{"id":6480,"date":"2019-08-28T23:20:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T03:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/?p=6480"},"modified":"2019-12-03T10:30:03","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T15:30:03","slug":"things-to-do-in-terre-haute-september-event-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nateandrachael.com\/terrehaute\/things-to-do-in-terre-haute-september-event-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"September Event Calendar for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a02019 event calendar for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley would not be possible without the support of Kindermusik at KinderCenter. If we\u00a0want to see the Terre Haute area attract more families and offer more family fun, we\u00a0need<\/em> to support\u00a0kid-friendly businesses like Kindermusik!<\/p>\n

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Mark your calendar! Fall classes start the week of Labor Day!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

There are a variety of times and days offered for each class. KinderCenter is unique in that they offer classes for infants and toddlers. Most local educational opportunities start at a later age! Of course older children (preschoolers up to early elementary) are invited to learn how to their voices and instruments to make beautiful music in their own classes, too!<\/p>\n

You can find the class schedule and prices on the registration page of the KinderCenter website.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Weekly Events in Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley<\/h2>\n

Mondays <\/strong>(except Sept 2nd.) 10:00 a.m.\u00a0Tiny Tot Time <\/a>at\u00a0Vigo County Main Library.\u00a0Ages 0 – 24 months: Bring your baby to the library for stories, songs, dance, and activities.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays.\u00a0<\/strong>9:30-10:30 a.m.\u00a0Story Time Tuesday at\u00a0Chick-fil-A<\/a>.\u00a0An hour of stories and activities. All kids 12 and under who participate can enjoy Chick-n-Minis on us!<\/p>\n

Tuesdays.\u00a0<\/strong>1:00 p.m.\u00a0Art Start at the Swope.<\/a>\u00a0Young artists are invited to experience this free art program. We will be reading a book and doing a related art project. For children ages three to five accompanied by an adult. Located at the Swope Education Center, enter from Ohio Street.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays.<\/strong>\u00a01:30-2:15pm (PreK-2nd); 2:30-3:30pm (3rd-5th). Home School PE at\u00a0Vigo County YMCA<\/a>.\u00a0 Children grades Preschool-5 will have the opportunity to experience age-appropriate activities, learn about sports and fitness, play games with fellow members, learn team building and sportsmanship, and above all else\u2014have FUN staying active.\u00a0$100 Y youth members, $200 nonmembers.\u00a0September 9-December 23.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays <\/strong>(starting Sept 10.) 7:00 p.m. Changing the World: A How-To Guide<\/a> Hosted by Terre Haute Peaceful Activism and Social Causes. This six-part series of workshops is a Citizen Action Training for anyone who wants to effect positive change in the world — no matter your party or your cause.<\/p>\n

Sept. 10\u2014 Facts Matter: A Guide to Critical Thinking, Speaker: Columnist Stephanie Salter
\nSept. 17\u2014 Real News vs. Fake News: Know the Difference, Speaker: Dr. Lori Henson, Journalism Instructor, Indiana State University
\nSept. 24\u2014 Contacting Elected Officials: Influencing Decision Makers , Speaker: Greg Goode, Executive Director of Government Relations, Indiana State University<\/p>\n

Tuesdays.\u00a0<\/strong>4:00 p.m.\u00a0Talk it Out<\/a> at VCPL Main Library.\u00a0Ages 11-15: Become a role model for your friends, your school, and your community. Together with Tante Robinson, founder and director of Girls of Excellence Mentoring, girls will discuss important topics that will improve their self-esteem, prevent bullying, and help them make better choices throughout their lives.<\/p>\n

Tuesdays.\u00a0<\/strong>7:30 p.m.\u00a0Hawthorn Hiking Club <\/a>at\u00a0Hawthorn Park.\u00a0Trail level of difficulty is moderate and hilly. Hiking boots are suggested. Mileage and pace of hike will be determined by each hiker. Maps will be provided.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays.<\/strong>\u00a010:00-11:00 a.m.\u00a0Wiggle Worm Wednesdays<\/a> at Vigo County Main Library.\u00a0Ages 2-5: Bring your preschooler to the Library for interactive stories, songs, dancing, crafts and play!<\/p>\n

