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Food Trucks on the Wabash
Enjoy local and area food trucks every Monday evening May through October from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on the Riverwalk, Downtown Vincennes. Enter the Riverwalk at First and Main Streets to dine along the river while listening to local music.
Find out more »Build A Basket
This holiday season, Generations is sponsoring its 11th annual Build*A*Basket project to help provide for the basic needs of Generations’ clients while bringing them some holiday cheer. Generations serves older adults in Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Knox, Martin and Pike counties. These individuals are on fixed incomes and often cannot afford the everyday necessities that many of us take for granted. This project is open to schools, churches, businesses and individuals. Just purchase a laundry basket or tote and fill it…
Find out more »Fort Fright at the Vincennes Historic Sites
The Vincennes State Historic Sites will be hosting Fort Fright at the Vincennes Historic sites, 1 west Harrison Street in Vincennes.This event will run on Oct 18, 19th, 25th and the 26th at 6:00PM. Participants will explore Fort Knox II during two weekends leading up to Halloween! During “no-scare hours,” little ones can enjoy the fun of games, activities, a hayride and more. During “haunted hours,” families can visit spooky stations around the site and go on a haunted hayride…
Find out more »Touch a Truck
Vincennes State Farm is teaming up with the Vincennes City Parks to bring you the annual Touch a Truck event at Gregg Park in Vincennes. This event will be Saturday, October 19th, from 10 AM – 1 PM. Participants will be able to see, touch and interact with trucks of all shapes and sizes and can enjoy music, face painting, popcorn, cider and MORE! All activities are free and for more information you can contact Andrew Heinz or Jason Kaylor…
Find out more »First City Music Festival
An eclectic and funky music festival with unique vendors and food options! A celebration of the heritage and culture of music while providing a venue for local artists to perform and introduce various types of music to our community. In addition to great music, this venue will include vendors with artisan, handmade, or one of a kind goods and services. This event is family friendly and will offer kids activities, yoga, workshops and more! Bring your strings and get ready to…
Find out more »Fort Fright at the Vincennes Historic Sites
The Vincennes State Historic Sites will be hosting Fort Fright at the Vincennes Historic sites, 1 west Harrison Street in Vincennes.This event will run on Oct 18, 19th, 25th and the 26th at 6:00PM. Participants will explore Fort Knox II during two weekends leading up to Halloween! During “no-scare hours,” little ones can enjoy the fun of games, activities, a hayride and more. During “haunted hours,” families can visit spooky stations around the site and go on a haunted hayride…
Find out more »Family Pumpkin Splash and a Movie
Enjoy an evening at the Vincennes YMCA on Friday, October 18th for the Family Pumpkin Splash and a movie. They will be swimming with pumpkins, watching a spookie movie and have refreshments to celebrate Halloween. No pre-registration is not required for this event Swim time will be from 5-6:30PM and the movie will be shown from 6:30-7:30PM. For more information you can contact Rebecca Richardville at marketing@vincennesymca.org.
Find out more »Rosenvolk Medieval Festival
The Rosenvolk Medieval Festival returns to Ferdinand’s 18th Street Park Friday through Sunday, October 18 through 20. Visitors can enjoy live jousts and falconry demonstrations, as well as medieval arts, crafts and demonstrations of skills.Food vendors and treats will be on site. To learn more, or if interested in volunteering, visit Rosenvolk.com or call 812-556-0256.
Find out more »St. Philip Neri Fish Fry
Saint Philip Neri Catholic church will be holding their Fall Jonah Fish Fry on Friday, October 18th in the church basement. Serving will be from 4:30-7:00pm with carry-outs available. Jonah fish, baked beans, slaw, potato salad, applesauce dessert and a drink will be offered. Tickets are available in advance form church members or by contacting the church and they will also be available at the door. The public is invited to attend. For more information, or to get tickets, you…
Find out more »Knox County Extension Homemakers
The Knox County Extension Homemakers will be hosting their annual bingo fundraiser which will raise money to sponsor college scholarships. This event will be held October 16, at the Moose Lodge, 904 South 17th Street in Vincennes. Doors will open at 6:00PM and Bingo starts at 7:00PM. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Extension Homemaker or they can be purchased at the door. For more information or to obtain a scholarship application you can go to www.purdue.edu/Knox.
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