98 September Events for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

Each month we put together our Terre Haute event calendar in hopes that it can help your family find your local fun. If you find this info useful, please show your support by attending one (or more!) of these awesome events!

Featured Event!

Now is the time to join a local Girls on the Run team!

Meet twice a week for games, lessons, and physical activities. Cross the finish line with your team in a 5k. Receive a program shirt, journal, water bottle, bookbag charm, and entry in to the 5k (with a medal)!

Featured Event!

How could anyone say “there’s nothing to do in Terre Haute” when groups like Community School of the Arts are CONSTANTLY hosting events, classes, and programs for our community!?

Check out what our partners have planned for September!

• Academy of Rock (10 week session)
• Picture Frama Mosaic Tile Workshop (all ages!)
• Crochet a Bandana
• Intro to Watercolor Painting
• Stained glass (“Under the Sea” and “Mystery”!)
• Upcycled screen printing workshop

Details and registration info: https://statecsa.indstate.edu/

Friday, September 26. Curious Kids: Soda Bottle Explosion at VCPL Main.

September 26, 27, and 28. Cory Apple Festival.

September 26, 27, and 28. James and the Giant Peach: A Young Actor’s Production at Community Theatre of Clay County.

Featured Event!

Saturday, September 27. Family Learning Day at the Vigo County Public Library. Get ready for an afternoon packed with hands-on fun! Test your bike skills on the obstacle course, then dive into a Foam Homies’ Bubble Party. Say hello to alpacas, cats, and dogs, cool off with a sno-cone, and grab a new book from the book tents. Explore booths from local groups offering crafts, games, and helpful info. Spend the day together and discover all your community has to offer at Family Learning Day!

Saturday, September 27. A Taste of Magic at Ladybird Cafe. Step into an enchanting evening where fine dining meets world-class entertainment during A Taste of Magic. Enjoy a specially-curated tasting menu, live dinner music, and a breathtaking magic performance.

Saturday, September 27. 20th Anniversary of the Indiana Bat Festival. Live bat shows, live animals, poetry readings, Sycamore Sam, crafts, bat activities, and more!

September 27 and 28. Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire. Live entertainment, including jousting, armored combat, theater, music and dance, and fairy glade activities for kids of all ages. Artisan marketplace featuring handmade crafts and unique finds by local and specialty artisans. Tasty food and drink with savory specialties, sweet treats, and local craft beer, cider, and mead.

Tuesday, September 30. Community Health Fair at VCPL 12 Points.

Recurring Events

• Mondays. Tiny Tot Time at MAIN branch of VCPL.
• Mondays. Crafternoons at VCPL West.
• Tuesdays. Art Start at the MAIN branch of VCPL.
• Wednesdays and Thursdays. Wiggle Worm Storytime at the MAIN branch of the VCPL.
• Wednesdays. Campfire Storytime at VCPL WEST.

Thank you to our featured listings who partner with us to help keep Haute Happenings free for our readers! Typos happen and event details change! Please confirm your plans with the event hosts before heading out for your day of fun! 

The fun has ended for these great events:

Monday, September 1. Grand re-opening of Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, IL.

Monday, September 1. Terre Haute Labor Day Parade. Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. and will travel westward along Wabash Avenue through downtown.

Featured Event!

Tuesday, September 2. We Survived Book Club at the MAIN branch of the VCPL.  In Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906, Leo Ross is a young newsboy trying to make his way in the rough streets of early 20th-century San Francisco. At first, he’s scrappy and independent, relying on quick thinking to get by. But when the devastating earthquake strikes, Leo is forced to face danger, loss, and unexpected responsibility

Tuesday, September 2. Kids’ After-School Art Club at Makers Studio at Twelve Points.

Featured Event!

Try a class with Kindermusik at Kindercenter for FREE! Fall classes officially begin the week of September 8.

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Wednesday, September 3. Classic Board Games and Buddies at 12 Points Library. Ages 13–17: Challenge your friends to an evening of strategizing, solving mysteries, or rolling the dice for a big win.

Thursday, September 4. Crosley Radio Players at Wabash Activity Center. Relive the golden age of live radio programs as the Crosley Radio Players recreate episodes of The Shadow, Command Performance, and the hilarious Fibber McGee & Molly. You will laugh, you may be frightened and you will be entertained! Doors open at 6:30 with light snacks available. Ticket are available in advance and at the door. $10 for adults, $6 for children.