Wednesdays.<\/strong>\u00a0(except Sept 4.) 4:00 p.m.\u00a0Creative Leaders-Terre Haute Rocks<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Public Library Main Branch.\u00a0Ages 5-14: Hear from one of the creators of Terre Haute Rocks, a local group of enthusiastic rock painters who connect art and creativity with community. In each session, you will paint a rock of your own and have the opportunity to hide it so that your rock can brighten someone else’s day.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays.\u00a0<\/strong>(starting Sept 18.) 6:30 p.m.\u00a0West Vigo Guitar Club<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County West Branch Library.\u00a0Learn to play the guitar and better understand basic music concepts like melody, rhythm and chords with the West Vigo Guitar Club.\u00a0 The club will meet as a group for free instruction from September through November.\u00a0 No music experience is required, but space is limited. Registration Required.<\/p>\n

Thursdays.\u00a0<\/strong>(except Sept 26.)\u00a08:00 a.m.\u00a0Elliott Woods Hiking Club<\/a> at\u00a0Prairie Creek Park.\u00a0Ages 18+ & Free.\u00a0 Each hike will bring new discoveries through the season. Hikers will have the option to hike 2 miles or 4 miles. Trail level of difficulty is moderate and hilly.<\/p>\n

Thursdays.<\/strong>\u00a06:00 p.m.\u00a0Books Before Bedtime<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0Vigo County Main Library.\u00a0Bring your children ages 0-5 for this evening storytime.\u00a0 Wear your pajamas to the library for stories, songs, and crafts before bedtime! This event will vary each week from traditional story time, to art-based activities, to music-making, and everything in between!<\/p>\n

Fridays. <\/strong>10:30 a.m.\u00a0Ready to Read Storytime\u00a0<\/a>at\u00a0Vigo County Library West Branch.\u00a0Ages 0-5: Sing along to music, move your bodies with egg shakers and scarves, hear stories and participate in crafts or playtime. Parents and caregivers are invited to participate with their children during this story time.<\/p>\n

Saturdays.\u00a0<\/strong>(starting Sept 14.) 10:00 a.m.\u00a0Family Yoga<\/a> at\u00a0The Maple Center for Integrative Health.\u00a0Parents and their children are invited to join our family yoga series designed for yogis of all ages. Instructor Ellie Templeton will be leading parents and kids through basic yoga poses, breathing techniques, simple meditation and relaxation. $5\/participant or $20\/family.<\/p>\n

Daily Event Calendar for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley<\/h2>\n

Fri Sept 13- Sat Sept 14.\u00a0<\/strong>47th Terre Haute Oberlandlers Oktoberfest<\/a> at\u00a0The Meadows.\u00a0\u00a0Hosted by\u00a0German Oberlandler Club of Terre Haute.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 13- Sat Sept 14<\/strong>. Blues at the Crossroads 2019<\/a>.\u00a0Come enjoy your favorite Midwestern Blues and Rock Bands. There are food concessions, beer gardens, Silent Disco and much more! This is fun for the whole family. Tickets $5-$10. Children 16 and under are free.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 13- Sun Sept 15.<\/strong> Griffin Bike Park Festival.<\/a>\u00a0Our 3 day festival celebrating everything Mountain Bike!\u00a0Rides, Races, Fun Activities, and more.\u00a0Come for one day or stay all 3!<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 13.\u00a0<\/strong>5:00-10:00 p.m.\u00a0Blues For Youth Kids Night Out<\/a> at Vigo County YMCA.\u00a018 months \u2013 12 years.\u00a0Featuring a live acoustic private outdoor concert at the Y playground for Kids from 7-8 pm! Pizza will be provided by Papa Johns. Join us as we seek to keep music in our children’s lives! Youth members $15 first child\/$10 additional children; Nonmember Rate: $25 first child\/$15 additional children.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 13.<\/strong> 10 am- 2pm. Mock election at the Vigo County Public Library.<\/a>\u00a0Take this opportunity to prepare for a smooth experience on Election Day. Stop by Meeting Room B at the Main Library to go through each step of the voting process and ask voting officials from the Vigo County Clerk’s Office your questions.<\/p>\n

