Seasonal

Great Pumpkin Metric

October 6, 2013
201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, Indiana, Website

Cycle through the most scenic areas in Southern Indiana by choosing a route ranging from 15.5 to 62 miles. The annual ride draws seasoned racers and leisure riders alike, and food and water stops along the way make this event a great family outing. Bike departure time is between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

92nd Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

October 7 - 12, 2013
2000 West Franklin Street, Evansville, Indiana, 47712 (812) 424-4881 Website

From talent shows and carnival rides to sausage burgers and deep-fried Kool-aid, the Fall Festival continues to be a family-fun tradition.  Over 120 food booths serving festival standards - corn dogs, elephant ears, cotton candy - as well as the more adventurous items - brain sandwiches, fried butter, scorpion suckers.  Homemade chicken & dumplings, fresh baked kuchens and cobblers, barbecued pork ribs, elkburgers, cajun sausage, crawfish etouffee - you name it, we'll bet you will find it at this 6-day festival. Parades, a game Midway, rides for all ages, entertainme

Willard Library Ghost Tours

October 17 - 19, 2013
21 First Ave., Evansville, IN, 47710 Website

Since the 1930's, Willard Library employees and patrons have talked about the "Grey Lady," the ghost that supposedly haunts the buildling.  Learn more about the legend of this apparition when you tour the Victorian Gothic building. 

Boo at the Zoo

October 18 - 20, 2013
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, 47720 Website

Great Halloween fun for the entire family! Enjoy treat stations, games, crafts and more at this 'Spooktacular' event! 5 to 8 p.m.

Willard Library Ghost Tours

October 24 - 26, 2013
21 First Ave., Evansville, IN, 47710 Website

Since the 1930's, Willard Library employees and patrons have talked about the "Grey Lady," the ghost that supposedly haunts the buildling. Learn more about the legend of this apparition when you tour the Victorian Gothic building.

Boo at the Zoo

October 25 - 27, 2013
1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN, 47720 Website

Great Halloween fun for the entire family! Enjoy treat stations, games, crafts and more at this 'Spooktacular' event! 5 to 8 p.m.

Harvest Festival and Hayrides

October 26, 2013
551 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville, IN, 47711 Website

Experience the changing seasons at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve while enjoying the thrills and traditions of autumn at this family oriented event, Harvest Festival & Hayrides from 3p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Horse-drawn hayrides, guilded night hikes, live animal encounters, star search, children's activities and much more!

$6 per person, $20 per family unit (Max 5 people)

Children 3 and under are FREE

For mor information, vistit www.WesselmanNatureSociety.org.

Zombie Walk and Crawl

October 26, 2013
W. Franklin St. , Evansville , Indiana, 47712 Website

Zombies, Monsters, and Franklin Street OH MY!!! It's a zombie walk and Franklin Crawl for Halloween!

34th Annual Victorian Christmas

November 17, 2013 - December 29, 2013
224 SE First St, Evansville, IN, 47713 Website

Take a tour through the Reitz Home Museum as it shines with holiday decorations and celebrations.  This gem of a home museum is extra special this time of year with decorators turning each room into an elegant version of Victorian Christmas Celebration. Special events opening day. Call for group tours. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday (Last tour starts at 2:30 p.m.) Closed major holidays

Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights

November 28, 2013 - January 1, 2014
1600 N. Main St, Evansville, Indiana, (812) 437-2627 Website

As the holiday season arrives, Garvin Park transforms into into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday scenes.  Each year, the event helps pay for thousands of physical, occupational and speech therapy sessions to children and adults with disabilities at the easter Seals Rehabilitation Center. 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday.