80 April Events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
Looking for things to do in Terre Haute? As the weather warms up, we expect to see more and more outdoor events popping up all over the area. Forecast says: it’s a great season to live in Terre Haute!
April Events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley
Register for kindergarten for fall 2024! Your student must be 5 by August 1, 2024 to be eligible for kindergarten. Students born August 2-31 can appeal for early entrance. Registering in April helps our school corporation know how many kindergarten teachers to hire and ensures you are notified of your school’s kindergarten orientation.
Thursday, April 18. Between Two Trailers Book Signing. A powerful, unforgettable memoir about a girl who escapes her childhood as a preschool drug dealer in rural Indiana—only to find no one can really “make it out” until they make peace with where their story began: home.
Saturday, April 20. Mom Swap at World Gospel Church. Bring what you can; take what you need. Everything is free! Read more HERE.
Saturday, April 20. Cutie Pie Farms is composed of two young sister entrepreneurs, Mila and Wrenley who love gardening. They will be at Baesler’s sampling their most popular item – Pickles! Crafted with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and a whole lot of love, you are sure to enjoy the fresh crunch of these homemade pickles. They want to introduce their (new to our store) hand crafted items personally to you. Be sure to stop by and say hi, and discover your new favorite pickle!
Saturday, April 20. Truckstop Block Party.
Saturday, April 20. Sensory Saturday. Face paint, balloon animals, play dough, bubbles, bounce house, and a police swat truck. FREE!
Saturday, April 20. Cruise for Shoes: A Tasting Trip Around the World. Get ready to set sail on an unforgettable voyage around the world with the Terre Haute Women’s Club. Don your most fabulous globe-trotting gear as we journey to exotic lands near and far, all without ever leaving Terre Haute! At each port, you’ll get your passport stamped while savoring delicious bites and drink pairings from local restaurants. Don’t miss out on the decadent dessert spread in the glass atrium, complete with dueling pianos and fun entertainment.
Saturday, April 20. Record Store Day at The Local Vinyl.
Saturday, April 20. CASA Kicks for Kids Kickball Tournament. Free registration!
Saturday, April 20. Swamp stomp at Hawthorn Park. The Swamp Stomp is a 5-mile run and a 4-mile walk. There is also a 1-mile fun run option. Five and 4-mile options begin at 10 a.m. and the 1-mile begins at 9:45 a.m. The race itself is run on the trails of Hawthorn Park. The trails are generally in good shape however the weather can always make it a bit swampy so look out for alligators. The course is always well marked with plenty of course volunteers. And enjoy a post-race breakfast taco bar!
Saturday, April 20. Free flights for youth ages 8 to 17 with Young Eagles. You will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. You will experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives. You will, too!
Saturday, April 20. Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming Ukulele players using instruments bought with loose change, which believes that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation as long as they are played on the Ukulele. A concert by the Ukulele Orchestra is a funny, virtuosic, twanging, awesome, foot-stomping obituary of rock-n-roll and melodious light entertainment featuring only the “bonsai guitar” and a menagerie of voices in a collision of post-punk performance and toe-tapping oldies. There are no drums, pianos, backing tracks, banjos, no pitch shifters, or electronic trickery. Only an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles and singing (and a bit of whistling). Audiences have a good time with the Ukulele Orchestra. Going from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks, the Orchestra takes us on “a world tour with only hand luggage” and gives the listener “One Plucking Thing After Another.”
Saturday, April 20. Earth Day Festival at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Join for the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sisters of Providence Earth Day Festival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana! Immerse yourself in nature at our beautiful Woods while enjoying the many activities. There’s something for everyone from nature shows and earth-related craft activities for the kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas that provide the fiber. There will be exhibits, tours of the organic gardens and horse barns and much, much more. Be sure to bring your refillable water bottles for our free and eco-friendly water station. The Sisters of Providence will be hosting a bake sale with homemade baked good of all kinds! And we will have a variety of food trucks/booths for you to enjoy.
The festival begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. Eastern time.
Saturday, April 20. Moon phases felted tote bag for ages 10+. Celebrate the eclipse with ISU CSA and learn to create this needle felted tote bag! Felting is a unique and versatile craft that kids and adults can master in no time! This class is appropriate for ages 10 and up, but does require participants to use sharp felting needles.
Saturday, April 20. Goat Yoga at Old 40 Farm. Mats, instructor, and goats provided!
Saturday, April 20 and April 21. Mansfield Mushroom Festival. Live music, great food, mushroom auction, car show, Mill Tours, Vendors, and corn hole tournament. Located in beautiful Parke County, Indiana
Sunday, April 21. Vigo County Parks and Rec Earth Day Celebration. Join the Vigo County Parks & Recreation Department as we celebrate Earth Day! Explore the Wabashiki FWA on a bike on your own, rent a kayak to kayak around Dewey Point or take a bike ride around Wabashiki FWA guided by our Griffin Bike Park Manager.
Sunday, April 21. Terre Haute Royal Princess Ball. Get ready for a magical evening at the Terre Haute Royal Princess Ball where you can dance, meet princesses, and make unforgettable memories.
Monday, April 22. Planet Vs Plastics Speak-Off at the Vigo County Historical Society Auditorium.
Monday, April 22. Homeschool Hang Out: Earth Day at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Meet with other homeschool families and complete educational STEAM projects and crafts at Home School Hangout! Every month is a new project for you and your family to enjoy as you explore science together. Celebrate Earth Day this April by recycling dryer lint and a plastic cup into a seed planter.
Monday, April 22. First Tee golf spring registration. FREE!
Tuesday, April 23. Art Adventures: Ice Painting at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 2–5: Your child can create an easy masterpiece at Art Adventures—no paintbrush required! Instead, they will explore two of the most common states of water as they use colored ice and popsicle sticks to spread color on paper.
Wednesday, April 24. 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, April 24. Lego Stop Motion Animation for Teens at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: Build your own Lego® movie, from character casting to creating movement, with Lego® Stop Motion Animation for Teens! Team up to design your set, direct the action, and add voiceovers to your own short film using Lego® mini-figs and the Lego® Stop Motion Animation kit. Final products will be viewed on a projection screen.
Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28. The Hunchback of Notre Dame with THN Musicals.
Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28. Rose Drama Club presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end, and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Saturday, April 27. Cultivate Farmstead Grand Opening Celebration. Free popcorn, kids’ play area, farm tours, garden produce for sale, piglets to see.
Saturday, April 27 and April 28. Mansfield Mushroom Festival. Live music, great food, mushroom auction, car show, Mill Tours, Vendors, and corn hole tournament. Located in beautiful Parke County, Indiana.
Saturday, April 27 and April 28. Bridgeton Rendezvous. Living history reenactment, 1750-1840. See trading posts, black powder shoots, tomahawk/knife throwing, a skillet throw, and be sure to check out the hearth cooking at the 1822 Case Log Cabin.
Saturday, April 27. April Spring Bazaar at The Meadows. Over 85 vendors inside the atrium and on the front patio!! So many unique vendors offering great spring decorations, goodies to eat, candles, lotions, soaps, clothing boutiques, jewelry, art, and face painting!
Saturday, April 27. Vaccine Clinic with Petcare Animal Hospital.
Saturday, April 27. Block Party with reTHink, Inc. Eco-friendly activities and workshops: From up-cycling workshop demonstrations to composting, learn practical tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle. Art and creativity: Express your love for the Earth through collaborative art projects, rock painting, and interactive installations. Food. Music. Community connections: Connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and initiatives dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet and our communities. Raffle prizes and giveaways: Win exciting eco-friendly prizes and take home valuable resources to continue your journey toward a greener lifestyle.
Saturday, April 27. The Texas Tenors with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. The Texas Tenors join the THSO in a unique blend of country, classical, Broadway, and current pop music with breathtaking vocals, humor, and a touch of cowboy charm. Since appearing on America’s Got Talent in 2009, the group has released 5 albums, 2 PBS specials, 4 DVDs, and multiple singles that have earned them 3 Emmy Awards, multiple #1 debut albums on the Billboard Charts, and an induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022. This is a concert you do not want to miss!
Saturday, April 27. 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, April 27. Storybook Hike with Ouabache Land Conservancy at the Vigo County Public Library. Story: Outside In by Deborah Underwood and Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. These short stories encourage people to be curious about the outdoors and to spend more time there. Join for this free, family friendly event, dressed appropriately with good walking shoes. The entrance to JSNP is at 3635 W. Concannon Ave., West Terre Haute, IN 47885.
Saturday, April 27. Tea Time in the Park. Ages 16 & Up: The Vigo County Public Library and the Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department cordially request the pleasure of your company at Tea Time in the Park. Enjoy a traditional Victorian afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches and pastries, while socializing with others at the pavilion and gazebo of beautiful, historic Collett Park and playing lawn games such as croquet, kubb, and bocce ball. Costumes are recommended but not required.
Saturday, April 27. Haute Hops and Vines Fest 2024. The 2024 event will again feature UNLIMITED SAMPLES & POURS from 30+ craft breweries, wineries & distilleries from all over the state and beyond! All attendees will receive a tasting cup when they arrive to enjoy as many of the estimated 125+ unique beers, wines and spirits as they would like (while meeting and getting to know these breweries/wineries/distilleries and their own unique stories along the way). The event will take place outdoors just south of downtown at the unique Historic Brewing District near Terre Haute Brewing Co. and Afterburner Brewing, next to fine dining options and ample free parking! LIVE MUSIC will complement the event from the big stage and great food will be available for purchase from multiple food trucks!
Saturday, April 27. Card making with ISU CSA for ages 10+. Trying to find a fun and creative hobby? Well, card making is definitely worth considering! Not only does it allow you to express your creativity, but it’s also a great way to make personalized gifts for friends and family. There are many different techniques that you can use to make a handmade greeting card, so come and let’s learn together!
Saturday, April 27. Vigo County Community Health Fair. This event will provide attendees with access to medical professionals, community resources, nutrition counseling, and valuable health screenings aimed at promoting wellness in Vigo County and the surrounding communities. This year, our theme focuses on nutrition to help prioritize healthy eating and empowering attendees to do so. We’re thrilled to announce that Catholic Charities will be hosting healthy food cooking tutorials and taste testing, offering delicious and nutritious options for all attendees. Plus, don’t miss the FREE kids fun run hosted by VCSC Coordinated Health Program and Camp Navigate starting at 8:30am! We are also partnering with the Union Hospital Run with Heart 5k that starts at 9:00am. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a heart-pumping run around Fairbanks park.
Saturday, April 27. Picture frame mosaic with ISU CSA. All ages welcome! Join us to create a unique mosaic picture frame- the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, or to keep for yourself! Students will create a 4″x4″ tabletop photo frame using glue, grout, and pre-cut glass bits. Fun for all ages!
Saturday, April 27. Buddy Walk in Terre Haute. Buddy Walk®Terre Haute is a family-friendly event open to all individuals with Down syndrome, their families, friends, and community supporters. It will be a fun filled morning of celebrating individuals in our Down syndrome community!
Sunday, April 28. Volleyball Libero camp at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods college. This camp is designed to teach and improve skills for volleyball players ages 13-18 in the libero/DS positions. Volleyball players will be able to gain experience through drills and games.
Sunday, April 28. Rug tufting for ages 16+ with ISU CSA. Unlock your creativity with our Rug Tufting for Beginners course, tailored for absolute beginners eager to explore the art of tufting using tufting guns. Tufting is a modern take on the traditional craft of rug-making, where you use a tufting gun to weave yarn through a cut of cloth. Upon arrival students will learn how to operate a tufting gun before creating their 18″x18″ rug, no prior experience is needed. Students will draw or trace a simple/bold design at the start of class, or can choose to have our instructor draw an abstract design. After students have completed tufting their rug, they will apply the glue backing. Students may stay as long as needed to finish their rugs, and/or may leave early when rugs are completed!
Monday, April 29. Kids Paint Party: Emoji Art at the WEST Branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Let your child express their emotions with a painting of their favorite emoji at the Kids’ Paint Party! Each participant will make a work of art that they can take home and hang on their wall.
Monday, April 29. The Shape of Stars: Artist Reception at the Vigo County Public Library. Meet artists from the Wabash Valley Art Guild and River City Art Association, discuss the artwork of The Shape of Stars, and enjoy refreshments at the Artist Reception. Winners for the People’s Choice award and the Best of Show will be awarded during the reception.
Recurring Events:
Tuesdays. Art Start at the Swope. Art Start will be on Tuesdays from 1-2pm. For children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult. Classes will be hosted in the Education Center.
Wednesdays in April. Jr. Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time at the Vigo County Public Library.
The fun has ended for these great events:
Monday, April 1. Teen Poetry Night with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: At Teen Poetry Night, you can practice wordplay with magnetic tiles, create new meaning in old text with blackout poetry, or compose a cooperative Exquisite Corpse with other writers. Do you have poems that you’ve already written? Bring them with you and share them at the open mic.
Monday, April 1. Fruit tree pruning workshop with Purdue University. Free!
Tuesday, April 2. Touchdown: Satellite Engineer Workshop at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: A spaceship launch may be exciting to watch, but the real excitement begins when a satellite touches down on a new surface! Learn more about how scientists use satellites to explore distant planets as you and your child build your own satellite from common items and test how it deploys.
Wednesday, April 3. Solar Eclipse: A Cultural Perspective with the Vigo County Public Library. When you think about a solar eclipse, what do you picture in your mind? Is it a giant bear taking a bite out of the Sun or a cosmic frog swallowing the Sun whole? Throughout human history, different cultures have had their beliefs shaped by this celestial occurrence and the solar eclipse has been an inspiration for stories, art, fear, awe, and curiosity.
Wednesday, April 3 and April 17. Lego Lab at 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.
Wednesday, April 3. Women’s Spring Social Ride. This ride will be no drop (everyone will stay together) ride along the National Heritage Trail. This group will be riding for about an hour and stop a couple of times to regroup. Bring a friend! All riders and bikes are welcome. They hope to average around 10-12 mph. Please bring your own bike nutrition and water. Helmets are required! They also recommend bike lights for safety and visibility. Please arrive early around 5:00 to prepare for the ride and mingle (or grab coffee). Please be ready to roll at 5:30, do not be late!
Wednesday, April 3. An Evening in Tajimi at the Vigo County History Center. This unique and free program will be filled with cultural insights, artistic elements, musical performance and meaningful connections. The event will be hosted in the First Financial Auditorium on the 3rd Floor of the Vigo County History Center. This event is FREE, but RSVPs are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 3. ISU Steel Drum Band & Percussion Ensemble Toddler/Kid-Friendly Concert. Instrument Petting Zoo to follow.
Thursday, April 4. Solar Science: Detecting UV Light with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Your child may be familiar with the colorful lights of a rainbow, but there are other types of light that they cannot see! Explore the effects of ultraviolet radiation, a type of light that is invisible to the human eye, with the help of color-changing beads, fabric, cardboard, and sunscreen.
Thursday, April 4. Potato Power with 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
Thursday, April 4. Trivia Night at The Sycamore Winery.
Thursday, April 4. Movie Night at the Vigo County Public Library. Fantastic Mr. Fox. Twelve fox years after giving up his thieving ways, Mr. Fox is a successful columnist who moves his wife and son to a better home—despite warnings about how dangerous the area can be to foxes. Giving up his rebellious side to be a responsible parent isn’t easy, so he decides to go on one last raid on the three meanest farmers in the area. When the farmers retaliate, Mr. Fox scrambles to preserve not only his family’s lives but the rest of the woodland community in 2009’s adaptation of Robert Dahl’s novel Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Thursday, April 4 and 18. MagiKids with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 8–18: Start your child on the journey to becoming a powerful wizard with Magic: The Gathering! MagiKids is designed to introduce young players to the concepts of Magic: The Gathering, a turn-based trading card game. MagiKids encourages participants to sort and build their own custom deck of spells, creatures, and artifacts. MagiKids challenges players to use their critical thinking skills to overcome the pitfalls of random chance as they play against others.
Wednesday, April 3. Solar Eclipse: A Cultural Perspective with the Vigo County Public Library. When you think about a solar eclipse, what do you picture in your mind? Is it a giant bear taking a bite out of the Sun or a cosmic frog swallowing the Sun whole? Throughout human history, different cultures have had their beliefs shaped by this celestial occurrence and the solar eclipse has been an inspiration for stories, art, fear, awe, and curiosity.
Wednesday, April 3 and April 17. Lego Lab at 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.
Wednesday, April 3. Women’s Spring Social Ride. This ride will be no drop (everyone will stay together) ride along the National Heritage Trail. This group will be riding for about an hour and stop a couple of times to regroup. Bring a friend! All riders and bikes are welcome. They hope to average around 10-12 mph. Please bring your own bike nutrition and water. Helmets are required! They also recommend bike lights for safety and visibility. Please arrive early around 5:00 to prepare for the ride and mingle (or grab coffee). Please be ready to roll at 5:30, do not be late!
Wednesday, April 3. An Evening in Tajimi at the Vigo County History Center. This unique and free program will be filled with cultural insights, artistic elements, musical performance and meaningful connections. The event will be hosted in the First Financial Auditorium on the 3rd Floor of the Vigo County History Center. This event is FREE, but RSVPs are appreciated.
Wednesday, April 3. ISU Steel Drum Band & Percussion Ensemble Toddler/Kid-Friendly Concert. Instrument Petting Zoo to follow.
Thursday, April 4. Solar Science: Detecting UV Light with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Your child may be familiar with the colorful lights of a rainbow, but there are other types of light that they cannot see! Explore the effects of ultraviolet radiation, a type of light that is invisible to the human eye, with the help of color-changing beads, fabric, cardboard, and sunscreen.
Thursday, April 4. Potato Power with 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
Thursday, April 4. Trivia Night at The Sycamore Winery.
Thursday, April 4. Movie Night at the Vigo County Public Library. Fantastic Mr. Fox. Twelve fox years after giving up his thieving ways, Mr. Fox is a successful columnist who moves his wife and son to a better home—despite warnings about how dangerous the area can be to foxes. Giving up his rebellious side to be a responsible parent isn’t easy, so he decides to go on one last raid on the three meanest farmers in the area. When the farmers retaliate, Mr. Fox scrambles to preserve not only his family’s lives but the rest of the woodland community in 2009’s adaptation of Robert Dahl’s novel Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Thursday, April 4 and 18. MagiKids with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 8–18: Start your child on the journey to becoming a powerful wizard with Magic: The Gathering! MagiKids is designed to introduce young players to the concepts of Magic: The Gathering, a turn-based trading card game. MagiKids encourages participants to sort and build their own custom deck of spells, creatures, and artifacts. MagiKids challenges players to use their critical thinking skills to overcome the pitfalls of random chance as they play against others.
Friday, April 5. Season opening for The Truckstop.
Friday, April 5. 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, April 5. 12 Points First Friday-Solar Eclipse. This will kickoff the weekend of fun in Terre Haute as we are in the line of totality for the Solar Eclipse on Monday April 8th. FREE and open to the public. Family friendly, pet friendly (with leash). Come and shop from local 12 Points store, talented handmakers, food vendors, and more!
Friday, April 5. Casino Opening for the Terre Haute Casino Resort. It’s official! Our casino and restaurants open Friday, April 5. The celebration will kick off at 10:30am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by live entertainment, prize giveaways, and more throughout the day! Stay tuned for more details about this exciting day!
Friday, April 5 – April 7. Alice by Heart. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Featured Event! Saturday, April 6. Music of the Heavens by Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra.
Celebrating Terre Haute’s total solar eclipse in April 2024, the THSO joins the community’s A Total Eclipse of the Haute collaborative event. The symphony will perform a wide variety of musical styles including selections from The Planets by Gustav Holst, John Williams favorites like E.T. and Star Wars, music from Apollo 13 by James Horner, the X-Files theme, and much more heavenly music. Integrated video projections will take us out of this world!
New info! At the Symphony event, the ISU Conservatory will have telescopes in the plaza in front of Tilson Auditorium for patrons to look at the sun before the concert and to gaze at planets/stars/moon after the concert in the dark. There will be several celestial photographs on display that patrons can enter to win in a raffle, and Eclipse Glasses to give to all patrons while supplies last!
Saturday, April 6. Wabash Valley Crew Rowing Club rowing challenge.
Saturday, April 6. Hammered Metal: Jewelry Class with Community School of the Arts. The solar eclipse of 2024 has inspired some fashion! Artists (ages 16 and up) in this beginners’ metal jewelry class will create sophisticated surface textures on two contrasting tones of metal sheet, learn how to create a curved surface, and layer those pieces of metal together. They will be able to add embellishments and a chain to turn the pieces into a very wearable necklace. The techniques in this class require very few hand tools, but some hand dexterity is required for working with small metal components in the finishing stage.
Saturday, April 6. City of Wellness at Meadows Conference Center. Health speakers, experiential activities, integrative expo hall.
Saturday, April 6. Shrinky Dink Jewelry class at ISU CSA. All ages welcome! A hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the magic of Shrinky Dinks – a shrinkable plastic material. Learn how to design, draw, and color unique jewelry pieces and how to put it all together. From necklaces to bracelets and charms, students will learn how to construct their own jewelry. Watch in amazement as your creations shrink down and transform into durable accessories right before your eyes.
