Weโre past Hump Day, but itโs not too late to enjoy the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, which runs through Oct. 12. Halloween activities also are firing up. In the mood for more options? Here are nine other weekend activities.
Fall Tree Identification Hike
10 a.m.-noon Oct. 12, Hartman Arboretum, 6001 Spirit Trail
Learn to identify types of trees with Paul Bouseman, deputy director of Evansville Parks and Recreation.
Fall Market on Main & Chili Cook-Off
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 12, Main Street, Henderson, Kentucky
Artisans and handcrafters sell their custom creations, including antiques, food, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Bring your appetite for the traditional chili cook-off.
Fall Colors Guided Hike
1 p.m. Oct. 12, Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave.
Delve into leaf peeping and learn to make the most of peak fall color during this hike through the Native American site. Admission costs $3 for children, $5 for adults, and $4 for seniors.
Honor the Last Union Veteran to be Buried in Gibson County
1 p.m. Oct. 12, Sand Hill Cemetery, 4757 W. State Road 64, Princeton, Indiana
Cato Powell was born an enslaved man and was the last Union veteran of the Civil War to be buried in Gibson County, Indiana, at the age of 95. Honor his service and legacy with a ceremony at Sand Hill Cemetery, followed by a reception at Lyles Station Historic School and Museum, 953 N. CR 500 W., Princeton, Indiana.
Newburgh Fall Fest
2-10 p.m. Oct. 12, Marcella Pointe shopping center, 4944 Old State Route 261, Newburgh, Indiana
Newburghโs Marcella Pointe shopping center transforms into a street carnival with food trucks, bingo, pumpkin painting, a beer garden, bounce house, and gift basket raffle.
Atheneum Specialty Tour and Book Signing
3:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Atheneum Visitors Center, 401 N. Arthur St., New Harmony, Indiana
Celebrate the Atheneumโs 45th anniversary with an architecture-focused tour by professor and author Ben Nicholson, who will sign copies of his book โAvant-Garde in the Cornfields: Architecture, Landscape, and Preservation in New Harmony.โ
NeRo AnGeLo Presents: Fall Vibes on the Roof
7-10 p.m. Oct. 12, Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, 212 Main St.
Musician NeRo AnGeLo performs original hip-hop at this free rooftop show.
Star Party
8 p.m. Oct. 12, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive
The Evansville Astronomical Society will set up telescopes outside the museum for a free evening of gazing at stars, planets โ particularly Saturn โ and the moon.
Fiesta Evansville
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13, Wesselman Park, 551 N. Boeke Road
The regional festival celebrating Latin American culture marks 10 years and has grown into a well-attended community staple. Expect global cuisine, musical and dance performances, a float parade, and more.
