The IN List 2025: Oct 13 - 19
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Southern Indiana. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinsoin throughout the week for any event changes or additions. If you want to be the first to hear about what's happening in the West Indy area every week, be sure to subscribe to this free newsletter here.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, Oct 13
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Haunted Scavenger Hunt & Pub Crawl 2025
Kiwanis Club, in partnership with the New Albany Wicked Walk, is excited to announce the 1st Annual Haunted Scavenger Hunt and Pub Crawl. This unique event takes participants through eight historical buildings and five pubs in downtown New Albany, combining history, fun, and a spooky twist. The scavenger hunt runs from September 12 through October 31, and tickets are $30 each, with four participants recommended per ticket. Proceeds will benefit local elementary students by providing back-to-school kits for NAFC schools. The hunt can be completed on any day, at any time, making it easy to fit into your schedule. Clues are accessed through QR codes located on the buildings, adding an interactive element to the adventure.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique. 322 Vincennes St, New Albany, IN 47150. Stop anytime and take a selfie with Strandz own version of the Demogorgon - Strandzogorgon! Upload a selfie and tag Strandz Salon & Threadz Specialty Shop on Facebook or Instagram to be entered to win a $100 gift card!
Southern Indiana Visitor Center Goes Upside Down
10am-5pm. Monday-SaturdayBegin your Stranger Things™ adventure in at the Southern Indiana Visitor Center! The space has been transformed with Stranger Things™–inspired scenes. See Castle Byers, snap a photo in the Byers’ living room, and wander into the Upside Down through November 26. Free event.
Tuesday, Oct 14
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Babies and Books: 10am-10:30am. Join us on Tuesday mornings as we sing, read board books, and have fun learning early literacy! Registration not required.
It’s a Small World Storytime: 11am-12pm. You're invited to join us each week as we learn about themes like kindness, empathy, and family through different stories, songs, and crafts from around the world. This storytime is designed with kids ages 3-6 in mind, but all kids and families are welcome. Join us every Tuesday at 11am to discover if it really is a small world after all.
Read and Draw "Rainbow Fish" with Marcus Pfister: 2-3pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center for an exciting virtual visit with award-winning creator, Marcus Pfister! Your child will learn how to draw Rainbow Fish, enjoy a storytime of the brand-new Rainbow Fish adventure—Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape, and get the chance to ask Marcus their own questions about being an author and illustrator! This is a perfect program for homeschool families! We hope to see you there! Registration required.
Hispanic Heritage Nicho Boxes: 4-6pm. Cultural Arts Center. To honor Hispanic Culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, come to the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center on October 14 and make a "Nicho Box" of your own. A Nicho Box is in essence a versatile personal shrine. The library will supply the box and decorative materials. To make this artwork extra personal, bring your own photos or sentimental objects that you would like to include and enshrine. This program is suggested for middle school to adult aged artists. Registration is required. We hope to see you there! Registration required.
Pajama Time Stories: 6pm-6:45pm. Join us for a Pajama Party every Tuesday evening at the New Albany Library! Come in your pajamas and bring a favorite blanket and stuffed animal if you like. Registration not required.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Mother Goose Time: 10:30-11:15am. A fast-paced and interactive program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Adult participation and interaction ensure the success of this program. Siblings may bring a doll or stuffed animal to bounce. Arrive early to get a spot.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
Wednesday, Oct 15
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Babie's Morning Out: 10:30-11:30am. Cultural Arts Center. Join us for a morning of early literacy fun for babies! There will be stories, songs, and sensory activities for babies to interact with at the end of the program.
Pre-K Storytime: 11-11:45am. Pre-K Storytime helps children ages 3-5 get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and fun activities that build early literacy and social skills. Siblings are welcome! No registration required.
Art in Autumn: Feathered Friends & Autumn Skies: 3-6pm. Cultural Arts Center. Join us for a seasonal nature adventure as we dive into the world of birds and their autumn journeys! In this engaging hands-on session, visitors will explore bird migration, learn why birds fly in “V” formations, and discover how the changing seasons affect local wildlife. After a read-aloud and nature discussion, visitors will create eco-friendly pinecone bird feeders using simple materials. Registration required.
Kid’s Club: 4-5pm.
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Wiggle Wednesday Storytime: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs! Registration not required.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Preschool Prep: 10:30-11:15am. Stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and crafts which encourage early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Space and materials are limited, so arrive early to get a spot.
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
3-6pm. 1370 Monroe St., Charlestown, IN. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
Thursday, Oct 16
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Make & Take: Friendly Ghost Duo In-Person: 1-2pm. Cultural Arts Center. Adults. Join us for a creative afternoon of crafting and socializing. This month we will be creating a Friendly Ghost Duo decorative piece. All supplies provided free, no special skills needed. Registration required.
Teen Scene: 6-7:30pm. Hang out with us every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Teen Scene! Take a break in the middle of the week with a new activity, game, craft, or anything else we dream up, plus snacks! All teens are welcome (11-18 years old).
6954 US-150, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
Move & Groove Storytime: 10:30-11:30am. Join us at Galena on Thursdays as we move and groove to some fun books, basic rhythms and rhymes, and different music genres! We'll use things like a drum, hand bells, rhythm sticks, egg shakers, or scarves in this lively and interactive storytime. Moove & Groove will help build early literacy skills, social interaction, and blossoming young music lovers!
