90 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

Featured event!

Registration now open for fall classes at World of Dance! Find the full class schedule for ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and pre-dance on their website!

April 7-May 3. Unmask your inner ninja at the Vigo County YMCA.

Book your summer parties before your date is filled!

Our partners at Foam Homies can provide:

• Foam Parties – High-energy, unforgettable foam parties with professional-grade foam cannons and an interactive experience that keeps kids and adults entertained.
• Bubble Parties – A mesmerizing, educational, and interactive experience! Millions of floating bubbles creating a magical atmosphere, hands-on fun with bubble wands where guests explore making bubbles of all sizes, life-size bubbles with our ultra top-secret bubble solution, industrial-grade bubble machines filling the air with thousands of bubbles.
• The Bubble House – is a unique, enclosed inflatable that circulates balloons inside, creating a magical atmosphere for any event. It’s great for indoor and outdoor events and comes with customizable balloon colors.
• NEW! Bubble Bash Combo – Get a Bubble Party + The Bubble House for 2 Hours at a special rate of $750 (saving $200!).

Check out their FAQ section for everything you need to know about booking a party!

Wednesday, April 23. See You at the Riverfront: Terre Haute Riverfront Plan Reveal.

Wednesday, April 23. Big Read Artist Reception at MAIN VCPL. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious, meet the talented artists behind the 2025 NEA Big Read Exhibit at the Artist Reception. Awards for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be presented. Refreshments will be served. 

Wednesday, April 23. Intro to 3D Printing at MAIN VCPL. Ages 9 & Up: Turn your ideas into reality with Intro to 3D Printing. Learn how to prepare a file for 3D printing using the Dremel DigiLab 3D Slicer software, prep the Dremel DigiLab 3D45 printers for use, and start your print! Each participant will receive a small 3D print to take home.

Thursday, April 24. Cricut Club at Haute Create. Ages 9 & Up: Bring your own materials and projects to work on using the Haute Create CRICUT® machines in a creative environment and meet fellow crafters at this monthly gathering for CRICUT® enthusiasts!

Thursday, April 24. Pokemon Card Creation at MAIN VCPL. Ages 6–15: Do you have a dream chase card? Or would you prefer to create your own one-of-a-kind Pokémon card? At Pokémon Card Creation, you can make your own shadowless Charizard card, give a “Driftalon” five hundred hit points, or dream up a shiny version of a Water-Psychic type! Draw your Pokémon on a double-sided card, add stats and special moves, and more!

Friday, April 25. Flag football registration ends for Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club.

Friday, April 25. Billie Creek Village Haunted Nights.

Friday, April 25-Sunday, April 27. Watch Guys and Dolls at Rose Hulman Hatfield Hall. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Saturday, April 26. Terre Haute Children’s Museum TOP CHEFS: We Love the 90s! Dust off your CD’s, slap bracelets, and Neon windbreakers because we’re taking this year’s Top Chefs competition back to the rad 90’s, dude! For the 17th year, 100+ local leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will share their favorite recipes with guests at THCM Top Chefs. 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. Be sure to help your favorite chef and team take home the night’s highest honor by tipping them. Tips can be made online and at the event. Remember, this is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Your support makes a HUGE difference.

Saturday, April 26. 35th Anniversary of Trees, INC. Giveaways, door prizes, free native Indiana tree saplings, free food and drinks, live music, kids’ activities.

Saturday, April 26. Buddy Walk Terre Haute. Down Syndrome Indiana is excited to announce our 9th Annual Terre Haute Buddy Walk® set for Saturday, April 26, 2025. The walk will take place outside of the Indiana State University Memorial Stadium. Buddy Walk® is a family-friendly event open to all children and adults with Down syndrome, their families, friends, and local supporters.

Saturday, April 26. Vigo County Community Health Fair. FREE health screenings and services. Blood pressure checks, immunizations, diabetes screenings, vision and dental exams, nutrition advice, fitness demonstrations, kids’ activities and games, raffles, and more! 8 am-12 pm. Vigo County YMCA.

Saturday, April 26. SproutFest-Cultivate in Bloom. Shop a huge variety of veggie and flower plants to start your home garden, booths from vendors and artisans, meet farm animals (mini donkeys, highland cows, pigs, and chickens), take a guided tour, pot your own flower or tomato start for FREE, games, and more! Admission is FREE!

Saturday, April 26. Disney Princess Party at the Wigwam. Come dressed up in your Princess & Princess Attire on Saturday April 26 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Meet our professional and original beautiful Princess she will be holding a coronation ceremony for all of our attendees

Saturday, April 26. Noblitt STEM Jubilee at Rose-Hulman. Travel to a galaxy far, far away and make your own light saber while learning about circuits. Launch your learning to new heights with paper airplanes and catapults with your new knowledge of physics. Solve puzzles using the power of math, and create concoctions with chemistry and chromatography at Rose-Hulman’s Noblitt STEM Jubilee. Rose-Hulman’s first-ever STEM Jubilee, hosted by the Noblitt Scholars Program, will be held April 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Rose-Hulman bonfire field*. Students in grades K-8 are invited to a day of learning about the world through STEM. This free event features 20 different booths introducing students to several scientific topics with fun activities led by current Rose-Hulman students.

Saturday, April 26. 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 26. Earth Day Festival at Saint Mary of the Woods. They say this: “This family-friendly festival is one of our most popular events of the year! Immerse yourself in nature at our beautiful Woods while enjoying many different 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. The festival begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Indiana.” We will have entertainment like live music, wildlife presentations, and demonstrations. Food vendors will be available to purchase snacks, beverages, and meals – there will be something for all ages and dietary needs. We will also have vendors and educational exhibitors on hand for earth-friendly shopping and to expand your knowledge of how we can be better stewards of our planet.

Saturday, April 26. Free kayaking day with the Vigo County Parks Department. Join the Wabash riverSCAPE and the VCPRD for free kayaking days this April at our very own Dewey Point! Voted the Best in Indiana’s 2024 Best Place to Paddle, Dewey Point will have tranquil views and ample wildlife spotting opportunities for an afternoon kayak adventure. College students can kayak on April 26th and the general public on April 27th. Kayak rentals are for one hour between 1 pm and 4 pm, advance reservations suggested as kayaks are limited! This event is free for all to enjoy!

Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. Mansfield Mushroom Festival.

Monday, April 28. Homeschool Hang Out at MAIN VCPL. Ages 6–11: Meet with other homeschool families and complete educational STEAM projects and crafts at Homeschool Hangout! This month, grab your magnifying glass and discover the science of forensics while learning about how to make your fingerprints show up using cocoa powder and baby powder.

Monday, April 28. Shut Up and Read Book Club. Do you want to read but can’t seem to carve out time in your busy schedule? Then add the Shut Up & Read Book Club to your calendar! Every month, you can spend a few minutes discussing your current book with other avid readers and then sip on coffee or hot tea while you dedicate an hour to curling up with your book and working your way through your to-be-read pile.

Wednesday, April 30. Stop Motion Claymation for Teens at MAIN VCPL. Ages 12–18: Create your own stop-motion film at Stop Motion Claymation for Teens. Begin by developing your storyboards, sculpting your characters and set, and learning how to shoot and assemble frames for your finished work. Work on your film may require attending monthly sessions.

Save the Date!

Crossroads Repertory Theater at Indiana State University in the Indiana State University College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce their production of Concord Theatricals’ THE WIZARD OF OZ (RSC version)!

All performances will take place in Dreiser Hall on the Indiana State University campus June 20th-29, 2025.

Recurring Events:

• Mondays. Crafternoons at WEST VCPL. Grab your yarn and crochet hooks, your fabric and sewing supplies, or even your junk journal and washi tape for a relaxing afternoon at Crafternoons. Meet with a group of crafters every week to share ideas, show off projects, or just dedicate time to your WIPs—no matter what you’re creating! Beginning crochet help, assistance from an experienced textile crafter, and sewing machines will be available. Supplies will not be provided.
• Mondays. Coffee and Crosswords at 12 Points VCPL.
• Mondays. Tiny Tot Time at MAIN VCPL.
• Tuesdays. ArtStart at the Vigo County Public Library. Young artists are invited to experience this free art program that uses books and corresponding art projects to encourage creativity. For children ages 3–5, accompanied by an adult.
• Tuesdays. Baby Lap Sit Storytime at WEST VCPL.
• Tuesdays. Euchre Bustle at 12 Points VCPL. Can your team win the most tricks? Or are you going to go alone in this classic card game? Bring your partner and square off against other Euchre enthusiasts while enjoying light snacks. Other card games will be available in the event that there are not four players.
• Wednesdays. MusicMakers Academy at WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 4–8: Your child can sing, read, write, and play at Music Makers Academy! Every session of Music Makers Academy will weave storytime with self-made music, furry friends, and guest musicians to build your child’s vocabulary, develop their imagination, and encourage them to explore.
• Thursdays. Wiggle Worm Storytime at MAIN VCPL. Ages 2–5: Start your toddler or preschooler on the path to a successful year in Kindergarten with Wiggle Worm Storytime. At Wiggle Worm Storytime, your child will build early learning skills through listening to, reading, and discussing stories; practicing the alphabet; and expanding their vocabulary. 

