80 Fun Things to Do in Terre Haute in January!

Monday, January 5. Lego Lab at VCPL main. 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. Parents and caregivers with children under nine should assist with building.

Tuesday, January 6. We Survived Book Club at VCPL Main. Ages 7–12: Ben Kudo wanted to go home. He had two days left in the small Japanese village of Shogahama, where his recently deceased father grew up. But his family’s plans to return to California are upended when a powerful earthquake shakes the village in Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011.

Tuesday, January 6. Trained in Terre Haute First Training Meeting.

Tuesday, January 6.Quilting 101 at VCPL Main. Ages 16 & Up: Quilts are beautiful pieces of art—but they can also be complex, with new skills to master and intricate patterns to assemble. However, they don’t need to be intimidating! At Quilting 101, you will learn the basic steps required to construct your own quilted wall hanging, including cutting and piecing fabric, the actual process of quilting, and binding your finished piece. Please have prior experience using a sewing machine.

Wednesday, January 7. Adventures in HeroQuest at VCPL main. Ages 10–14: Your child can team up with other mythical heroes to conquer monsters, complete epic quests, and discover treasure in dark dungeons at Adventures in HeroQuest! Along the way, they’ll build problem-solving skills, practice teamwork, and explore a fantasy world where each session is a new adventure.

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Wednesday, January 7. Homeschool students are invited to a “field trip” at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum! Grab your fellow homeschool friends, come by and you’ll receive field trip pricing at the door. No reservation is necessary.

Wednesday, January 7. Haute Create Bambu Basics at VCPL Main. 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. Materials will be provided.

Thursday, January 8. Teen Crochet and Knitting Club at VCPL Main. Ages 11–18: Unravel your creative block or get hooked on a new hobby at the Teen Crochet & Knitting Club! Drop in to the Teen Space to spend some time with other yarn enthusiasts, work on your current project, and share tips and advice about your favorite craft, whether you’re crocheting, knitting, latch hooking, or working on another yarn-based craft! Don’t have a crochet hook or knitting needles? Some supplies will be available for use during the program.

Thursday, January 8. Youth Craft: Salt Snowflakes at the Brazil Public Library. Create your own salt snowflakes with us on January 8 using construction paper, glue and salt with watercolors. Each snowflake will be different and personalized. This program is for ages 6-12 only. Parents are welcome to attend to help their children, but supplies are limited.

Thursday, January 8. Sweet Reads Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks at The Magpies’ Nest with the Vigo County Public Library. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where a biopsy was performed on a knot in her womb without her knowledge or consent. When the cells were passed to Dr. George Gey for evaluation and research, he discovered the first immortal human cell line, HeLa. Henrietta died only months after the cancerous tumor was found, but it would be twenty years before her family learned that her cells were still being used in scientific research around the world. In The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, author Rebecca Skloot takes a closer look at the legacy of the woman whose cells would form the basis of many medical discoveries, as well as the ethical questions and patient-consent issues raised by the HeLa cell line.

Friday, January 9. Art Adventures at VCPL Main. 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.

Friday, January 9. Musicians Jamboree Live at Terre Haute Brewing Company. Join us for a night of live music and jam sessions at the Jamboree! All musicians are welcome—bring your instrument, bring your voice, or just bring your good vibes

Friday, January 9. Homeschool Skate Day at Hot Wheels Skate and Event Center. Admission $3.

Saturday, January 10. Art Hacks: Pastel Feather Art at VCPL Main. Master a new technique at Art Hacks! Learn how to blend and shade with oil pastels, a vibrant art medium with a creamy texture, to create a beautiful drawing of a feather.

Saturday, January 10. Cooking Class Empowerment with reTHink, INc. Squash Soup Focaccia.

Saturday, January 10. ISU Spirit Squad Clinic: For Good. $35 per student. Includes t-shirt and admittance to the game.

Saturday, January 10. 2026 Legislative Crackerbarrel Session at VCPL Main. Hear from Vigo County’s state legislators about the committees they serve on, the bills they have sponsored or plan to sponsor, and the impact upcoming laws will have on your business, civic, and social priorities. Bring your questions regarding your legislators’ 2026 initiatives for respectful discussion with the panel during the audience question and answer session.