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.
5-9pm. Louisville Zoo. Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. Tickets required.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Thursday at 7:00pm for Last Call Feud Night! First Place gets a $30 Dog Haus Gift Card, Second Place gets a $20 Dog Haus Gift Card, and Third Place takes home a $10 Dog Haus Gift Card.
7pm. Floyd County Brewing Company. Every Thursday join your friends for dinner, drinks and pub trivia. 1st and 2nd place win gift cards.
10pm-12am. The Earl. Every Thursday night.
Friday, Oct 17
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
Morning Stories: 10-11am. Preschool audience.
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
4-10pm. Downtown Corydon. Join us in Historic, Downtown Corydon, Indiana, for this 2-day event including 20+ demonstrating artists, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, German food, kids activities, and MORE!
5-9pm. Louisville Zoo. Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. Tickets required.
5-7pm. Clifty Falls State Park. $5 tickets required.
Charlestown Place Annual Monster Mash
6-8pm. Charlestown Place New Albany. Come join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time! We will have games, trunk or treat, face paintings and more! We look forward to seeing all the ghouls and boys.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
6:30pm. 201 East 15th Street #2935 Jeffersonville, IN. Join CASI for an evening food, fun, and purpose. Food trucks- Live Music - Drinks - Games - Prizes and more. Enjoy and be inspired. Tickets required.
7-11pm. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. Fridays & Saturdays. Southern Indiana's Halloween tradition! House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion has been scaring Kentuckiana for 40 years, making it one of the longest-running haunted attractions in the region. Every ticket purchased goes towards the interior restoration of the Culbertson Mansion. $18 Tickets required.
7:30-9:30pm. Ogle Center. Two towering voices of classical music meet in a stirring evening of emotional depth and musical brilliance. Beethoven’s majestic Violin Concerto—lyrical, expansive, and deeply human—opens the program with a solo spotlight. In the second half, Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 storms in with weight and grandeur, often regarded as the spiritual successor to Beethoven himself. This is a program of pure intensity, led by Teddy Abrams. Tickets starting at $35.84.
7:30pm. This adaptation of DRACULA by Wm. McNulty is an action packed, blood soaked retelling of Bram Stoker's classic tale of horror. Professor Van Helsing and his commrades must hunt down the evil Count Dracula. The conflict climaxes in a wild and shocking confrontation. Production dates are October 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 PM and October 19 & 26 at 2:00 PM. Tickets required.
Saturday, Oct 18
New Albany Central Library Events
180 W Spring St, New Albany, IN 47150
211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129
9am. Derby Dinner Playhouse. Adapted from the best-selling book series, this delightful musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. A musical with big heart! Tickets required.
10am-10pm. Downtown Corydon. Join us in Historic, Downtown Corydon, Indiana, for this 2-day event including 20+ demonstrating artists, live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, German food, kids activities, and MORE!
Jeffersonville Fall Craft Market
10am-3pm. First Baptist Church of Jeffersonville. Enjoy shopping from over 75 indoor and outdoor local craft/vendor booths at First Baptist Church in Jeff, just off 10th Street! Lots of gifts, decor, food, and more! FREE to attend, FREE parking!!
National Fossil Day at the Falls
10am-4pm. Celebrate National Fossil Day at the Falls of the Ohio State Park with a series of special fossil bed hikes, reduced admission for the Interpretive Center, guides on the collecting piles, children’s activities and more! Free events.
10am-6pm. 206 Schoolhouse Aly, Bethlehem, IN 47104. Each year, thousands gather at this annual fall festival to enjoy a parade, a car show, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and helicopter rides. Proceeds benefit Historic Bethlehem, Inc. which oversees the restoration of the 1927 Bethlehem schoolhouse. Free admission.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
12:30pm. KFC Yum! Center. Tickets required.
5-9pm. Louisville Zoo. Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. Tickets required.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
7-11pm. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. Fridays & Saturdays. Southern Indiana's Halloween tradition! House of Anguish at the Culbertson Mansion has been scaring Kentuckiana for 40 years, making it one of the longest-running haunted attractions in the region. Every ticket purchased goes towards the interior restoration of the Culbertson Mansion. $18 Tickets required.
8pm. There are few things as beautiful as Louisville on the river during the sunset. Enjoy yourself out on the river with a gentle breeze and a delicious cocktail and leave your troubles behind! Tickets required.
Sunday, Oct 19
9:30am-1:30pm. Intersection of Lawrence Banet Rd and Highway 150.
2-9pm. Floyd County Brewing Company. Hear ye, hear ye! Join us for a grand celebration of yesteryear at the Kentuckiana Medieval Faire, hosted by Raven's Roost Boutique and Floyd County Brewing Company. Prepare thyself for a weekend of merry-making, where knights, jesters, and minstrels shall regale thee with tales of old. Tickets required.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
2:30pm. KFC Yum! Center. Tickets required.
Floyd County Halloween in the Park
3-6pm. Sam Peden Community Park. Make plans to attend the third-annual Floyd County Halloween in the Park event, presented by Floyd County Parks and Recreation and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. This is a free event!
5-9pm. Louisville Zoo. Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. Tickets required.
6:30-11pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular has become the "must-see" event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Tickets required.
