It’s a big month in Jackson County! October is stocked full of fun for the whole family! Don’t miss a single event!
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If your organization has scheduled an event that you’d like to include on this guide, please email Jordan Richart at jordan@jacksoncountyin.com

Tuesday, October 22

Craft Time – Moxie Coffee Company will host a free craft from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 22, at the coffee shop, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. The theme for the month is Spooky Season.

Wednesday, October 23

Bicycle Club – The Jackson County Bicycle Club will meet at 6 p.m. September October 23, in the parking lot of Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street, Seymour. Visit the group’s Facebook group for all the details.

Bourbon Tasting & Distillery Discussion – Vick’s Liquor Store will host a Bourbon Tasting & Distillery Discussion featuring Yellowstone Bourbon at 6 p.m. October 23, at the store, 400 East Tipton Street, Seymour. The event feature the distillery’s National Ambassador Stephen Fante.

Thursday, October 24

Halloween Trivia – Patty Brothers Entertainment will host Halloween Trivia at 6 p.m. October 24, at Rails Craft Brew & Eatery, 114 St. Louis Avenue, Seymour. There will be bonus points for those who wear costumes or Halloween apparel.

Pioneer Dinner – The Jackson County History Pioneer Dinner will be at 6:45 p.m. October 26, at the Livery Barn, 105 North Sugar Street, Brownstown. The doors will open at 6 p.m. For tickets, call the center at 812-358-2118.

Friday, October 25

Seymour Smash – The Seymour Owls Tennis Parents Club will host its annual Seymour Smash Tennis Tournament on October 25, 26, & 27, at Seymour High School and Trinity Lutheran High School. Start times will be 5 p.m. 10/25, 9 a.m. 10/26, & 11 a.m. 10/27. The event is a fundraiser for the tennis program at Seymour High School.
Click here to sign up for ages 12 to 18.Click here to sign up for adults.

Author Book Signing – The Magic of Books Bookstore will host a book signing featuring Daniel Humphreys from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. October 25, at the store, 115 East Second Street, Seymour.

‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ – Actor’s Community Theatre of Seymour will present ‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ at 7:30 p.m. October 25, at the theater, 357 Tanger Boulevard, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

Live music at the Jackson County Visitor Center – Seymour Crossroads Entertainment will host Will Kimbrough for a show from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 25, at the Jackson County Visitor Center, 100 North Broadway Street, Seymour. Kimbrough is a well-known musician having written hits for Jimmy Buffett and others. Click here for tickets.

Saturday, October 26

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 26. Appointments can be scheduled through the week by calling 812-271-1821.

‘Holloween’ Spooktacular – Starve Hollow State Recreation Area will host its annual ‘Holloween’ Spooktacular with activities from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. October 26, at the property in Vallonia. activities include 10 a.m. Grab & Ghost Crafts, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Trick or Treat (traffic stops at 3:30 p.m.), 6 p.m. campsite decorations winners, 7 p.m. Happy Haunts kid-friendly haunted house tour, and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Haunted House. For information, call 812-358-3464.

Halloween Party – The Seymour Moose Lodge 418 will host a Halloween Party from noon to 2 p.m. October 26, at the lodge, 110 East Sixth Street, Seymour. There will be hot dogs, chips, sweet treats, and drinks. This is a members-only event. Sign ups will be at the bar.

Author Book Signing – The Magic of Books Bookstore will host a book signing featuring VonScott Bair from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. October 26, at the store, 115 East Second Street, Seymour.

SICA Artful Affair – SICA will host its Artful Affair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. October 26, at the center, 2001 North Ewing Street, Seymour. The event will feature carnival games and prizes, interactive art, a pettingzoo, booths from local businesses, and food trucks.

Trunk or Treat – Seymour Christian Church will host its Trunk or Treat from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. October 26, at the church, 915 Kasting Road, Seymour.

Trunk or Treat – I Care Childcare will host its annual Trunk or Treat at 4 p.m. at the facility, 1112 North O’Brien Street, Seymour.

Movie Night – Seymour Noon Lions will host Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. October 26, at the Boys & Girls Club of Seymour. The first movie shown will be The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, followed by Hocus Pocus. Tickets are available at Seymour City Hall, Big O Tires of Seymour, Jackson County Public Library – Seymour, and the Jackson County Visitor Center.

Jackson Live – John Conlee will play at 7 p.m. October 26, at Jackson Live , 981 C Avenue East, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

Adult Only Halloween Party – The Bearded Hobo will host an Adult Only Halloween Party at 7 p.m. October 26, at the restaurant, 1029 West Commerce Street, Brownstown. It’s $10 per person.

John Conlee live at Jackson Live – John Conlee will perform at 7 p.m. October 26, at Jackson Live, 981 C Avenue E, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ – Actor’s Community Theatre of Seymour will present ‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ at 7:30 p.m. October 26, at the theater, 357 Tanger Boulevard, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

Sunday, October 27

Beat Cancer Soup-er Bowl – Phi Beta Psi Sorority will host the Beat Cancer with a Soup-er Bowl dinner and dessert auction from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. October 27, at the Knights of Columbus, 118 East Second Street, Seymour. Tickets are $15, and kids 12 and under are $10. All proceeds go to cancer research.

Monday, October 28

Downtown Trick or Treat – Seymour Main Street’s Downtown Trick or Treat will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. October 28, in downtown Seymour.

Tuesday, October 29

Craft Time – Moxie Coffee Company will host a free craft from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 29, at the coffee shop, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. The theme for the month is Spooky Season.

Wednesday, October 30

Bicycle Club – The Jackson County Bicycle Club will meet at 6 p.m. September October 30, in the parking lot of Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street, Seymour. Visit the group’s Facebook group for all the details.

Trunk or Treat – Special Olympics Indiana Jackson County will host Trunk or Treat from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. October 30, at Crossroads Park in Downtown Seymour.

Thursday, October 31

Trick or Treat – The city of Seymour has designated 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as the residential trick or treat hours. Residents who wish to give out candy should leave their porch lights on.