40 Fun Things to Do in Terre Haute in January!

January always feels like a bit of sleepy month in the Wabash Valley. (Event coordinators, take note. January could be a good time to plan future events!) But January doesn’t have to be miserable! Use our local event calendar to find things to do in Terre Haute in January 2024!

Local Event Calendar for January

Wednesday, January 15. Community Hour: DIY Tie Blankets at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 5 & Up: When forecasts call for below-average temperatures, shelters often do not have enough blankets to go around, leaving many vulnerable to exposure. Your family can help by creating easy-to-tie blankets to be distributed to individuals in need while you meet others who share your passion for community service.

Wednesday, January 15. Super Bowl Super Food at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Score a touchdown at your Super Bowl Party and take home the MVP title with tasty twists on classic appetizers! See the game plan unfold as you learn how to create a Queso sausage dip, a chicken buffalo dip, brown sugar smokies, and everything bacon deviled eggs. Team up and get on the field to make one of the winning dishes. Cap off the experience with a taste test worthy of your own end-zone dance.

Wednesday, January 15. Maker Hour: Sock It To Me at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Wednesday, January 15. New semester of Terre Haute Children’s Choir. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to have a great musical experience with a caring and compassionate group of singers and staff. Auditions for new students for spring semester Wed. Jan. 15 4:30 – 6:30 PM in Rm 150 of Landini Hall on ISU campus , corner of Chestnut and 7th Streets. Terre Haute Children’s Choir now accepts 5 yr-olds into their Foundations group and they accept young men with changing/changed voices (pending audition) into the new Youth Chorale in addition to welcoming new treble voices into Lyric Choir and Youth Chorale.

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Saturday, January 18. Martin’s Big Words: MLK Storytime with Mayor Brandon. Ages 5 & Up: Introduce your little one to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s’ enduring legacy with a special storytime hosted by Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. Listen to Mayor Brandon read Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport, create a collage, and receive a free book from the city of Terre Haute to celebrate Dr. King’s life, work, and message.

Saturday, January 18. INDOOR winter market with the Terre Haute Farmer’s Market.

Saturday, January 18. Fiber Arts Program with Terre Haute Artist Emily Bennett in INDIANAPOLIS.  Join Terre Haute Artist Emily Bennett for a unique fiber arts experience at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum! Explore techniques such as standard loom weaving, circle weaving, and macrame to create your own work of fiber art. You’ll come away with new knowledge—and maybe a new hobby!

Saturday, January 18. Early Bird Deadline for Vigo County Youth Soccer Association.

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!

Register BEFORE January 18th to SAVE!

Kiddie Kicks: For girls and boys born in 2021 or 2022.
Register here: system.gotsport.com/programs/57223528W

Recreation League: For girls and boys born between 2010 and 2020.
Register here: system.gotsport.com/programs/7897T6705

High School League: For high schoolers born between 2005 and 2010.
Register here: system.gotsport.com/programs/151439N58

Monday, January 20. CaroleMakes Yarn Truck at Wabash Valley Fabrics. Get ready to shop the CaroleMakes Yarn Truck on MLK Day, in partnership with Wabash Valley Fabrics! Carole will be parked and full of goodies for you – raw angora fiber from her bunny farm, handspuns, all independently dyed yarn bases, weaving and spinning supplies, notions and fun goodies. Her daughter will also be there with her own handdyed minis (a monthly exclusive!). Come shop 10-4pm.

Tuesday, January 21. Let’s Stick Together! Canvas painting, hot chocolate, and cookies at D&L Creations Paint Studio in BRAZIL, IN.

Wednesday, January 22. Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Cookie Class with Sprinkles in West Terre Haute. We’ll be building a sugary snowman during this 1.5 hour cookie decorating class! Don’t miss out on this fun 6-cookie, 4-icing class – There’s “snow” way you’ll want to miss this class! Ages 12 and over.

Wednesday, January 22. Decks, Dice, and Dominoes 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, January 22. UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester City at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library GARAGE. Ages 6 & Up: Step onto the pitch and get ready for the kick-off as Paris Saint-Germain FC takes on Manchester City FC in the Union of European Football Associations’ Champions League. Learn more about the teams, where their members are from, and the rules and history of soccer. Registered attendees will have the chance to win one of five prizes—a grand prize and four smaller prizes

Wednesday, January 22. DIY Bath Bombs at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–17: Add a colorful splash to your bath water with DIY Bath Bombs! Use simple ingredients like baking soda, citric acid, and dye to create a custom bath bomb to take home.

