Section

Local Events

Happenings across the Mr.Newz network, drawn from the DO812 calendar for southern Indiana.

View all on DO812

Upcoming across the network

Filtered from DO812. Always verify details and tickets on the event page.

Event

Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford

Harvest of Quilts Exhibition Opening

Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.

View on DO812
Event

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville

Eville Shindig

Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …

View on DO812
Event

Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN

Autumn Story and Craft Afternoon

Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.

View on DO812

Looking for more?

DO812 is the full southern Indiana events calendar — music, food, arts, community, and more. Browse everything in the 812 or post your own event for free.

Browse all on DO812 Post an event free

Around Indiana aggregated headlines

Ivy Tech senior vice president wins Indiana Workforce Leader of the Year for 2026

The Indiana Chamber honored Ivy Tech's Molly Dodge for helping connect Hoosiers with employers and expand career opportunities across the state.

nwitimes

Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club will meet Oct. 20, youth grades K-12 encouraged to attend

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County 4-H Rabbit Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Community Building at the Lawrence County ...

WBIW

City of Bloomington seeks artists for signature gateway public artwork

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Economic and Sustainable Development departments request qualifications from professional ...

WBIW

Houchin signs VP Vance's pledge to fight fraud

SALEM — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) joined Vice President JD Vance in the fight against fraud. Combatting fraud has long been a priority of Congressw ...

WBIW

Taco Bell to open 3 Live Más Café locations in Indiana by year’s end

Irvine, California-based Taco Bell Corp. plans to expand its Live Más Café beverage concept in Indiana, with a West Lafayette grand opening set for Oct. 22. Additional locations…

Inside INdiana Business

Hammond's Casino Take Is Sliding Toward $20 Million. The Mayor's Budget Still Climbs to $170 Million.

Gaming taxes that once topped $35 million a year are now projected at $20 million to $24 million. Tom McDermott's 2027 plan is still $3 million bigger than this year's. The fina…

Hoosier Enquirer

Nobody seriously hurt after crash in Versailles Friday

(VERSAILLES, Ind.) -- Nobody was seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash near Versailles on Friday morning.

812now

Several PR's set during Special Olympic Powerlifting Meet

(VERSAILLES, Ind.) – The second annual Tyson Takedown Special Olympic Push/Pull Powerlifting Meet recently took place in Versailles.

812now

Nearly Half Never Heard of Engling. First Independent Poll Puts Bayh Ahead 43–35.

Free Press Indiana’s Bellwether survey of 839 likely voters gives Democrat Beau Bayh an 8-point edge over Sen. Jim Banks’s little-known SOS pick — who is winning only 68% of Rep…

Hoosier Enquirer

Driver sought in Northwest Indiana hit-and-run that seriously injured teen

Cedar Lake police are seeking help locating the driver of a hit-and-run Thursday night that left a 15-year-old seriously injured.

nwitimes

Local Events from DO812

Upcoming happenings across the 812

View all on DO812 →