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75 Things to Do in March in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

In March, we’re looking forward to 75 things to do in Terre Haute including a St. Patrick’s parade, free eclipse-viewing glasses, Spring Break fun, and more! Read on for more! 

March 22-29.Spring Break Camps and Activities at Terre Haute Cheer University. Open gym, skill specific day camps, stunt camp, overnight lock-in, and more! 

March 25-29. Spring Break at Camp Navigate. STEM activities and crafts to learn about eclipse, sunny days on the playground, trips to Dobbs Park. 

March 25-29. Spring Break Adventure Camp with Griffin Bike Park and Vigo County Parks and Rec. 

March 25-29. Martial Arts Spring Break Camp. Spring-Break Martial Arts Camp is a fun-filled, skill-building camp for all kids ages 5-15. Camp is open to everyone; no previous training is required.

March 25-29. Spring Break Camp at Vigo County YMCA. Early bird pricing through 3/15. 

Monday, March 25. Swifties Unite: Taylor Swift Karaoke. Ages 6–12 at the Vigo County Public Library. From “Shake it Off” to “Me!”, your child can unleash their inner superstar on the microphone! At Swifties Unite, they’ll sing and dance to Taylor Swift’s chart-toppers, trade Swiftie bracelets with other fans, and live out their pop star dreams.

Monday, March 25. Kids Paint Party: Projector Painting. Ages 6–11: Your child’s imagination is as vast as the universe, and at the Kids’ Paint Party, they can set it free when they turn a projected outline of their own shadow into a solar system, constellations, or an entire galaxy. 

Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26. West Vigo Baseball Camp. 

Tuesday, March 26. Teeny Terrariums at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 5–11: Before your child blasts off for an interplanetary trip, teach them how to grow their own plants in a carefully maintained environment. Your child will decorate a paper cup, add soil, plant seeds, and add a plastic cup top while learning about the greenhouse effect and keeping their plants healthy at home.

Tuesday, March 26. Teen Eclipse Collage. Ages 12–18: Construct your own celestial montage with the Swope Art Museum at Teen Eclipse Collage at the Vigo County Public Library. Collect and cut out images of the stages of a solar eclipse and arrange them to create a visually interesting progression, then add your own flair to your artwork with other painted or drawn elements. The stars are the limit!

Tuesday, March 26. Wall-E Watch Party at the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: After seven hundred years of diligently tidying the Earth by himself, WALL-E’s lonely routine of collecting interesting objects and compacting garbage is interrupted when he rescues a sleek probe named EVE. Instantly smitten, WALL-E gives EVE his latest discovery, only to be whisked off on an intergalactic adventure that might save humankind.

Get ready for the April eclipse with these March events happening before the big day! 

Total Eclipse of the Haute: 47 Eclipse Events for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley in 2024

Wednesday, March 27. 2:00 PM at the Swope Education Center. Grades k-6 are invited to “Exploring Light and Shadow: inspired by “Eclipse” by Andy Rash.” Hosted in conjunction with the Vigo County Public Library.

Wednesday, March 27. Drawing with Corinne at the Vigo County Public Library: Artistic Adventures in Space. Ages 0–18: Construct your own spaceships, alien species, and more with basic shapes and illustrator Corinne Roberts! Register to receive a sketchbook, pencil, and eraser while supplies last. Registrants will also receive a Zoom link to draw along with Corinne at home. 

Thursday, March 28. Learning Lab at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum: Ready, Set…Eclipse! Discover how U.V. energy comes from the Sun and why solar glasses are so important. Get dizzy exploring how everything moves in space to create a solar eclipse. Create shadows and the path of totality as you model a solar eclipse. Weather permitting, experience solar viewing to understand sunspots and see the Sun through a solar filter. Become the solar eclipse expert for friends and family as you get ready to experience a once in a lifetime event from your own backyard. This is a drop-off program. Each participant will receive a commemorative button.

Thursday, March 28. Cosmic creativity for teens at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: Make constellations out of pipe cleaners, create moon phases (and eat them) with Oreos®, and build your own light-up Mars explorer or jet to take home while supplies last.

Friday, March 29. Astronauts in Training at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Your child can get a head start on training for their first mission at Astronauts in Training! Practice tunnel crawls, perform beach ball lifts, complete an agility course, and more with Brandon and Adrian Smitely of THIRST Gym. Attendees should dress in comfortable clothing and footwear.

Saturday, March 30. Community Block Party by Highland-Church. Bounce houses, face painting, cotton candy, food, and character meet and greets! 