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Fri Sept 13.\u00a0<\/strong>5:30 p.m. or\u00a0Sat Sept 14\u00a0<\/strong>1:00 p.m.\u00a0Children’s Theatre auditions<\/a> for Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory.\u00a0World of Dance, 800 Johnson Drive in Terre Haute.\u00a0For 1st thru 12th grade. Be prepared to read some from the script and\u00a0 sing a small snippet of a song of the the child’s choice. Also there will be a small dance audition.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 13.\u00a0<\/strong>6:00 p.m.\u00a0Lantern Glass Panel Class<\/a>\u00a0at Shewey’s Honey Creek Mall. We will be designing ONE of the four glass panels for your Beautiful Lantern. Cost of the Class is $45.00 and Includes Lantern, all Glass Materials for 1 Panel and Instruction!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14.\u00a0<\/strong>9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Gardening in the Village<\/a> at\u00a0Fowler Park-Pioneer Village.\u00a0Calling all gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and knowledge seekers! We are seeking volunteers interested in helping us revitalize the gardens and native plantings throughout Fowler Park’s Pioneer Village.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14.\u00a0<\/strong>9:30 a.m.\u00a0Baby Explorer: Touch & Feel<\/a> at\u00a0Terre Haute Children\u2019s Museum.\u00a0Your baby will feel and explore many different textures while you learn how to support their early experimentation.\u00a0Baby Explorer is for ages 0-2 and their caregiver.\u00a0This is a\u00a0pre-registered program\u00a0and included with admission.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14.\u00a0<\/strong>12:00-10:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0Lark Ranch Loogootee<\/strong> & Greenfield<\/strong> Opening Day 2019.<\/a>\u00a0Our 2019 season will be open weekends through November 3rd.\u00a0Pumpkin Patch,\u00a0Corn Maze,\u00a0Train,\u00a0Jumping Pillow,\u00a0Corn Box,\u00a0Giant Hay Stack,\u00a0Pedal Go Karts,\u00a0Life Size Birdhouses,\u00a0Farm Animals and more!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a01:00 p.m.\u00a0Mom Swap: Toy & Clothing Exchange<\/a>. Drop off your gently used, sorted (by size and type) items between 1 and 2. Doors open for (free) shopping at 2pm. Event ends at 3 pm.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14.<\/strong> 8 am-12 pm. Bring a book to the Farmer’s Market.<\/a>\u00a0Celebrate your love of reading with us on Saturday, September 14th from 8:00 – noon in the parking lot of The Meadows – Terre Haute<\/a>. The Vigo County Public Library will be there to talk about their favorite books with you!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14.<\/strong>\u00a05:00-10:00 p.m. Pizza and Blues for Youth\u00a0Kids Night Out<\/a> at Vigo County YMCA.\u00a0Tailored towards our middle school and high school students, this event features pizza donated by AzzipPizza, and a live indoor concert by Blues at the Crossroads DJs!\u00a0\u00a0Youth members $15 first child\/$10 additional children; Nonmember Rate: $25 first child\/$15 additional children.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 14. <\/strong>8:00 p.m. Wabashiki Full Moon-Night Ride<\/a> at Dewey Point Trailhead. Bike the Wabashiki Trail with our Griffin Bike Park Manager and VCPRD Natural Resource Programmer on an adventurous 10-mile fundraising ride through the river bottoms.\u00a0Payment will be $5 accepted onsite with cash only, please.<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 15.\u00a0<\/strong>10:00 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0Pump Track Challeng<\/a>e at\u00a0Griffin Bike Park.\u00a0This is a five race series and will take place on the same day as our Dual Slalom races. This race will be “head to head” elimination race–riders will be broken down into age classes with bracket style racing.<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 15.\u00a0<\/strong>1:00 p.m.\u00a0Dual Slalom Series<\/a> at\u00a0Griffin Bike Park.\u00a0Our true King of the Mountain competition. Riders will be broken down into age classes. Racing 2 heat bracket racing to determine class champions for each race and overall season points.<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 15. <\/strong>2:00-4:00 p.m.\u00a0Repair, Renew & Refresh Your Halloween Costume<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Public Library Main Branch.\u00a0Repair and re-imagine your clean costumes using our sewing machines to send your kids trick-or-treating in style. A Cricut\u00ae and Easy Press 2T will also be available to use.\u00a0Registration Required.<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 15.\u00a0<\/strong>4:30 p.m.\u00a03rd Annual Gathering on the Green<\/a> at\u00a0Memorial United Methodist Church.\u00a0Come join Memorial for an afternoon of food & drink, games for kids, bounce house, face painting, classic cars, music and fellowship. Free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 17. <\/strong>6:00 p.m.\u00a0Watch This! Teens: Five Feet Apart<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Public Library Main Branch.\u00a0Ages 12-19: What is it like to fall in love with someone who you can never touch? For Stella Grant and Will Newman, both patients with cystic fibrosis, their medical condition means that their lives are dictated by routines, self-control, and rigid boundaries that prevent physical contact.<\/p>\n