Thursday, September 4. Community Open House hosted by CODA. Join us as we celebrate the completion of our newly renovated space at 21 S. 17th Street, directly across the street from the Emergency Shelter! We have big plans for this location, so please join us and check out what we have in store for the future of CODA.

Thursday, September 4. Cozy Stories and Sensory Play at 12 Points branch of VCPL. Ages 3–5: Build your little one’s language and fine motor skills through active listening and hands-on exploration at Cozy Stories & Sensory Play! Each session includes a personal sensory bin filled with items inspired by the story. As they listen, they can squish, scoop, sort, and explore materials like scented play-dough and colorful feathers. Each session offers a new story, new textures, and new ways to learn through play.

Friday, September 5. Join a pottery class and make a board game!

Friday, September 5. Peckish Party with Author Gabby Comelleri. Louie has a simple dream: he wants to eat a croissant. He even lives in Paris, home of the croissant! But he’s a pigeon, so getting one is more complicated than it seems. Will he fulfil his heart’s desire? Create crafts, enjoy snacks, and join local author Gabby Comelleri as she reads her debut children’s book, Peckish, at this special storytime. The first ten registrants will receive a copy of the book.

Friday, September 5. Music at the Crossroads. Kid’s zone, live music, downtown food. This is a FREE event!

Saturday, September 6. Cozy Crafts: Pet Portraits. Ages 11-18: Create a keepsake of your furry bff with Cozy Crafts. Bring a printed photo of your pet, and use paint markers to trace your pet’s image onto glass. Add color, highlights, and more with acrylic paint to complete your pet’s portrait at the MAIN branch of the VCPL.

Saturday, September 6. Buddy Bike Ride. For friends and friends of friends.

Saturday, September 6. Goat Yoga with Happy Tails Dog Park.

Saturday, September 6. Paint and Petals on the Peak. Rug painting in the flower garden-back by popular demand!

Saturday, September 6. Alpaca Yoga at SMWC. First held in the spring of 2025, this popular event will take place from 11:00 a.m.-noon, on Saturday, September 6, at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice in the female alpaca pasture. Participants must be 18-years-old or older. All who participate are asked to arrive at 10:45 a.m., at the White Violet Farm Store for check-in. From there, you’ll walk to our destination for yoga. Cost is $15 per person for those who attend.

Saturday, September 6. WaterTower Turns 8. We’re turning 8, and we’re throwing it back to the 90’s with a night full of music, food, drinks, and fun!

Saturday, September 6. Ben Folds and a Piano at Hatfield Hall. Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.

Saturday, September 6. Paranormal Sleepover at Billie Creek Village. Ready to step into a whole village of haunted history? We’re taking you on an unforgettable paranormal adventure at Billie Creek Village—a hidden gem tucked near Rockville, Indiana, where the line between the living and the dead is seriously blurry.

Saturday, September 6. Opening weekend for Hobson Adventure Farm!

Saturday, September 6. Max + Honey’s Night Out. Join us for a evening filled with beautiful flowers, LIVE music by Marvin Holt, Sweet Sips Mobile Drink Bar, KitchFix Mobile Charcuterie, and shopping + ice cream in Max + Honey’s General Store.

Saturday, September 6. Bridgeton Milling Days in Parke County, Indiana.

Saturday, September 6. Lock 47 Ribbon Cutting. We are excited to share that Lock 47, a remnant of the Wabash & Erie Canal, will be having its grand opening on Saturday, September 6 at 10 am! In the mid-1800s, this lock was part of a vast canal system that helped transport goods and people across Indiana- an engineering marvel of its time. Lock 47 once controlled water levels to allow boats to pass through, connecting communities and fueling commerce in the region.

Saturday, September 6. Skate with Bluey at the Wigwam!

Saturday, September 6. Hatfield Hall Nutcracker Auditions. Classical Arts Entertainment’s production of the Nutcracker is an incredible opportunity for local dancers to experience a professional production that will be seen by appreciative audiences this holiday season. Being selected as a cast member is an honor and a privilege. Those selected will work with professional dancers, choreographers and directors, wear exquisite costumes and appear on a lavish set at Hatfield Hall (5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute) on November 6th in two performances, 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Sunday, September 7. Friends of the Library Book Sale. Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics. Proceeds from your purchases will be used to fund Library programs and services you enjoy!

Sunday, September 7. 100 Deadly Skills for Women.