Wednesday, January 22. Lego Lab at the MAIN branch of 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. Parents and caregivers with children under nine should assist with building.

Thursday, January 23. Bingo for Beginners at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Everyone’s a winner at Bingo for Beginners! Your little one will learn the rules of the popular game while they practice paying attention to details, remembering numbers and letters, and recognizing patterns.

Thursday, January 23. Libratory at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. 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! Each session is a chance to engineer, create, and play. Some projects may take place over multiple sessions.

Friday, January 24. Curious Kids: Marshmallow Snowflakes at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–12: Your child can create a unique snowflake using marshmallows and toothpicks while they learn about symmetry in nature at Curious Kids: Marshmallow Snowflakes.

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Friday, January 24. Be part of the All Star Honor Band!

Be a part of the 2025 All-Star Honor Band! You will have the opportunity to work with composer-in-residence Katahj Copley and perform with guest conductors Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, Eric Scott, and Emmanuel Rodriguez, as well as study with our fabulous faculty from the Indiana State University School of Music.

• Ages: 8th – 12th grade
• Dates: January 24 – January 26
• Minimum Enrollment: 40
• Maximum Enrollment: 200
• Fee: Residential Fee: $150.00
  Commuter Fee: $50.00

Friday, January 24-Sunday, January 26. Eagles in Flight at Turkey Run and Shades State Parks. Discover bald eagle nests and roost sites as we explore the life of our national symbol. This is an entire weekend of programming and activities!

Friday, January 24-Sunday, January 26. She Kills Monsters with Rose Drama Club. She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister. The Evans sisters were never very close, but after Tilly’s death Agnes finds a notebook containing a game scenario created by her sister. She discovers that Tilly was a well-known Dungeons and Dragons player. In order to find out more about her mysterious young sister, Agnes recruits a “dungeon master” named Chuck to help her play the game. Chock-full of supermodel elves, powerhouse warrior women, and nasty ogres, She Kills Monsters is an exciting and edgy tale of friendship, loss, and acceptance.

Saturday, January 25. Indiana State Spirit Squad Youth Clinic. The Indiana State Spirit Squad announced its annual Youth Clinic on Saturday, January 25, for ages kindergarten through second grade. All spots are reserved on first-come, first-serve basis. All participants will have the opportunity to perform with the Spirit Squad during halftime of the Indiana State Men’s Basketball game against Northern Iowa later that day. All students will receive an email prior to the clinic with all necessary information and what to wear. The clinic will run from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cost is $35 per student and includes clinic t-shirt and admittance to the men’s basketball game.

Saturday, January 25. Tie the Knot Bridal Show in Clay County. This will be a FUN and enlightening and free event for anyone planning a wedding! Come join us and register to win a FREE wedding (venue only) from White Pine Manor!! This is for NEW BRIDES to White Pine Manor only. This is our third year and this event has helped us with our mission of bringing the FUN back to weddings! Countless brides have planned their entire wedding and booked all their professionals at this one event. You can try free samples from quality caterers, bakers, meet local coordinators, DJ’s, several venue owners to connect in person. What is better than that other than it is FREE!

Saturday, January 25. JUNK Journaling at Makers Studio 12 Points.

Saturday, January 25. Lego Madness at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: Celebrate International Lego® Day and sixty-seven years of imagination and construction with the entire family at Lego® Madness! Design your own mini-fig, take a selfie with a giant mini-fig, complete a scavenger hunt, and spend the day building with all sizes of Lego® blocks—even the jumbo ones!

Saturday, January 25. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament at the BRAZIL public library. Who can finish first? Six teams of four with race to complete a 500 piece puzzle in four hours or less. The winning team will receive a prize and bragging rights.

Saturday, January 25. Sullivan Snow Ball in SULLIVAN. Food, music, & fun! Mullet Over Band will be performing LIVE! Gather up your friends and walk the red carpet as we raise money for our beloved Sullivan City Pool.

Monday, January 27. Lego Stop Motion Animation. Ages 8–12: Encourage your child to turn their ideas into reality, experiment with creative problem-solving, and work cooperatively with others. Teams of two will build models, create background scenery, move the Lego® mini-figs between scenes, and add voiceovers to produce their own short film using a Lego® Stop Motion Animation kit.

