75 Things to Do in February in Terre Haute!

We only have a few more months (or weeks!) of winter!

Friday, February 21. Share the Love-Fostering Event. Get information on how to start fostering in our area!

Friday, February 21. Brews and Brainpower: Trivia Night at Afterburner with the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 21 & Up: Are you ready for an evening of friendly competition? Assemble your brightest crew, mark the calendar, and bring the brainpower to Afterburner Brewing Company! Teams will tackle intriguing questions across diverse topics while enjoying laughter, camaraderie, and a lively atmosphere. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts or anyone looking to test their knowledge, you’ll have a chance to win prizes, enjoy great vibes, and connect with others.

Featured Event!

Saturday, February 22. Last day to register for Kiddie Kicks or 2024 rec soccer with Vigo County Youth Soccer Association and Indy Eleven!

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

Saturday, February 22. 3rd Annual Mommy & Me Dance at Acorn Ridge Reception Barn. Dinner, dancing, drinks, and photography.

Saturday, February 22. Valley Elite Evaluations at Wabash Valley Family Sports Center.

Saturday, February 22. Adopt a Dog ART Class. Each child who signs up will receive a stuffed dog and house. I will have everything set up for the kids when they arrive. When class begins we will be decorating our dog houses will markers, crayons, stickers and gem stones. Once the kids are done decorating we will have a station to make dog collars for their dogs and lastly photos will be taken with our pets. All class materials/pets and houses included in price. Class will be 1.5 hours. Drop off and pick up. Ages 5-8 years. Instructor: Yvette Morgan.

Saturday, February 22.In Their Footsteps: A Walking Tour Celebrating Black Authors hosted by the Vigo County Public Library. Take a tour through time with Dr. Crystal Reynolds, a local historian and expert on the achievements of people of color in Vigo County. In this Black History Month walking tour, Dr. Reynolds will be detailing the lives of Black authors who were born in or lived in Terre Haute, including Evangeline Harris, author of educational materials for African American children from the 1940s; Wiley High School graduate Dharathula “Dolly” Millender, a librarian and historian for Gary, Indiana with several published works; and Cynthia Shepard Perry, an ISU graduate and a former US ambassador who published her autobiography in 1998. The walking tour will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Discussion, refreshments, and hot drinks will be available after the tour until 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23. Parke County Maple Faire. Local maple syrup, pancake breakfast, and more!

Monday, February 24. Shut Up and Read Book Club at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. 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.

Tuesday, February 25. Tabletopia Gaming with Terre Haute Tabletop at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 16 & Up: Whether you want to colonize space and save humanity, explore an unknown planet, or manage a fleet of spaceships, 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.

Wednesday, February 26. 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!

Thursday, February 27. DIY Greenhouse: Winter Seed Sewing at the 12 Points kitchen at the 12 Points branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 14 & Up: Are you ready to start preparing for your spring garden? The ground may still be too cold to sow your seeds, but you can get an early start on growing sprouts with a milk jug greenhouse! Learn how to create drainage, which soil works best, and what seeds to plant for the best results.

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Friday, February 28. Retro Rewind: a Time Traveling Experience at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 21 & Up: Get dolled up in your favorite poodle skirt, tease your hair to the max, or grab your grooviest bell bottoms and take a trip through time at Retro Rewind! Spend an evening listening to the biggest hits of the past, challenging your friends to classic board games, taking selfies in retro rooms, and showing off your favorite decade’s fashion! Costumes are encouraged. The best costume will win a prize. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

Friday, February 28. Curious Kids Spy Series: STEAM Adventure at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–12: Can your child escape a magnet maze, decode a mathematical message, and solve a logic puzzle before the timer runs out? Find out at Curious Kids: Spy Series: STEAM Adventure!