Saturday, April 6. Daddy Daughter Dance at the Jim Mann Green Dome.
Saturday, April 6. Family Game Day at The Vigo Y. Free family fun during game day at the Y! Hosted by Board Room Events. Bring your family and enjoy some friendly competition!
It’s a Total Eclipse of the Haute! Experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley. Find 33 events in our eclipse guide!
Featured Event! Eclipse Festival in Downtown Terre Haute
Monday, April 8. A once-in-a-lifetime event is coming to West Central Indiana and Downtown Terre Haute will celebrate it with a memorable event, the Downtown Terre Haute Eclipse Festival. The festival will be held on April 8, 2024, beginning at 11 am and is free and open to the public.
The Downtown Terre Haute Eclipse Festival will feature all of the staples of a great community gathering along with new and exciting activities for residents and visitors of all ages. Activities include live bands, a DJ, an eclipse countdown clock, a beer garden, craft vendors, food trucks, kids activities, and a live weather studio featuring Jesse Walker.
Tuesday, April 9. Sew Simple: Mending and Sustainability with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12 & Up: Do you have a pair of ripped jeans or a favorite shirt with a hole? Make your clothing last longer by learning how to complete simple repairs yourself at Sew Simple! Bring clean items to Sew Simple to learn how to apply a patch, fix a ripped seam, create an easy roll hem, or sew on a button! Hand-sewing and machine-sewing options and instructions will be available at this hands-on workshop for all levels of sewers.
Tuesday, April 9. Teen Card Club with Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: Put your cards on the table at Teen Card Club! Learn the rules of classic card games—including Rummy, Crazy Eights, or Nertz—or try out popular contemporary card games like Exploding Kittens, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, or Happy Salmon in a fun, relaxed environment.
Tuesday, April 9. The Martian Book Discussion at the Vigo County Public Library. Mark Watney has a problem. Six days ago, he became one of the first people to walk on the surface of Mars, but after a freak dust storm forced his crew to abandon him and evacuate the red planet, he may also become the first person to die there. Faced with slim odds, daunting challenges, and the occasional complete catastrophe, Watney has his work cut out for him if he intends to stay alive long enough for a rescue mission to find him.
Tuesday, April 9. Adventure Concerts with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra are a special educational concert opportunity for elementary students to explore the orchestra, both in the classroom and in the concert hall. This program includes three concerts performed at Tilson Auditorium annually for thousands of elementary school students, private school students, and homeschool students in the Wabash Valley. Students in VCSC also receive an opportunity to meet musicians in-person via Adventure Preview school tours with up to six (6) musicians, and during Adventure Encore virtual engagement sessions on Zoom which allow students to ask questions about a professional musician’s career. They offer three (3) concerts that take place at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University. All 4th grade classes from Vigo County Public Schools are automatically registered for the 9:30am performance. The 11am and 1pm performances are open to elementary age non-VCSC public schools, private schools, and homeschool students.
Wednesday, April 10. Deadline to register for April swim lessons with Rose-Hulman!
Wednesday, April 10. Learn and Play: Selfish Space Edition. Ages 10 & Up: 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, April 10. Maker Hour EcoArt at the WEST Branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 9 & Up: Art can be made from anything! At this month’s Maker Hour, your child will use old books, clothing, inner tubes, styrofoam containers, wood scraps, and more to create their own piece of upcycled art.
Friday, April 12. Surviving Mars at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: The year is 2323, and despite humanity’s best efforts, Earth is on the brink of collapse. The World Authorities have come together and put forth a desperate plan: establish a colony on Mars. Five teams of volunteers have agreed to take on a dangerous mission, face the challenges of the red planet, and establish a colony that might be humanity’s last hope. Will you join the mission? Surviving Mars is a live-action roleplay game in which you and four teammates will attempt to build a colony using resources, skills, and teamwork to overcome random challenge cards.
Saturday, April 13. Art Hacks: Pastel Blending at Vigo County Public Library. Ages 19 & Up: Create a beautiful sunset background behind a dark shadow at this month’s Art Hacks. Use masking tape to create a design, then apply layers of vibrant colors and blend them together before using a black pencil to fill in your silhouette.