Monday, January 27. Shut Up and Read Book Club at the WEST Branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Tuesday, January 28. Indiana State University Performing Art Series Presents Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic. Experience historical retellings of the diaries of the women of the Titanic! Unsinkable Women: Stories and Songs from the Titanic will be coming to ISU as part of the Performing Arts Series on January 28th, 2025, at 7:30 in Tilson Auditorium and a Pre-Show event at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 29. Stop Motion Claymation for Teens. Ages 12–18: Create your own stop-motion film at Stop Motion Claymation for Teens. Begin by developing your storyboards, sculpt your characters and set, and learn how to shoot and assemble frames for your finished work. Work on your film may require attending monthly sessions.

Wednesday, January 29. Clay Creations at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–18: Make your own unique items with air-dry clay, including colorful jewelry, trinket dishes, and playful figures, with help from the ISU Ceramic Guid’s Mallory Gossett. Learn how to prepare and use clay step-by-step, discover new techniques, and get your questions answered.

Wednesday, January 29. Haute Create Cricut Club at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. 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!

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Thursday, January 30. Sorry! Big game at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: Grab your family for a life-sized game of Sorry! Draw a card and move your pawns around the oversized board as you try to move all your pieces into the safety zone—but watch out! One bump from an opponent’s pawn will send you right back to start.

Recurring events:

• Mondays. Ready to Read Storytime at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library.
• Mondays and Tuesdays. Teen Space: Teen Connections with games and crafts at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library.
• Tuesdays. Art Smart 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. The program is to engage children’s creative energy while providing a space for experimentation. The program also offers caretakers an opportunity to learn how to ask their children questions and engage them in conversations and activities around reading and art.
• Tuesdays. Bilingual Storytime at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 3–5: Parles-vous français? You and your little one will enjoy exploring a new language at L’heure du Conte! Learn about French culture and language through songs, nursery rhymes, books, games, activities, and stories.
• Tuesdays. Youth basketball with the Vigo County YMCA.
• Tuesdays. Euchre Bustle at the 12 Points branch of the Vigo County Public Library. 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.
• Tuesdays. Baby Lap Sit Storytime at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library.
• Wednesdays. Music Makers Academy at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library.
• Fridays. Music Makers Storytime at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 2–5: Whether you’re looking to bond with your little one, meet new friends, or prepare for their first day at Kindergarten, you can capture your child’s imagination at Music Makers Storytime. At Music Makers Storytime, your child won’t be able to sit still as they dance to music, move with interactive books, play with scarves, egg shakers, and more.
• Fridays. 3D Print Night at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

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

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Wednesday, January 1. First Day Hike at McCormick’s Creek. Please join us at Centennial Shelter for hot chocolate and cookies anytime between 1-4 pm. Hike our new Echo Canyon Trail at your own pace, while doing mindfulness activities along the trail. Trail takes 30 minutes to complete.

Wednesday, January 1. New Year’s Day Run at Deming Park.

Thursday, January 2. Afterburner Euchre Club. Afterburner Brewing and Ramble Markets are hosting a Winter Euchre club. Euchre Night will be held every Thursday, however participants are able to play and collect scores anytime the brewery is open. Come into the brewery to join and learn more!

Thursday, January 2. Silent Era Reading Club at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Socialize with other readers, discuss your favorite books and genres with fellow enthusiasts, or enjoy some quiet reading time at the Silent Era Reading Club. Bring your own book—or check one out from the 12 Points Library to enjoy!

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Saturday, January 4. Community Theatre of Terre Haute Volunteer Tour. Interested in volunteering with CT?  Join us Saturday, January 4 at 10am for a tour of the theatre! All you have to do is show up, and  we’ll be happy to show you around and answer any questions! Want to get a head start? Check out ctth.org/get-involved to learn more about how you can volunteer, onstage or off!

Sunday, January 5. Disney Lorcana Weekly Tournament at Full Moon Games.

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Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7. Auditions for Honk with Community Theater of Terre Haute. Ugly looks a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be.Please prepare an audition song and bring your own sheet music. Accompanist will be provided. No acapella auditions. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. Cast: 7 men, 9 women, 2 boys, 2 girls, plus ensemble. Production Dates: March 14, 15, & 16 and March 21, 22, & 23.

Monday, January 6. Lego Lab at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library.  Ages 1–5: Every month, Crafting Creativity will introduce your child to a new method of creative expression. Each process-based project will encourage them to develop fine motor skills, explore their artistic side, and build their confidence!

