swap — With presentations and workshops, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Topics include backyard plant breeding, harvesting acorns for food, SEED Brown County local food initiative. Information: facebook.com/BrownCountySeedProject.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Apple Works Orchard, 8157 South 250 West, Trafalgar, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., no cover. Information: apple-works.com.
“Slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre” — Melchior Marionette Theatre, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $5 per person, younger than 2 free.
Live birds of prey — Indiana Raptor Center birds and talk, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., donations welcome, gate fee applies.
Harvest Fest — With food, games, music, Bean Blossom Community Church, State Road 135 North, 4 to 7 p.m., free. Information: beanblossomchurch.com/harvest-fest or 812-988-7359.
Sincerely Elvis Tribute — Indiana Red Barn Jamboree, 71 Parkview Road, 4 to 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m., $11.50.
Trick-or-treat — For young children and parents, paved Friends Trail by state park office, 5 to 6 p.m., gate fee applies, donations welcome.
Don Ford, Trent Moss and the Fairland Ramblers — Live music, with guests, Trails End & the PanHead Saloon, 4646 State Road 135 South, Stone Head, 5 to 10 p.m.
Brown County High School ensemble — Pavilion Music Series concert, Main and Jefferson streets, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free, bring lawn chair.
Magic show — By Crystal James, Pine Room Tavern, 51 E. Chestnut St., 7 to 8 p.m.
Friendly Forest — Trail with candy, popcorn and hot chocolate inside, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 7 to 9 p.m., $1 per child, adults with child free, snacks, coffee and pumpkins sold.
Barry Johnson — Country singer/songwriter, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
“RESPECT: The Women of Rock ‘n Soul” — With Jenn Cristy and live band, dancing encouraged, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $19.50 per student/senior/military, $20.50 per adult, concessions, local beer, wine, champagne and other drinks sold.
Scary trail — Paved Friends Trail by state park office, 8 to 10 p.m., gate fee applies, donations welcome.
Haunted trail and barn — Deer Run Park, McLary Road, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., $7 for 16 and older, $5 for children, benefit for parks and rec programming and upkeep.
Flea Bitten Dawgs — Live band, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Apple Works Orchard, 8157 South 250 West, Trafalgar, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., no cover. Information: apple-works.com.
“Gone batty” — Talk, state park Nature Center, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre” — Melchior Marionette Theatre, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., $5 per person; younger than 2 free.
Don Ford — Acoustic music, Apple Works Orchard, 8157 South 250 West, Trafalgar, 2:30 to 5 p.m., no cover. Information: apple-works.com.
“You Call That Classical?” — Concert by IU doctoral piano students Ji Hyun Kim and Mark De Zwaan, classical, jazz, ragtime, four-hand piano and boogie-woogie, Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship, 602 State Road 135 North, 3 p.m., free, refreshments after. Information: browncountypresbyterian.org.
“I Spy” animal hike — From state park Nature Center, 3 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Stronger” — Dramatic biography, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6, concessions, local beer and wine sold.
Monday, Oct. 23
Feather frenzy — Guided feather I.D., state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Turtle time — With live turtles, state park Nature Center, 3 p.m., gate fee applies.
Get on the calendar: Something to Do is for events that include art, music, dancing, cards, movies and other live entertainment. The deadline to make the Oct. 25 edition is noon Thursday, Oct. 19. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