Recurring events:

• Mondays: Ready to Read Storytime at the Vigo County Public Library.
• Mondays and Tuesdays: Teen Space Connections at the Vigo County Public Library.
• Mondays. Coffee and Crosswords at the 12 Points Branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Sharpen your pencil and your mind at Coffee & Crosswords! Spend an hour relaxing with crosswords or word searches while you sip on coffee and chat with other cruciverbalists—a fifteen letter word for people who enjoy crosswords. Do you not have the time to stay? Stop by the 12 Points Library and pick up a crossword puzzle to take home!
• Tuesdays at the 12 Points Branch of the Vigo County Public Library.Euchre Bustle. 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. Art Start 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 (starting 2/11). Bilingual Story Time 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. Baby Lap Sit Storytime at the 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.
• Wednesdays. Music Makers Academy at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library.
• Wednesdays (starting 2/12). Preschool Storytime at the 12 POINTS branch of the Vigo County Public Library.
• Fridays. 3D Print Night at the VCPL WEST branch. All Ages: 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 the polishing of a final product.
• Fridays. Music Makers Storytime. 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 at the VCPL WEST branch, 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.

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Whether you’re simply hanging on for the warmer days of spring or actually enjoying the chill (but how?!), we’ve found ideas to help you love where you live!

Saturday, February 1. Friends of the Library Book Sale. Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics. Proceeds from your purchases will be used to fund Library programs and services you enjoy!

Saturday, February 1. Barron Ryan at the Paris Fine Arts Center.

Saturday, February 1. Soup Bowl Benefit to feed neighbors facing food-insecurity. (Sold out!)

Saturday, February 1. Kids Spa/Art Mini Camp at Makers Studio in Twelve Points. Canvas painting, embellishing handheld mirrors with rhinestones, nail painting, and more!

Saturday, February 1. Teen volunteer opportunity at SMWC.

Sunday, February 2. Cirque Kalabante at Rose Hulman Hatfield Hall. Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity-defying moves and human pyramids, accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora.

Monday, February 3. 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. Parents and caregivers with children under nine should assist with building.

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Monday, February 3. Snowflake Pajama Party at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 2–12: Spend a cozy evening at the West Branch Library at the Snowflake Pajama Party. Your child can wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to listen to a story, create snowflake art, decorate snowflake cookies, and sip on hot chocolate. The program has a limited number of seats available. Please register each attendee individually. If this event has reached maximum capacity, non-registrants may be turned away on the day of the event.

Tuesday, February 4. Crafting Creativity at the 12 POINTS 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!

Wednesday, February 5. Cozy Crafts: Pipe Cleaner Flowers. Ages 12–17: Make a colorful bouquet for yourself or a friend with just a few twists at Cozy Crafts at the Vigo County Public Library.

Wednesday, February 5. Cook Smarter, Not Harder at the 12 Points garage at the 12 Points branch of the Vigo County Public Library.  Build your confidence in the kitchen and expand your culinary creativity with Edie Hollis, owner of Black Cat Confections, at Cook Smarter, Not Harder. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn essential techniques, from chopping to measuring to preparing and cooking your dish, with expert guidance every step of the way. Edie will demonstrate proper methods, explain why each technique works, and help you understand the process. You’ll receive personalized feedback as you cook and leave with a finished treat to enjoy, along with the skills to recreate the recipe at home.

Wednesday, February 5. Bingo by the Books at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. 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, February 5. Free coworking day at The Station Terre Haute.

Thursday, February 6. 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.

Thursday, February 6. MagiKids at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 8–18: Start your child on the journey to becoming a powerful wizard with Magic: The Gathering, a turn-based trading card game, and MagiKids! Developed to introduce young players to the concepts of Magic: The Gathering, MagiKids encourages participants to sort and build their own custom deck of spells, creatures, and artifacts before they challenge other players to a game that relies on skill just as much as luck and that encourages them to use critical thinking skills to overcome the pitfalls of random chance.

Friday, February 7. Engineers in Concert at Rose-Hulman Hatfield Hall. Free!

Friday, February 7. First Friday: Opening Reception at the Swope.

February 7 and 8. Down in Front WhoDunIt with Maple Avenue Theater.

Featured Event!

Saturday, February 8. The 5th Annual Son Plus Fun One at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum is right around the corner. You won’t want to miss all the fun we have in store this year. We will be hosting a glow party for sons (ages 3-12) and their mothers (or other significant females) on Saturday, February 8, 2025. 6 – 9 p.m. The price is $45/couple; additional tickets are $10 each. Don’t miss your chance for an evening of play and fun. This year’s event will feature delicious treats, amazing science experiments, and of course, fun playing in the Terre Haute Children’s Museum and on the Ropes Challenge Course.

