Events in Vincennes, IN

CMH is hosting a series of three free informational meetings that explain what Medicare does and does not cover at its hospital. Participants will receive straightforward guidance on which services are included, which are not, and practical ways to make the most of their benefits.

Show off your Halloween costume while visiting downtown businesses to collect treats. Enjoy food, a bounce house, and giveaways along the way.

Haunted Hallway returns for a two-night experience at the store. One night features a gentle, lights-on walkthrough for little kids with candy, while the other delivers a darker, scarier lights-off version for older kids with soda. The setting stays the same, but the feel changes from night to night.

Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market transforms the Gibson County Fairgrounds into a fully booked shopping destination, with eight buildings filled and an additional one hundred outdoor vendor spaces also taken. More than 350 booths showcase antiques, collectibles, primitives, vintage advertising, furniture, toys, tools, glassware, pottery, jewelry, and home decor, creating a broad mix for treasure hunters and casual browsers alike. Attendance is expected to reach about 4,000 shoppers. The grounds are set up for convenience with eleven food outlets, three ATMs, and two free tractor shuttles to help you get around. It happens rain or shine, with ample indoor shopping available. For everyone’s comfort and safety, pets should stay home, and comfortable footwear is a good idea for a full day of exploring.

This annual Fort Branch event features a 5K run or walk alongside the Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run, with an optional on-course zombie chase for extra thrills. 5K participants are in the running for overall male and female honors, plus age group awards for runners and walkers in the following divisions: 0 to 13, 14 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and over. Every child in the Lil Zombie Fun Run receives a medal, with youth divisions of 1 to 3, 4 to 6, and 7 to 9. Those who complete 5K pre-registration by the stated cutoff receive a guaranteed t-shirt and a pass to the Sinister Cellar Haunted House. Registrations after that point do not include a guaranteed shirt, though a limited number may be available on race day. Food and beverage trucks will be on site. Enjoy a community run in Fort Branch, Indiana, with a full 5K option and shorter distances designed for young zombies.

Spooky family fun awaits at OCP's Fall Family Bash, featuring a chili dinner, a chili cook-off, trunk-or-treat, a costume contest, and games for all ages.

Celebrate the season at a family-friendly fall festival featuring food, games, and festive activities. Children can wear costumes for trunk-or-treat fun and gather treats. A complimentary meal will be available, a snow cone food truck will serve favorite flavors, and inflatables will be set up for kids to jump and play. Admission is free.

Celebrate alongside Eagles 4288 and Kenny Casey at a party.

This hybrid support group welcomes Southern Hoosiers living with or preparing for an ostomy or continent diversion, as well as family members, caregivers, and friends. The in-person meeting space is on the third floor, just through the double doors to the left after exiting Elevator B. A virtual option is available, and participants are admitted once the host opens the call, with a brief wait possible at the start for technical adjustments.

At The Sunny Shed, explore different crystals and their metaphysical qualities, then create a one-of-a-kind bracelet with the stones that feel most meaningful to you.

Daviess Community Hospital is offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and AED course focused on practical skills for everyday responders. The class is designed for people outside the healthcare field who want to learn how to provide CPR and use an AED during an emergency. Hands-on instruction helps participants gain the knowledge and confidence to act quickly when it matters most, since prompt care can greatly improve survival during a cardiac event. This training is well suited for teachers and school staff, childcare providers, firefighters and police officers, coaches and athletic trainers, workplace safety personnel, and community members who want to be ready to help. The fee is $50, with no charge for DCH employees. For more information, contact Jennifer Shaw, RN, at (812) 254-2760, ext. 1147.

Daviess Community Hospital is offering an American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification class for healthcare professionals who need to earn or maintain their BLS credential. The course focuses on lifesaving essentials such as high quality CPR, effective use of an AED, and coordinated emergency response techniques that support better outcomes in cardiac and respiratory emergencies. It is intended for a wide range of providers and trainees across clinical and allied health fields, including medicine, nursing, emergency medical services, laboratory and imaging, pharmacy, respiratory care, and rehabilitation. The fee is $60 per person, and there is no charge for DCH staff. Advance registration is required. For help with registration, contact Jennifer Shaw, RN at (812) 254-2760, ext. 1147 or JShaw@dchosp.org.

Hosted by Wabash General Hospital, this Cancer Support Group brings together anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. People currently in treatment, survivors, caregivers, and family members can connect, share experiences, and receive caring support in a respectful, welcoming setting. The focus is on listening to every voice and building understanding, encouragement, and resilience as a community.

Expectant parents can build knowledge and confidence with Daviess Community Hospital’s Childbirth Education Classes, a four-week series led by experienced childbirth educators. Sessions cover the stages of labor and birth, strategies for managing pain such as breathing and relaxation, and the essentials of newborn care and breastfeeding. The class blends clear guidance with hands-on practice to help participants prepare for delivery and the early days at home. Offered at Daviess Community Hospital, this series is designed to support a positive, informed birth experience. Registration is required by calling (812) 254-8620, ext. 1344 for Lactation Services. If there is no answer, leave your name and contact information to receive a return call.