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. As always, thank you to our featured partners for helping to keep our site free to our readers. Please thank them by attending their events and supporting their businesses, because our partners share our desire to help make Terre Haute a place where you love to live!

The fun has ended for these great events:

Tuesday, April 1. Registration ends for volleyball at the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club. $65 registration fee includes t-shirt.

Tuesday, April 1. Spring Painting for Kids at MAIN Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Your little artist can create their own colorful bouquet of flowers using a straw brush at Spring Painting for Kids. 

April 1, April 2 Creeper Countdown to A Minecraft Movie at MAIN VCPL. Ages 10 & Up: Do you yearn for the mines? Then prepare to enter a world where the only limit on what you build and create is your imagination at the Creeper Countdown! Play Minecraft in the Library’s worlds, learn the basic game mechanics from fellow players and Library staff, or go on a quest to find Herobrine as you gather resources, craft items, and fight off mobs of Creepers. Afterall, that’s a lot of nice stuff you have. It would be a shame if something happened to it.

Wednesday, April 2. Free admission, free skate rental, free pizza, and free soda at the Wigwam!

Wednesday, April 2. Bingo by the Books at WEST VCPL. Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games with the chance to win prizes. Bingo cards and number makers will be provided.

Wednesday, April 2. Big Read Book Club: The Chance to Fly at MAIN VCPL. Ages 8–12: Thirteen-year-old Zoe Washington dreams of the Broadway stage—and when she gets into Broadway Bound, a prestigious theater camp, she’s determined to prove herself! Born with cerebral palsy, Zoe struggles to overcome physical barriers, stereotypes, and her own self-doubt as she pursues the lead role in the camp’s production of Wicked in Ali Stroker’s The Chance to Fly.

Thursday, April 3. Libratory at WEST VCPL. Ages 6–11: Do you have a budding artist or a mad scientist whose creativity is waiting to be unleashed? Stop by the Libratory and get ready to experiment! Libratory takes ideas from some of your children’s favorite stories and turns them into concepts that they can experience hands-on. Your child might program a robot, help create and implement a plan to harvest rainwater for West Branch Library’s garden, or create an artistic masterpiece!

Thursday, April 3. Uno Card Game Challenge at 12 Points VCPL. Ages 12–19: Will you be the first to call “Uno!” or will you have to draw four? Find out when you spend an afternoon playing this classic card game with friends!

Friday, April 4. Art Adventures at MAIN VCPL. Ages 3–5: It’s time to get messy with Art Adventures! From painting with toy car wheels to making marbled paper with shaving cream, your child can experiment with unlimited ways to make art while improving their motor skills, developing their creativity, and increasing their confidence.

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Friday, April 4. Cozy Crafts: Fairy Houses at MAIN VCPL. Ages 12–18: Build your own whimsical, miniature home using natural materials at Cozy Crafts.

Saturday, April 5. Friends of the Library Book Sale at MAIN VCPL. 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

April 4, 5, and 6th. Here We Grow Again consignment sale at the Vigo County Fairgrounds. First responders, military, hospital staff, school staff, new parents and foster parents have a special shopping day and time for you as our THANK YOU for all you do! This requires a FREE ticket for April 3rd.

Saturday, April 5. Blast off to the International Space Station at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum!

Join the museum on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Blast Off to the ISS! The Wabash Valley Amateur Radio Association will be on hand for children Explore the many things that go into making it on the International Space Station!
-Learn what materials should you choose for spacecraft and spacesuits.
-Try going on a spacewalk!
-Test satellite designs (by trying to break them!)
-And even get into shape for blast off!