Wed Sept 18.\u00a0<\/strong>7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.\u00a0E Learning Days at the Clay County Y.<\/a>\u00a0 The Y is offering child care to families in need with homework help, activities, enrichment and more. $25\/child.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 19.\u00a0<\/strong>8:30 a.m.\u00a0Senior Social Hour – Bingo! at\u00a0Chick-fil-A Terre Haute.\u00a0<\/a>Join us for food and fellowship. Enjoy bingo with the chance to win prizes along with a free small refillable beverage for guests over fifty-five.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 19. <\/strong>5:00 p.m. Wabash Valley Night Out<\/a> at Fairbanks Park.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 19.\u00a0<\/strong>8:30 p.m.\u00a0Tyler Hilton of One Tree Hill at\u00a0Terre Haute Brewing Co.\u00a0A huge fan of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Robert Johnson, and Muddy Waters, Hilton spent several years performing at open mic nights and clubs, and playing blues and jazz covers for tips in coffeehouses and restaurants. $20-$35. Ages 21+.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 20.\u00a0<\/strong>6:00 p.m.\u00a0Countdown to the Holidays Truck Event<\/a> at\u00a0Shewey’s Paint Your Own Pottery Studio.\u00a0Come paint your very own countdown to the holidays truck, complete with a set of numbered blocks to countdown any holiday. The cost for this event is $50 for all supplies. Adults only.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 20.<\/strong> Honey B’s Crochet School Anniversary Open House.<\/a> Join us as we celebrate Honey B’s Crochet School turning ONE! Stop by Charm School anytime between 6pm and 9pm for a chance to hang out, grab a snack and maybe win a prize!<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 20.\u00a0<\/strong>7:00-9:00 p.m.\u00a0Date Night “Create together with Clay”<\/a> at\u00a0Deming Park Pottery.\u00a0$40\/couple.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 20- Sat Sept 21.\u00a0<\/strong>Fall Kids\u2019 Consignment Sale<\/a> at\u00a0Wabash Valley Fairgrounds.\u00a0Over 100 local families will come together to sell the baby and kid items that you need! Free admission! Credit cards accepted! Thousands of bargains!<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 20- Sun Sept 22.\u00a0<\/strong>Marshall <\/strong>Autumn Fest<\/a>.\u00a0Music Events,\u00a0Kids Activities,\u00a0Bike Show,\u00a0Car Show,\u00a0Parade,\u00a0Vendors\/Art & Craft Booths. Free Kids Crafts\u00a0<\/a>Sat 2:00-4:00.\u00a0The First 40 Kids to get Signed Up will paint Wooden Spoons to look like fun Fall Creatures!<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 20.\u00a0<\/strong>7:00 p.m.\u00a0Movie in the Park: Little Giants<\/a> at\u00a0Hawthorn Park: Dogwood Shelter.\u00a0All Ages.\u00a0Bring your family, friends, blankets and chairs and join us for Vigo County Parks & Recreation Department\u2019s Movie in the Park summer series with DeeJay Danny Wayne!\u00a0Free!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21.\u00a0<\/strong>Smithsonian Museum Day.<\/a>\u00a0Free admission to 36 museums in Indiana including\u00a0CANDLES Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute; Eiteljorg Museum,\u00a0Indiana State Museum,\u00a0Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and\u00a0Rhythm! Discovery Center in Indianapolis<\/strong>; and\u00a0Conner Prairie in Fishers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21.\u00a0<\/strong>9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Gardening in the Village<\/a> at\u00a0Fowler Park-Pioneer Village.\u00a0Calling all gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and knowledge seekers! We are seeking volunteers interested in helping us revitalize the gardens and native plantings throughout Fowler Park’s Pioneer Village.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21.\u00a0<\/strong>10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.\u00a0Summer in the Village<\/a> at\u00a0Fowler Park, Pioneer Village.\u00a0Pioneers open up their cabins for all to explore and demonstrate early 19th century skills and crafts for the public to experience. Free, All Ages.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21. <\/strong>10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 13th Annual Indiana Bat Festival<\/a> at ISU Science Building. Join us for this annual FREE festival. This year, the theme is “Always Hanging Out: The Busy Social Lives of Bats”.<\/p>\n

