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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Tuesday, October 1

Craft Time – Moxie Coffee Company will host a free craft from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 1, at the coffee shop, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. The theme for the month is Spooky Season.

Wednesday, October 2

Bicycle Club – The Jackson County Bicycle Club will meet at 6 p.m. September October 2, in the parking lot of Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street, Seymour. Visit the group’s Facebook group for all the details.

Seymour Oktoberfest – The nonprofit food booths will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oktober 2 in downtown Seymour. The Knights of Columbus Biergarten will be open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Click here for a full guide to the festival.

Thursday, October 3

Seymour Oktoberfest – The Seymour Oktoberfest will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oktober 3, in downtown Seymour. Click here for a full guide to the festival.

Live music at Poplar Street – The Matt Trimnell Band will play at 7 p.m. October 3, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Friday, October 4

Seymour Oktoberfest – The Seymour Oktoberfest will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oktober 4, in downtown Seymour. Click here for a full guide to the festival.

Live music at Poplar Street – Bad Medicine will play at 7 p.m. October 4, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at the Legion – Hoosier Daddy will play at 8 p.m. October 4, at the Seymour American Legion Post 89.

Saturday, October 5

Craft Show – The Phi Beta Psi, Theta Nu Craft Show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 5, at the Crothersville-Vernon Township Fire Department, 200 Moore Street, Crothersville. The event will include vendors, food, and more. Information: 812-216-3486.

Seymour Oktoberfest – The Seymour Oktoberfest will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oktober 5, in downtown Seymour. Click here for a full guide to the festival.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 5. Appointments can be scheduled through the week by calling 812-271-1821.

Seymour Oktoberfest – The Seymour Oktoberfest will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. October 5, in downtown Seymour. Click here for a full guide to the festival.

Meet the Author – The Magic of Books Book Store will host a meet and greet with children’s author David Caudell from noon to 2 p.m. October 5, at the store, 115 West Second Street, Seymour. Caudell is the author of ‘Emma Stein’s First Day’ and ‘Emma Stein’s First Hollyween’.

Seymour Museum Center – The Seymour Museum Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 5, at the center, 220 North Chestnut Street, Seymour.

Brownstown Speedway – Championship Night will start around 6 p.m. October 5, at the Brownstown Speedway, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. The race will feature Super Late Models, ILMS Pro Late Models, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Hornets, and Crown Vics. Click here for tickets and more information.

Live music at Poplar Street – Soul Express will play at 7 p.m. October 5, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour.

Live music at The Thirsty Sportsman – Dirty Laundry will perform at 9 p.m. October 5, at The Thirsty Sportsman, 205 North Armstrong Street, Crothersville.

Tuesday, October 8

Craft Time – Moxie Coffee Company will host a free craft from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 8, at the coffee shop, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. The theme for the month is Spooky Season.

Wednesday, October 9

Bicycle Club – The Jackson County Bicycle Club will meet at 6 p.m. September October 9, in the parking lot of Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street, Seymour. Visit the group’s Facebook group for all the details.

Thursday, October 10

50th Anniversary Celebration – Meals on Wheels will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 10, at the Knights of Columbus, 118 East Second Street, Seymour. The event is free to attend, but the organization will accept donations. There will be homemade desserts for sale, a silent auction, food by Covered Bridge BBQ and 250 Grill, as well as lie music from The Cherry’s and Christina & Klarc Duo.

Friday, October 11

Ghouls & Goblets – Seymour Main Street will host its annual Ghouls & Goblets tasting event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 11, in downtown Seymour. The event includes samples from breweries, wineries, and distilleries as well as spooky stories. Click here for tickets.

CJ Rayburn Memorial & Bowman Family 50 – The CJ Rayburn Memorial & Bowman Family 50 will start around 6 p.m. October 11, at the Brownstown Speedway, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. The race will feature Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with $10,000 to win. Click here for tickets and more information.

Saturday, October 12

Houston Fall Festival – The Houston Fall Festival is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 12, at the historic Houston School. The festival will include food, crafts, tractor ride, entertainment, and more.

Medora Goes Pink – Medora Goes Pink is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 12, in Medora. The event includes, food, crafts, health screenings, entertainment, 5K, parade, and more.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 12. Appointments can be scheduled through the week by calling 812-271-1821.

Log Cabin Day – The Muscatatuck Wildlife Society will host Log Cabin Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 12, at Myer’s Cabin within the Mucatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12987 East U.S. 50, Seymour. The day will feature a ham and beans lunch, music, storytelling, pioneer demonstrations, and more.

Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch U-Pick Weekend – Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch will host its annual U Pick Weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 12, at the patch, 1416 State Road 11, Seymour. It’s $5 for a family pass and includes a corn maze, hay rides, farm animals, and more. The 250 Grill & Kovener’s Korner.

Sip & Shop – Chic Boutique will host a Fall Sip N Shop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 12, at the shop, 6283 South County Road 700E, Crothersville. The store will have its new fall arrivals and light refreshments will be served.

Fall Cruise In – The Seymour Area Cruisers will meet for the annual Fall Cruise In from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. October 12, at Rockford Ridge, 2200 North Ewing Street, Seymour.