Recurring events: 

Wednesday March 6, 13, and 20. Jr. Book Club: Almost Astronauts with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 7–11: When NASA was created in 1958, it expected potential astronauts to be expert pilots who were courageous, intelligent, resistant to stress, in top physical shape—and men. However, well-known astronauts like John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin were not the only pioneers of the early space age. In Tanya Lee Stone’s Almost Astronauts, meet the Mercury 13—Mary “Wally” Funk, Jerrie Cobb, Janey Hart, and the ten other women who dreamed of spaceflight and fought against prejudice, jealousy, and some of the most powerful men in Washington D.C. to ensure that future young women would be able to take their place in the sky.

March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Kids/Family Clay with Deming Park Pottery. 

As always, typos happen and event details change. Please confirm with event hosts before finalizing your plans!

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Featured event!

Friday, March 1. Ready to Launch: The Wabash Valley Community Read with the Vigo County Public Library. Are you Ready to Launch? Build a LegoⓇ Mars base with help from the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, take your photo with their giant Sun, and pick up your copy of the Wabash Valley Community Read’s 2024 selection The Martian! When you pick up your copy of The Martian on launch day at the Main Library or attend any Wabash Valley Community Read program before Monday, April 8, you will receive a pair of eclipse-viewing glasses. Limited to one pair of glasses per person while supplies last.

Friday, March 1. First Friday Speaker with Swope Art Museum. Join us for our First Friday speaker with Allison Duerk as she uncovers the art within Terre Haute’s historic Eugene V. Debs House. Starting at 6 PM, Allison will guide us through the hidden gems of this iconic landmark, offering unique insights into our local art scene.

Saturday, March 2-6. Read Across America Week with Once Upon a Child. Coloring contest, 50% off books, Dr. Seuss books/items released. 

Saturday, March 2. March Tea Party at Amosami Cheesecake. Come to Amosami Cheesecake in 12 points. Bring your favorite tea cup and some tea you would like to share. If you want, bring something to relax with: adult coloring, a simple craft, knitting, crocheting, cards. Plan to spend a couple of hours nourishing your inner self, allowing time to sit and be present with life.

Saturday, March 2. EIU Jazz Ensemble in PARIS, IL. The group has received numerous awards including Outstanding Ensemble and Solo Performance citations at the Notre Dame and Elmhurst College jazz festivals as well as from Downbeat magazine.

Saturday, March 2. Eclipse Preview Party at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. A total solar eclipse will occur in the skies above Terre Haute on April 8, 2024. Will you be ready for it? The Terre Haute Children’s Museum wants to help you be prepared to enjoy and understand this amazing celestial event that hasn’t happened in the Wabash Valley for 819 years. Join us on Saturday, March 2 as we host an Eclipse Preview Party that will be included with admission.

Saturday, March 2. Wabash Valley STEM Fest. 

Saturday, March 2. Big Wigs Bingo. Not only will there be bingo but also a silent auction and food & drinks. This is a fundraising event for breast cancer so all proceeds will go to help breast cancer patients.

Saturday, March 2. Prom Fashion Show at Haute City Center. Join for a FREE second run of the 2024 Prom Fashion Show in Center Court at Haute City Center! DJ Danny Wayne will be playing the best music and the most beautiful girls modeling newest arrivals!

Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. 2024 Parke County Maple Fair. At winter’s end, Parke County’s Maple Syrup Producers begin tapping the maple trees that provide sugar water for making maple syrup. Join in on the fun the last weekend of February and the first weekend of March at the Parke County Maple Fair™. Travel country roads with world famous covered bridges and tour maple syrup camps throughout the county. See how maple syrup is made down at the “sugar camp” and sample its wonderful flavor.

Tuesday, March 5. Come experience exciting renditions of your favorite music! “B2wins” will be coming to ISU as part of the Performing Arts Series on March 5th, 2024, at 7:30 in Tilson Auditorium and a Pre-Show event at 6:30 pm. The Performing Arts Series is Sponsored by THSB.

March 5, 6, and 7. Escape from Mars at the Vigo County Public Library. You’re trapped on the inhospitable red planet! Can you and your teammates work together fast enough to solve puzzles and escape Mars before the countdown reaches zero?

Wednesday, March 6. Coffee with the (Fire) Chiefs at Little Bear Coffee Co. 

Wednesday, March 6. Teen Mario Kart Tournament at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: Be the first past the finish line at the Teen Mario Kart Tournament! Sixteen registered racers will compete against each other. Earn the Winner’s Cup for your track, and advance to the next bracket until two champions are left to race for the grand prize. Will you stand in the winner’s circle or be knocked out by a blue shell? Non-registered teen viewers are welcome to attend and cheer on their favorite racer.

