Tuesday, Oct. 23
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, walk-ins welcome. Information: browncounty.com or 812-988-7303.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Play party — For 5 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane.
Travel discussion — “What has been your most interesting trip or where would you go and why?” roundtable, Brown County Public Library, 1 to 2:30 p.m., free.
Woodland “critter” walk — From state park Nature Center interpretive garden, between 1 and 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, snacks — Brown County Public Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
“Young Frankenstein” — 1974 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.
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 local musicians David Sisson and Jason Blankenship, Brown County Inn Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Road 46 East, 7 to 10 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Thursday, Oct. 25
Make clay fungi — Craft, state park Nature Center, 12:30 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.
Leaf scavenger hunt — Educational program, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
The Four Dimensions — Rock, pop, country, R-and-B, spanning the 1950s to the ’80s, with Jenn Cristy, Eric Brown, other One Pulse Entertainment performers, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 and 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Teen homework, tutoring — With volunteers available from literacy coalition and library staff, Brown County Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m., free
Teen book club — Brown County Public Library, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., free, no registration needed.
Jazz, swing, blues music — With violinist Carolyn Dutton and guitarist David Gulyas, The Seasons Lodge, 560 State Road 46 East, 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.
Friday, Oct. 26
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.
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 Theatre, free popcorn, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $5 per person, free for kids under 2, Information: 800-849-4853 or melchiormarionettes.com.
Quick-Response-Code (QR) Quest — Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
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., 2 and 7:30 p.m., $20.50 per adult, $19.50 per senior/student/military. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org or 812-988-6555.
Village Art Walk — Participating galleries with programs, show openings, music, refreshments and restaurant specials, downtown Nashville, 4 to 7 p.m. Information: villageartwalk.com.
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 from 5 to 7 p.m., forest trail open from 7 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting), pumpkins sold. Information: facebook.com/events/204086617113855 or 812-988-6201.
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.
Sunset with a snake! — State park, Hesitation Point, 6:40 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Cari Ray — “For a Song” singer/songwriter showcase, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Home Made Jam band — Funk, soul, rock, blues music, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
Sudden Impact — 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.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Hoosier woodpeckers — State park Nature Center, 11 a.m., park entrance fee applies.
Leaf hike — Guided hike from the state park Nature Center, 12:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
“Slightly Haunted Puppet Theater” — 20-minute variety shows in outdoor Melchior Theatre, free popcorn, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., $5 per person, free for kids under 2,
Live birds of prey — From Indiana Raptor Center, state park Nature Center, 2 p.m., donations welcome, park entrance fee applies.
Baumann book, program, exhibit — With author Martin Krause, booksigning, program on book about printmaker/painter Gustave Baumann, Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, 3 to 6 p.m., $20 includes food, wine. Information: browncountyartgallery.org.
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 from 5 to 7 p.m., forest trail open from 7 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting), pumpkins sold.
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 available for sale. Information: 812-988-8636.
5 senses night hike — Guided, from state park office, 6:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
The CoPilots — Rock, Chateau Thomas Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
The King — Elvis Presley tribute with Tyler Christopher, 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.
DnR band — Halloween dance party, Port Hole Inn, 8939 E. South Shore Drive, Unionville, 8 to 11 p.m., no cover, food and drinks sold.
With Two for the Show — Halloween party and music, 19th Hole Sports Bar, lower level, Salt Creek Golf Retreat, 2359 State Road 46 East, 8 p.m., no cover.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — Cult 1975 musical, rated R, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren, movie at 11 p.m., $10, beer, wine, Jello shots, bloody marys, pizza and $5 prop bags sold, doors open at 10:30 p.m., costume contest at 10:45 p.m., awards after movie. Information/tickets: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Dave Miller — Acoustic music, Little Gem Restaurant, Abe Martin Lodge, state park, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The Woodsmen Quartet — Revival, homecoming with preaching by Pastor Jessica Hall, dinner will follow, Neighborhood Church of God, 7440 Sweetwater Trail, 11 a.m., free.
Farmers market — With pumpkin painting, 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.
Tree twining — 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 Theatre, free popcorn, 92 S. Van Buren St., 1 and 3 p.m., $5 per person, free for kids under 2.
Quick-Response-Code (QR) Quest — Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
“Young Frankenstein” — 1974 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
Dom Flemons — Grammy winner, founder of The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Indiana Redbarn Jamboree, 71 Parkview Road, 6 to 9 p.m., $20, with BBQ by Gary Oliver at 4 p.m. Sponsor/proceeds go to Birkemeier for County Commissioner.
Bonfire — With food, hot drinks, singing, sharing, Foxfire Park, across from BP station downtown, bring a chair, 5 p.m., free, sponsored by DoSomethingBC.
Monday, Oct. 29
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.
Toddler time — For 1 to 3 years, Brown County Public Library, 11 to 11:30 a.m., free.
Meditation hike — From state park Nature Center, 12:30 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
Quick-Response-Code (QR) 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. 30
Music & Movement story time — For 6 and younger, with music, dancing, stories, Brown County Public Library, 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 p.m., $10, $8 per senior, 12 and younger free.
Turtle time — State park Nature Center, 2 p.m., park entrance fee applies.
