Donations, candy stations needed for trail

On Halloween night, hundreds of children and families will walk the Salt Creek Trail in Nashville to collect candy. Last year, 35,000 to 45,000 pieces were given out, according to Brown County Parks and Recreation staff.

Brown County parks and rec at Deer Run Park and the Brown County YMCA on Willow Street are taking donations of Halloween candy now through Oct. 31. Drop them off at either place.

The groups also are offering local people the chance to set up trick-or-treat stations along the Salt Creek Trail on Halloween. The trail, which starts at the YMCA, provides a safe, centrally located place for all Brown County children and visitors to celebrate the holiday.

If interested in creating a trick-or-treat station, call parks and rec at 812-988-5522 or the Y at 812-988-9622.

Gather treats at local church on Oct. 30

Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East, will hold its annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

A bonfire is planned with hot dogs and marshmallows provided. Children of all ages are invited to gather treats from trunks in the parking area.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be inside the Parkview Family Life Center.

For more information, call the church office at 812-988-7797.

Free Halloween activities set at library

The Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, will host special Halloween stories and crafts on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to noon. Children 12 and younger are invited to listen to slightly spooky stories and create a craft at the library, wear costumes and trick-or-treat.

For more information, call 812-988-2850.

Visitors bureau organizing ‘Halloween Town’

The Halloween season in Nashville is bringing a host of new events around town.

TUESDAY, Oct. 29:

• Harvest Moon Tales and Lore Walking Tour starting at the Visitors Center (211 S. Van Buren St.) For $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.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30:

• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” showing at the Brown County Playhouse (70 S. Van Buren St.) at 7 p.m. Get tickets at browncountyplayhouse.org.
• Killer Cocktails, a murder mystery mixology experience, at Hard Truth Hills (418 Old State Road 46). Visit hardtruthhills.com for details.

THURSDAY, Oct. 31:

• Harvest Moon Tales and Lore Walking Tour starting at the Visitors Center (211 S. Van Buren St.) For $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.
• Trick-or-treating on the three-quarter-mile-long Salt Creek Trail (between the Brown County YMCA and the CVS) between 5 and 7 p.m. A free shuttle will be running to get people back to their vehicles.
• Trick-or-treating at participating shops, restaurants and hotels in downtown Nashville between 5 and 8 p.m.
• Free kid-friendly ghost stories around a fire at the Village Green Pavilion (corner of Jefferson and Main streets) starting at 7 p.m.
• Pumpkin painting at Hard Truth Hills (418 Old State Road 46) between 7 and 9 p.m.
• “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” showing at the Brown County Playhouse (70 S. Van Buren St.) at 10:30 p.m. Get tickets at browncountyplayhouse.org.

For more information on Halloween Town, visit halloweentownindiana.com or call 812-988-7303.

Visit county landmarks on history tour

Brown County’s history is tied closely to the story of the land. Ride along with guide David Rupp and learn the story of Brown County from pre-settlement days to the present, visiting historical landmarks throughout the southern part of the county. Stops will include the state park, Stone Head, Pikes Peak, the 10 O’clock Treaty Line and Elkinsville.

A highlight to this tour is the Story Inn, home to the Blue Lady Ghost and a homegrown Hoosier lunch. The tour can also be booked as a private tour if Rupp is available.

Tours will take place on Mondays, Nov. 4 and 11 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call 812-679-8978.