Tuesday, Dec. 17
Music and Movement — For children 6 and younger, story time with music, dancing, more, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., free.
Winter concert — Featuring pre-kindergartners to second-graders, Van Buren Elementary School, 4045 State Road 135 South, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Sip n’ Shop — After-hours shopping, The Toy Chest, 125 S. Van Buren St., 6 to 8 p.m., complimentary beer and wine served. Information: 812-988-5240.
Dave Miller’s Acoustic Relief — Live music, Big Woods the Original, 60 Molly’s Lane, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Creative Builders — For children 12 and younger, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m., free.
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.
Winter band and choir concert — Featuring Brown County Junior High students, Brown County High School Auditorium, 235 Schoolhouse Lane, 6 to 8 p.m.
Holiday cocktail making — Cocktails, trivia, gingerbread decoration, gift-wrapping races and white elephant gift exchange, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 9 p.m., $35 per guest. Reservations: 812-720-4840.
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.
Thursday, Dec. 19
A Look Back in Time — Walking history tour, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 to 3 p.m., $10. Information: browncounty.com/history.
Holiday open house — Mother’s Cupboard food pantry, 646 Memorial Drive, 4 to 6 p.m.
Holiday cocktail making — Cocktails, trivia, gingerbread decoration, gift-wrapping races and white elephant gift exchange, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 9 p.m., $35 per guest. Reservations: 812-720-4840.
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” — Comedy, rated PG, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7 p.m., $6 for adults, $5 for students. Concessions, beer, wine and mixed drinks sold in auditorium. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Friday, Dec. 20
Victorian Candlelight Dinner — Dining experience at Story Inn, 6404 State Road 135 South, 5 to 9 p.m. Information: 812-988-2273 or storyinn.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.
Open Mic Night — Featuring Ross Benson, Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
Holiday cocktail making — Cocktails, trivia, gingerbread decoration, gift-wrapping races and white elephant gift exchange, Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 7 to 9 p.m., $35 per guest. Reservations: 812-720-4840.
“Believe: The Magic of Christmas” — Live holiday show, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 7:30 p.m., $21.50 for adults, free for children 10 and younger, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks and concessions sold in auditorium. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Phil Vassar and Lonestar — Concert, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Santa’s Sip N’ Zip — Visit with Santa and zipline, eXplore Brown County, 2620 Valley Branch Road. Information: explorebrowncounty.com.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Treats and photo station — Free cider, hot chocolate, candy canes, dog treats, photo booth and more, Mulberry Cottage, 46 W. Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Filmmaking workshop — Covering the editing process, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. Information: 812-855-4992.
Bluegrass Brunch — Live music, food and Bloody Mary bar, Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Winter Hike Series — Hike to Kelp Village, Brown County State Park Nature Center, 11 a.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Sippin’ Trip — Experience Brown County’s wineries, breweries and distilleries, begins at Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $55, includes lunch and shuttle. Registration: browncounty.com/tours.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit with Santa — Hard Truth Hills, 418 Old State Road 46, 2 to 8 p.m. Information: hardtruthhills.com.
Mammal Furs — Brown County State Park Nature Center, 2 p.m., $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
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.
“Believe: The Magic of Christmas” — Live holiday show, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 and 7:30 p.m., $21.50 for adults, free for children 10 and younger, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks and concessions sold in auditorium. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
Amanda Webb & Jeff Foster — Live music, Country Heritage Winery, 225 S. Van Buren St., 7 to 10 p.m.
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols — Scripture reading, singing, candlelight and worship, Bean Blossom Community Church, 5046 State Road 135 North, 7 p.m.
Sara Evans — Concert, Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, 8 p.m. Tickets: ticketmaster.com/brown-county-music-center-tickets-nashville/venue/42817.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Breakfast with Santa — Abe Martin Lodge, Brown County State Park, 9 to 11 a.m., $13.99 for adults, $6.99 for kids ages 4 to 10, $7 per vehicle entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-4418.
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.
Self Equip Sunday Special — Paintball for players with their own equipment, Valley Branch Retreat, 2620 Valley Branch Road, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information and registration: 812-988-7750.
Nature Booth — Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park, 10:30 a.m. to noon, $7 entry fee at park gate. Information: 812-988-5240.
Pioneer Village open — 90 E. Gould St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Believe: The Magic of Christmas” — Live holiday show, Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., 2 p.m., $21.50 for adults, free for children 10 and younger, beer, wine, champagne, mixed drinks and concessions sold in auditorium. Information: browncountyplayhouse.org.
“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.
Monday, Dec. 23
A Look Back in Time — Walking history tour, Brown County Visitors Center, 211 S. Van Buren St., 1:30 to 3 p.m., $10. Information: browncounty.com/history.
Story time and playtime — For babies and toddlers, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, 11 a.m., free.
Live trivia with Tony White — 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Dave Miller’s Acoustic Relief — Live music, Big Woods the Original, 60 Molly’s Lane, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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 Dec. 25 edition is noon Thursday, Dec. 19. Email [email protected] or call 812-988-2221.