This event is FREE for Members and included with daily admission.

Saturday, April 5. Searching our soldiers family history workshop at the Vigo County History Center. Are you having difficulty finding your Revolutionary soldier, your soldier in the War of 1812 or one that served in the Civil War? Ron Darrah, key-note speaker for the Searching Our Soldiers Family History Workshop will guide the participant through websites and sources that are invaluable in military research for three early wars: The Revolution, The War of 1812 and the Civil War.

Saturday, April 5. Wabash Valley Crew 2025 Rowing Challenge.

Monday, April 7. Lego Lab at MAIN VCPL. Ages 5–12: 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. Parents and caregivers with children under nine should assist with building.

Tuesday, April 8. Community Resource Fair at MAIN VCPL. Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health, addiction, childcare, employment, or living conditions? Find help at the Community Resource Fair! Over a dozen community organizations will offer free assistance to individuals, veterans, and families in need.

Tuesday, April 8. Sensory Storytime at WEST VCPL. Ages 5 & Up: At Sensory Storytime, your child or care recipient will enjoy a stimulating experience designed to engage their senses and provide opportunities for movement, exploration, and connection in a supportive environment. While enjoying storytime, attendees can play with fidget toys, cocoon themselves in blankets and weighted bean bags, and interact with tactile materials, rhymes, songs, and movement activities tailored to their sensory needs.

Tuesday, April 8 and April 22. Animals around the World at MAIN VCPL. 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.

Featured event! Earth Day Movie Night

Rescheduled to April 9. Earth Day Movie Night. Indiana State University and the White Violet Center bring you a night of Earth Day inspired entertainment. Come joins us for Pizza provided by the Ballyhoo Tavern, popcorn, drinks, and give aways. These movies are sure to inspire your inner environmentalist. Free event, open to the public, kid friendly. Earth Day Punch Card Raffle event.

Wednesday, April 9. Creative Writing with Leah Singer. Uncover the power of your own voice with professional writer Leah Singer! Use writing prompts inspired by Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty to explore themes of identity, disability, and inclusion, and your thoughts, feelings, and memories to life on the page. Create personal stories that challenge stereotypes, confront societal narratives, and inspire empathy. Write with no pressure to share—just the freedom to reflect and express yourself authentically.

Thursday, April 10. Pokemon Creation at MAIN VCPL. Ages 6–15: Who’s that Pokémon? You decide at Pokémon Creation! Use a premade template to design a unique Pokémon, complete with stats, special moves, type, description, region, and even a custom evolution line. 

Thursday, April 10. Read to Walter at 12 Points VCPL. Ages 5–19: Is your child uncomfortable reading out loud? Maybe they just need a friendly ear—and Walter the Goldendoodle is ready to listen. Walter is a licensed therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs who’s eager to hear a good story and whose calm presence will build your reluctant reader’s confidence.

Thursday, April 10. Classic Board Games and Buddies at 12 Points VCPL. Ages 13–17: Challenge your friends to an evening of strategizing, solving mysteries, or rolling the dice for a big win at Classic Board Games & Buddies! 

Thursday, April 10. Sweet Reads Book Club: Our Missing Hearts. Hosted by VCPL at Amosami Cheesecake Company.

Thursday, April 10. Healthy Choices: Read the Label at 12 Points VCPL. Ages 12 & Up: Receive a grocery gift card courtesy of Union Health when you join Amanda Perry, a certified community health worker, for Healthy Choices. Learn how to gauge serving sizes properly, understand essential information on nutrition labels, and create a delicious treat.

Friday, April 11. Curious Kids: Plastic Bottle Car Race at MAIN VCPL. Ages 6–12: Curious Kids is off to the races—and your young engineer can come along for the ride! Build a balloon-powered car out of plastic bottles and other upcycled household objects, then cheer on the racers as they compete to see whose car can go the distance.

April 11, 12, and 13. Godspell presented by Maple Ave United Methodist Church Theatre.

Friday, April 11. Trivia Night at The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm.