Experience a full day of complimentary coworking at the Tech Center. Settle into a professional, focused setting, connect with others, and discover how the space can help move your work or business forward.

Wake Up Wednesday - Chamber Coffee Chat brings together local business representatives to build a professional network centered on collaboration. The focus is on working together to support the growth of other local businesses, with the understanding that strengthening the community also helps their own organizations grow.

As part of the Bowling Night Out Series, this event brings bowlers together for strikes, laughs, and friendly competition. Teams of four take on three games, with trophies awarded for first, second, and third place. Cash prizes are offered for the high series team and the high series individual. A short warmup helps everyone get ready to roll. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and outside food or beverages are not permitted. The series features sponsored nights from Edward Jones, Nathan Brines, Subway and Scooter’s, Wabash General Hospital, and Allendale Gravel.

Eric Boone of Robinson will share his firsthand experience with weight loss surgery during a free informational session hosted by the Horizon Health Center for Weight Management. Expect a relaxed setting where participants can ask questions about bariatric surgery and the overall weight management journey, speak with Horizon Health bariatric surgeons, and learn about medically supervised, non-surgical options. A dinner designed with weight management in mind will be provided. Horizon Health’s bariatric surgery program has earned national recognition for patient safety and quality, and the center also supports individuals who are not surgical candidates, do not meet insurance requirements, or prefer a non-surgical approach. The event takes place in Robinson, Illinois.

A drive-thru smoked tenderloin fundraiser features hot, ready-to-serve tenderloins prepared by Mike Wilson, with all meat donated by Wabash Valley Service Co. Pickup is at First National Bank of Allendale, and each tenderloin costs $25. Preordering is preferred to guarantee availability and can be made by calling First National Bank at (618) 263-6511. Every purchase also enters the buyer for a chance to win a $200 BBQ bundle. Sponsored by First National Bank of Allendale.

The event features visits to three downtown art galleries, music, and street art vendors, along with additional highlights.

Warhammer 40,000 takes center stage at Princeton Theatre & Community Center with a weekend of competitive play and community energy. The Grand Tournament features five 3-hour rounds across two days, with three games on the first day and two on the second. Expect dramatic dice rolls, bold decisions, clutch moments, and the lively camaraderie that comes with a big tabletop showdown. Participants should come equipped with a refined army list, reliable dice, measuring tools, a favorite beverage, and whatever helps keep calm when a 2+ save refuses to cooperate. After Round 3, the theater lights dim for screenings of Starship Troopers and Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, and there will also be space set aside for trading card and board games.

The GSH Foundation hosts a red carpet gala that brings community leaders, supporters, and friends together to celebrate and recognize leadership. The evening features dinner, leadership awards, and live music. It also offers time to connect with like-minded attendees while supporting a worthy cause, all in an elegant setting at the Green Activities Center.

The second annual dueling pianos fundraiser returns, featuring a head-to-head piano show to help raise funds. For details and tickets, use the event's ticketing link.

PS makes a first appearance at Purple Joe's in Washington, IN, performing a mix of well-known songs that invite singing along and dancing.

This welcoming support group is designed for breastfeeding mothers and those expecting a baby, offering a comfortable space to connect with other moms, share experiences, and receive guidance from a certified lactation counselor. Meetings take place in DCH Education Room 3. Light refreshments are available, and siblings are welcome. Registration is required before attending. For details or to sign up, call 812-254-2760, ext. 1344.

The town board holds its regular monthly meeting, welcoming community members to take part in person. Those who prefer to follow remotely can watch the live stream on the Friends of Town of Somerville Facebook page.

Hosted by Daviess Community Hospital, this monthly foot care clinic at Senior & Family Services, Inc. provides care from a registered nurse. For a $25 fee, participants receive toenail trimming and filing, moisturizing, and a thorough check for concerns such as redness, blisters, bruising, skin lesions, swelling, corns, calluses, and ingrown or thick nails. If any problems are noted, a referral will be made to a primary doctor, practitioner, or a podiatrist for additional care. Appointments are required, and payment is due at the visit by cash or check. To schedule, call (812) 254-8950.

Presented by the VU Alumni Community Series, The Electric Light Orchestra Experience takes the stage at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Ticketing is managed by the VU Foundation and Alumni Association.

This event offers free admission. Please use the back hall entrance when you arrive. For information, contact host Becky Stough and correspond only with the Eagles directly or Becky, as anyone else is a scam. The organizers are not responsible for any contact or exchange of money with anyone not previously mentioned.

