Wednesday, Oct. 25
Brown County History Center open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lake Ogle hike — From state park lake’s parking lot, 1 p.m., gate fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
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.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
“Battle of the Sexes” — Biographical comedy, PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: 812-988-6555 or browncountyplayhouse.org.
Thursday, Oct. 26
Leaf I.D. hike — From 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].
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.
April Verch Band — Indiana Red Barn, 71 Parkview Road, 7 to 9 p.m., $16.75, BYOB, cans only. Information: redbarn-jamboree.ticketleap.com or facebook.com/IndianaRedBarnJamboree.
“Heart & Soul” — Music revue 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.
Friday, Oct. 27
“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.
Snakes alive! — With snake feeding at 3 p.m., state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Emerald Ash borer hike — From state park office, noon, gate fee applies.
“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., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per student/senior/military, concessions, local beer and wine sold.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m.
Cliff Ritchey — Americana/folk music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Friendly Forest — Trail with candy, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 7 to 9 p.m., $1 per child, adults with child free, snacks, coffee and pumpkins sold. Information: facebook.com/JTFD5INC.
Nine Below — Blues band, dancing, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks for sale.
Haunted Forest — With hayride, spooky quarter-mile walk, from Sweetwater Lake beach house, 8 p.m. to midnight, $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12, concessions sold, benefit for fire department.
Stargazing — State park wildflower meadow, 8 p.m., gate fee applies.
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. Information: bcparksrec.com.
Luke Carol Project — 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. 28
Still Board Shoot/Trap — Pittman Farms, 6088 State Road 46 East, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., food sold, benefit for Shriners Hospitals. Information: 484-888-3622.
Morning tea — State park Nature Center, 10 a.m. to noon, gate fee applies.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Apple Works Orchard, 8157 South 250 West, Trafalgar, 11:30 am 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.
Tree bark I.D. hike — From state park Nature Center, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
Lake Strahl hike— Guided, from the state park lake’s parking lot, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Autumn landscapes — PARTake art and wine workshop, Howard F. Hughes Community Building, 209 N. Van Buren St., 2 to 4 p.m., $40, free parking. Information: artalliancebrowncounty.org/event/partake.
Leaf scavenger hunt — From state park Nature Center, 4 p.m., gate fee applies.
“Saturday Night Magic” — With Corbett Troyer, Ace Saturn and Rich Hill, Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., $8 per child, $12 per adult. Information: richhillmagic.com or 812-720-7029.
Magic show — With Crystal James, Pine Room Tavern, 51 E. Chestnut St., 7 to 8 p.m.
Friendly Forest — Trail with candy, Jackson Township Fire Department, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 7 to 9 p.m., $1 per child, adults with child free, snacks, coffee and pumpkins sold.
Cari Ray Trio — Folk music and blues, 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.
Hole in the Sky — Black Sabbath music, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11:30 p.m., Oct. 28, no cover, party drinks, food sold.
Haunted Forest — With hayride, spooky quarter-mile walk, from Sweetwater Lake beach house, 8 p.m. to midnight, $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12, concessions sold, benefit for fire department.
Nature trivia — State park Nature Center, 8 p.m., gate fee applies.
Blue Lady Bash — Halloween party, live music from 8 to 10 p.m., costume contest at 10:30 p.m., Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., free, food and drinks sold. Information: storyinn.com/event or 812-988-2273.
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.
The Acre Brothers — Live band, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover.
Big Woods Halloween Bash — Hard Truth Nashville (formerly the Big Busted Bar), Big Woods Village, Van Buren Street, 9 p.m. to midnight, DJ Michael, beers on tap, Hard Truth Distilling Co. shots and cocktails, costume contest for bragging rights, $5 cover, 21 and older only. Information: quaffon.com.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — Cult 1975 movie, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren, movie at 11 p.m., $10, local beer and wine, Jello shots, bloody marys and pizza sold, doors open at 10:30 p.m. costume contest at 10:45 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 29
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.
White Lightning Boys — At bluegrass brunch, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, noon to 3 p.m. Information: browncountyinn.com or 812-988-2291.
“Slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre” — Melchior Marionette Theatre, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $5 per person, younger than 2 free.
Mammal traps and tracks — State park Nature Center, 1 p.m., gate fee applies.
Snakes alive! — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Don Ford — Acoustic music, Apple Works Orchard, 8157 South 250 West, Trafalgar, 2:30 to 5 p.m., no cover.
“Battle of the Sexes” — Biographical comedy, PG-13, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $5 per student, $6 per adult, concessions, local beer and wine sold.
The Long Family Singers — Gospel music, Brown County Community Church, 2370 Main St., Helmsburg, 6 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 30
Age a deer — State park Nature Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Night creatures — Talk, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., gate fee applies.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Tree bark I.D. hike — From state park Nature Center, 3 p.m., gate fee applies.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade — Register Brown County Health & Living Center at 4 p.m., parade at 4:30 through BCH&L and parking lots of Willow Manor and Hawthorne Hills, watch from Hawthorne Hills sidewalk, $20 per dog, fundraiser for Kids on Wheels skate park. Information: 812-929-0596.
Salt Creek Trick-or-Treat Trail — Walk paved three-quarter-mile trail from Brown County YMCA to Nashville CVS, 5 to 7 p.m., free shuttle back to Y from CVS. Information: 812-988-9622.
Harvest Fest — With games, door prizes, chili and hot dogs, treats for kids and adults, Rising Hope Baptist Church, 1267 Old State Road 46, 6 to 8 p.m., free.
Trick-or-treating — Throughout Nashville, 6 to 9 p.m.
Fall Fest — With “trunk-or-treating,” free food, singing, activities for kids, The Pentecostals of Nashville, 60 Mt. Liberty Road, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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 Nov. 1 edition is noon Thursday, Oct. 26. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