Saturday, February 8. MuseArt Terre Haute Valentine’s Paint Party.

Saturday, February 8. Tailgate Party at Cannonball Harley-Davidson. Snacks, treasure hunt, basketball shooting contest, cornhole, and more!

Saturday, February 8. Experience VR at the Vigo County Public Library. 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, Family 8. Valentine’s Mini/Awkward Family Photos. Choose from three different mini sessions: An Awkward 80s mini, Sweet Valentine Bistro mini, or Vintage Valentine Street mini. Starting at just $49 for an 8×10 and 5 digital images. Located in the Images Photography studio, in the lower level of the Meadows-Terre Haute.

Saturday, February 8. From Stories to Records: Starting Your African American Genealogy Journey at the Vigo County History Center. Transform your African American oral family history from lore to facts by leveraging what you already know to specific genealogy research. Learn strategies and tips for researching African American ancestry by exploring records and documents applicable to all populations.

Saturday, February 8. Annual Pancake Breakfast. Join us for our 2025 Pancake Breakfast at Fowler Park! Enjoy a breakfast of hot pancakes, sausage and drinks. After head to Prairie Creek for tour of our maple syrup operation where you can learn how we tap trees, boil and bottle our syrup. Anyone who takes their pancake breakfast token, received at the breakfast, to Prairie Creek to be entered into a drawing for a prize! All syrup for the breakfast will be made at Prairie Creek! Tickets will be $8 per person with children 2 and under free. All proceeds go to the Fowler Park Pioneer Village.

Saturday, February 8. Wabash Valley String Posse’s Valentine’s Performance at Haute City Center.

Monday, February 10. Homeschool Hang Out. Ages 6–11: Meet with other homeschool families at the Vigo County Public Library and complete educational STEAM projects and crafts at Home School Hangout! This month, your child will learn about batiks, a centuries-old process used to create beautifully dyed fabrics, and create their own using glue and tempera paint.

Wednesday, February 12. 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, February 12. Maker Hour: Valentine’s Day at the WEST branch of the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6 & Up: Your child can show their love for their friends and family with a hand-crafted Valentine, created with paper, stamps, markers, and more!

Featured Event!

Wednesday, February 12. Black History Month Book Club at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 8–12: Adapted from Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds’ groundbreaking bestseller, Stamped (for Kids) takes your young reader on a journey through American history, exploring the origins and effects of racist ideas and introducing them to prominent figures who have fought these ideas. As they learn about figures in history, your child will help complete a timeline of Black History to connect past to present.

Wednesday, February 12. Skate for a penny at The Wigwam.

Thursday, February 13. Fierce & Fabulous: Galentine’s Edition at the Emporium in Brazil. Grab your besties and get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and a little mischief at The Emporium! Join us on Thursday, February 13th, from 6-9 PM for a Galentine’s celebration you’ll be talking about all year.

Thursday, February 13. 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!

Thursday, February 13. A Motown Experience with ISU Performing Arts.

Thursday, February 13. Sweet Reads Book Club: The Littlest Library at Amosami Cheesecake Company with the Vigo County Public Library. Jess Metcalf’s life has been turned upside-down: she’s lost her job at a local library, and her grandmother has passed away. Looking for a new beginning, Jess moves to a tiny cottage in the English countryside with her grandmother’s cherished book collection in tow. When she discovers an old red phone box on her new property, she decides to put it to use and give back to her new community in Poppy Alexander’s The Littlest Library. Enjoy a sweet treat, good company, and a great book every month at the Sweet Reads Book Club.

Friday, February 14. Curious Kids: Spy Series Invisible Ink. Ages 6–12: Is your child a secret agent in the making? At Curious Kids: Spy Series: Invisible Ink, they can learn a classic method of passing and decoding secret messages with simple household supplies and science!

Friday, February 14. Soiree d’Amour Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Ohio Building. Treat your loved one to a candlelit dinner in true French fashion at a cozy table set for two, bathed in the soft glow of candlelight. What’s Included: Champagne on arrival, live music serenade, 6 course meal featuring French-inspired cuisine.