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Sat Sept 21. <\/strong>10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Birthplace of the Coca-Cola Bottle Festival. <\/a> Celebrate Terre Haute as the “birthplace of the Coca-Cola bottle” during an outdoor festival. The event, hosted around the 900 block of Wabash Avenue, will feature a kids zone, music, craft and maker booths, vintage Coca-Cola merchandise vendors and more!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21. <\/strong>11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Brazil<\/strong> Main Street’s Route 40 Fest.<\/a> The fun will be endless as there will be two LIVE STAGES packed with local and out of town talent, dozens of FOOD options, 130+ SPACES for craft and informational vendors, two KID ZONES filled with inflatables, a CRUISE-IN where vehicles will be parked along the national road, and even MORE!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21. <\/strong>6:00 p.m. Community Lip Sync Battle<\/a> at Wabash Activity Center. Compete solo or make it a family affair in our 2019 Community Lip Sync Battle for a grand prize of $100! Call or email us to get registered and reserve your spot. It should be some good, family-friendly fun. All ages are welcome! $7.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 21.\u00a0<\/strong>7:30 p.m.\u00a0Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra<\/a>. Tickets $17-$54.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 24.\u00a0<\/strong>9:30 a.m.\u00a0Tot Time: Dinosaur Discovery at\u00a0Terre Haute Children\u2019s Museum.\u00a0Discover what a paleontologist does and dig for your own dinosaur discovery.\u00a0Tot Time is an interactive, educational program for children ages 2-5 and their caregiver.\u00a0Pre-registration is required.\u00a0Included with admission.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 24.\u00a0<\/strong>6:00 p.m. Griffin Bike Park Short Track Series<\/a>.\u00a0Tuesday night racing! On our new and ever changing short track. Want to try racing bikes? Or just come out and have a good time. This is the series for you! Nightly ribbons for winners, and series end prizes! Only $10 registration per race!<\/p>\n

Wed Sept 25.\u00a0<\/strong>12:30 p.m.\u00a0Fall Fashion Luncheon<\/a> Hosted by\u00a0Willow Gift & Home at\u00a0The Red Barn at Sycamore Farm.\u00a0Each guest will have a lovely 3 course lunch and take home a goody bag worth more than the cost of the ticket! Interactive fashion show during lunch and guest vendors to add to your experience! Tickets are $40 in advance.<\/p>\n

Wed Sept 25.\u00a0<\/strong>5:30 p.m.\u00a0Oktoberfest by\u00a0Happiness Bag<\/a> at\u00a0The Sycamore Winery.\u00a0You will enjoy authentic German food from The Schnitzelbank Restaurant and great company. Tickets $50.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 26-Sat Sept 28.\u00a0<\/strong>Honeybee Festival – Paris, IL<\/a>.\u00a0Car Show, Music, Pancake breakfast, Parade.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 26.\u00a0<\/strong>11:15 a.m.\u00a0Munch & Mingle Oktoberfest<\/a> at Vigo County YMCA.\u00a0Join fellow YMCA members for Bingo during our themed monthly pitch-in lunches on the selected Thursday of every month for just $2 per person.\u00a0 Nonmembers can join for the price of a day pass ($8 adult\/$5 youth) and the $2 event fee.\u00a0Put on your lederhosen and pull out the schnitzel!<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 26.\u00a0<\/strong>6:00 p.m.\u00a0Oil and Canvas Event<\/a> at\u00a0Shewey’s Paint Your Own Pottery Studio.\u00a0Join us as we create this beautiful 11×14 fall canvas. You will enjoy lots of laughter, a sweet treat and punch. $40.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 27.\u00a0<\/strong>6:00-8:00 p.m. Casual Friday Ride at\u00a0Griffin Bike Park<\/a>.\u00a0All Ages And Skill Levels. Finish your week with a fun, relaxing ride through our woods at Griffin Bike Park. Hybrids and Mountain Bikes are recommended. Helmets are required. Adult supervision is required for riders ages 13 and under. Free.<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 27-Sun Sept Sept 29.\u00a0<\/strong>50th Cory<\/strong> Apple Festival<\/a>.\u00a0Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show,\u00a0\u00a0Corn Hole Tournament, Car and Motorcycle Show, Silly Safari\u2019s Interactive Animal Show, Parade and live Rock, Country and Gospel music. All around town you will find plenty of Craft, Flea Market, Antique, Yard Sale and Food Booths.<\/p>\n

