October 2
Spooky Wine Walk
Where: Downtown Evansville, IN
Sip your way through the evening with selections from three Indiana wineries: Easley Winery, Hymn & Herd Winery, and Two-EE’s Winery. Not drinking? River City Coffee + Goods will also have mocktails available, so everyone can join in on the spooky sips. 🍷👻
There’s plenty happening between pours, too! Catch thrilling fire performances, enter the costume contest for a chance to win prizes, and enjoy live music from MacroGeo and Cher’Rita Horne & Toby Ellis. You can also grab a $5 tarot reading from Sarah Pritchett Tarot, stop by the photo station, and keep an eye out for a few spooky surprises throughout the night. 🎃✨
October 2
First Friday
Where: Haynie's Corner, Evansville, IN
From 6:30 to 9:00 PM, this eclectic neighborhood becomes a walkable showcase of local art, live music, and good old-fashioned community spirit. Wander the galleries, meet some talented regional artists, and soak up the creative energy that makes Haynie's Corner one of Evansville's coolest hangouts. With food trucks, live music, and over 50 local art vendors, sip and stroll your way through the most creative corner on the block.
October 5
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
Where: Franklin Street, Evansville, IN
Now, if you're new around here, let us fill you in: the Nut Club Fall Festival isn't just a local favorite; USA Today has officially named it the #1 Fall Festival four years in a row. This week-long shindig along Franklin Street pulls in over 200,000 folks for carnival rides, amateur talent shows, and more than 137 food booths (yes, we counted). It all wraps up with a parade so big it'll make your hometown parade look like a warm-up act. Bring your appetite and maybe some stretchy pants for good measure.
October 15 - 18
Audubon State Park Campground Halloween Weekend
Where: Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY
Just across the river, the Campground Halloween Weekend in Henderson, KY, offers a frightfully fun escape for the whole family. Enjoy themed campsite decorating contests, trick-or-treating, spooky games, and ghoulishly good food. Make sure to reserve your spot before they sell out because this event promises plenty of chills and thrills to get you in the Halloween spirit! 👻
October 16 - 17
Haunted Historic Evansville Ghost Walks
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Evansville, IN
Feeling brave? 😱 The Haunted Historic Evansville Ghost Walks take you through the Riverside Historic District, where actors from the Evansville Civic Theatre bring local legends to life. You'll stroll past grand old mansions while hearing tales of past residents, some of whom never left and are said to still roam freely to this day. Tours run every 20 minutes from 6 to 9 PM and last about 75 minutes. It's a family-friendly haunt, so bring the kiddos, if you dare.
October 17
Dog Day Downtown
Where: Downtown Evansville, IN
Calling all good boys and girls (the four-legged kind)! Dog Day Downtown returns for its seventh year, from 11 AM to 2 PM on Main Street. There's a foam party, agility course, bone bar, and even a pup cup station; basically, it's a doggie dream come true. And if that wasn't enough, there's also pet pampering, photo stations, and cuddle stations, so your pup can leave feeling like the star they truly are. 🐶
October 24
Halloween Spectacular
Where: Victory Theatre, Evansville, IN
🎼 Wrap up your spooky season the classy way with the Evansville Philharmonic's Halloween Spectacular at the Victory Theatre. Starting at 7 PM, the orchestra (plus chorus and youth orchestra) will perform haunting favorites like the Psycho Suite and selections from Harry Potter, The Witches of Eastwick, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
October 27
Spooky Tales and Nighttime Trails
Where: Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY
Dive into the Halloween spirit with Spooky Tales and Nighttime Trails at the Audubon State Park Welcome Center. From 6:30 PM to 8 PM, enjoy an enchanting evening of ghost stories and guided nighttime walks through the park's moonlit trails. Perfect for families, this event blends mystery and fun, offering a safe, spooky adventure for kids and adults alike. Be sure to bring a flashlight and keep your eyes peeled for ghoulish spectacles!
Embrace the Best That Spooky Season Has to Offer
October in Evansville is shaping up to be an absolutely howling good time. From sipping wine on a guided walk to getting spooked on a ghost tour to dressing up for a night at the symphony, there's no shortage of fall festivities. So dust off that costume, grab your favorite people, and get out there because spooky season only comes once a year! 🎃
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