Tuesday, Oct. 22
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.
Fall Color Nature Hike — Yellowwood State Forest, 9:30 a.m. to noon, $20, registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
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
Fall Color Nature Hike — Laura Hare Nature Preserve at Downey Hill, 9:30 a.m. to noon, $20, registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
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.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Fall Color Nature Hike — Stone Head Nature Preserve, 9:30 a.m. to noon, $20, registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
Hands on History — For ages 8 to 12, Pioneer Village and History Center, 90 E. Gould St., 1 to 4 p.m., $5.
Kayak tour — Learn how to kayak, Yellowwood State Forest, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $35, registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
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.
Dave Miller — Live music, Brown Bike Restaurant, 110 N. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m.
Open mic gospel sing — Green Valley Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Green Valley Church Road, 7 p.m. Information: 812-720-1291.
Friday, Oct. 25
Kayak tour — Learn how to kayak, Yellowwood State Forest, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $35, registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
Discovery Trail Hike — Meet at Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Fourth Friday Art Walk — At participating galleries in downtown Nashville, 4 to 7 p.m., free.
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.
Nature Booth — Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, 7 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
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.
Dr. Skirvin’s Mixological Laboratory of Liquid Danger — Cocktail/mocktail class, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 9 p.m., free. Information: hardtruthhills.com/event-calendar.
Amanda Webb and Jeff Foster — Live music, Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Brad Kleinschmidt duo — 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.
Comedy show — Featuring “Bob and Tom Show” writer Brent Terhune, Tony Foxworthy and Joe Bates, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 8 to 11 p.m., $15. Information: 812-988-2273.
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.
Haunted forest — Fundraiser for Cordry-Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department, Sweetwater Beach, 6573 Sunset Drive, 8 p.m. to midnight, rain or shine, $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 11 and younger, discounts for groups of 10+ or for bringing in food pantry donations. Information: “Cordry-Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Corps, Inc.” on Facebook.
Night Flights — Ziplining, eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road, 8:30 to 11 p.m. Information: explorebrowncounty.com.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Swap meet — Hosted by the Brown County Antique Machinery Association, Brown County fairgrounds on Memorial Drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission. Information: 812-322-9036.
Brown County Handmade Market — Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 1750 State Road 46 East, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission. Information: bchandmademarket.com.
Trap shoot/pistol competition — Fundraiser for Brown County Shrine Club, Pittman Farms, 6088 State Road 46 East, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 812-720-1616.
Kayak tour — Learn how to kayak, Yellowwood State Forest, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., $35, registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
Woodpeckers of Indiana — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 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].
Fish tent open — 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.
Zombie makeup station — Get airbrushed to be prepared for the Zombie Walk and Parade later in the day, also watch classic horror flicks or learn dance moves for a flash mob, noon to 4 p.m., behind the Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., $5.
Critters in a half shell — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 1 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Gary Phelps — 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.
Pet costume contest — Polly’s Dog Park, dead end of South Jefferson Street at Pat Reilly Boulevard, 3 p.m.
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.
Harvest Fest — Fall celebration with food, music by singer-songwriter Daryl Mosely, games and bounce house, Bean Blossom Community Church, 5046 State Road 135 North, 4 to 8 p.m., free. Information: 502-262-0428.
Zombie Walk and Parade — Throughout downtown Nashville, feel free to join in, 5 p.m., free. CANCELED BECAUSE OF RAIN IN FORECAST.
Chili supper and mystery auction — With music by the Harris Sisters and Barry Elkins, Hickory Ridge Community Center, 2314 Hickory Ridge Lane, 5 p.m., $5 meals for adults, $3 for kids. Information: 317-474-0680.
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.
Ghost stories — Village Green Pavilion, Jefferson and Main streets, 6 p.m., free.
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.
Night Owl Country Band — Live music, Rawhide Ranch USA, 1292 State Road 135 South, 7 to 10 p.m., early bird $10, $15 at the door. Information: facebook.com/rawhideranchusa.
Impasse Band — Live music, Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Campfire program — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 7 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Isaac Rudd Band — Live music, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 10 p.m.
“The King” — Elvis Presley tribute, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $23.50 for adults, $22.50 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 for children 2 and younger, otherwise $3 per rider.
Here Come the Mummies — Concert, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Dan Kirk 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.
Blue Lady Bash — With live music and costume contest, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 8 to 11 p.m. Information: 812-988-2273.
Haunted forest — Fundraiser for Cordry-Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department, Sweetwater Beach, 6573 Sunset Drive, 8 p.m. to midnight, rain or shine, $15 for adults, $7.50 for children 11 and younger, discounts for groups of 10+ or for bringing in food pantry donations. Information: “Cordry-Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Corps, Inc.” on Facebook.
Big Busted Bash — Halloween party with DJ, drinks, costume contest and prizes, Big Woods Village, 60 Molly Lane, 9 p.m. to midnight, $5 cover charge.
Sunday, Oct. 27
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 — 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.
Tad & Roger — Live music, Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 1 to 4 p.m.
“Dirt Songs” — Poetry and prose open mic and writing workshop, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 2 to 4 p.m., free. Information: 812-988-2850.
“Beetlejuice” — Fantasy/horror, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 4 and 7 p.m., $6 for adults, $5 for children, concessions, beer, wine, mixed drinks sold. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
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. 28
Brown County landmark tour — Driving tour guided by David Rupp, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m., $30 per person, lunch included. Information: 812-679-8978.
Tree ID Hike — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 10 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Fall Foliage program — 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. 29
Kayak tour — Learn how to kayak, Yellowwood State Forest, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $35. Registration required. Information: indigobirding.com/calendar.
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.
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, learn about the mystery, folk beliefs and rural legends of Nashville. Information: 812-988-7303.
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. 30 edition is noon Thursday, Oct. 24. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
