Good morning, Evansville.

The Budweiser Clydesdales are visiting Evansville this week, stabled behind Smitty’s Italian Steakhouse (10th and Michigan) with viewing from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

Join scheduled stops at North Park, the Franklin Street Parade, and an Otters game.

CenterPoint Energy employees volunteered with the Boys & Girls Club on Monday for a kickball tournament and bucket truck rides.

The Energy Games event pleased local kids and may become an annual tradition.

Families can watch a free showing of the family favorite The Parent Trap on Friday, June 12 at Eleventh Avenue Park in Evansville.

The movie—in partnership with the City Council and City Clerk's Office—will begin at 8 p.m. and attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Officials said the Woods and Woods Foundation donated $10,000 to fund key amenities (shade structures, park benches and redbud trees) at the Igleheart Park Splash Pad Project under construction at the former Lloyd Pool location off First Avenue; the project is expected to be finished by Labor Day Weekend.

Salsarita’s on Morgan Avenue permanently shut down — rising costs forced owners to close the Mexican grill that had served locals since 2017.

The cast of EVSC’s summer musical Titanic rehearsed for only two weeks on a reconfigured stage (designed for closer viewing) and will perform at Shanklin Theater starting Thursday, June 11.

Governor Braun announced that Bridge Advisors is expanding downtown operations in Evansville with a $2.5 million investment at One Main Street — creating up to 75 high-wage jobs by 2030 as the firm grows from 7 to 20 employees this year to meet finance and accounting needs.

UE’s We Grow Aces! initiative completed its first harvest and delivered fresh produce to Pangea Restaurant Group on Saturday, June 6, supporting local food sustainability & offering hands-on learning in hydroponic container farming with funding from the Lilly Endowment Youth Programs on Campus grant.

On Monday, June 8, local teens at Toyota Indiana Experience Center in Princeton built 104 bicycles during a Dream Cycles event hosted by The Isaiah 1:17 Project, gaining hands-on experience in STEM + manufacturing while helping provide bikes to children in foster care.

EVSC will enforce a bell-to-bell ban on phones, tablets, smartwatches, and gaming devices during school hours as required by Senate Enrolled Act 78.

Officials say details for emergency use and after-school access (to ensure student safety) are being finalized ahead of classes resuming in August.

Ivy Tech Evansville will host its annual Homeschool College and Career Day on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its main campus (3501 N.

First Ave) where homeschool families can take tours, get college tips, and enjoy provided lunch.

Sixteen educators began the Southwest Indiana Workforce Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp in Evansville on Monday and will visit five manufacturing sites (Toyota, Amcor, Alcoa, Sabic, Kaiser Aluminum) over the next two weeks.

They will present what they learned at the end and receive a stipend for participating.

Kids Night Out: Art and Pizza for Kids

6-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Food included — Let the kids unleash their creativity while you enjoy a night out.

SWIRCA & More Glow BINGO

6-10 p.m. — SWIRCA, 16 W Virginia St, Evansville, IN — $30 single seat or $260 for a private table — Experience a vibrant BINGO night under black lights with fantastic prizes and a festive atmosphere.

Journey - Final Frontier Tour 2026

Time TBA — Ford Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience iconic hits live at this electrifying concert event.

Christian Singles Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — Ticketed event — Enjoy good food, games, and real conversations with other Christian singles in a relaxed setting.

Franklin Street Bazaar

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — EVPL West — Free entry — Enjoy storytime, free yoga, and live music while browsing local vendors.

Craft Club Night

6-8 p.m. — Warehouse 410 — Creative fun for all — Enjoy an evening of creativity and connection at Craft Club.