Your Guide to the Weekend – 10/6-10/9 – Family Travel | Seymour, IN

Your Guide to the Weekend – 10/6-10/9

Posted October 5, 2022

This just might be the busiest weekend of the year in Jackson County! Take a look at all the things you and your family can do throughout the weekend with the Jackson County Visitor Center Guide to the Weekend! Click here if you’d like this guide emailed to you each Thursday morning.

Thursday, October 6

Rise Above Exhibit – The Rise Above Exhibit will be available for the public to view from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Seymour Airport, 1025 A Avenue. The exhibit is part of the dedication week of the new Freeman Field Mutiny Indiana State Historical Marker and two life-sized statues of Tuskegee Airmen.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the dedication week of the new Freeman Field Mutiny Indiana State Historical Marker and two life-sized statues of Tuskegee Airmen. The museum is located at 1035 A Avenue, Seymour.

‘Sculptor’s Talk’ – Matt Glenn will make a presentation about the sculpting the Tuskegee Airmen statues during the Evening Speaker Series at 6:30 p.m. Emanuel Church, 1849 First Avenue, Seymour, as part of the dedication week of the new Freeman Field Mutiny Indiana State Historical Marker and two life-sized statues of Tuskegee Airmen.

‘The Photograph that Changed American History’ – Bryan Patrick Avery will discuss the ‘Photograph that changed American History’ during the Evening Speaker Series at 7:30 p.m. Emanuel Church, 1849 First Avenue, Seymour, as part of the dedication week of the new Freeman Field Mutiny Indiana State Historical Marker and two life-sized statues of Tuskegee Airmen.

Free Family Movie Night – Schuler Bauer Real Estate will offer up a free family movie night with a showing of Hocus Pocus at 7 p.m. at Steinker Platz in downtown Seymour. There will be popcorn and candy available.

28th annual Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway – Click here for information, tickets, schedule and more about Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway.

Friday, October 7

Turning Leaf Jubilee – The Turning Leaf Jubilee music festival will begin at 1 p.m. at Black Swan Recreation Center, 1181 North County Road 875W, Medora. The festival will feature music, camping, a hog roast, art show, and benefit for Turning Point. Tickets are $42. Kids 12 and under are free, and discounts are given to healthcare workers and single parents. Click here for more information.

Ghouls & Goblets – Seymour Main Street will offer Ghouls & Goblets from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Seymour. There will be multiple breweries, wineries, and distilleries throughout tasting locations downtown where participants can get samples and make purchases. There also will be locations for spooky stories and music. Click here for tickets.

Concert – The Salute to the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force concert will be at 6:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Park in downtown Seymour. The evening will feature the ‘Band of Flight’.

Live music at the Fraternal Order of Eagles – Rich Hampton will play at 7:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 112 East Second Street, Seymour.

Fear Fair – Fear Fair – Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House will be from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the house, 800 A Avenue, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

28th annual Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway – Click here for information, tickets, schedule and more about Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway.

Saturday, October 8

Fly In Benefit – Join the Southern Indiana Flying Eagles for a Fall Fly In from 9 a.m. until dusk at the RC Field, at Freeman Field. This fly in benefits the Jackson County Humane Society. Hot Dogs, drinks, and chips are available at the field.

5K – The Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge will host the 5K Your Way from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the refuge, 12985 East U.S. 50, Seymour. The 5K is a way to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week and gifts for completion will be given. The closed area of the refuge will be open and volunteers will be at trailheads. Stop by the refuge visitor center for information.

HOPE Medora Goes Pink – Hope Medora Goes Pink will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Medora. The day will feature health information, screenings, food, entertainment and more.

Houston Fall Festival – The Houston Fall Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Houston School House, 9830 North County Road 750W, Norman. The day will feature vendors, food, entertainment and more.

Stuckwish Farm Market Fall Craft Show – The Stuckwish Farm Market Fall Craft Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the market, 4683 State Road 135, Vallonia.

D.A.R.E. Ride – The Seymour Police Department’s annual D.A.R.E. Jeep Ride will start at 9 a.m. from Freeman Field Recreation Area. For information, call the department at 812-522-1234.

Small Town Fall Market – The Small Town Fall Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shields Park in Seymour.

Rise Above Exhibit – The Rise Above Exhibit will be available for the public to view from 9 a.m. to noon, and then from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Seymour Airport, 1025 A Avenue. The exhibit is part of the dedication week of the new Freeman Field Mutiny Indiana State Historical Marker and two life-sized statues of Tuskegee Airmen.

Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch U Pick – The Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch’s annual U Pick Weekend will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the patch, 1416 North State Road 11, Seymour. The day will featuring picking your own pumpkin, hay rides, a corn maze, farm animals, live music, food from Stag’s Mobile Kitchen and ice cream from Kovener’s Korner. It’s $5 for a family pass for the hay rides and corn maze.

Freeman Army Airfield Museum – The Freeman Army Airfield Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to noon, and then from 2:30 to 4 p.m., as part of the dedication week of the new Freeman Field Mutiny Indiana State Historical Marker and two life-sized statues of Tuskegee Airmen. The museum is located at 1035 A Avenue, Seymour.

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Dedication – The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial dedication will take place at 1 p.m. at the Freeman Municipal Airport, 1025 A Avenue, Seymour.

Euchre Tournament – The Pershing Township Lions Club will host its Soup Supper and Euchre Tournament at the Freetown Senior Center, 6807 North Union Street. Meals begin at 4:30 p.m. and the tournament begins at 6 p.m. It’s $5 for the meal and $5 to enter the tournament. There will be chili, bean soup, loaded potato soup, cornbread, hot dogs and homemade desserts. Information: 812-528-1507. All proceeds from the event will go to the family of Jeremy Pfeiffer, who recently lost their home in a fire.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration – The Seymour Parks and Recreation Department will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shields Park, 600 North Broadway Street, Seymour. The evening will feature entertainment, food, activities and games.

Fear Fair – Fear Fair – Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House will be from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the house, 800 A Avenue, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

28th annual Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway – Click here for information, tickets, schedule and more about Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway.

Sunday, October 9

Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch U Pick – The Stuckwisch Pumpkin Patch’s annual U Pick Weekend will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the patch, 1416 North State Road 11, Seymour. The day will featuring picking your own pumpkin, hay rides, a corn maze, farm animals, live music, food from Stag’s Mobile Kitchen and ice cream from Kovener’s Korner. It’s $5 for a family pass for the hay rides and corn maze.

Fall Paint Night – READ Jackson County will host a Fall Paint Night from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Jackson County Learning Center, 232 Dupont Drive, Seymour. Amy Heideman will be instructing the class and tickets are $35. Click here for tickets.

Wegan Fall Supper – The St. Paul Lutheran Church at Wegan Fall Supper will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church, 1165 East County Road 400S, Brownstown. It’s a free will offering and includes turkey, ham, dressing, noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans and a variety of desserts.

Fear Fair – Fear Fair – Indiana’s Scariest Haunted House will be from 8 to 10 p.m. at the house, 800 A Avenue, Seymour. Click here for tickets.

28th annual Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway – Click here for information, tickets, schedule and more about Fun Fest at Brownstown Speedway.

Jordan Richart

Jordan Richart is the public relations manager at the Jackson County Visitor Center. You can reach him by email at jordan@jacksoncountyin.com or calling 812-524-1914.