Here are 11 things to do this week in the Tri-State
Looking for something to do in the Evansville and Henderson area this weekend? Check out our list of local events and activities.
Thursday
Jason Aldean
7:30 p.m., Ford Center, 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd, Tickets range from $36.75 to $226.50.
Jason Aldean is coming to Evansville on his "Highway Desperado" tour with special guests Lauren Alaina, Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver.
Friday
Henderson Farmers Market
Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, Henderson Farmers Market, 381 Sam Ball Way Fairgrounds in Henderson. Free admission.
Discover fresh local produce, jams, meat, homegrown flowers, and baked goods every Friday and Saturday through October.
Art in the Park
3 to 6 p.m., EVPL East, 840 E. Chandler Ave. Free.
This community event includes music, local artists' artwork and hands-on crafts and activities for all ages.
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival
Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Audubon Mill Park in Henderson, Kentucky. Free.
This family-friendly festival is recognized as one of the country's longest-running Bluegrass events featuring live music, food, local vendors and folklife activities. For more information, visit www.bluegrassinthepark.com.
Downtown Evansville Night Market
5 to 8 p.m., Downtown Evansville EID, 900 Main St. Free.
This evening market event will feature local makers, vendors, locally grown produce, live music, food trucks and entertainment.
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Saturday
Evansville Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 815 John St. Free.
Shop from local vendors and food trucks while joining the fun of this weekly market.
Franklin Street Bazaar
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. along West Franklin Street. Free.
This weekly market is on the lawn of the EVPL West Branch Library with hundreds of vendors from local farmers and producers to bakers to artists and craftsmen having pop-up shops for visitors to check out local products.
Playdate with Bluey and Bingo
10 a.m., cMoe-Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 SE Fifth St. Museum admission is $15.
Join popular pups Bluey and Bingo for a day of interactive activities and engaging storytelling sessions.
Saturday Stories
10 a.m., Evansville Regional Airport, 7801 Bussing Drive. Free.
Storytime begins at 10 a.m. followed by arts and crafts for kids.
Don't Touch That Mushroom!
2:30 to 4:30 p.m., EVPL McCollough, 5115 Washington Ave. Free.
Josh Dessauer, certified mushroom identification expert, is discussing mushrooms, their uses, and what they can teach us.
Sunday
Brian Regan
8 p.m., Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. Tickets range $36.50 to $97.
Brian Regan is stopping in Evansville for a night of stand-up comedy.
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