USSSA Great Lakes Nationals
July 7-12, Deaconess Sports Park, 4300 Heckel Road
See 8U-18U fast-pitch softball in action for free at this national tournament, which also includes games at Deaconess Henderson Sports Complex in Henderson, Kentucky, and Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Gardens of Henderson Opening Reception
5-6:30 p.m. July 10, Gallery 101, 101 N. Water, St., Henderson, Kentucky
The 100-year-old Garden Club of Henderson joins forces with the Ohio Valley Art League for this exhibit by plein air artists in the club Easel Does It. The installation runs through Sept. 26.
Music in the Park
6-8 p.m. July 10, Lorraine Park, 2399 S. Boeke Road
This installment of the Evansville Parks Foundation’s free series features tunes by classic rock cover band The Refugees and includes swimming at Lorraine Pool.
EVSC Summer Musical: The Wizard of Oz
7 p.m. July 10-11; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 12; and 2 p.m. July 13, Old National Events Plaza Aiken Theatre, 715 Locust St.
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.’s signature summer event presents a journey to the magical land of Oz staged by area students. Tickets are $25.10 and can be purchased online or at the box office.
Warrick County Summer Musical: Cinderella
7 p.m. July 10-12; 2 p.m. July 13, Boonville High School, 300 N. First St., Boonville, Indiana
Will Cinderella ever escape the clutches of her ruthless stepfamily and finally find love? A spellbound glass slipper is just the ticket in this student production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $14 for senior adults, and $10 for students grades K-12.
Lunch on the Lawn
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 11, Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, 201 N.W. Fourth St.
Gather your friends for a summer picnic of to-go fare from Steve’s Oink-N-Squeel BBQ, Spill Tea with Mama Z, Tulum’s Mexican Cuisine, Taqueria Del Valle, Pappa Bear’s Catering, Loaded Fry Shack, Aiden’s Sugar Shack, and The Cookie Plug. Over lunch, read more ideas for making the most of summer in the July/August 2025 cover story!
Summer Smash Monster Trucks 2025
6:30 July 11-12, Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Road
You don’t have to be an adrenaline junkie to enjoy giant themed trucks on fat tires flipping, spinning, and drifting at this traveling show. Arrive at 4:30 p.m. to meet the drivers! Purchase tickets at the gate for $20 for adults and $15 for ages 6-18. Children age 5 and younger get in for free.
Movie Night in the Park
8:30 p.m. July 11, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library West, 2000 W. Franklin St.
Join first responders and Evansville’s Department of Parks and Recreation for an outdoor screening of the 2024 movie musical, “Wicked.” Grab dinner from a participating food truck starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Visitor Appreciation Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 12, John James Audubon State Park, 3100 U.S. 41, Henderson, Kentucky
Join Museum Curator Connor Humphrey at 10 a.m. for a presentation about the history of Audubon Park before taking a naturalist-led guided hike through the nature preserve at 11 a.m. Enjoy a peek at the archive at noon, plus animal encounters at the nature center, activities like wax seal making, bird drawing, and outdoor games. Admission is free all day. Discover more about this Ohio River city in the July/August issue.
Horses and Hope Race Day
noon-4 p.m. July 12, Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, 3300 Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, Kentucky
The season is underway at this area racetrack, and Saturday’s free event put on by Horses and Hope — a partnership between the Kentucky Cancer Program and the commonwealth’s horse industry — honors cancer survivors with free gifts, complimentary horseshoes, and cancer prevention and screening resources. What else races at Ellis Park besides horses? Find out in the July/August cover story.
Three Miles ’Til Infinity
5:30 p.m. July 12, Victory Theatre, 600 Main St.
Collage artist and New Tech Institute graduate Aaron Soulberry premieres a large new work and interactive experience onstage at the historic theater. The curtain rises at 6 p.m. Admission is free.
SWIRCA Brewfest
7-10 p.m. July 12, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library West, 2000 W. Franklin St.
Raise a glass to summer and senior adults at the Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging’s annual fundraiser featuring samples from 36 regional craft beer, wine, and spirits producers including Quaff On!, Hard Truth Distilling Co. (whose Master Distiller, Bryan Smith, is an Evansville native), Upland Brewing, Saint Benedict’s Brew Works, High Noon, Spirits of French Lick, and Bulleit Bourbon. Find food trucks and live entertainment set up on the lawn of EVPL’s West Branch. Tickets start at $55 and include tiers for general admission and a VIP experience. Designated drivers can attend for $10 and enjoy mocktails. Free rides home are sponsored by Logan’s Promise.
Haynie’s Corner Wiffleball League All Star Weekend
noon July 13, Doug Annakin Memorial Field, Southeast Second Street and Adams Avenue
Batter up! The laid-back league ups the ante for its All Star break. Preliminary games kick off at 1:30 p.m., followed by a home run derby at 3 p.m., and the championship game at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free.