Saturday, April 13. 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, April 13. Traveling Space Suit Show at the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: Experience the cosmos firsthand with the William M. Staerkel Planetarium’s Traveling Space Suit Show! Take a closer look at a replica Extravehicular Mobility Unit, the iconic spacesuit used by NASA astronauts on the International Space Station, and learn how this spacesuit isn’t just a piece of clothing, but a life-support system that protects astronauts from the dangers of space.
Saturday, April 13. Stained glass suncatcher class with ISU CSA. Ages 16 and up. With this workshop, we are excited to dive into the basics of glass art! Learn to tack, foil, and solder your pieces. Take home a basic knowledge of this medium and your very own stained glass sun-catcher. All materials will be provided. Makers will be required to wear masks, safety goggles, and closed toed shoes.
Saturday, April 13. Spring Small Business Bazaar at the Red Barn at Sycamore Farm. Spring Small Business Bazaar – with a twist! During this event, they will be offering DIY classes.
Saturday, April 13. Terre Haute Children’s Museum Top Chefs. For the 16th year, 100+ local leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will share their favorite recipes with guests at THCM Top Chefs. This year’s theme is “Out of This World” and what a perfect theme it is as this is the Museum’s largest fundraiser of the year and provides vital funds for the Museum’s overall financial wellbeing. Funds raised at the event support the Museum in its mission to “enrich our children’s lives through the exploration of science and technology.” These critical funds are used to help us maintain exhibits, provide hands-on science programs, support scholarship programs and cover the overhead of maintaining a facility of this caliber.
Saturday, April 13. Spring Community Clean Up with dumpsters at Woodrow Wilson, Otter Creek, Sarah Scott, and the old THPD.
Sunday, April 14. Artistry in Sound with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Artistry in Sound will feature a musical recital performed by the Angelus Duo centered around Paul Jenkins’ painting Phenomena Near Baber Woods on display at the Swope Art Museum. Patrons will be able to view the painting as they listen to the Angelus Duo’s carefully programmed performance! The peak of the recital will showcase the world-premiere of “…yet so close” written by Terre Haute native and award-winning composer Jack Nesser. Patrons will also enjoy a gorgeous display of hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar catered by The Saratoga. This event will take place on the Third Floor of the Swope Art Museum. An elevator is available. All tickets are general admission seating. Patrons will have the opportunity to meet the Angelus Duo and Mr. Nesser following the performance!
Sunday, April 14. Rug tufting for beginners for ages 16 and up from ISU CSA. Unlock your creativity with our Rug Tufting for Beginners course, tailored for absolute beginners eager to explore the art of tufting using tufting guns. Tufting is a modern take on the traditional craft of rug-making, where you use a tufting gun to weave yarn through a cut of cloth. Upon arrival students will learn how to operate a tufting gun before creating their 18″x18″ rug, no prior experience is needed. Students will draw or trace a simple/bold design at the start of class, or can choose to have our instructor draw an abstract design. After students have completed tufting their rug, they will apply the glue backing. Students may stay as long as needed to finish their rugs, and/or may leave early when rugs are completed!
Sunday, April 14. Plant ID Hike with Vigo County Parks and Rec Department.
Monday, April 15. 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, April 16. Hydroponics: Gardening of the Future 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.
Tuesday, April 16. Red Planet Challenge: A Martian Survival Guide at the Vigo County Public Library. How difficult will it be to establish a colony on Mars? Dr. Elizabeth Melton, assistant professor of physics and optical engineering and director of the Oakley Observatory at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, will provide insight into the potential challenges humankind will face if we plan to inhabit the red planet and examine some of the solutions that are being tested by scientists and innovators around the globe.
Wednesday, April 17. Wabash Valley Lemonade Day Pitch Competition. Participants will have an opportunity to learn from and interact with small business coaches and marketing experts who can assist them in putting together a winning pitch, in addition to coaching them on HOW to deliver the most effective pitch. FREE!
Wednesday, April 17. Indiana Invasion Dance Showcase.
Wednesday, April 17. Earth Day at ISU. Meet alpacas, beekeeping demonstration, clothing swap, solar telescope.
Looking for Easter fun? Check out our 2024 guide!
We want to help you find things to do in Terre Haute with kids, but typos happen and event details change. Please confirm information with hosting organizations before making your plans. Haute Happenings does not approve or evaluate the safety measures organizations do or do not take. Please make wise and safe decisions for your family and our community!