FEATURED EVENT: All You Can Eat Pancakes with Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute!<\/p>\n

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All-you-can-eat pancakes from IHOP and the Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute. Cost is $6. Children 5 and under are free.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sat Sept 28.\u00a0<\/strong>7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\u00a0This is one of the Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute’s main fundraisers for the year. Proceeds will go to help fund the BUG program of the Wabash Valley, as well as, the Kiwanis High School Scholarship, Middle School Geography Bowl, Eddie Conners Awards and many other programs and Grants throughout the year. Help the Kiwanis Club continue to provide programs for Children of the Wabash Valley, by joining us for breakfast.\u00a0Location: 1075 N Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, IN.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 28. <\/strong>Covered With Love “Stuff The Truck” Diaper Drive. <\/a>Drop off your packages of new baby diapers (size Preemie, Newborn, 4, 5 & 6) or disposable training pants (sizes 2\/3T, 3\/4T & 4\/5T) at one of our convenient locations, Walmart US 41, Walmart St Rd 46 or Meadows Shopping Center to help us stock our local diaper bank shelves!<\/p>\n

FEATURED EVENT! Family Learning Day at the Vigo County Public Library!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sat Sept 28.\u00a0<\/strong>9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.\u00a0Family Learning Day<\/a> at VCPL Main Branch.\u00a0All Ages: Attend Family Learning Day to discover new forms of art, games, and hands on crafts that are available in Vigo County throughout the year. Local organizations and businesses will provide creative activities for you and your children to explore together – from learning Chinese calligraphy to playing a new instrument. Children will be able to select multiple new books to take home.<\/p>\n

FEATURED EVENT! Housing Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sat Sept 28. <\/strong>10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Terre Haute Area Association of REALTORS Housing Fair<\/a> at Vigo County Fairgrounds. Meet with Title Companies, Home Warranty Companies, Appraisers, Builders, Lenders etc. We will have a Car Show as well as many FUN activities for children of all ages! There will be free snacks available, Food Trucks, and door prize drawings!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 28. <\/strong>10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.\u00a0Intro to Blacksmithing<\/a> at\u00a0Fowler Park: Pioneer Village.\u00a0Work with experienced blacksmiths to learn how to operate a blacksmith forge, understand the parts of an anvil, and the uses for various hand tools in the blacksmith shop.Ages 18+. $60.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 28.\u00a0<\/strong>4:00-9:00 p.m.\u00a02019 Swope Downtown Challenge<\/a>. Join us again this year for an Amazing-Race-meets-Trivia-Night-meets-Celebrate-the-Arts type event in Downtown Terre Haute. Designed to highlight the artistic elements that surround us in downtown Terre Haute with all funds raised for the Swope Art Museum. Team of 4 registration $120-$160.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 28-Sun Sept 29. <\/strong>11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 6th annual Clayshire Castle Medieval Faire<\/a> in Bowling Green<\/strong>. $8 for adults and $4 children during pre-event sales and $10 and $5 at the door. Fun for the whole family! Come see full-armor jousting, theater and comedy shows, and live music and dancing.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 28.\u00a0<\/strong>11:00 a.m. and Sun Sept 29 <\/strong>3:00 p.m. Lightwire Theatre: Dino-Light<\/a>! at Hatfield Hall. In this original story line, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world. Tickets start at $15.<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 29.\u00a0<\/strong>1:00-4:00 p.m.\u00a0Amazing Space: A Mid-Century Church Tour<\/a>.\u00a0Tour five mid-century churches showing how modern style influenced ecclesial design in the 1950s and 1960s.\u00a0 Created for various denominations, the churches illustrate the frequent overlap of traditional and Modernist design. Advance tickets $5\/member, $7\/non-member. On the day of the tour $8\/member, $10\/non-member.<\/p>\n

Sun. Sept 29.<\/strong> 1:00-4:00 PM. Fall Farm Day at the Woods.<\/a>\u00a0Join us for a fun family day filled with alpacas, hayrides, demonstrations and facts about the farm. Learn about the history of farming at the Woods from 1840 and how we care for creation today. Tour our ground and enjoy meeting with our alpacas. Children’s activities are available at both White Violet Center and Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Delicious treats (popcorn, cider and apples) are available! Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. For more information, please call 812-535-2932 or email WVC@spsmw.org.<\/p>\n