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April 11-13. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Community Theatre of Terre Haute. George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple—an opportunistic new professor at the college and his shatteringly naïve new bride—to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive, the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. It becomes clear that Martha is determined to seduce the young professor, and George couldn’t care less. But underneath the edgy banter, which is crossfired between both couples, lurks an undercurrent of tragedy and despair. George and Martha’s inhuman bitterness toward one another is provoked by the enormous personal sadness that they have pledged to keep to themselves: a secret that has seemingly been the foundation for their relationship. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives. cruel curiosity of the damned. Here the soul is shorn of secrecy, and even the blackest deeds are mercilessly exposed to the fierce light of Hell. It is an eternal torment.

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Saturday, April 12. 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. Our cruise ship departs the ISU Hulman Center on Saturday, April 12 at 6pm. 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.
At our final destination, you can peek inside the legendary Shoe Bus and have your passport photo taken as a souvenir. Door prizes, dancing, and festive fun awaits on this spectacular voyage.

Saturday, April 12. DIY Sip and Share: Textured Painting at MAIN VCPL. Ages 19 & Up: Create dimensional, contemporary art using plaster of Paris at DIY Sip & Share.

Saturday, April 12. Alpaca Yoga at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Join for yoga in the pasture with our alpacas and Shannon Hamilton, Athletic Director at SMWC and certified Yoga Instructor at Common Ground in Terre Haute. This event is part of our collaboration with the Department of Sustainability at Indiana State University to celebrate the Earth (throughout) the month of April. This is a free event but please register in advance.

Saturday, April 12. City-Wide Cleanup in Terre Haute. Dispose of unwanted items.

Saturday, April 12. Chapter 83 Young Eagle Rally FREE youth flight experience for ages 8-14. These rallies are provided at no cost to the parents or youth who attend.

Saturday, April 12. District 6 Market’s first annual Peony Jamboree! 1,000+ #grownbyD6 Peonies (25 varieties, some are ones!) will be available as we celebrate the Indiana State flower with vendors (some offering Peony products only available at the event)! FREE parking & FREE event admission for all!
Join us at District 6 Market on April 12 from 9-5 for flowers, food, & fun!

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Saturday, April 12. Life-Size Oregon Trail. All Ages: Load up your supplies and hitch up the oxen! It’s time to head out on the Oregon Trail in a life-sized recreation of the classic computer game. During your journey from Independence, Missouri, to Willamette Valley in Oregon, you and your team will encounter broken wagons, dangerous wildlife, and raging rivers. Can you work together to overcome the challenges of frontier travel—or will you die of dysentery? Please wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; the trail will begin at Dewey Point and end at Fairbanks Park.

Monday, April 14. Big Read Book Discussion: Sitting Pretty at MAIN VCPL. Author Rebekah Taussig reflects on what it was like growing up as a paralyzed girl, what it means to live in a disabled body, and how disability affects us all in her memoir Sitting Pretty.

Monday, April 14. Sapling Wrapping Party with Trees, INC.

Monday, April 14. Finding your roots at WEST VCPL. Uncover stories that bring your family history to life at Finding Your Roots! Through informative talks and research time, you will learn practical strategies for organizing your materials, conducting online research, leveraging census records, and applying FAN Club methods to discover connections. Made for those with some experience in genealogy, Finding Your Roots provides a friendly space for you to build your research skills

Tuesday, April 15. Taiko Drum Performance by Takumi Kato. Join the Vigo County History Center for a powerful performance! Takumi Kato honorary director of Tokiwaza in Gifu Prefecture, Japan Performs – “Peaceful Forest”. Along with his family Takumi Kato’s goal is performing taiko drumming 1,000 times across all 50 states in the U.S. Since 2022 they have already performed 423 times in 28 states, using the sound of taiko to connect people, promote Japanese culture, and spread the importance of peace.
In 2008, he won the Grand Prix in the large drum category at the International Taiko Contest, and this experience fueled him to expand cultural exchange through taiko, with a heart full of gratitude. Starting in January 2025, Mr. Kato relocated from California to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to perform in more regions.
Takumi Kato is from Ena city, near Terre Haute’s sister city, Tajimi Japan. Kato has practiced Taiko for 25 years and performed in Japan, at international events and for numerous dignitaries including the current and former Emperor of Japan. This event is FREE!

Tuesday, April 15. Navigating Disability Waivers: Insights from The Arc of Indiana.

