Tuesday, Oct. 9
Music and movement story time — For children 6 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
Family story time — Educational stories and crafts based on a weekly theme, Brown County Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon, free.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies. Information: 812-988-5240.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Woodland “critter” walk — From state park Nature Center interpretive garden, between 1 and 3 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
“The House with a Clock in Its Walls” — Fantasy comedy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: hobnobcornerrestaurant.com or 812-988-4114.
Open mic — Hosted by musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, Brown County Inn’s Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Creative builders — For children 12 and younger, build with provided Lego, Duplo or Keva blocks and Magna Tiles, Brown County Public Library, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
Make clay fungi — Craft, state park Nature Center, 12:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Leaf scavenger hunt — From state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Homeschool arts and crafts — For children ages 6 to 12, presented by volunteer Cassidy Sevier, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 4 p.m., free.
Teen homework and tutoring — Lower level, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., volunteers available from literacy coalition and library staff, free.
Jazz, swing, blues music — With violinist Carolyn Dutton and guitarist David Gulyas, Out of the Ordinary restaurant, 61 S. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover. Information: outoftheo.com or 812-778-9730.
Gospel sing open mic — Bring a song, listen or sing, Green Valley Apostolic Church, 385 S. Green Valley Church Road off State Road 46 West, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-720-1291.
Roger Banister — Country and folk rock, Big Woods Pizza Co., 44 N. Van Buren St., 7 to 9 p.m. Information: bigwoodsrestaurants.com or 812-988-6004.
The EPIC Era: ’60s and ’70s music — With Jenn Cristy, Eric Brown and full band, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Friday, Oct. 12
Big Woods Brown County Epic — Presented by the Hoosier Mountain Biking Association, cycling routes, demos, camping, beer garden, ride clinics, games, raffles, live music, post-ride BBQ, Brown County State Park, noon to 11 p.m., $40 to $125 depending on activities. Information: bikereg.com/brown-county-epic-mountain-bike-festival.
Slightly Haunted Puppet Theater — 20-minute variety shows in outdoor Melchior Marionette Theatre, free popcorn, 92 S. Van Buren St., $5 per person, free for kids under 2, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Information: 800-849-4853 or melchiormarionettes.com.
Snakes alive — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Bingo — Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department, 5200 State Road 135 North, Bean Blossom, doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or 812-988-1696.
Paul Bertsch Trio — Blues, rock, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
The Birth of Rock ‘N’ Roll — With Eric Brown, Michael Schulbaum, Ross Martinie Eiler, band, guitars, piano, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Opal Fly — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-7888.
Forest Gras Band — The Porthole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Big Woods Brown County Epic — Presented by the Hoosier Mountain Biking Association, cycling routes, demos, camping, beer garden, ride clinics, games, raffles, live music, post-ride BBQ, Brown County State Park, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., $40 to $125 depending on activities. Information: bikereg.com/brown-county-epic-mountain-bike-festival.
Nature art workshop — Fall craft, state park Nature Center, 10 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
Brown County Handmade Market — Artisans selling homemade and upcycled creations, with photo booth and children’s activity area, Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: bchandmademarket.com.
Lake Strahl hike — From the lake’s parking lot, 11 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
Chili Fest fundraiser — With gospel, country, bluegrass, folk, Appalachian mountain music, Brown County Dulcimer Group, chili, pies, desserts, crafts, North Salem United Methodist Church, 7718 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds go to local missions.
Slightly Haunted Puppet Theater — 20-minute variety shows in outdoor Melchior Marionette Theatre, free popcorn, 92 S. Van Buren St., $5 per person, free for kids under 2, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Live birds of prey — From Indiana Raptor Center, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., donations welcome, park entrance fee applies.
Make clay fungi — Craft, state park Nature Center, 3 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
The 1,4,5 Band — Pavilion at Village Green, Main and Jefferson streets, 5 p.m., free, lawn chairs suggested, part of Pavilion Music Series. Information: Tim Meyer, 317-442-3047.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Ice cream social — With live bluegrass, gospel, praise and worship music by the Barnett Trio, Brown County Community Church, 2370 Main St., Helmsburg, 6 p.m., free.
Dance lessons, country band — Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, doors open at 6 p.m., dance lessons at 6:30 p.m., house band at 7:30 p.m., $8 cover until 9 p.m., food available for sale. Information: 812-988-8636.
Frank Jones and Jeff Foster — Folk and rock music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m., no cover.
Bob Dylan tribute — With Michael Schulbaum, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Dan Kirk Band — 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover.
Little Harold and the Home Wreckers — Classic and original music, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11 p.m., food and drinks, no cover.
Sunday, Oct. 14
Big Woods Brown County Epic — Presented by the Hoosier Mountain Biking Association, Brown County State Park, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., $40 to $125 depending on activities. Information: bikereg.com/brown-county-epic-mountain-bike-festival.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Farmers market — Brown County Inn parking lot at state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Information: [email protected] or “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Hummingbird talk — State park Nature Center, 11 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
String season — “Messy” craft, state park Nature Center, 12:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Slightly Haunted Puppet Theater — 20-minute variety shows in outdoor Melchior Marionette Theatre, free popcorn, 92 S. Van Buren St., $5 per person, free for kids under 2, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Quick-Response-Code Quest — Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
“The House with a Clock in Its Walls” — Fantasy comedy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $6, concessions, local beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Monday, Oct. 15
Meditation hike — From state park Nature Center, 12:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Quick-Response-Code Quest — Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Line dance lessons — With Billy Crase, Mike’s Dance Barn, 2277 State Road 46 West, 6:30 to 9 p.m., $6. Information: 812-988-8636.
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
