Horse Racing Season
July 6-Aug. 23, Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, 3300 Highway 41 N., Henderson, Kentucky
Place your bets on live racing in person and via simulcast wagering now through Aug. 23. Don’t miss special events, like the corgi qualifying race July 26 and finals Aug. 16.
Music in the Park
6-8 p.m. July 9, Garvin Park, 1600 N. Main St.
Bring your lawn chairs and listen to Hannah Evelyn Jones & The Handmades at this free event put on by the Evansville Parks Foundation. Grab dinner or treats at food trucks.
Concert on the Lawn
6-7 p.m. July 10, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library East Branch, 840 E. Chandler Ave.
Soul N the Pocket performs at this installment of the library’s free summer concert series. Bring your own lawn chairs and snacks.
C-47 “Hairless Joe” Weekend
11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 11; noon-2 p.m. July 12, Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road
The Michigan Flight Museum lends its restored World War II transport aircraft for ground tours and flights July 11-12. Museum admission is $10-$60. Fifteen-minute rides cost $185 per person.
Dog Days of Summer
3 p.m. July 10, Dunigan Family YMCA, 6846 Oak Grove Road
Bring your best four-legged friend — or meet a new one — at this free inaugural event featuring lawn games, sidewalk chalk art contest, food trucks, adoptable pet meet-and-greets, free Otters baseball tickets while supplies last, and more.
Margaritaville Night with the Otters
5:30 p.m. July 10, Bosse Field, 23 Don Mattingly Way
Raise your glass to Jimmy Buffett’s memory and tip back $2 margaritas as live band 2-Man Scramble plays island tunes before the Otters’ 6:35 p.m. game against the visiting Sussex County Miners. General admission starts at $8.
Bananas, Bullseyes & Boom
6-10 p.m. July 10, Deaconess Sports Park, 4032 Heckel Road
After kicking off both the Banana Extravaganza and S3DA Eastern Target Nationals, stick around for inflatables, bungee trampolines, music from DJ McNaughty, a mechanical bull, food trucks, games, and fireworks. Free admission.
A Death for All Seasons
7:30 p.m. July 10-12, STAGEtwo@321, 321 N. Congress Ave.
This murder mystery comes to life through dance and theatrical storytelling and is presented by The Brailroad Station in collaboration with Sage Movement & Co. Tickets are $20.
Dad Fest
11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 11, Friedman Park, 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh
Celebrate Pop with a backyard barbecue cook-off, cornhole tournament, beer garden, and more. Admission is $5 per car at entry.
Movies at the Museum: National Treasure
11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 11, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive
You’ll feel like you’re part of the quest watching the 2004 adventure film on the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium’s 40-foot hemispherical projection. Choose from one of five screenings; tickets are $5-$9 each and depend on the selected showtime.
Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Listening Party
4 p.m. July 11, Space Monkey Records, 1201 E. Riverside Drive
Can’t get enough of the steamy hockey series? Join this vinyl release party for the soundtrack and score merchandise, prizes, and more.
East Sandlot Sunday
3-5 p.m. July 12, East Youth Baseball Minor Field, 220 Vann Ave.
Children ages 6-10 can join free sandlot-style unstructured games of baseball.
Haynie’s Corner Wiffleball League All Star Weekend
Noon July 12, Haynie’s Corner Arts District Doug Annakin Memorial Field, corner of Southeast Second Street and Adams Avenue
Come down to the neighborhood’s ballfield for the All Star Break. League showdowns begin at noon, followed by a home run derby at 3 p.m.
Regional Events
Lights of Liberty
6:30-9:30 p.m. July 11, Atheneum, 401 N. Arthur St., New Harmony, Indiana
Hundreds of illuminated drones light up the sky with patriotic images, synchronized animations, and breathtaking displays at this free, family-friendly celebration.
History on the Block
11 a.m.-2 p.m. EDT July 11, Monroe County History Center, 202 E. Sixth St., Bloomington, Indiana
Celebrate central Indiana history at this free block party featuring themed activities, games, educational demos, food trucks, live music, and a beer garden.
