Tuesday, Oct. 15
Back Roads Studio Tour — Throughout Brown County, every day through Oct. 31, maps available at the Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., free. Information: browncountystudiotour.com.
BETA — After-school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St. across from The Salvation Army Church, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
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.
Peppa Pig Live! — Family show, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 6 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Slightly Haunted Puppet Show — Melchior Marionettes at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $8 per person. Information: 812-988-6555.
Critters in a Half Shell — Learn about and feed turtles at the Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Eric Brown & Jenn Cristy — Acoustic concert, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 for adults, $20.50 for seniors, military and students, concessions, snacks, alcohol and mixed drinks sold. Information: 812-988-6555.
“Dirt Songs” — Poetry and prose open mic and writing workshop, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 6 to 8 p.m., free Information: 812-988-2850.
Duke Tumatoe — Concert, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 7 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Friday, Oct. 18
Kayak tour — Learn how to kayak, Yellowwood State Forest, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $35. Registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
Our Slithering Friends — Learn about snakes, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Slightly Haunted Puppet Show — Melchior Marionettes at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $8 per person. Information: 812-988-6555.
Victory Park grand opening — Grand opening celebration for skate park, 1001 Deer Run Lane, kickoff and giveaways at 3:30 p.m., dedication at 5:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-5522.
Friendly Forest — Costumes encouraged, Jackson Township fire station, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 7 to 9 p.m., with food, drinks, candy, $1 per child, adults admitted free with child. Information: 812-988-6201.
Outdoor movie — “Hocus Pocus,” Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with movie beginning at 7 p.m., $10 for adults, $7.50 for children 17 and younger, family ticket available for $35. More information: hthmoviesbymoonlight.eventbrite.com
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.
Fall-o-ween — Hayrides, weenie roast, Deer Run Park, 6 to 8 p.m., outdoor movie begins at 8 p.m., free, donations welcome. Information: bcparksrec.com or 812-988-5522.
Open mic night — Hosted by Ross Benson, Country Heritage Winery (formerly Chateau Thomas), 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Kick it Lester — Live music, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m.
“RESPECT: The Women of Soul” — Celebrating women’s voices and impact in music, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 for adults, $20.50 for seniors, military and students, concessions, snacks, alcohol and mixed drinks sold. Information: 812-988-6555.
Hayride — 35 minutes on tractor-pulled wagon, starting at Brown County State Park Camp Store, 7:30 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate, free event for children 2 and younger, otherwise $3 per rider.
Haunted trail — Fear Run at Deer Run Haunted Trail, 1001 Deer Run Lane, 8 to 11 p.m., $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger.
Night Flights — Ziplining, eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, 8:30 to 11 p.m. Information: explorebrowncounty.com.
Five Senses Night Hike — Test your senses, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 7 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Lions Club Breakfast — Pancakes or biscuits and gravy, Parkview Church Annex, 1750 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10:30 a.m., $6 donation for adults, $7 at the door, $4 for children 11 and under. Tickets available at the Carmel Corn Cottage or from Lions Club members.
Neighborhood yard and craft sale — Helmsburg General Store, 2268 W. Main St. in Helmsburg, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., reserve a selling space for $5. Information: 317-989-4421.
Strahl Lake Leaf Hike — Brown County State Park, 10 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Studio open house — James Tracy studio, painter, printmaker and designer, 457 Dubois Ridge Road in Yellowwood State Forest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: [email protected].
Make and Take Canvas — Create your own artwork with Ashley Brown, Harvestmoon Homestead, 69 W. Franklin St. No. 10, 10 a.m., $40.
Weave-in, Spin-in — Gathering of weavers and spinners, all experience levels welcome, Brown County Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon, free.
Fish tent open — Annual fish fry benefiting the Brown County Volunteer Fire Department, Brown County Courthouse lawn, 10:30 to 3:30 p.m., $5 and up per meal.
Bluegrass Brunch — Live music, food and Bloody Mary bar, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Slightly Haunted Puppet Show — Melchior Marionettes at the Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $8 per person. Information: 812-988-6555.