Saturday, January 10. Experience VR at Haute Creates VCPL Main. Ages 12 & Up: Create intricate clockwork mechanisms, save a fantasy world, become a spy, or travel to distant planets with either the HTC Vive™ or the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.

Saturday, January 10. Curious Kids: Winter Games-Skiing at VCPL Main. Ages 6-12: It’s time to hit the slopes! Using foil, tape, and popsicle sticks, your young engineer will create a skier, test its effectiveness, and make improvements guided by their experiments in force, motion, and gravity.

Saturday, January 10. Tie the Knot Bridal Show in BRAZIL, IN. Wedding planning made easy and FUN! You can plan your entire wedding in one day and enjoy it with your tribe! One more way we remove stress from the planning process! Come out and try free food samples from the best local caterers and bakers, meet an officiant, photographers and all the professionals you need for your day! Everything is free and a guaranteed great time! To sweeten the pot even more, we are donating a free one-day wedding package to new brides! This is a win-win day creating forever memories.

Sunday, January 11. Milk Jug Greenhouse 101 with reThink, Inc. Make greenhouses in January, ignore until May, transplant!

Monday, January 12. Preschool Play and Learn at 12 Points VCPL. Ages 3–6: Help your child build the skills they need for school through play with themed stations that encourage creativity, curiosity, and social connection while preparing your child for early learning success. Each session offers a new theme with hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and confidence.

Monday, January 12. Postcrossing Pen Pals at VCPL West. Get something in your mailbox that isn’t a bill and connect with someone far away. At Postcrossing Pen Pals, you’ll learn how to log in and use the Postcrossing app to get a random address. Then create your postcard, add the Postcrossing code so that your recipient can register on the app when they receive it, and maybe you’ll receive a postcard in return! West Branch will cover the cost of one international postcard for the first twenty registrants.

Tuesday, January 13. Animals Around the World. 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.

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Wednesday, January 14. Healthy Game Day Snack Ideas at VCPL 12 Points.

Wednesday, January 14. Decks, Dice and Dominoes at VCPL West. 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, January 14. Join the Terre Haute Children’s Choir! The THCC offers three different choirs to accommodate the singing experience of every child. Any child who wishes to join the choir will be welcomed. Auditions are simply to determine which choir will best support their growth.

Thursday, January 15. Pokemon Creation at VCPL Main. 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, January 15. Cozy Crafts: Yarn Art at VCPL Main. Ages 10–18: Turn yarn, glue, and a pre-created template into a colorful piece of art at this relaxing session of Cozy Crafts.

Thursday, January 15. Bubbles, boards, and brownies at The Maple Room. Boards, Bubbly & Brownies is all about slowing down, getting inspired, and creating a vision for 2026 that actually feels good — surrounded by people who hype you up and want to see you win.

Thursday, January 15.Tinkercad Basics at VCPL Main. Ages 9 & Up: Do you want to create your own personalized keychains, custom game tokens, or decor for your room? Learn how to turn your ideas into actual 3D printed projects with Tinkercad, a user-friendly computer-assisted design tool! At Tinkercad Basics, you’ll get hands-on experience with the essentials of creating and exporting your own models to submit to bit.ly/vcpl_printing or print at home.

Thursday, January 15. Bingo Night at the Brazil Public Library. 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. This event is for adults and no registration is needed.

Friday, January 16. Scanography Art for Kids. Ages 8–12: Your child can create and capture artistic compositions using a computer and a copy machine’s scanner. At Scanography Art for Kids, gather items from around the Main Library’s Youth Service Department, and experiment with arranging them into compositions before scanning their final piece to create their digital artwork. Materials will be provided, but your child may also bring items from home to personalize their artwork.

Friday, January 16-Sunday, January 18. Rose Drama Club Presents: The Crucible.

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Early bird registration for Vigo County Youth Soccer Association ends on January 17!

Whether this spring is your child’s first year playing soccer, one of their last, or somewhere in between, our partners at Vigo County Youth Soccer Association have the perfect environment for them!

Saturday, January 17. 2026 Northview Nights Dance Clinic.

Saturday, January 17. Sullivan Snow Ball at the Sullivan Civic Center.

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Saturday, January 17. Is seeing believing? Come to the Theater of Illusions and challenge yourself to see what is really there! Mysteries of Jason will be at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum for three shows of his incredible magic at 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30! Jason is a professional magician who will share his illusions! Experience impossible shapes! See the science behind the magic!

