Tuesday, Oct. 16
History tour — Guided walk, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
History tour — Guided walk, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Endangered animals — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
“The House with a Clock in Its Walls” — Fantasy comedy, rated PG, 105 mins., Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 and 7 p.m., $6, concessions, 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 — Brown County Inn’s Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover. Hosted by local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship. Food and drinks sold.
Thursday, Oct. 18
Tree hike — From state park Nature Center, 10 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
History tour — Guided walk, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
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. For required pre-registration, visit browncountyhistorycenter.org or call 812-988-2377.
Quick-Response-(QR)Code Quest — Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Jazz, swing, blues — With violinist Carolyn Dutton and guitarist David Gulyas, The Seasons, 560 State Road 46 East, 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
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.
Friday, Oct. 19
History tour — Guided walk, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Make clay fungi — 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 and 3 p.m. Information: 800-849-4853 or melchiormarionettes.com.
Animal feeding — State park Nature Center, 3 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Friendly Forest — Costumes encouraged, Jackson Township fire station, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 5 to 9 p.m., with food, drinks, candy, $1 per child, adults admitted free with child. Games and prizes, corn shucking, popcorn eating, become a pirate, 5 to 7 p.m., forest trail open 7 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting), pumpkins sold. Information: facebook.com/events/204086617113855 or 812-988-6201.
Falloween party — With hayrides, food, bounce house, crafts, face painting, Deer Run Park, 6 to 8 p.m., free. Movie at 8 p.m., bring lawn chair. Information: bcparksrec.com or 812-988-5522.
Five senses night hike — Guided, from state park office, 7 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Impasse band — Live music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
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.
Acre Brothers — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m., no cover. Information: saltcreekgolf.com or 812-988-7888.
Fear Run “Circus” — “Escape Rooms,” scary event for 16 and older, with strobe lights, fog, uneven ground, Deer Run Park, 8 p.m. to midnight, $10. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets at upper concession stand. All proceeds go to Brown County Parks and Recreation.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Discovery Trail hike — Guided hike from state Nature Center, 10 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
Weave-in, Spin-in — For all skill levels, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m. to noon, free, can bring looms, spindles and wheels, ask questions, share projects and ideas, teens and adults. No registration. Information: 812-988-2850.
Marsh studio, gallery open house — With organic refreshments, Charlene Marsh Studio and Gallery, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Optional two-mile forest hike at 5 p.m., bring hiking boots. Information: charlenemarshstudio.com/charlene-marsh-studio-gallery or 812-988-4497.
“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. and 4 p.m.
Live birds of prey — From Indiana Raptor Center, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., donations welcome, park entrance fee applies.
Celtica — Irish quartet, 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.
Trick-or-treat trail — Friends Trail by Brown County State Park office, 5 to 6 p.m., park entrance fee applies. Information: “Halloween in the Hills” on Facebook, [email protected] or 812-988-5240.
Friendly Forest — Costumes encouraged, Jackson Township fire station, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 5 to 9 p.m., with food, drinks, candy, $1 per child, adults admitted free with child. Games and prizes, corn shucking, popcorn eating, become a pirate, 5 to 7 p.m., forest trail open 7 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting), pumpkins sold. Information: facebook.com/events/204086617113855 or 812-988-6201.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
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 sold. Information: 812-988-8636.
Saturday Night Magic — Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., 6:30 p.m., $12 for adults, $8 for kids under 18. Tickets: 812-720-7029 or richhillmagic.com.
Craig Thurston Duo — Folk and Americana music, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Brown County Community Band concert — “Let’s Dance!” theme, Nashville United Methodist Church, 36 S. Jefferson St., 7:30 p.m., free, donations welcome.
Working Class Heroes — With Eric Brown and the L Street Band, music by Springsteen, Mellencamp, Seger, Tom Petty, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military, half off for emergency first responders. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Haunted Trail — Friends Trail, Brown County State Park office, 8 to 10 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
The HenHouse Prowlers — Bluegrass music, Indiana RedBarn Jamboree, 71 Parkview Road, 8 to 11 p.m., $15. Information/tickets: redbarn-jamboree.ticketleap.com/the-henhouse-prowlers-live-at-indiana-redbarn or 866-420-2276.
Fear Run “Circus” — “Escape Rooms,” scary event for 16 and older, with strobe lights, fog, uneven ground, Deer Run Park, 8 p.m. to midnight, $10. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets at upper concession stand. All proceeds go to Brown County Parks and Recreation.
Past Tense — Live music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m., no cover.
Sunday, Oct. 21
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, 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.
Tree twining — Educational wire 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, 2 and 3 p.m. Information: 800-849-4853 or melchiormarionettes.com.
Marsh studio, gallery open house — With organic refreshments, Charlene Marsh Studio and Gallery, 4013 Lanam Ridge Road, 1 to 5 p.m., free. Optional two-mile forest hike at 5 p.m., bring hiking boots.
Leaf hike — Guided hike from state park 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 and 7 p.m., $6, concessions, beer and wine sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Monday, Oct. 22
History tour — Guided walk, includes two videos that highlight humor and hardships of pioneers and artists, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 10:30 a.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome.
Meditation hike — From state park Nature Center, 12:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Quick-Response-(QR)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.