Sunday, September 7. Peckish Book Signing with Gabby Comelleri. Join the Magpies’ Nest as they celebrate their friend and neighbor Gabby’s new book! She wrote and illustrated this sweet story about a pigeon with a passion for croissants – something we can all relate to! Join us for a fun time, purchase your copy, and meet the author!

Sunday, September 7. Wabash Valley Chamber Players. The THSO is thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Indiana State University School of Music for a chamber wind concert on Sunday, September 7th conducted by ISU Director and Bands and THSO Board Member, Eric Scott!

Sunday, September 7. First Day for COA Volleyball Elementary League. 1:00-3:00 pm on week 1. Times will vary for subsequent sessions. Girls will be placed onto teams with peers from their own school.

Sunday, September 7. Coffee N Crafts with Terre Haute Parks and Recreation.

Monday, September 8. Lego Lab at the VCPL Main.

Featured Event!

September 8 and 9. Auditions for Assisted Living at Community Theatre of Terre Haute. Anne Kelly needs help. She’s pushing forty and still lives with her mother. Her deadbeat brother won’t return her calls, and the ancient family home seems to be falling down around her. When a younger man with a troubled past comes into her life, Anne begins to see the upside of not always being the grown-up. Assisted Living is a funny and surprising look at the struggle to discover where our families end, and we begin. (Rated R).

Tuesday, September 9. Animals Around the World at VCPL Main. Ages 6–15: Travel to deep, dark jungles, arid deserts, and even the frigid Arctic in search of reptilian, avian, and furry friends at Animals Around the World! In every session, your child will learn about a unique animal through stories and crafts—and may even get to meet the featured animal. 

Tuesday, September 9. L’heure du Conte: Bilingual Storytime. Ages 3–5: Parlez-vous français? You and your little one will enjoy exploring a new language at L’heure du Conte! Learn about French culture and language through songs, nursery rhymes, books, games, activities, and stories. 

Wednesday, September 10. Riverscape’s Annual Moonlight on the Wabash. On September 10th we’ll gather at picturesque Fairbanks Park, nestled along the serene Wabash. As twilight descends, we’ll celebrate its beauty and vitality, all while raising crucial funds to support the vital work of transforming this local treasure. We will enjoy live music, delicious refreshments, and great company. We’ll also take this opportunity to honor an individual or organization whose outstanding contributions have significantly impacted the Wabash River and its surroundings.

Thursday, September 11. Bambu Basics. Ages 12 & Up: Are you curious about 3D printing? Find out how to get started at Bambu® Basics. From key terms, software tools, and the slicing process, you’ll follow along with step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of using Bambu® Studio, including how to find, edit, and prepare a simple design for print. Bring your own laptop or use one of the laptops available in Haute Studio at VCPL Main. Materials will be provided.

Thursday, September 11. Shattered Glass-Sunflower Class with Makers Studio at Twelve Points.

Friday, September 12. Art Adventures for ages 3-5 at VCPL main.

Friday, September 12. Kathleen Magidan at Hatfield Hall. Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 33-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down as she is on her current tour, The Day Drinking Tour. As a premiere stand-up comedian, Madigan sells out marquee theaters across the country, and is one of the few female comedians to tour over 250 days a year. Madigan has squeezed in over 40 appearances on daytime and late-night talk shows, and has had comedy specials premiere on Netflix, Comedy Central, MAX and Amazon Prime Video. She has also appeared on Jerry Seinfeld’s popular Netflix series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and hosts her popular weekly podcast, Madigan’s Pubcast, which currently has over 10.7 million downloads on all streaming outlets.

Friday, September 12. Guys skate FREE at The Wigwam.

Friday, September 12. Curious Kids: Elephant Toothpaste at VCPL Main.

Saturday, September 13. Art Hacks: Balloon Painting at VCPL Main. Experiment with color and texture at Art Hacks. Load up a balloon with paint and dab, swipe, or roll to create abstract art.

Saturday, September 13. Fall Barn Market at Acorn Ridge Barn. Shopping, live music, food trucks, and more.

Saturday, September 13. Discovering Ace Stewart: The Story of a Hometown Ballplayer at VCPL Main. Over a century ago, Terre Haute native Asa “Ace” Stewart made his mark on America’s favorite pastime, playing 20 seasons of professional baseball from 1889 to 1908. After a year in the majors with the Chicago Colts in 1895, Stewart returned to Indiana, suiting up for teams in Indianapolis, Anderson, Peru, and his hometown. Decades later, his story might have been lost to history until a traumatic head injury in 14-year-old Patrick Stewart’s own baseball game led to a remarkable discovery. During recovery, Patrick unearthed a long-buried family connection to Ace Stewart, his great-granduncle, and began piecing together the life of a player known for his grit and determination. 

