In our November calendar, you may see a few holiday events sprinkled in, but most will be found in our 2025 Holiday Guide! (Coming soon!)<\/p>\n
Wednesday, November 5.<\/strong> Adventures in HeroQuest<\/a> at VCPL Main.\u00a0<\/p>\n Featured Event!<\/p>\n Homeschool Days at Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Homeschool students are invited to a “field trip” at the Museum! Grab your fellow homeschool friends, come by and you’ll receive field trip pricing at the door. No reservation is necessary<\/p>\n Thursday, November 27.<\/strong> Thanksgiving JAM 2025. <\/a>It\u2019s time for the annual Thanksgiving JAM! Friday, November 28.<\/strong> Erasure Poetry at VCPL 12 Points.<\/a> 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\u2014just curiosity and a willingness to play with language.<\/p>\n Friday, November 28.<\/strong> PARADE in Brazil. <\/a>Cookies and hot chocolate will also be given away at the courthouse. Fireworks to follow in Forest Park. You can also get pictures with Santa in Forest Park throughout the season!\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29.<\/strong> Christmas at the Family Farm<\/a> in Center Point. Handcrafted gifts, crafts for kids, and complimentary cookies, spiced cider, and coffee.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29.<\/strong> Small Business Saturday<\/a> at Birdie’s.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29.<\/strong> Selfie Party Photo Booth <\/a>at VCPL Main.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30.<\/strong>FREE showing of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation<\/a> at The Paris Theater.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29.<\/strong> Hometown shopping, Christmas tree lighting, and scavenger hunt<\/a> in BRAZIL, IN.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29.<\/strong> Alpacas and Friends Open Barn <\/a>at the White Violet Center. Spend a few hours out on our farm with our alpacas, Farmer Tara and some of our favorite chickens! Don\u2019t stay cooped up in the house after the holiday. Our Open Barn will bring fun and delight to the whole family, and it may even be educational, too. Don\u2019t forget to dress for the weather! Boots or old shoes are recommended to wear in the barnyard. Meet at the White Violet Farm Store. Cost to attend is $7 per person, and children aged 3 and below are free. Your entrance fee acts as a donation for the continued care and support of our alpacas, chickens, and the White Violet Center.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 29.<\/strong> Fall Festival of Writers<\/a> at the Vigo County Public Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Recurring Events:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Mondays.<\/strong> Crafternoons<\/a> at WEST VCPL.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Wednesdays. Campfire Storytime<\/a> at WEST VCPL.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n As always, typos happen and event details change. Please confirm plans with event hosts!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n The fun has ended for these great events: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 1.<\/strong> 4th Annual YMCA Inspiration Gala.<\/a> The evening will include an elegant meal and cash bar, a silent auction and raffle, inspiration award recipients, and a musical performance by Richard Goodall. Funds will be raised through ticket sales and auction items at that event. All funds go directly to scholarships for our YMCA Programs, such as Childcare, Youth Sports, and Aquatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 1.<\/strong> Indiana Fall Classic<\/a> at Hawthorn Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 1.<\/strong> Read Between the Felines<\/a> at the Vigo County Public Library. Pounce on the purr-fect afternoon at Read Between the Felines! A whole clowder of curious kittens and cuddly cats from Ouabache Valley Felines and Friends will be ready to steal your heart, climb into your lap, and maybe even follow you home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, November 2.<\/strong> Friends of the Library Book Sale <\/a>at the VCPL Main. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 4.<\/strong> We Survived Book Club at VCPL Main.<\/a> In Lauren Tarshis\u2019 I Surived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900, eleven-year-old Charlie Miller had expected the early September storm to be like any other storm. He wasn\u2019t the only one. Everyone in Galveston, a boomtown located on an island just off the southeastern tip of Texas, was used to storms, after all, and the best weather experts had declared that a hurricane would never hit the busy port city. Except by nightfall, the town had been slammed by massive waves and screaming winds. Will Charlie survive the deadliest natural disaster in American history?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 4.<\/strong> Cozy Crafts: Pom-pom your room at VCPL Main<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 6.<\/strong> State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents: The Nutcracker. <\/a>\u2018Tis the season for making special memories with your family! Whether you\u2019re a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker will fill you with the holiday spirit. Starring the acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, this treasured fairytale follows a young girl\u2019s journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, and an army of mice. Tchaikovsky\u2019s beloved score is full of instantly recognizable holiday music, including \u201cWaltz of the Flowers,\u201d \u201cWaltz of the Snowflakes,\u201d and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 6.