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Home Online Exclusives Online Exclusives Weekend Guide Weekend Guide: Oct. 8-11 Branch outside the Fall Festival for pumpkin painting, chili cook-offs, and more By Jodi Keen October 6, 2026 Photo of Sila Donaldson by Zach Straw West Side Nut Club Fall Festival 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Oct. 8-10, West Franklin Street from Wabash to Saint Joseph avenues The century-plus-old tradition continues through Saturday and includes an appearance by Grammy Award-winning musician Alisha Gaddis as the parade’s Grand Marshal. Find more information on what’s new this year here . Fall Migration Walk 5 p.m. Oct. 8, Howell Wetlands, 1400 S. Tekoppel Ave. Join members of the Evansville Audubon Society as birding enthusiast Bob Meier points out fall migrating songbirds and water birds. Free admission. Wine Down to the Weekend 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8, Reitz Home Museum, 112 Chestnut St. The fall installment of the free outdoor concert series wraps up with a lively show by Gina Moore of The Browne Sisters , Dave Matthews, and Bob Green. Pumpkin Trio Paint Nite 6 p.m. Oct. 8, Breesy Art Studio, 5032 S. Plaza Drive, Newburgh Get artsy painting a seasonal scene of colorful pumpkins, curling vines, and fall foliage at this beginner-friendly event. Admission is $35 and includes all supplies. Scientist-in-Residence Presentation 3 p.m. Oct. 9, Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive Julie Merkle, an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Evansville, leads an exploration of scientific techniques and discoveries in the Koch Immersive Theater & Planetarium. Presentation registration is free with museum admission, which costs $9-$14. House of Lecter and Catacombs 7-11 p.m. Oct. 9-10, 325 Main St. Evansville’s long-running haunted houses include three floors of terror featuring disturbing lab scenes, gruesome surgeries, and galling dissections directed by a depraved scientist, who buried the bodies in the basement for your viewing pleasure. Admission is $25-35; add $15 to secure a Fast Pass to get to the front of the line upon arrival. Garage Sale 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, Warrick Humane Society, 5722 Vann Road, Newburgh There are no set prices for home goods and decor, apparel and accessories, books, and more — each purchase is considered a donation to the Warrick Humane Society. Girls Day Out 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. This bi-annual shopping extravaganza includes craft vendors, boutique goods, door prizes, and swag bags to the first 100 people. Free admission. Practical Magic Party 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct 10, Golden Hour Revival, 1056-IN 68, Haubstadt, Indiana Fans can watch the Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock film during aura and tarot readings and while shopping for crystals and fall oils and scents. Yoga in the Park & Thai Bites 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 10, McCutchanville Greenway Park, 10350 Petersburg Road Relax with instructor-led movement and mindfulness routines before a lunch of Thai tea, chicken satay, and veggie spring rolls with peanut sauce made by chef Sila Donaldson of Thai Taste Homemade. Tickets are $30. Ted and Claire Ziemer Society Fall Chili Cook-off and Tailgate 12:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Serenity Park at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, 3700 Washington Ave. Spend an afternoon eating great food and watching food at this fundraiser for patients at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Admission is free for society members and $65 for nonmembers. Community Day Kids Halloween Party Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 11, American Legion Auxiliary, Kapperman Unit #44, 711 State St., Newburgh Enjoy bounce houses, pumpkin painting, games, food, treats, and a costume contest at this free, family-friendly event. Fall Cookie Decorating Class 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11, The Farmhouse, 7212 Olmstead Road Sheridan Stokes of The Whimsy Whisk helps you whip up five fall-themed designs. Reservations are $55 per person. Regional Events Fall Market on Main 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, Main Street between Washington and First streets, Henderson, Kentucky Shop antiques, handcrafted goods, homemade food, and more at this free seasonal event. Stay for the Chili Cook-Off. Ninth Annual Souper Bowl 5 p.m. Oct. 10, French Island Marina and Boat Club, 8722 County 290 S., Rockport, Indiana Slurp soup and vote for the “Best Taste” winner at this fundraiser for the French Island Marina & Boat Club in Spencer County. Admission is $20, or $15 for attendees who bring their own bowl. 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