Wednesday, March 6 and 20. Lego Lab with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Challenge your child’s construction skills, teamwork abilities, and creativity at Lego® Lab! Your child can attempt the monthly challenge or build their own designs. At the end of the evening, spend a few minutes touring everyone’s designs and learn how others solved problems in their own builds. Your child’s design will be part of a month-long display in Youth Services.

Saturday, March 9. DIY Sip and Share: Sea Glass Wind Chimes with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 19 & Up: Are you dreaming of the beach on a chilly March day? Close your eyes and let the gentle clinks of a beautiful, hand-made wind chime carry you away. At DIY Sip & Share, you’ll construct your own wind chime using driftwood, twine, and sea glass.

Saturday, March 9. Daddy & Daughter Dance at The Lodge in Brazil, IN. Join on Saturday March 9 for 3rd annual Daddy & Daughter dance. Chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and pork sliders will be served for dinner along with desserts and drinks while DJ Milo Miller provides the music. A photo backdrop for self pics. Face painting will also be available for $5/ea. Someone will be on hand to take pics with your camera as needed. 

Saturday, March 9. FREE Les Mills Masterclass at Vigo County YMCA. 

Featured event! Saturday, March 9. Barbie’s Pink Carpet Movie Night and Oscar Gala at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 13 & Up: Celebrate Barbie’s 65th birthday in style! Glam up in your best Barbie-inspired couture, take a selfie with a life-sized Barbie mannequin, and enjoy refreshments while you watch the Oscar-nominated adventures of Barbie as the titular character steps out of her Dream House and into the Real World. Costumes are recommended but not required.

Saturday, March 9. Curious Kids at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 7–12: How are crystals formed? Is slime a liquid or a solid? What is a tessellation—and how do you make your own? If your child has questions like these, then Curious Kids has answers! At each session, your child can get hands-on with experiments that will help them understand of the science behind everyday phenomena, introduce them to new technology, or encourage them to explore the connections between science, math, art, and music in fun, new ways.

Saturday, March 9. 2nd Annual Mommy & Me Dance at Acorn Ridge Reception Barn. Tickets include drinks, dinner, dessert, photography, and DJ! 

Saturday, March 9. Wildflower Spring Market and Food Truck Rally. Celebrate the beginning of Spring with shopping so many wonderful vendors, enjoy local wineries and amazing food! And enjoy live giveaways during the Market!

Saturday, March 9. Speaker Series: The Historic Interurban at the Vigo County History Center. The history and narratives surrounding the Interurban that traversed Vigo County and connected it to surrounding areas reveal interesting stories and facts. It was in existence of about four decades of the 20th century.
This rail system connected remote areas to more urban areas and enabled citizens to travel much more quickly and easily. Jeff Koehler, who has a passion for history and, especially, local history concerning transportation involving canals, the Interurban and railroads is a scholar of historic modes of travel. His studies have lead him to unknown facts and stories surrounding each of these important methods of historic travel.

Saturday, March 9. Teen volunteer opportunities with Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Are you 12-to-18 year olds? Come share your time and talents with our retired Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and health care residents. Visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking, attending events and more. Your presence will brighten a sisters’ day!

Sunday, March 10. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Community Theatre of Clay County. 

Monday, March 11. Read to Rover at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Share a book with a furry friend from Love on a Leash. These good-natured therapy dogs are eager to listen to your child practice reading aloud in a stress-free setting, complete with cuddles, belly rubs, and ear scratches!

Tuesday, March 12. Art Adventures: Oil Suncatchers at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 2–5: Introduce your preschooler to the sun, moon, and stars. Begin by capturing the light of Earth’s closest star—the Sun—with an easy-to-make suncatcher and learn more about the largest, brightest object in the sky at Art Adventures! 

Tuesday, March 12. Hydroponics: Gardening of the Future. Ages 12 & Up at the Vigo County Public Library. Do you have a green thumb, but your small space doesn’t provide enough room to grow the garden of your dreams? Step into the future of small-scale and at-home farming with hydroponic gardening! Easy enough to fit on a countertop, a hydroponic garden offers you a low-maintenance alternative for raising leafy greens, herbs, and more while using less water and no pesticides. View a demonstration of common household hydroponic systems as well as have a chance to look at a 3D-printed aeroponics tower garden. The tower garden will be available for public viewing in Haute Create throughout March and April.

Wednesday, March 13. Decks, Dice, and Dominos at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster, you can indulge in timeless traditional games like Euchre, chess, or dominoes, or discover new classics, including Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, or Kingdomino!