Gemini Pie — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
Raptor show — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
BucCornEar Festival — Jackson Township Fire Department fundraiser with pirates, popcorn and fire prevention, 4831 Helmsburg Road, free admission, 4 to 7 p.m., games with prizes, food, a live house burn, a live power line demo by REMC, corn shucking and shelling, and a firefighter challenge. Information: 812-988-6201.
Friendly Forest — Costumes encouraged, Jackson Township fire station, 4831 Helmsburg Road, 7 to 9 p.m., with food, drinks, candy, $1 per child, adults admitted free with child. Information: 812-988-6201.
Dave Miller — Live music, Little Gem Restaurant in Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-4418.
Outdoor movie — “The Big Lebowksi” and Gadabout Film Festival, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with movie beginning at 7 p.m., $10 for adults, $7.50 for children 17 and younger, family ticket available for $35. More information: hthmoviesbymoonlight.eventbrite.com
Travis Albertson — Elvis tribute artist, Country Heritage Winery (formerly Chateau Thomas), 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday Night Magic — Magic show featuring Jim Keplinger and Barry Rice, Rich Hill’s Magic and Fun Emporium, 75 S. Jefferson St., 7 p.m., $12 for adults, $8 for children 18 and younger. Information and tickets: 812-720-7029 or richhillmagic.com.
“Rock and Roll Will Never Die” — Rock and Roll tribute, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 for adults, $20.50 for students, military and seniors. Information: 812-988-6555.
Hayride — 35 minutes on tractor-pulled wagon, starting at Brown County State Park Camp Store, 7:30 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate, free event for children 2 and younger, otherwise $3 per rider.
Hornettown Band — 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m.
Haunted trail — Fear Run at Deer Run Haunted Trail, 1001 Deer Run Lane, 8 to 11 p.m., $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Dave Miller — Live music, Little Gem Restaurant in Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 9 to 11 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Nature Booth — Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, 10 a.m. to noon, $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Fish tent open — Annual fish fry benefiting Brown County Volunteer Fire Department, Brown County Courthouse lawn, 10:30 to 3:30 p.m., $5 and up per meal.
Farmers market — Brown County Inn parking lot, state roads 46 East and 135 North, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission and parking. Information: [email protected] or “Nashville Indiana Farmer’s Market” on Facebook.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Will Scott — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
Brown County Community Band concert — 20th anniversary concert, Nashville United Methodist Church, 46 S. Jefferson St., 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted.
Sunset kayak tour — Explore wildlife and kayak on a guided tour, Hoosier National Forest, 5 to 7:45 p.m., $45 per person, includes kayak rental. Registration: indigobirding.com/calendar.
Monday, Oct. 21
Brown County landmark tour — Driving tour guided by David Rupp, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m., $30 per person, lunch is included. Information: 812-679-8978.
Birds of the Park — Learn about birds at the Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Hellbender Hustle — Learn about amphibians, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Adult guitar lessons — Private lesson with Jeff Foster, $25 for 30 minutes or $50 per hour, BETA center, 175 S. Jefferson St., between 3 and 8 p.m. Information: stringdancer.com or email [email protected].
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Harvest Moon Tales and Lore Walking Tour — Starting at the Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 6 to 7:30 p.m., $10 per person, guests can learn about the mystery, folk beliefs and rural legends of Nashville they sit by the fire boulder and stroll the village to visit the sites where these events took place. Call 812-988-7303 for more information.
Hootin’ and Hollerin’ — Learn about owls at the Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
BETA — After-school program for teens, with snacks, games, more, 175 S. Jefferson St. across from The Salvation Army Church, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Friends Trail Hike — Brown County State Park office, 10 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Fourth Wednesday Discussion Group — Discussing “how music affects the emotions,” Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 1 to 3 p.m. Information: 812-988-2850.
Open mic — Sign up at 6 p.m., hosted by local musician Jason Blankenship, Corn Crib Lounge, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
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.
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. 9 edition is noon Thursday, Oct. 3. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