The 12th Annual Holiday Market and Expo fills the Sullivan Civic Center with more than 45 vendors offering handmade items, boutique clothing, fall and Christmas decor, woodworking, embroidery, crocheted goods, sewn crafts, signs, permanent jewelry, Scentsy, children’s books, and more. Tastes and treats include Kara’s Kupcakes, food vendors, and wine tasting. Shoppers can also explore selections from Salty Mamas clothing alongside other apparel. Admission is free. Attendees who bring a canned good are entered into a gift certificate drawing. Children receive a free item and can enjoy a craft station. WNDI will broadcast from the event, and Santa will be there.

Coffee Connections is a free networking event at the Elmer Buchta Tech Center. Attendees can bring business cards, enjoy coffee, and make meaningful connections.

A two-person act performs original material that blends acoustic new wave and Americana folk with an eccentric twist.

Enjoy live acoustic performances.

Experience a tranquil blend of acupuncture and sound healing in an intimate setting presented by Flourish Integrative Health and Sunny Side Studios in Vincennes. Settle into your own private room, where Kaley offers a gentle acupuncture session while you relax on a warmly heated massage table in a quiet, comfortable environment. Remain in your room for a customized sound journey that transitions into a soothing group sound bath, enjoyed from that same peaceful space. The soundscape may include crystal and brass singing bowls, chimes, an ocean drum, and a rain stick, along with a brief one-on-one tuning fork segment to support nervous system regulation and deep relaxation. Together, these therapies aim to reduce stress, restore balance, and promote overall well-being. Capacity is limited due to the semi-private format.

A Night of Hopes and Dreams Gala supports Hopes and Dreams Inc., offering an evening of food, music, and a silent auction. Tickets will be available to the public, and sponsorship inquiries can be sent to dreamfuloccasions@yahoo.com.

Enjoy a drink while listening to live music from The Hybrid Band.

Ms. Amanda will teach children ages 9 to 12 how to make simple, no-cook after-school snacks. Registration is required. To register, call 812-749-3559.

The schedule for the 2026 edition of the Basketball Capital Classic is presented, offering a clear overview of how this basketball event is organized.

Set out by motorcoach for the Smoky Mountains on a holiday-themed show trip packed with music, comedy, dance, and festive attractions. The journey begins aboard a coach with restrooms and video, followed by dinner and check-in for a four-night stay in a Smoky Mountain area hotel. After a continental breakfast, the second day features the Patty Waszak Show, time for shopping, dinner, and the Christmas at Array Variety Show with vocalists, dancers, musicians, comedy, and specialty acts performing seasonal favorites. Day three starts with the Smith Morning Variety Show, blending classic country, gospel, oldies rock and roll, clean comedy, and spot-on impersonations. More shopping time follows, then OLE! Argentinian Dance Sensation Christmas Show featuring GoGaucho, and an evening at the Country Tonite Christmas Show where familiar holiday characters and the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy appear along with the song Where Are You Christmas. Day four brings the Christmas Memories Show, free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg, and Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud with a VIP backstage tour, a meet and greet with a Lumberjack or Jill, and a private on-stage axe throwing opportunity before taking seats in a climate-controlled grandstand to watch competitions between the Dawson and McGraw families. The itinerary continues with a visit to Helen, Georgia, known for its Bavarian-style buildings, for shopping and free time, an overnight at an en route hotel, and a final morning departure home.

Unwind in a semi-private experience that pairs individualized acupuncture with soothing sound therapy at Flourish Integrative Health in Vincennes, hosted in collaboration with Sunny Side Studios. Begin in your own quiet treatment room, where Kaley provides a restorative acupuncture session while you rest on a heated massage table. Afterward, remain comfortably in place for a personalized sound journey that flows into a calming group sound bath, all enjoyed from your treatment room. The soundscape features crystal bowls, brass bowls, chimes, an ocean drum, and a rain stick, plus a brief one-on-one tuning fork component to encourage nervous system balance and deep relaxation. Together, these therapies aim to ease stress, support regulation, and promote overall wellbeing. Capacity is limited for this intimate format.

Spend a day working at the Tech Center for free. Settle into a professional setting built for focus and productivity, meet and network with others, and discover how the Tech Center can support your work or business.

Wake Up Wednesdays connects local business representatives in a collaborative network focused on mutual growth. Participants work together to help fellow local businesses thrive, recognizing that supporting others also strengthens their own.

The City of Robinson and the Robinson Chamber of Commerce present the 4th Annual Home for the Holidays Festival at the Robinson Civic Center, filling the venue with festive cheer, hometown traditions, and memory making moments for all ages. Explore a holiday vendor market featuring unique gifts and handmade treasures. Enjoy ice skating, step into a life size snow globe for a photo, and experience the glow of a color changing igloo. Kids can share Donuts with Santa, and everyone can ride a trackless train, with even more seasonal fun throughout the event. New this year, shoppers can browse for three days and a lighted golf cart parade will brighten the celebration, all celebrating the joy of giving and the feeling of being home for the holidays.