<\/strong> Free Concert<\/a> with the Judson University Choir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 6.<\/strong> Cozy Stories & Sensory Play <\/a>at VCPL 12 Points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 6.<\/strong> Youth Craft: Everlasting Snowman <\/a>at Brazil Public Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 6.<\/strong> MagiKids <\/a>at VCPL Main. <\/p>\n\n\n\n November 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16.<\/strong> Children’s Theatre of Terre Haute presents: Frozen Jr.<\/a> Join us in Arendelle for a magical adventure filled with so many fun roles\u2014from royal sisters and snowmen to dancing snowflakes, trolls, and talking reindeer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 7.<\/strong> Pints and Patriots: Military Trivia Show<\/a> at Afterburner Brewing Company with VCPL. Ages 21 & Up: Do you know who the first Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army was during the Revolutionary War? Or what was the outcome of the US Navy SEALs\u2019 Operation Neptune Spear in 2011? If you\u2019re a fan of military history, grab a pint and celebrate veterans across the country with trivia and friends at Afterburning Brewing Company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 7.<\/strong> Wine and Craft Beer Tasting<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 7.<\/strong> Movie Night-Soul<\/em><\/a> at Open Hearts Community Church in BRAZIL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 8.<\/strong> Matching pajama Christmas minis <\/a>at Petals on the Peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 8.<\/strong> Cold-Blooded Fun at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. <\/a>Discover how these fascinating creatures survive in the wild and what it really means to be \u201ccold blooded.\u201d Guests will learn about the important roles reptiles play in our ecosystem and may have the opportunity to touch and interact with some of these often-misunderstood animals in a safe, educational environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 8.<\/strong> Experience VR. <\/a>Create intricate clockwork mechanisms, save a fantasy world, become a spy, or travel to distant planets with either the HTC Vive\u2122 or the Meta Quest 2 VR headset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunday, November 9.<\/strong> Rose Music Ensembles: Fall Concert. <\/a>Join all the Rose \u2013 Hulman Music Ensembles as they celebrate another season in Hatfield Hall! Featuring a wide variety of music genres and styles, you won\u2019t want to miss this grand celebration of music and song at Hatfield Hall! This event is FREE and open to the public!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 11.<\/strong> Laura Brooke McDonald Cheer Clinic<\/a> hosted by THN Cheer. Register by November 3 to be guaranteed a shirt! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 11.<\/strong> Veterans Day parade will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Participants will begin lineup at 8:00 am with a parade start time of 10:00am. We will hold an \u201cAll Participants\u201d meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Marine Corps League, 3006 N. 16th St. Terre Haute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, November 12.<\/strong> Scrabble at 12 Points<\/a> VCPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 13.<\/strong> Pokemon Creation<\/a> at VCPL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 13.<\/strong>Sweet Reads Book Club: Fahrenheit 451<\/a> at the Magpies’ Nest with VCPL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 13.<\/strong> Bambu Basics <\/a>at VCPL Main. Are you curious about 3D printing? Find out how to get started at Bambu\u00ae Basics<\/em>. From key terms, software tools, and the slicing process, you\u2019ll follow along with step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of using Bambu\u00ae 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured Event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n November 14-16.<\/strong> Assisted Living<\/a> at Community Theatre of Terre Haute. <\/p>\n\n\n Anne Kelly needs help. She\u2019s pushing forty and still lives with her mother. Her deadbeat brother won\u2019t return her calls, and the ancient family home seems to be falling down around her. When a younger man with a troubled past comes into her life, Anne begins to see the upside of not always being the grown-up. Assisted Living is a funny and surprising look at the struggle to discover where our families end, and we begin. Rated R. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 14.<\/strong> The Magic of Melody: Sarah McQuaid Live<\/a> at the Vigo County History Center with the VCPL. Experience the warmth, wit, and artistry of singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid, known for her voice and skill on guitar, keyboard, and more. With songs that range from contemplative ballads to playful blues, Sarah weaves stories that invite reflection, spark imagination, and create a deep sense of connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 14.<\/strong> 3D Print Night <\/a>at VCPL West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured event! <\/p>\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> Con at the Crossroads. <\/a>Whether you\u2019re ready to set sail for the Grand Line, power up to Super Saiyan levels, or battle demons with a K-pop hit, prepare for all of your favorite fandoms across the multi-verse to collide at Con at the Crossroads! Get hands-on with fantastical activities, hear from local industry insiders at exciting panels, enjoy local artists’ fan art, and meet other cosplayers, creators, and fans of your favorite franchises! Costumes and cosplay are not required but are encouraged. Visit vigolibrary.org\/catc<\/a> for a full schedule of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured Event!