Saturday, January 17. Uncovering the Story behind the Flames at the Vigo County History Center. Deputy Fire Marshall Tim Murphy will be giving the main presentation on a unique fire he investigated. He will describe, with actual photos of the incident, the methodical approach our fire marshals use to determine the cause and origin of every fire.

Saturday, January 17. Car Talk Storytime at VCPL Main. Ages 2–6: Start your engines and race to Car Talk Storytime! Your little one can rev up their imagination with stories filled with planes, trains, trucks, and automobiles, then hit the pits to play with toys and games, or make a quick craft before speeding off to their next adventure.

Saturday, January 17. Teen volunteer opportunity at SMWC.

Saturday, January 17. Think Fast: Speed Puzzling Showdown. Race against the clock and other puzzlers at Think Fast: Speed Puzzling Showdown. Ten teams of two will hustle to complete their puzzles as quickly as possible for bragging rights. If you’re not interested in competing, bring puzzles you’ve completed and trade for new ones with other enthusiasts.

Sunday, January 18. Shattered glass class  (snowflake) at Makers Studio at Twelve Points.

Tuesday, January 20. Stitch by Stitch Crochet Club. Relax with your favorite hobby at the Stitch By Stitch Crochet Club. Bring your current project to work on, meet other crocheters, and discuss techniques. All skill levels welcome; limited supplies may be available.

Tuesday, January 20. Time Travelers at St. Benedict Catholic Church. 111 S. 9th Street- St. Benedict Catholic Church was originally built in 1864. After a devastating fire it was demolished and rebuilt in 1896. Join the Time Travelers Jan. 20th as we tour the magnificent church and learn about its history.

Tuesday, January 20. Scrabble at VCPL 12 Points. Let your inner logophile loose for 15 points! Whether you’re a long-term Scrabbler, a dedicated word nerd, or a casual lexophile, lay your tiles on the board and see who can rack up the most points as you challenge other players in this classic tile-based game. Bring your own board or use one available at the Library.

Thursday, January 22-24. Brazil Public Library Book Sale.

Friday, January 23. Winter Warm-Up Soup Supper at Wabash Activity Center.

Friday, January 23. Screening of Triumph of the Heart at the Vigo County History Center. CANDLES is thrilled to present a special screening of Triumph of the Heart – the moving true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Franciscan priest who offered his life in exchange for another prisoner at Auschwitz during World War II.

Friday, January 23. The 2026 Korean Culture Festival at University Hall at ISU.

Friday, January 23. Bourbon and Blues at the Terre Haute Casino Resort. Join the THSO for an evening of tastings and live music performed by St. Louis Blues artist Brian Curran at the Terre Haute Casino on January 23, 2026! Enjoy exclusive tastings from whiskey, wine, and spirit brands complete with heavy appetizers and a cash bar. All proceeds go directly to benefitting the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra’s mission of providing Great Music! Close to Home.

Saturday, January 24. Curious Kids: Winter Games-Curling at VCPL Main. Ages 6-12: Your child can learn the science behind one of the Winter Olympics’ most-watched sports: curling! Discover how friction, momentum, and rotation are used to control the stone and score points while playing a table-top version of curling with metal washers and aluminum foil on wax paper.

Saturday, January 24. Princess Winter Ball at Harlan Hall in Marshall, IL.

Saturday, January 24. Uncork the Crime: A Prohibition-Era Puzzle Mystery at WaterTower Estates Winery.

Saturday, January 24. Adventure in Book Arts–Accordion Fold for Adults with ISU Community School of the Arts. This workshop will focus on the accordion fold, where a long, skinny strip of paper is folded into a zig-zag pattern to create “pages”. We will explore some of the variations on the accordion fold, and there will be time to create a unique handmade book using a variety of materials.

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Monday, January 26. Make friendship bracelets at VCPL Main!

Tuesday, January 27. 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, January 27. Tabletopia: Gaming with Terre Haute Tabletop at VCPL Main. Ages 16 & Up: Whether you want to build your own zoo, trade resources to grow your settlement, or create beautiful mosaics, Tabletopia has the perfect game for you! Every month at Tabletopia, Terre Haute Tabletop will introduce new players to contemporary board games and provide skilled players with a regular gaming session, new challenges, and a connection to Terre Haute’s board game community.