An acoustic two-piece presents original songs that blend new wave flair with offbeat Americana and folk influences, creating an intimate, unconventional sound.

Custom Fundraising Solutions is hosting a one-day mattress sale at Wood Memorial High School to support the Wood Memorial Cheer Team. Attendees can explore more than 25 brand-name mattress floor models arranged in the cafeteria and browse premium accessories, including bean bag chairs, luxury pillows and sheets, adjustable power bases, and more. Brands on site include Purple, Southerland, Therapedic, and others. Every product is new, made to order, and backed by manufacturer warranties. Shoppers can expect savings compared with retail stores, and each purchase directly benefits the cheer program.

Now in its 60th year, the Mt. Carmel Christmas Parade is presented by the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and will travel north on Market Street to Eighth. Floats, groups, and bands are welcome to take part with no entry fee. Participants should check in at the registration table at 3rd and Market Street upon arrival for instructions and submit a completed registration form to the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be awarded in categories that include Best Use of Theme, Best Use of Lights, Best Decorated Vehicle, Originality Award, Spirit Award, and Best of Parade. The theme is “CELEBRATING 250 YEARS,” and entries are encouraged to feature music, singing, and plenty of holiday lights, whether that means polishing up a Jeep, a tractor, or an enchanted carriage. Please make your organization or business name clearly visible and keep lights on after lining up, as judges will not be identified. For safety, nothing may be thrown from parade entries to the crowd; use walkers to hand out items along the route. No Santas of any kind are permitted in entries, as Santa appears on the fire truck in the finale. In accordance with city ordinance, any animals must be accompanied by a cleanup crew. For questions, call (618) 262-5116.

Retro Shock is back at Diamond BBQ Tavern in Sullivan for another visit.

Connect over coffee at the Elmer Buchta Technology Center during a free networking meetup. Bring business cards, enjoy a cup of coffee, and start the day building meaningful connections.

Celebrate the season as the Jefferson Academy transforms into the Jefferson Tavern for a single evening of immersive history. The experience features food and beverages alongside storytelling that evokes taverns of the past. Costumed interpreters help set the scene and encourage conversation, creating a relaxed pre-holiday social gathering that welcomes every age. Wearing attire inspired by the early Republic is optional for those who wish to dress in period style. Vegetarian choices are available. The program takes place at the Territorial Capitol site.

The South Knox Elementary PTO hosts an annual craft show that has become a major highlight in Knox County, featuring a large, carefully curated lineup of artisans. Every item is handmade, and booths are selected to avoid duplicates, so shoppers can explore a wide variety of unique finds for gifting and seasonal decorating. Admission is $2, with free entry for children five and under. A shuttle will operate in the parking lot to help guests travel comfortably between parking and the entrance. This event serves as the PTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting students, teachers, and school programs. Those interested in taking part as a vendor or volunteer can reach out to Heather Mallett through the SKE PTO Craft Show Page for more information.

A well known holiday story comes to the stage in a faithful adaptation that follows George Bailey of Bedford Falls. After years of setting aside his own ambitions for the sake of family and community, George reaches a crisis on Christmas Eve. His guardian angel, Clarence, shows him how different the town would be if he had never been born, revealing the quiet value of his life. The production brings back familiar figures such as Mary, Uncle Billy, Violet, and the hard hearted Mr. Potter. It highlights the spirit of the season and underscores American ideals of hard work, fair play, and the strength found in family and community.

The Louisville Brass Quintet presents a holidays concert featuring Brett Shuster on trombone, Dr. Reese Land and Dr. Stacy Simpson on trumpets, Clinton McCanless on tuba, and Dr. Devin Cobleigh-Morrison on horn. The program offers seasonal brass music performed by this ensemble.

Experience a tranquil blend of acupuncture and sound therapy in a semi-private format at Flourish Integrative Health in Vincennes, presented with Sunny Side Studios. Kaley provides a restorative acupuncture session in a private room so you can relax on a heated massage table in a quiet, comfortable setting. Afterward, settle into a personalized sound experience followed by a soothing group sound bath, all without leaving your treatment room. Sounds will flow from crystal and brass singing bowls, chimes, an ocean drum, and a rain stick, plus a brief one on one tuning fork session designed to support nervous system regulation and deep relaxation. Together, these modalities aim to ease stress, promote balance, and enhance overall wellbeing. Capacity is limited, so advance reservations are recommended.

This giveback at Donut Depot Express supports dancers through donut purchases. During Christmas break, with kids at home and Toyota closed, it offers a simple family outing. Pick up a favorite dozen and help the cause.

Enjoy bingo with chances to win Dollar Tree and donated prizes. Registration is required to participate. To reserve a spot, call 812-749-559.