Check out 500 Miles to Go this week, a dynamic Indy 500 history deep dive, then slip into the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium for a…
411 SE Riverside Dr
“Check out 500 Miles to Go this week, a dynamic Indy 500 history deep dive, then slip into the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium for a mini space escape. Evansville Museum mixes art, history, and science in one sprint-to-orbit outing that makes any midweek slump wave the white flag.”
From the Evansville newsletter, September 19, 2026
When the wiggles hit, the Children's Museum of Evansville delivers with splash-happy Quack Factory water play, creative build-it fun in…
22 SE 5th St
“When the wiggles hit, the Children's Museum of Evansville delivers with splash-happy Quack Factory water play, creative build-it fun in Fantastic Plastic, and big-voice moments in Speak Loud. Spark Lab and the Back to School Bash are on the calendar, so make it a this-week adventure for maximum smiles.”
From the Evansville newsletter, September 20, 2026
Achieve Academy of Dance kicks off fall classes September 9, covering everything from Mom & Me to tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical,…
7635 Big Cynthiana Rd
“Achieve Academy of Dance kicks off fall classes September 9, covering everything from Mom & Me to tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, pointe, and adult options that fit busy Evansville schedules. Got a kid who lives upside down? Their tumbling program uses a 56 ft tumble track into a foam pit.”
From the Evansville newsletter, September 21, 2026
Solely You is a creative makery where you can drop in for open studio time, book a hands-on workshop, or rally friends for a private party…
1304 S Green River Rd
“Solely You is a creative makery where you can drop in for open studio time, book a hands-on workshop, or rally friends for a private party that ends with something you’ll actually display. Or keep it cozy at home with a DIY kit or their monthly Get Crafty box.”
Discover how a 600-acre Mississippian city right on the Ohio River still lines up with the solstice sunrise, then swing through the…
8215 Pollack Ave
“Discover how a 600-acre Mississippian city right on the Ohio River still lines up with the solstice sunrise, then swing through the interpretive center for modern perspectives and upcoming community events. Angel Mounds State Historic Site makes a mellow afternoon walk feel epic...”
Created by local founder Makenzie Hart, Hype Hop Dance Fitness + Studio Hype turns hip hop vibes into an inclusive, high-energy workout…
5708 E Virginia St
“Created by local founder Makenzie Hart, Hype Hop Dance Fitness + Studio Hype turns hip hop vibes into an inclusive, high-energy workout that actually feels like a party. Expect electrifying choreography, a supportive crew, and that rare mix of sweat, smiles, and swagger you can carry into the rest of your week.”
If you haven’t checked Victory Theatre lately, it’s the 1921-built gem that swings from symphony nights and touring concerts to…
600 Main St
“If you haven’t checked Victory Theatre lately, it’s the 1921-built gem that swings from symphony nights and touring concerts to thought-provoking talks and film fest marathons, the sweet spot when you want culture with character, not just another bar night.”
From the Evansville newsletter, September 11, 2026
If your kiddo twirls through the living room or you miss counting 5-6-7-8, Jan's School of Dance is enrolling for Season 68 starting…
930 N Congress Ave
“If your kiddo twirls through the living room or you miss counting 5-6-7-8, Jan's School of Dance is enrolling for Season 68 starting September 8, 2026.”
Next Step keeps local kids inspired with classes from tumble and hip hop to ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical and even mommy & me,…
8517 Baumgart Rd
“Next Step keeps local kids inspired with classes from tumble and hip hop to ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical and even mommy & me, Zumba and Ballroom. The family-first vibe, a travel-ready dance company, and competitive cheer teams mean serious training without losing the fun.”
USS LST-325 lets you walk the same steel decks of a World War II landing ship, nicknamed the Large Slow Target by its crew. Explore…
610 NW Riverside Dr
“USS LST-325 lets you walk the same steel decks of a World War II landing ship, nicknamed the Large Slow Target by its crew. Explore interactive displays, rare memorabilia, and a still-sailing ship that keeps Evansville’s wartime legacy alive, all with stories that hit closer to home.”
If your kiddo is twirling nonstop or you’re eyeing real technique, The School of Ballet Indiana builds dancers here in Evansville from…
303 N Stockwell Rd Ste B Suite B
“If your kiddo is twirling nonstop or you’re eyeing real technique, The School of Ballet Indiana builds dancers here in Evansville from Creative Movement and Pre Ballet through Pre-Professional, with an invitational Ballet Institute at the top.”
Got a budding sugarplum at home? Ballet Indiana is holding Nutcracker auditions on August 22 at the historic Victory Theatre, open to…
303 Stockwell Rd Ste B
“Got a budding sugarplum at home? Ballet Indiana is holding Nutcracker auditions on August 22 at the historic Victory Theatre, open to dancers ages 3 to 18 from any studio, with the chance to perform alongside the Ballet Indiana Orchestra and pros in one of Evansville’s favorite holiday traditions.”
Whether you grew up here or just want to better know your neighbors, Evansville African American Museum preserves and celebrates Black…
579 S Garvin St
“Whether you grew up here or just want to better know your neighbors, Evansville African American Museum preserves and celebrates Black history from Baptisttown to the broader region, set inside the last remaining Lincoln Gardens building. Swing by this week to explore thoughtful exhibits and find your story in ours.”
At just 552 square feet, The Peters-Margedant House on the University of Evansville campus is an early Usonian prototype designed in 1934…
500 S Weinbach Ave
“At just 552 square feet, The Peters-Margedant House on the University of Evansville campus is an early Usonian prototype designed in 1934 by Wes Peters, Frank Lloyd Wright’s first apprentice and later chief engineer. It’s a fascinating local gem with big design history packed into a petite footprint.”
From the Evansville newsletter, September 13, 2026
Studio Vibe Dance Co. is a local dance school that turns “maybe someday” into actual moves, pairing approachable instruction with plenty of…
2501 Kratzville Rd
“Studio Vibe Dance Co. is a local dance school that turns “maybe someday” into actual moves, pairing approachable instruction with plenty of energy. It’s the kind of Evansville spot where progress feels fun, community comes standard, and you leave a little taller than you walked in.”
Walk through Evansville’s homefront story at Evansville Wartime Museum, where galleries cover rationing, local wartime production, veteran…
7503 Petersburg Rd
“Walk through Evansville’s homefront story at Evansville Wartime Museum, where galleries cover rationing, local wartime production, veteran stories, and WWII vehicles. If you want goosebumps, you can even schedule a ride on Rosie’s Revenge, a Sherman tank that nods to the city’s tank-refurbishing legacy.”
On Evansville’s West Side overlooking West Franklin Street, Expressive Dance Academy 2.0 keeps kids and adults moving with year-round…
2217 W Franklin St
“0 keeps kids and adults moving with year-round classes in hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, tumbling, musical theater, pom, and contemporary. Choose a chill rec class or go all in with their traveling competition team, all in a supportive, family-style vibe.”
From the Evansville newsletter, September 14, 2026
Evansville’s only Victorian house museum, Reitz Home Museum, shows off standout French Second Empire architecture and rooms packed with…
112 Chestnut St
“Evansville’s only Victorian house museum, Reitz Home Museum, shows off standout French Second Empire architecture and rooms packed with period furnishings. Grab a tour this week, soak up the craftsmanship, and leave feeling smug that you can finally point at a detail and say "that's original" without guessing.”