Wednesday, March 13. Learn & Play: Selfish Space Edition. How ruthless are you? Find out in Selfish: Space Edition, the card game where you are floating in space and must race back to the space shuttle to survive. Sabotage other players, overcome obstacles, and use oxygen tanks to boost yourself towards your final goal, but be careful! Only one of you can survive.

Wednesday, March 13. Maker Hour: Space Travel. Ages 5 & Up: Your young astronaut can start planning their first trip to space at West Branch Library’s Maker Hour. Kids can test their engineering skills by building and launching their own spaceship, making straw rockets to see Newton’s Laws of Motion in action, and getting hands-on with physics when they play a real-life game of Angry Birds.

Thursday, March 14. Sweet Reads Book Club: The Martian at Amosami Cheesecake Company. Can one man survive the desolate red planet alone? Mark Watkey hopes so—otherwise, he’s doomed. Stranded with failing equipment, a limited food source, and low supplies, Watkey must use his ingenuity to stay alive until a rescue mission from Earth arrives in Andy Weir’s The Martian.

Thursday, March 14. Pi Day Fun Run. Meet up at Grand Traverse Pie Co. for a FREE fun run on Pi Day!

Friday, March 15. Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 0–10: From playing games to sharing storytime, your child can only guess what kind of adventures their plushie pal might have when they spend the night at the Library. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed friend to the Youth Services Department at the Main Library where they will work on a craft, enjoy a bedtime story, and tuck their furry friends in for the night. Pick up your child’s plushie the next day and receive a memory booklet with pictures of the animals’ slumber party shenanigans!

Friday, March 15. Hand-built trinket box class with D&L Creations Paint Studio in BRAZIL, IN. 

Friday, March 15. All American Circus in Sullivan, IN. 

Friday, March 15. O’Malleys Revenge at Shattered Nightmares Haunted House. 

Friday, March 15. Drum Tao at Rose-Hulman. DRUM TAO’s pulse-pounding performances blend highly physical, large-scale drumming with precision choreography, dazzling costumes, and dramatic, innovative stage design. DRUM TAO’s modern, high-energy performances, showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming, have transfixed audiences across the globe. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of DRUM TAO create an energetic and unforgettable production filled with spectacular modern effects that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. 

March 15-16. TableScapes 2024. 

Featured event! Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. Auditions for Snow White Variety Show with Children’s Theater of Terre Haute.

Saturday, March 16. SkyDome Planetarium at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 5 & Up: Are you ready to blast off? Take a trip through the galaxy with the SkyDome Planetarium! Start your journey with a flight through our solar system and learn about the Sun and planets closest to Earth before you head off to the stars, where you’ll discover the Greek heroes who inhabit the night sky. End your voyage by watching how the constellations change during the year and enjoying views of night from different areas of the world.

Saturday, March 16. St. Patrick’s Day PARADE, Irish Dash, Dueling Pianos, and party!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Terre Haute

Saturday, March 16. Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day for Girls: The Art of Mathematics. If you are a girl with an interest in mathematics, this event is for you! Each year, Rose professors and math majors invite girls to campus to participate in engaging and interactive sessions, which pay tribute to Sonia Kovalevsky – a pioneer for female mathematicians. The free event is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics and the Rose-Hulman Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM). This event is FREE and open to those who are currently in a high school level mathematics class.

Saturday, March 16. Y Not Tri with the Vigo County YMCA. Exciting News! The Y…NOT…TRI event at the Vigo County YMCA will have a KIDS division this year! After passing a swim test to ensure safety, your kiddo can join the fun with a 150 yd pool swim, 2.5 mi stationary bike, and a 1 mi treadmill run! (ages 10-14).Whether you’re an Ironman pro or a first-timer dipping your toes in, it’s a blast for all ability levels! Nervous to TRI alone? No worries! Sign up as a 3-person relay and conquer each leg with your teammates! Find out more about tri options for kids in the 365 Things to Do in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley facebook group. 

Saturday, March 16. Open Hands Preschool Annual Vendor Fair. Open Hands Preschool is hosting their annual vendor fair. Come on out and enjoy a great group of vendors show off what they have to offer!

Sunday, March 17. Ladies’ Ride with Griffin Bike Park. 

Sunday, March 17. String Spring Fling at Hatfield Hall. String Spring Fling features members of the THSO Strings and Principal Harp, Melanie Mashner, under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. David Bowden, for an afternoon of exceptional chamber music! Relax and bask in the beauty of the lush sound of your THSO string section married to the warmth and beauty of harp vibrations. Hatfield Hall’s superb acoustics enhance the experience.