Tuesday, April 15. Minecraft Night at MAIN VCPL. Ages 12–18: Prepare for your first night in a new world! Create your skin from paper blocks, craft your initial sword from cardboard, and gather miniature blocks with other players to make your own voxel-inspired art in the Teen Space base.

Tuesday, April 15. Empower Your Body: Essential Oils for Personalized Wellness at MAIN VCPL.

Wednesday, April 16. Earth Day March with Terre Haute EARTHlings.

Wednesday, April 16. Creative Cooking with Food Allergies. 12 Points VCPL. From rashes on the skin to swelling in the throat, food allergies affect millions of people every year—and can make creating delicious dishes that your whole family will enjoy difficult. Learn about clever substitutions, alternatives, and workarounds that will help you adapt your favorite recipes to be allergen-safe with Gail Wright, the Health and Human Science Education from Purdue Extension, at this demonstration. Food will be available to sample.

Wednesday, April 16. Maker Hour: Spring String Eggs at WEST VCPL. Ages 8 & Up: Do you and your child want to bring a bit of spring into your home? Create a simple diorama inside an egg-shaped string shell using basket grass, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans. 

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Wednesday, April 16. Earth Day at Indiana State University. This is a punch card event, which means attendance can lead to prizes! FREE and open to the public!

Thursday, April 17. Sitting Pretty with the Cats at The Catmosphere Cat Cafe.

Friday, April 18. Looking for Mr. Wright: An Artist’s View of Frank Lloyd Wright at the Swope Art Museum. Best known for his organic architecture and a herald of the Prairie School movement in the early 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of America’s most prominent and prolific architects. Learn more about Wright’s work, philosophy, and ground-breaking techniques along with stories gleaned from interviews with Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners and former students with Jeff Hagen, an artist, author, and former senior guide at Wright’s Taliesin North estate in Wisconsin. Hagen is a retired art teacher from the Madison, Wisconsin school system and co-wrote the Frank Lloyd Wright curriculum for the Madison Metropolitan School District. He has also served as a senior guide at Wright’s Seth Peterson Cottage (Wisconsin) and Samara (Indiana). He has published articles on Wright and painted watercolors of many Wright buildings across the US.

Friday, April 18. Clay Nature Painting at MAIN VCPL. Ages 6–11: Celebrate the arrival of spring with your little one and create an easy clay relief together at Clay Nature Printing. Using air-dried clay and native plants, your child will learn how to create small clay reliefs that can be used as ornaments, jewelry, or decorations. They can even add a splash of color to customize their artwork. 

Saturday, April 19. Mom Swap: Kid’s Clothing and Toy Exchange at World Gospel Church. Bring what you can; take what you need. Everything is free!

Saturday, April 19. Earth Day Wildflower Hike and Paint Out at Atherton Island Natural Area. Please join the Ouabache Land Conservancy (OLC) as we celebrate Earth Day at Atherton Island Natural Area, 6540 W County Road 800 S in Rosedale, IN (near Lyford, seven-tenths of a mile east of US Hwy 41), on April 19th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Jim Nardi (OLC Board of Directors) will lead a hike to see the beautiful spring wildflowers the preserve has to offer. As an added bonus, Curt Stanfield (OLC Board of Directors) has organized a “Paint Out” with himself, Lavinia Hale, Lynne Dunnavant and Christel Gutelius plein air painting at strategic locations throughout the hike. No reservations are required for this family-friendly free event and participants are encouraged to wear long pants and hiking boots for this moderately rugged hike.

Saturday, April 19. Plastic Up-Cycle workshops with ReTHINK. Participants will have a hands-on experience to see how we sort, shred, melt, and reform plastic into new, useful items!

Saturday, April 19. Swamp Stomp at Hawthorn Park. The Swamp Stomp, presented by Morris Trucking, 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!

Sunday, April 20. 2025 Bass Tournaments at ROCKVILLE Lake Park.

Monday, April 21. Community Resource Fair at MAIN VCPL. Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health, addiction, childcare, employment, or living conditions? Find help at the Community Resource Fair! Over a dozen community organizations will offer free assistance to individuals, veterans, and families in need.

Monday, April 21. Read to Rover at WEST VCPL.

Tuesday, April 22. Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Youth: The Role of Adult Modeling at MAIN VCPL.

Tuesday, April 22. Animals Around the World at MAIN VCPL. 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.