Friday, September 12. Gatsby at the Stables. Jazz, music, raffles, games, 4-course meal to benefit CASY.

Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13. Terre Haute Balloon Festival. The weekend events include an evening “glow” of balloons on Friday and Saturday night. Come out to enjoy live music, food trucks, view the balloons and baskets, and watch the balloon ascension at dusk! Balloon flights and displays are weather dependent, taking place only at dusk when conditions permit. Tethered Balloon Rides are $20 per person and will begin after 6:00 pm but are dependent on the weather. Evening Balloon Glow will begin after sunset and is dependent on the weather. Tethered Balloon rides must be purchased at the event, cash only.

Featured event!

Saturday, September 13. 7th Annual Cruise In for Kids Car and Bike Show and Community Fair. FREE kids’ zone, celebrity dunk tank, farmers’ market, food trucks, vendors, beer garden, and more!

Saturday, September 13. Haute Party Project. Join for an evening for fun, shopping, and community for a great cause (providing parties to girls who might not otherwise get them)!  

Saturday, September 13. Tabla & Titan with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Experience the virtuosity of tabla master Sandeep Das in a captivating concerto, followed by the grandeur of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 on September 13, 2025! This concert seamlessly blends Indian classical rhythms with Western symphonic brilliance, offering a unique and enriching musical journey. Plus, a special commission from Composer-in-Residence Dan Powers and the introduction of our new Music Director, Roger Kalia! Don’t miss this extraordinary fusion of cultures and sounds!

Saturday, September 13. Terre Haute Pride Fest. The Pride Center of Terre Haute is proud to host our fourth annual Terre Haute Pride Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Fairbanks Park (1100 Girl Scout Ln, Terre Haute, IN 47807). As part of our free, family-friendly, community-wide event, we are proud to host over 100 vendors representing LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, food trucks, nonprofits, community organizations, artists, healthcare resources, advocacy groups, spirituality groups, and more. Entertainment will include a lineup of 10+ local performers, live music, a drag show, and all age-friendly activities.

Saturday, September 13. Evening Roar at Exotic Feline Rescue Center.

Saturday, September 13. Bushels of Fun Cookie Decorating Class at The Station in downtown Terre Haute.

Sunday, September 14. 37th Annual Old Fashion Day in Collett Park. Live music, wagon rides, vendors, FREE ham and beans!

Sunday, September 14. Music on the Prairie in Rosedale, IN. Join Ouabache Land Conservancy (OLC) for our inaugural Music on the Prairie—an open-air afternoon of live music, light refreshments, and prairie views. Relax beneath the canopy tent or go for a walk around the preserve, enjoy a curated trio of top-tier performers, and support the protection of west-central Indiana’s natural lands.

Sunday, September 14. 2025 Touch-A-Truck at the Mill to benefit the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. You know those big, awesome vehicles that kids see everywhere but can’t touch? Well at this event, they can! Police cars, firetrucks, tractors, ambulances & more! And The Mill has so much room for so many vehicles!

Monday, September 15. International Dot Day at VCPL West. Ages 2–12: Creativity starts with a single dot! Your child can turn plain circles into colorful dots, then use QuiverVision, an augmented reality app, to see them come to life in 3D, or add to a group-decorated dot that will be displayed at the West Branch Library. Arrive at 1:30 to join a special storytime, featuring Peter H. Reynolds’ The Dot and other stories meant to encourage your child’s artistic side.

Monday, September 15. Adventures Unbound: A Library D&D Campaign. Ages 16 & Up: Have you ever dreamed of being a formidable fighter wielding a broadsword or a cunning wizard with a tome of arcane spells in hand? Whether you’re an experienced dungeon crawler or new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Adventures Unbound will introduce you to new adventures and other travelers at VCPL main!

Monday, September 15. Read to Rover at VCPL West.

Monday, September 15. Lego Stop Motion Animation at VCPL Main.

Tuesday, September 16. Time Travelers at Deming Park. This month, Time Travelers can look forward to learning more about Deming Park, the largest park in Terre Haute. Beginning at the heart of the park, guests will start at the Torner Center Building and experience the rich history of the park.