Mon Sept 30.\u00a0<\/strong>4:00-6:00 p.m.\u00a0Creative Leaders- First Tee of Indiana<\/a> at Vigo County Main Library.\u00a0Ages 5-11: Learn golf, life lessons, and leadership skills with The First Tee of Indiana. This nationally recognized leader in junior golf incorporates Nine Core Values – respect, courtesy, responsibility, honesty, sportsmanship, confidence, judgment, perseverance, and integrity.<\/p>\n

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The fun has ended for these great events:<\/p>\n

Fri Aug 30 – Mon Sept 2<\/strong>.\u00a0 Little Italy Festival in\u00a0Clinton.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0The festival is held every Labor Day weekend and has been since 1966.<\/p>\n

Fri Aug 30-Mon Sept 2.\u00a0<\/strong>Casey<\/strong> Popcorn Festival.<\/a>\u00a0Three full days of family fun, food, and entertainment in a street festival.\u00a0Live bands,\u00a0A huge carnival, more than 60 craft booths, a car show, kids tractor pulls, Bessie Bingo, and so much more.\u00a0Free Popcorn!<\/p>\n

Sat Aug 31 and Sun Sept 1. <\/strong>Polka Lessons<\/a> at 2019 Little Italy Festival in Clinton, IN. <\/strong>The dance teams will be offering lessons to the public free of charge! Come out to celebrate our Italian Heritage and learn some authentic dances!<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 1- Fri Sept 6. <\/strong>Registration for\u00a0Purdue Space Day<\/a>. It will be using a lottery system for registering participants this year. Space Day is 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Nov 9th, 2019. It is an one day educational outreach program which provides school students in grades 3-8 the opportunity to learn about STEM in\u00a0West Lafayette, IN.\u00a0<\/strong>Free.<\/p>\n

Mon Sept 2.\u00a0<\/strong>11:00 a.m.\u00a0Terre Haute Labor Day Parade<\/a>.\u00a0Line up starts at 10:00 am at the corner of 11th and Wabash. Parade starts at 11:00 am and ends with a bean dinner at Fairbanks Park.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 3 and Wed Sept 4.\u00a0<\/strong>6:00 p.m.\u00a0Terre Haute Casino Community Forum<\/a>.\u00a0These public forums will serve as an opportunity for voters to ask questions about and show support for the Vote Yes on #1 casino referendum campaign.<\/p>\n

Wed Sept 4.\u00a0<\/strong>6:30 p.m.\u00a0Books & Brews<\/a> at\u00a0Terre Haute Brewing Company, hosted by Vigo County Public Library.\u00a0Meet new friends and have a great time discussing your favorite books with some THBC brews! Book: Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies. Ages 21 & Up.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 5.\u00a0<\/strong>8:30 a.m.\u00a0Senior Social Hour – Bingo! at\u00a0Chick-fil-A Terre Haute.<\/a>\u00a0Join us for food and fellowship. Enjoy bingo with the chance to win prizes along with a free small refillable beverage for guests over fifty-five.<\/p>\n

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Fri Sept 6-Sun Sept 8. <\/strong>Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest 2019<\/a> in Bloomington, IN. <\/strong>Pyrotechnic Skydivers, Giant Kites, Entertainment and more! This family-friendly, fun-filled weekend-long event includes hot air balloons with some special shapes. The shapes for 2019 will be Tweety Bird, Sylvester, Smiley Scarecrow and a haunted mansion!<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 6.\u00a0<\/strong>3:30-6:00 p.m. Open House for Camp Navigate.\u00a0<\/a>We will soon be revealing our newly remodeled rooms at the West Vigo Community Center…stay tuned!<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 6.\u00a0<\/strong>Flashback First Friday<\/a>\u00a0in Downtown Terre Haute.\u00a0In addition to the usual fun, local non-profits will present far-out ways to get involved with their organization. And as always you’ll have a narly time visiting downtown’s museums, restaurants, shops and more. 5:00\u00a0Pokemon Flashback at\u00a0Terre Haute Children\u2019s Museum.\u00a0Catch all the Pokemon hidden within the Museum and earn your gem! Included with admission. 4:00\u00a0Back to the Jurassic<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Main Library.\u00a0Design your own paleontologist gear before you set off on your first excavation to discover hidden dinosaur bones, or dress up as a dinosaur and show off your “ROAR!”<\/p>\n