Tuesday, January 27. Indiana State University Performing Arts Serious Presents: The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Experience and relive the Beatles’ hits with The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra! The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will be coming to Indiana State University as part of the Performing Arts Series on January 27, 2026, at 7:30.

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Tuesday, January 27. Nailed It/Failed It Party at VCPL West. Ages 13 & Up: Try your hand at cake decorating at this year’s Nailed It/Failed Party! The challenge? Use frosting to create an ombre effect and a cactus on a pre-baked mini-cake, then add other decorations to create a potential masterpiece—or an abject (but delicious) failure.

Wednesday, January 28. Perler Bead Night at VCPL Main.

Thursday, January 29. Cozy Crafts: DIY hoto Frame. Ages 10–18: Turn a photoframe into a colorful work of art with paint, ribbons, and beads at Cozy Crafts.

Thursday, January 29. Shattered glass class (cardinal) at Makers Studio at Twelve Points.

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January 30-February 1. Be a part of the 2026 All-Star Honor Band at Indiana State University! You will have the opportunity to work with composer-in-residence Rick DeJonge and work with our artists-in-residence, the Dallas Brass! Students will perform with guest conductors Eric Scott and Emmanuel Rodriguez, as well as study with our fabulous faculty from the Indiana State University School of Music.

Residential Rate: $175
We offer a fully inclusive experience for Residential Campers at Indiana State University, including housing at the Terre Haute Hilton Garden Inn on the corner of campus (4-person occupancy), all meals (including breakfast) throughout the weekend.

Commuter Rate: $75
Commuters also receive lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. All Participants receive an All-Star Honor Band shirt, masterclasses with applied professors, an opportunity for a FREE campus tour, a chance to take a FREE private lesson, and a meaningful musical experience with other high school musicians throughout the region.

Friday, January 30. Erasure Poetry at VCPL 12 Points. Try a new form of creative expression at Erasure Poetry. Use a marker to redact a printed page, revealing only the words that speak to you and shape a unique poem. No writing experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play with language.

Saturday, January 31. An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride) at Rose Hulman.

Saturday, January 31.Intro to Crochet for ages 12 and up with ISU Community School of the Arts. Join us for an intro to crochet class, no experience needed! Learn how to create stitches and rows and follow a simple pattern. You’ll go home with a small completed project and crochet hook of your own!

Saturday, January 31. Clay Incense Burner with ISU CSA for all ages! Join us for a special one day only class to learn how to make a clay incense burner! No experience needed, simply show up and we will walk you through the process step by step. Using polymer clay we will design and fabricate uniquely designed burners that will be ready to use in 24hrs, no kiln firing needed! This class is appropriate for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult- the perfect class for anyone!

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Mondays. Crafternoons at WEST VCPL.

Tuesdays. Art Start at the VCPL. Ages 2–6: Encourage your child to explore their imagination and try something new with the Swope Art Museum. Each session pairs a book with a hands-on art project, giving your child a chance to create, experiment, and connect stories to their own ideas.

Tuesdays. Baby Lap Sit Storytime at VCPL West. Ages 0–1: Strengthen your bond with your little one through songs, stories, and bounces at Baby Lap Sit Storytime. Baby Lap Sit Storytime will help your child learn new sounds and words, recognize pictures, shapes, and colors, and encourage their imagination and creativity! After Baby Lap Sit Storytime, your baby can enjoy thirty minutes of playtime with others.

Tuesdays. Toddler Tuesday at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Drop-in for a couple hours of your toddlers interacting and playing with one another! And, it’s just $5 per person, thanks to a generous grant from the Vigo County Community Foundation.

Wednesdays. Campfire Storytime at VCPL West.

Fridays. Preschool Storytime at VCPL 12 Points.

Fridays. 3D Print Night at WEST VCPL. Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night! At this interactive demonstration of the West Branch Library’s 3D printer, you’ll journey through every phase of designing a print—from the inception of an idea to a polished product.

Fridays. Ready to Read Storytime at VCPL Main. Ages 0–5: Listen to stories, sing songs, and dance with your little one at Ready to Read Storytime! Your little one will discover new sounds, vocabulary, and skills in an interactive group setting, whether they’re just learning to read or preparing for their first day of school, and you will leave with new ideas to enrich playtime at home.

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