Jackson 100 – The 45th annual Jackson 100 will start around 6 p.m. October 12, at the Brownstown Speedway, 476 East County Road 100S, Brownstown. The race will feature Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series with $50,000 to win, plus Super Stocks and Pure Stocks. Click here for tickets and more information.

Live music at Poplar Street – The Forrest Turner Band will play at 7 p.m. October 12, at Poplar Street Restaurant, 513 South Poplar Street, Seymour. Steve Plasse also will perform. The event will include a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Jackson County and includes a silent auction.

Grand Re-Opening – Keepin’ It Country will perform at 7 p.m. October 12, at at Jackson Live, 981 C Avenue E, Seymour, as part of the venue’s grand re-opening. Click here for tickets.

Sunday, October 13

Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch U-Pick Weekend – Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch will host its annual U Pick Weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 13, at the patch, 1416 State Road 11, Seymour. It’s $5 for a family pass and includes a corn maze, hay rides, farm animals, and more. The 250 Grill & Kovener’s Korner,

Wegan Fall Supper – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Wegan will host its annual Wegan Ladies Aid October Supper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. October 13, at the church, 1165 East County Road 400S, Brownstown. The dinner will be drive thru only. The event will include an online silent auction. Click here to view and bid on the items.

Trunk or Treat Block Party – Rough & Rusty and Boogie & Bell’s FrankenBurgers will host a Trunk or Treat Block Party from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 13, at 1103 West Commerce Street, Brownstown.

Tuesday, October 15

Craft Time – Moxie Coffee Company will host a free craft from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 15, at the coffee shop, 218 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. The theme for the month is Spooky Season.

Wednesday, October 16

Craft Day – The Magic of Books Bookstore will host Craft Day with B. Sharp at 1 p.m. October 16, at the store, 115 East Second Street, Seymour.

Bicycle Club – The Jackson County Bicycle Club will meet at 6 p.m. September October 16, in the parking lot of Central Christian Church, 1434 West Second Street, Seymour. Visit the group’s Facebook group for all the details.

Thursday, October 17

Community Heroes & Game Night – Turning Point Domestic Violence Services and the City of Seymour Parks and Recreation Department will host Community Heroes & Game Night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 17, at the Seymour Community Center, 107 South Chestnut Street, Seymour. There will be card games, board games, yard games, a pasta meal, and more. The event is free and open to all ages. Call 812-522-6420 to register.

Grimm Tales – The Magic of Books Bookstore will host Grimm Tales at 6 p.m. October 17, at the store, 115 West Second Street, Seymour.

Friday, October 18

Haunted Trails – The Crothersville Parks & Recreation will host Crothersville Haunted Trails on October 18, 19, 25, 26, at Countryside Park, 5725 South County Road 1000E, Crothersville. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available for presale at Crothersville Town Hall.

Saturday, October 19

Fort Vallonia Days – The annual Fort Vallonia Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 19, in Vallonia. The festival will include food, crafts, flea market, entertainment, 5K, parade, contests, and more.

‘Holloween’ Spooktacular – Starve Hollow State Recreation Area will host its annual ‘Holloween’ Spooktacular with activities from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. October 19, 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.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 19. Appointments can be scheduled through the week by calling 812-271-1821.

Seymour Museum Center – The Seymour Museum Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 19, at the center, 220 North Chestnut Street, Seymour.

Karaoke – Brewkies Downtown will host Karaoke at 7 p.m. October 19, at the restaurant, 117 East Second Street, Seymour. There will be prizes for the top three. The contest will feature two divisions – Under 18 for kids, and Adults 18+.

Haunted Trails – The Crothersville Parks & Recreation will host Crothersville Haunted Trails on October 18, 19, 25, 26, at Countryside Park, 5725 South County Road 1000E, Crothersville. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available for presale at Crothersville Town Hall.

‘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 19, at the theater, 357 Tanger Boulevard, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

Live music at The Thirsty Sportsman – The Fabulous Hickbillys will perform at 9 p.m. October 19, at The Thirsty Sportsman, 205 North Armstrong Street, Crothersville.

Sunday, October 20

Fort Vallonia Days – The annual Fort Vallonia Days will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 20, in Vallonia. The festival will include food, crafts, flea market, entertainment, 5K, parade, contests, and more.

‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ – Actor’s Community Theatre of Seymour will present ‘A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody’ at 2:30 p.m. October 20, at the theater, 357 Tanger Boulevard, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

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

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.

Haunted Trails – The Crothersville Parks & Recreation will host Crothersville Haunted Trails on October 18, 19, 25, 26, at Countryside Park, 5725 South County Road 1000E, Crothersville. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available for presale at Crothersville Town Hall.

‘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.

Haunted Trails – The Crothersville Parks & Recreation will host Crothersville Haunted Trails on October 18, 19, 25, 26, at Countryside Park, 5725 South County Road 1000E, Crothersville. Tickets are $5 per person and will be available for presale at Crothersville Town Hall.

Jackson Live – Joh 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.

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.