Tuesday, September 16. Duplo Designers for ages 2-6 at VCPL Main.

Wednesday, September 17. Fall Into Art at the 12 Points branch of the VCPL. Ages 5–10: Your young artist can explore the warm colors of autumn at Fall Into Art. Using cotton-tipped swabs and paint, your child will create their own autumnal tree, practice small movements, and express their individuality.

Thursday, September 18. Coach Ballgame “Sandlot Tour.”

Thursday, September 18. Read to Walter at the 12 points branch of VCPL.

Thursday, September 18. Egg-cellent Engineering: Egg Drop Challenge at VCPL 12 Points. Ages 8–15: Give your budding engineer a challenge that will push the limits of their imagination. At Egg-cellent Engineering, your child will work with their teammates to build a protective device around a raw egg using limited materials and see if it will survive the final drop!

Friday, September 19. Nerf Night at Wigwam Skate & Event Center.

Friday, September 19. Opening day for Fall at the Farm at L&A Family Farms.

Friday, September 19. 6th Annual Blackout Addiction 5K Glow Run.

Friday, September 19. Jamey Johnson at The Mill.

September 19, 29, 26, and 27. Flashlight Night Corn Maze at L&A Family Farm. Experience our challenging corn maze in the dark for an added thrill, making it a crowd favorite. Complete checkpoint tasks and report back to staff for a chance to spin the wheel and win a prize! There will be no one from the farm’s staff scaring people in the maze, but we cannot guarantee other guests’ behavior.

September 19-21. Here We Grow Again Terre Haute Fall/Winter 2025 Sale at the Vigo County Fairgrounds.

Saturday, September 20. Join RiverScape for the annual Explore Wabashiki event, a fantastic day of family fun and learning in the heart of the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area! This family friendly, free event offers a variety of engaging activities designed to connect people of all ages with nature. From interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations to opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the waterways, Explore Wabashiki provides a memorable experience for the whole family. Discover the natural wonders right in our backyard!

Saturday, September 20. Magical Market at the Terre Haute Farmer’s Market. Hail Adventurers ! Have you ever attended a medieval themed Farmer’s market? Now’s your chance!

Saturday, September 20. Explore Wabashiki. Join RiverScape for the annual Explore Wabashiki event, a fantastic day of family fun and learning in the heart of the Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area! This family friendly, free event offers a variety of engaging activities designed to connect people of all ages with nature. From interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations to opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the waterways, Explore Wabashiki provides a memorable experience for the whole family. Discover the natural wonders right in our backyard!

Saturday, September 20. Pumpkin Harvest Market with Jolly Pines Tree Farm. Our 6th annual Pumpkin Harvest Market is so fun!! Think of any kind of pumpkin and we will likely have it ready for you to purchase and decorate with! This is the one day of the year that we set out alllll the different specialty and Jack-o-lantern pumpkins we grow here at the farm along with Amish grown Mums, our famous homemade Ice cream, food trucks, and many local vendors with handmade items!! It’s a celebration to the start of Fall! We will be introducing a new U-Pick Flower field/Maze this year that you won’t want to miss!

Saturday, September 20. Parke County Bluegrass Festival.  

Saturday, September 20. 9th Annual Route 40 Fest in Brazil, IN. For one day, members of the public can plant their feet on historic US Route 40 in Brazil, Indiana! This downtown festival always provides families tons of enjoyment, with live entertainment, food trucks, craft vendors, kids activities, and more.

Saturday, September 20. Marshall Autumn Fest Parade as part of the Marshall Autumn Fest happening on September 19, 20, and 21. Event theme: The Roaring 20s. Featuring vendors, boy band review, flip fanatics daredevil performance, ultimate tribute to Garth Brooks, Tot Rod Peddle Pull, car show.

Saturday, September 20. Fowler Park Blacksmithing Classes. Participants will learn how to operate a blacksmith forge, understand the parts of an anvil, and the uses of various hand tools in the blacksmith shop. They’ll also get to shape metal using learned techniques including forging a curve, a twist, a square, and more!

Saturday, September 20. National Gymnastics Day Celebration. Pop Up Social is thrilled to be organizing a high energy, family friendly event for Wabash Valley Tumbling and Gymnastics in celebration of National Gymnastics Day! Free and open to the public.

Sunday, September 21. Westminster Symphony Sundays: String Quartet. The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!