Monday, March 18. Homeschool hang out at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Meet with other homeschool families and complete educational STEAM projects and activities at Homeschool Hang Out! Every month offers a new project for you and your family to enjoy as you explore science together. In March, use the power of polarity to make your own marbled planet with foam shaving cream, food coloring, and paper! 

Monday, March 18. Light-up constellation hoop art at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 11 & Up: Take your place among the stars with your own constellation art. Use LED lights, black fabric, and a simple circuit powered by a button battery to create your light-up star sign, your favorite constellation, or a pattern of your own! After your project is completed, frame it with a bamboo hoop and hang it on your wall at home. 

Tuesday, March 19. Capturing the Cosmos at the Vigo County Public Library. Even if you’re a skilled photographer, taking images of a night sky can be difficult. Local photographer Brendan Kearns will discuss the challenges of celestial photography and provide advice on adjusting your camera settings to compensate for common issues like low light, high ISO, or blurry images before you set up your equipment to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse or any other celestial phenomena.

Wednesday, March 20. Astronaut Tea Party at the SULLIVAN county public library. Your child can learn to eat like a real space explorer at the Astronaut Tea Party! 

Wednesday, March 20-March 22. Willy Wonka, Jr. performed by West Vigo High School Theater Program. 

Thursday, March 21. Potato Power at Haute Create at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 9 & Up: Can you and your family handle some electrifying competition? Choose from low-volt motors, clocks, LED lights, propellers, and more to build the most interesting contraption you can—powered by a humble potato! Your final creation will be judged based on teamwork, creativity, and energy efficiency. 

Friday, March 22-March 24. Here We Grow Again Spring/Summer Sale. Find everything your children could need including swimwear, clothing, shoes, toys, and so much more! Shop from THOUSANDS of items in ONE location!

Friday, March 22. The Martian Film Screening at Indiana State University. Matt Damon stars as Matt Watney, an astronaut stranded on the red planet, in the 2015 film adaptation of Andy Weir’s The Martian. Presented by Indiana State University Honors College, this public viewing of The Martian is free to all community members. Refreshments, provided by Sodexo, will be available when the doors open at 5:00 p.m. This film is rated PG-13.

Saturday, March 23. Goat Yoga at Old 40 Farm. Join for beginner level yoga with the smallest goats at Old 40 Farm. Old 40 Farm will provide the mats, instructor, and goats. 

Saturday, March 23. Storybook hike with the Ouabache Land Conservancy. Ages 5 & Up: Grab your water bottle, put on your favorite hiking shoes, and join the Ouabache Land Conservancy for a trail hike followed by a nature-themed story at the Jackson-Schnyder Nature Preserve. Each route will be between 1 to 1.5 miles long, so make sure that you and your family wear appropriate clothing, bring plenty of water and trail snacks, and will be comfortable making the journey. Please be aware that parking will be roadside.

Saturday, March 23. Highlanders Digital Axe Throwing Competition. 

Saturday, March 23. Second Chance Prom at The Main Event. Do you want a second chance at prom? The Riley Lions Club has got you covered at The Main Event Venue. Enjoy some delicious food and dancing while listing to music played by Bryan Thomas.

Saturday, March 23. Easter Vendor Bazaar at The Meadows. Over 85 vendors selling Easter and Spring items! Vendors inside and outside on the patio as well as food trucks! Easter Bunny will be there for pictures!

Saturday, March 23. Curious Kids at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 7–12: How are crystals formed? Is slime a liquid or a solid? What is a tessellation—and how do you make your own? If your child has questions like these, then Curious Kids has answers! At each session, your child can get hands-on with experiments that will help them understand of the science behind everyday phenomena, introduce them to new technology, or encourage them to explore the connections between science, math, art, and music in fun, new ways.

Saturday, March 23. Chonda Pierce Life is Funny: Live in Concert at Tilson Auditorium. Ladies, get ready to laugh until your sides ache and your mascara runs! Join us at Chonda Pierce “Life is Funny” LIVE in Concert, coming to a city near you this spring. Calling all those who know that life is too short not to embrace the joy and humor it brings! Chonda will have you laughing at life’s curveballs, celebrating your quirks, and embracing the joy that can be found even in the most unexpected places. So, grab your girlfriends, put on your waterproof mascara, and get ready for Chonda Pierce’s “Life is Funny” LIVE in Concert Tour. Secure your tickets now to the must-see event that will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and grateful for the gift of laughter. A limited number of VIP tickets including Early Entry and Q&A with Chonda are available for each show.