Tuesday, January 7. Crafting Creativity at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Tuesday, January 7. Trained in Terre Haute–First Training Meeting. Train to run a Half Marathon! Spring group training begins January 7. Registration is open for Wabash Valley Road Runner Club membership, which includes spring group training (Trained in Terre Haute – TNT) Check out all the details on our website: https://www.wvrr.org/trained-in-terre-haute/

Wednesday, January 8. Free mobile food pantry at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.

Wednesday, January 8. Puffy Paint Window Decals at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Your child can add some colorful decor to their bedroom window or mirror during the winter months with Puffy Paint Window Decals. Your child will trace the outline of a template, then fill in the rest of the design with paint. Paintings will take 24 hours to dry so you and your family can leave your decals at the Library to pick up later.

Wednesday, January 8. Cozy Crafts: Mindfulness at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12–17: Are you stressed about an upcoming test, a college application, or relationship drama? Tactile distraction and visual stimulation can help you manage your short-term anxiety—and at Cozy Crafts: Mindfulness, you can create your own stress ball and sensory water bottle using Orbeez to help!

Saturday, January 13. Dance Clinic with the Northview Marching Nights for K-8th grade.

Saturday, January 13. Grand Opening of Deep Roots Fitness and Wellness. Yoga, bungee, and spin fitness!  Join us for a free preview of the studio and an introduction of our staff, as we raffle off a wellness basket, free class giveaways and more!

Tuesday, January 16. Napoleon Dynamite Live at Rose Hulman.

Friday, January 19. Winter Warmup Soup Supper with Wabash Activity Center.

Friday, January 19. Wallace and Gromit: Members Only Sneak Peek at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum.

Thursday, January 9. Explore 4-H your way at the BRAZIL Public Library. Stop on by the Brazil Library between 5:00- 7:00pm on Thursday, January 9th to learn all about the Clay County 4-H Program. Participate in a few fun STEM activities, get enrollment information, and explore all the possibilities of what 4-H has to offer. With over 60 different projects to choose from, summer camps, workshops, and more, there is so much to do as a 4-H’er!

Thursday, January 9. Taylor Swift Trivia at WaterTower Estates Winery.

Thursday, January 9. Read to Walter the Goldendoodle at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Thursday, January 9. Libratory at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. 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! Each session is a chance to engineer, create, and play. Some projects may take place over multiple sessions.

Friday, January 10. Curious Kids: Snowstorm in a Jar at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–12: Your child can experiment with density, polarity, and chemistry at Curious Kids: Snowstorm in a Jar. Using simple household ingredients, they will discover what happens when they combine oil and water, and how adding baking soda and citric acid to the mix causes a bubbly reaction.

Friday, January 10. Handbuilt Heart Mug at Cupcakes’ Clay & Kiln in BRAZIL, IN.

Saturday, January 11. Book Release Party at The Magpies’ Nest. Join us for a celebration of the release of The Damaged and The Damned! Meet the author, enjoy refreshments, and be among the first to get your copy signed.

Saturday, January 11. Afterburner Euchre Tournament. Grab your friends and join us for another Afterburner Euchre Tournament! It is $5 per person to play! No need to find a partner! We will be playing 6 rounds and rotating to a new partner every round!

Saturday, January 11. Art Hacks: Gnome Art at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Add a whimsical touch to your garden or home decor with a cheerful gnome! Make one of these bearded figures using a bottle, yarn, and your choice of accessories.

Monday, January 13. Homeschool Hang Out at the MAIN branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Meet with other homeschool families and complete educational STEAM projects and crafts at Home School Hangout! This month, your child will discover how mirrors and light can turn simple patterns into complex designs by building their own kaleidoscopes.

Monday, January 13. Read to Rover at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. All Ages: 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, January 14. The Ins and Outs of Backyard Poultry at the Brazil Public Library. Want to try backyard poultry to supply your family with eggs? Have you tried to raise chickens, but your results didn’t meet expectations? Plan to attend this free workshop hosted at the Brazil Public Library featuring Owen County poultry guru, Bill Purcell!

Tuesday, January 14. Nailed It/Failed It Party at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 12 & Up: What can go wrong when you create art with melted crayons? Find out at the Nailed It/Failed It Party! Use a heat gun, canvas, and crayons to create a simple silhouetted figure under an umbrella with a colorful rainbow of drips flowing around it—or a work of smeared wax, muddy colors, and strange blobs. Failure is part of the process and the fun!

Tuesday, January 14. Citrus truckload sale at Terre Haute Menards. Indian River Direct will be carrying freshly harvested Seedless Navel Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruits, Tangerines and Georgia Elliott Pecans.