Fri Sept 6.\u00a0<\/strong>6:30 p.m.\u00a0Terre Haute Flute Choir Concert<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Historical Society and Museum.\u00a0Enjoy a free concert in the Auditorium of the new History Center!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7 and Sun Sept 8.\u00a0<\/strong>September Book Sale<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Public Library Main Branch.\u00a0Shop from a selection of thousands of books including: Art, Biography, Children’s, Cookbooks, Fiction, History, Nonfiction, Recently Published, and Travel. We also have Magazines, Audio Books, DVDs, Vinyl Records, CDs, and more!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7.\u00a0<\/strong>8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.\u00a0Community Sale<\/a> at\u00a0Deming Park .\u00a0If you are looking to get rid of those totes that have just been sitting around your house taking up space this is the time to sign-up and make room. If you have already made that room then come on out and see what treasures you can take home to fill those gaps.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7.\u00a0<\/strong>9:00 a.m.\u00a0Griffin Bike Park Work Day<\/a>.\u00a0Come out and help finish the bike park. We have many ongoing projects to finish and new ones to start. We will serve lunch, and host a trail ride at 2:30!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7. <\/strong>9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Preschool Clay<\/a> at Deming Park Pottery. Ages: 2-5. Cost: $7.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7.\u00a0<\/strong>10:00 a.m.\u00a0Mother Goose on the Loose<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Public Library Main Branch.\u00a0Join Mother Goose for an interactive storytime with books, songs, rhymes and musical instruments. \u00a0You and your child will play together and develop early literacy skills.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7<\/strong>. 10:30a.m. -12:00 p.m. Kids’ Clay<\/a>\u00a0at Deming Park Pottery.\u00a0Ages: 5-12.\u00a0Cost: $15.<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7.\u00a0<\/strong>11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The French Hen & Co\u00a0Fall Open House<\/a>.\u00a0The shop will be full of fall goodies, pumpkin spice coffee and treats! The first 25 guest will receive a French Hen shopping bag with goodies! Also shop with our guest vendor Shelby Koch from The Black Cow mobile boutique for awesome clothing and accessories!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7.\u00a0<\/strong>12:00-10:00 p.m.\u00a0WaterTower 2nd Anniversary!<\/a>\u00a0This event is open to all ages, there is no cost to join in on the fun, so come on down to the Watertower and celebrate another year in this amazing community!\u00a0We will have Live music and\u00a0the Fried Pie guys out there serving up their amazing food!<\/p>\n

Sat Sept 7.\u00a0<\/strong>1:00-3:30 p.m.\u00a0Beginner’s Wheel Throwing<\/a> at\u00a0Deming Park Pottery.\u00a0Cost: $35 plus glaze day.<\/p>\n

Sun Sept 8.<\/strong> 10 am-3:00 p.m. Wabash Valley Exotic Pet Expo. Wabash Valley Fairgrounds. Adults, $5. Children 12 and under, $1. Infants, fre.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 10.\u00a0<\/strong>9:30 a.m.\u00a0Tot Time: Going on a Bear Hunt at\u00a0Terre Haute Children\u2019s Museum.\u00a0Play with shadows, make binoculars, and create a bear-y good snack for our hunt.\u00a0Tot Time is an interactive, educational program for children ages 2-5 and their caregiver.\u00a0Pre-registration is required.\u00a0Included with admission.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 10.\u00a0<\/strong>10:00 a.m.\u00a0Exploration Creations<\/a> at\u00a0Vigo County Public Library Main Branch.\u00a0All Ages: Explore, create, and learn about science, art, history, and other subjects in this family-oriented program. Free-play will also be available for younger children.<\/p>\n

Tues Sept 10.\u00a0<\/strong>7:00 p.m. Mayors Forum<\/a>\u00a0Hosted by\u00a0Citizens of Action at the Booker T. Washington Community Center.\u00a0Please come out to hear all candidates running for Mayor of our city to be an informed voter and make your vote count. Please contact us to let us know what questions you would like to hear answered by the candidates.<\/p>\n

Thurs Sept 12. <\/strong>6:00 p.m.\u00a0Writing to Ideas, Photos and Inspiration<\/a> A Fundraiser for CODA.\u00a0Hosted by Leah R. Singer: Freelance Writer and Editor. Whether you want to write personal narratives, practice creative writing or try your hand at poetry, this class will help you take the words in your head and put them down on paper. Tickets $20.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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