<\/p>\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> Each season of Girls on the Run comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement. Find out more here!<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> Wildflower Christmas Market. <\/a>Shop handmade candles, handwoven blankets, stylish boutiques, cozy plant shops, and one-of-a-kind artisan goods that bring holiday magic to every home. Sip local wines, taste small-batch whiskey, and grab a bite from our delicious food trucks while you stroll through aisles of Christmas cheer. Bring the kids for festive fun and soak in the sights, scents, and sounds of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> First Christian Church Christmas Market<\/a> in Brazil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> Live Play for Kids: Sandcastles of Burgundy.<\/a> Escape room at VCPL main. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> How to Draw Anything with Gene Ha<\/a> at VCPL Main. Gene will teach you how to draw ANYTHING! People, buildings, cars, animals: what would you like to draw better? Give a young artist a pencil, paper, a camera phone, and a few simple principles and watch them draw anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> Honey Creek Middle School Dance Team <\/a>“Gonna Be Golden” Dance Workshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 15.<\/strong> Santa’s Express Portraits<\/a> in BRAZIL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 18.<\/strong> Animals Around the World<\/a> at VCPL Main.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, November 19.<\/strong> Classic Board Games and Buddies<\/a> at VCPL 12 Points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 20-Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Emma: A Pop Musical<\/a> at Terre Haute South. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, November 20.<\/strong> First day for MATTOON, IL Lightworks. <\/a>Walk through on November 20th and drive through each night until December 28. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 21.<\/strong> Curious Kids: Balloons and Bots at VCPL Main.<\/a> Ages 6-12: Is your little one ready for a parade? At Curious Kids, they can recreate the famous Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Start by decorating a balloon with a character from their favorite book, movie, or TV show, or with a unique design of their own. Then, engineer a device to keep their balloon suspended, just like the helium-filled characters that float over Broadway every November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday, November 21.<\/strong> Bookworm Reading Buddy <\/a>at VCPL 12 Points. Ages 4\u20136: Reading is more fun when you have a reading buddy! At Bookworm Reading Buddy, your little one can create their own stuffed companion to listen to storytime or practice reading aloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n November 21, 22, and 23.<\/strong> Alice in Wonderland<\/a> produced by West Vigo High School Theater Program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Collett Park Christmas WAlk. <\/a>9am-5pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Opening day of Canal Tree Farm. <\/a>Come cut down your favorite Christmas tree or choose one that\u2019s already cut for you. Need a wreath for your door? How about some little touches of fresh greenery in your home. Maybe a unique handmade gift. We have all that and more. Enjoy roasting marshmallows for s\u2019mores over the fire or maybe some popcorn or hot chocolate. November 22 is the first day of our 2025 season but these opportunities are available every day we\u2019re open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong>Opening day of Holiday Hill Tree Farm<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n November 22-November 29.<\/strong> FEZtival of Trees.<\/a> Kick off the holidays with a week full of lights, decorated trees, treats, and family fun \u2014 all at the Zorah Shrine! Zorah Shrine \u2013 420 N. 7th St, Terre Haute. Admission: $2 (ages 13+). Kids 12 & under: FREE. Tree tickets: $1 each<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Future Pomeroys Dance Clinic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Live painting and launch party.<\/a> Join Wabash Valley Jeep Junkies, Art Happens, and the 12 Points Historical District as we celebrate the return of a Terre Haute landmark, the Wings of Hope Memorial Mural. Originally created by local artist Jack Deckard as a tribute to Pink of Terre Haute, the Wings of Hope were the first mural ever installed in the district. Though the original wall is gone, its message of resilience, compassion, and community strength lives on. Now, the mural is being restored and reimagined to honor all who have faced or are facing breast cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Sesame Street’s Raising Kids in a Digital World<\/a> at the Brazil Public Library. This 45-minute family workshop helps young children and caregivers explore healthy digital habits through story time, creativity, and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday, November 22.<\/strong> Jolly Market at Jolly Pines Tree Farm. <\/a>Come get in the Holiday spirit at our Jolly Market!! 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