Tuesday, Nov. 27
State park closure — Brown County State Park CLOSED all day for deer reduction hunt.
Music & Movement Story Time — For 6 and younger, with music, dancing, stories, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
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., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
Internet safety — With Ryan Ridge, Brown County Public Library, 4 to 6 p.m., free. Information: 812-988-2850 or browncountylibrary.info/event/internet-safety-3.
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.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
I Spy — Guided activity, state park Nature Center, anytime 1 to 3 p.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., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free.
Teen craft program — With snacks, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 3 to 4:30 p.m., free.
Jeff Foster — Guitar music, Hobnob Corner restaurant, 17 W. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m., no cover.
Open mic — Hosted by local 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, Nov. 29
Creative Builders — For 12 and younger, with Legos, Duplos, Keva Blocks, Magna Tiles, more, Brown County Public Library, 10 to 11 a.m., free.
I Spy — State park Nature Center, anytime 1 to 3 p.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., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free.
Ready Readers — For 6 to 12 years, with practice reading, exploring, sharing, Brown County Public Library, 2 to 2:45 p.m., free.
Teen homework, tutoring — With volunteers from literacy coalition, library staff available, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., free.
Drive-through light show — With music, live nativity, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities available at pavilion, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 11 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance. Information: 812-988-6422. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County.
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.
Friday, Nov. 30
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., 1:30 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free.
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.
Drive-through light show — With music, live nativity, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities available at pavilion, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 11 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance. Information: 812-988-6422. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County.
Santa Train — Morgantown Fire Station, 6:30 to 8 p.m., or Jackson Township fire station, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 8:30 to 10 p.m., free. Sponsored by the Indiana Rail Road.
“Believe, The Magic of Christmas” — Holiday variety show with songs, dancing, comedy, holiday characters, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military, children 10 and younger free with paid adult, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Top Hat Blues Revue — Live music, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold, under-21 seating available.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Breakfast with Santa — Buffet with drawings for gifts, hot chocolate bar, more, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11 a.m., $10 per adult, $6 per child 5 to 11. Required reservations: 812-988-2291.
Stuff a Stocking — Follow map to local merchants for treats, toys, downtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $20, includes stocking, starts at Brown County Community Foundation office, Howard F. Hughes Community Building, lower level, 209 N. Van Buren St. Information/tickets sold until 4 p.m. Nov. 30: browncountygives.org/bcgives/stuff-a-stocking.
Holiday Sippin’ Trip — For adults 21 and older with photo I.D., guided tour via shuttle bus to Chateau Thomas Winery, Bear Wallow Distillery, Brown County Winery and Hard Truth Hills, from Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $65, non-refundable, includes shuttle, tour guide, tastings, packed lunch, treats from each tour location. Information/reservations: browncounty.com/tours or 812-988-7303.
Tour log cabins — Self-guided tour of five locations between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., $12 ($10 prior to date), proceeds go to Brown County Historical Society. Information/tickets: History Center, 90 E. Gould St., or Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 812-988-2899 or browncountyhistorycenter.org.
Wine market — With tastings from nine Indiana Uplands Wine Trail wineries, with shopping and food, Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, noon to 5 p.m., $10.70 advance ticket, optional food plate $5.35. Tickets/information: uncorktheuplands.formstack.com/forms/winterwinemarket.
“Believe, The Magic of Christmas” — Holiday variety show with songs, dancing, comedy, holiday characters, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military, children 10 and younger free with paid adult, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Open house — With games, door prizes, hot chocolate, food, cash bar, Brown County Chamber of Commerce Launch Space, 27 W. Main St. above PNC Bank, 5 to 7:30 p.m., free, must be at 7:15 p.m. drawing to win.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-4418.
Light parade/toy drive — Downtown, 6 p.m., donations of new, unwrapped toys requested (no stuffed animals). Information: Salvation Army, 812-988-7019.
Drive-through light show — With music, live nativity, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities available at pavilion, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 11 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance. Information: 812-988-6422. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County.
Sunday, Dec. 2
Breakfast with Santa — Buffet with drawings for gifts, hot chocolate bar and more, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 8:30 to 11 a.m., $10 per adult, $6 per child 5 to 11. Required reservations: 812-988-2291.
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Steele’s County Christmas — With holiday music, crafts, activities, hot cider, cookies, visit from St. Nicholas and Belsnickel, T.C. Steele State Historic Site, T.C. Steele Road, Belmont, 1 to 4 p.m., site admission. Information: tcsteele.org/info or 812-988-2785.
Endangered animals — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
“Believe, The Magic of Christmas” — Holiday variety show with songs, dancing, comedy, holiday characters, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m., $21.50 per adult, $20.50 per senior/student/military, children 10 and younger free with paid adult, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks, concessions sold. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Drive-through light show — With music, live nativity, carolers, characters, photos with Santa, activities available at pavilion, Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground, Bean Blossom, dusk to 11 p.m., $25 per car, $20 in advance. Information: 812-988-6422. Portion of proceeds go to Do Something Brown County.
Monday, Dec. 3
Toddler Time — For ages 1 to 3, with singing, playing, reading, Brown County Public Library, 11 to 11:30 a.m., free.
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, Dec. 4
Music & Movement Story Time — For 6 and younger, with music, dancing, stories, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 to 10:30 a.m., free.
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.