Friday, February 14. Pappy’s BBQ Valentine’s Day Dinner for two. appetizer, dinner, dessert.

Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15. Big Backyard Bird Count at Dobbs Park Nature Center.

Saturday, February 15. Black History from A to Z: Local History Told Through Artifacts.

Saturday, February 15. Maple Syrup Family Hike. Join for a hike at Prairie Creek to enjoy the winter scenery and learn about maple syrup making! View the process from tree tapping all the way to syrup boiling and bottling. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, February 15.Parent’s Night Out at West Vigo. Ages 1-12. Fun games, activities, and a meal!

Saturday, February 15. DIY Sip and Share String Painting at the Vigo County Public Library. Create a work of art at DIY Sip & Share by gently dragging a paint-coated string across a page to make an abstract floral design.

Saturday, February 15. TH North Little League Spring Baseball Signups.

Saturday, February 15. “Scriptless in Seattle” at the Terre Haute Convention Center.

Saturday, February 15. Valentine’s Couples’ Clay at Deming Park Pottery.

Saturday, February 15. Brazil Elks Comedy Show.

Saturday, February 15. Hello Kitty Meet and Greet Party at The Wigwam. Photo opportunity, prizes, games, raffle, balloon drop, and more!

Saturday, February 15. Wine and Chocolate Experience at WaterTower Estates Winery.

Saturday, February 15. Botanical Watercolor for ages 16 and up. Join us for a unique experience in watercolor art! Create your own unique painting with the help of our experienced instructor and local artist. Choose from an array of florals and design your own frame worthy work of art using a combination of illustration and watercolor painting. This is a class you won’t want to miss!

Sunday, February 16. Glow skate at The Wigwam. 6:30-9:30.

Monday, February 17. DIY Glue Batiks at the Vigo County Public Library. Ages 6–11: Explore a beautiful ancient art form with your child at DIY Glue Batiks. Together, you’ll use glue to create a pattern and add colorful paint to make it stand out. Once the paint has dried and the cloth has been rinsed, you and your child will have a unique piece of art to display at home!

Monday, February 17. 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!

Monday, February 17. No school? No problem! Skate at the Wigwam from 1-4pm.

Monday, February 17. Adventures Unbound: A Library D&D Campaign. Ages 16 & Up: Have you ever dreamed of being a formidable fighter wielding a broadsword or a cunning wizard with a tome of arcane spells in hand? Whether you’re an experienced dungeon crawler or new to the world of Dungeons & Dragons, Adventures Unbound will introduce you to new adventures and other travelers! Each session will focus on a self-contained quest, with dice and pre-created character sheets available for those who require them. Experienced players may bring their own character sheet geared towards a low-level journey.

Wednesday, February 19. Let’s Make Lanyards. Ages 13 & Up: Make your own repairs to clothing, create customized gifts, and save money with Sew Simple. Perfect for beginning or inexperienced sewers, Sew Simple will introduce you to the sewing machines available in Haute Create at the Vigo County Public Library and teach you how to set up a machine for use. At this Sew Simple session, personalize your keys or name badge with a custom lanyard.

Wednesday, February 19. Hoosier Prairie, Riley, Dixie Bee, Fuqua, and Sugar Creek teachers have agreed to take on the Harlem Wizards for The Harlem Wizards vs the Scholar Ballers! Terre Haute South, 3737 S 7th Street. The game begins at 6:30 PM and the doors will open at 5:30 PM. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. An online processing fee of $1.50 per ticket will be added to your final total and your ticket will be scanned for entry at the door.

What makes a Wizards show “awe-inspiring” or as the kids and teens say, “off the hizzle?”  Some say it’s the oohs and aahs created by the thunderous, sky-high slams. For others it’s the humor and seeing the teachers being good sports and having fun on the court with the Wizards. The comedy, the audience participation, the spontaneity delivered as a world class show, in an intimate and community setting adds up to a night to be experienced and treasured.

Giveaway on the Haute Happenings facebook page coming soon!

Thursday, February 20. 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.