11 Free Family Events Happening Around the Tri-State in Late Summer/Fall
Ever heard nothing is free? Well admission is free (some just for kids - most for everyone) on this list! But check the description to see if you need to bring cash for food, fun, and/or shopping.
Free Boonville Community Family Fun Day!
Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 3 PM – 7 PM
Hemenway Memorial Presbyterian Church- Boonville, Indiana
124 E Sycamore St, Boonville, Indiana 47601
Come have a fabulously fun & free afternoon of food, games, prizes, and community fellowship!
• Children’s Carnival Games with Prizes
* Vendor Booths
• Give-a-ways every 30 minutes.
• Inflatables
• Face Painting and Balloon Animals
• Free Papa Johns Pizza, Hot Dogs, Chips and Cold Drinks
DJ music outside and live local band music inside to sit and enjoy throughout the festival.
KIDS DAY OUT with the Otters
Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 12:35 PM – 3:35 PM
Parenting Time Center: 101 NW 10th St, Evansville, Indiana 47708
Come celebrate Kids Day Out with the Otters! Parenting Time Center invites everyone to come have fun at this FREE event brought to you by the Evansville Otters. Join us as we have a day of baseball, fun and family time! Free tickets can be picked up at all local Evansville library branches.
Historic Newburgh Fireworks & Evening in the Park
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 5 PM – 10 PM
Old Lock and Dam - 525 E Water Street, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
It's an old fashion community Independence Day Celebration, complete with lots of food, a beer garden, and a community concert by the Old Dam Band.
5:00pm Evening in the Park begins at the Old Lock & Dam Park
7:00pm Old Dam Band Concert next to Little Red Brick House
8:30pm Proclamations, Flag Raising & National Anthem
9:00pm Fireworks
4th Annual Front Porch Fest
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 5 PM – 11 PM
Front Porch Fest Evv
Haynie's Corner Arts District, Evansville, Indiana 47713
Haynie's Corner Arts District is the place to be! This FREE event will feature over 45 local bands and musicians from nearly every genre. Join us on front porches from 5-8pm, and stay for the after party by the fountain from 8-11pm. This event is family friendly, and food trucks will be located throughout the area.
Free Friday at the Evansville Museum
Friday, September 6, 2019
Evansville Museum of Art, History, and Science
The first Friday of every month means Free Friday! Join the Museum from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM for free admission all day. Spend a Friday at the Museum not only for free, but with plenty of activities for all ages! We will have a free open activity lab from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and family board games from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM in the Eykamp Pavilion! And remember - admission is free, so bring your friends!
2019 Owensboro Air Show
Friday, September 13, 2019 at 4 PM – 8 PM
Owensboro Downtown Riverfront
All eyes will be on the skies over the Ohio River in downtown Owensboro as performers showcase vintage warbirds, aerobatic demonstrations, and military jets! FREE to the public on Saturday and Sunday! On Friday, don’t miss your chance to get up close and personal to a wide range of military and civilian aircraft on static display at the Owensboro Airport, followed by a nighttime air show!
Family Free Night at cMoe
Children's Museum of Evansville
October 3 from 5-8 PM
Create family memories and spark your children’s imagination during Family Free Night at cMoe! The public is admitted FREE on October 3 from 5 pm-8 pm to explore the museum. Last admittance is at 7:30 pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or over. Guests will be asked to complete a quick survey upon entry.
For reserved seating tickets at the Owensboro Convention Center, please visit: https://ev2.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=CC-EVENTS&linkID=global-owensboro&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=
ParksFest Music Festival 2019
Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11 AM – 11 PM
ParksFest Music Festival: 1600 N Main St, Evansville, Indiana 47711
ParksFest Music Festival returns on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. ParksFest is a free, all-day music festival at Garvin Park in Evansville, Indiana.
Featuring:
Emcee Jay Jackson — Perd Hapley from Parks and Recreation
Los Coast
The Minks
Dekar Baker, Monte Skelton, Patrick Preston, Theophilus Akai, Justin Purdy, NeRo AnGeLo, JaMarcus Rivers - J.Rivers, Jay Jackson Jazz Presents
Plateau Below
Corduroy Orbison
Panther Ray
Hannah Evelyn Music
Red Sadie
Silver Lilies
Warren Nicholson
Top Dead Center
Story Rhymes
Art the dude harmonica workshop
ParksFest also features a beer garden, an activity area for kids, music workshops, the region's best food trucks with help from Evansville Food Truck Association, and other surprises TBA.
6th Fiesta Evansville 2019
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 11 AM – 6 PM
Wesselman's Park
551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47711
COME AND CELEBRATE EVANSVILLE'S LATINO CELEBRATION IN THE HEART OF THE CITY.
The 6th Annual FIESTA EVANSVILLE is set to bring wonderful entertainment for the whole family! Live Music Bands, Mariachi, Inflatables, Kids Carnival Games with more than 100 Booths sharing fun, culture, and delicious Ethnic Food from 20 Different Latin American Countries!!! Come and enjoy the Awesome Parade of Nations and the Entertainment of Wonderful Latin Artists!!! FREE ADMISSION!
Second Annual NoCo Makers Market
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 11 AM – 4 PM
Carpenter St, Evansville, IN 47708, United States
Save-the-date for the Second Annual NoCo Makers Market on Carpenter Street for 2019. FREE to attend. Shop local makers, a pumpkin patch for children, live music, food trucks and more activities for 2019!
October Harvest Market At The Farmhouse
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 9 AM – 3 PM
The Farmhouse: 7212 Olmstead Road, Evansville, Indiana 47715
Our October Harvest Market at The Farmhouse will offer fabulous food, shopping from over 60 vendors, wonderful live music, Lil’ Rexing’s Petting Zoo, and giveaways galore! Entrance fee is $1 per person, 10 years and under are free to attend.