Good morning, Evansville.

The Nick Nackery will kick off Halloween on October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. — the event will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a pumpkin monster mascot and one-night-only deals at 201 E Virginia St.

Boonville will host the 139th Labor Day Celebration at the Warrick County Fairgrounds this weekend.

The event is the oldest Labor Day Association Celebration in the nation and will feature a pageant led by Sherry Carlisle Smith.

Evansville police charged a 30-year-old man with strangulation, sexual battery and intimidation after a woman said he hit, pushed and sexually assaulted her during an argument at her Eden Drive apartment on Aug.

21—he was arrested and booked into jail on Monday night.

A USI student, Devean A.

White, 20, faces rape and strangulation charges after an alleged sexual assault was reported at Ruston Hall on Sunday evening+ he is held without bond at Vanderburgh County jail pending a court hearing.

City leaders held neighborhood meetings on Tuesday with the city engineer and contractors in Downtown to review upcoming road closures for the Fifth and Main project and other construction work.

Residents shared concerns about side streets wearing out — the city said detailed schedules will soon be posted on social media.

Holiday World's Happy Halloween Weekends returns on September 20th with a new dinosaur theme shown in a 12-acre corn maze+drone show and menu.

Fan favorites like the Trick-or-Treat Trail for children and hayride will also return+voting opens daily through September 22nd.

The second annual Panther Classic girls soccer tournament begins on August 28 at Goebel Sports Complex and runs through August 30.

Twenty-one varsity teams from Indiana+ Kentucky+ Tennessee, including ranked sides and state finalists, will compete in a round-robin format.

PDEVV Hub Parkinson's Disease Symposium

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM — Deaconess Gateway Conference Center — Free entry — Engage with experts on living well with Parkinson's and enjoy a complimentary meal.

River City Rodeo

5:30-7 p.m. — Vanderburgh 4-H Center — $25, kids 6 and under free — Experience professional rodeo excitement with bull riding, barrel racing, and more.

Fall Fitness Fair

10 a.m. — Wesselman Woods — Free event — Discover local wellness options at this vibrant community gathering.

Victory International Film Festival

Various times — Showplace Cinemas Evansville East 20 — $2,500 cash prizes — Celebrate creativity and storytelling with workshops, screenings, and networking opportunities.

Hoosier Hoedown 2025

5-4 p.m. — Swonder Ice Arena — $1500 Team Registration Fee — Enjoy a hockey tournament with complimentary beer and great camaraderie before the Fall season kicks off.

Beauty in Success Summit

10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. — Venue 812 — Free entry — Brunch, beauty, and boss moves for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs.

WWE Monday Night RAW

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Ford Center — Check local listings for pricing — Experience live wrestling action with your favorite WWE superstars.

Tri-State Homeless Veterans Standdown 2025

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — C K Newsome Community Center — Free entry — Providing vital resources and support for veterans with HIV and Hep C awareness.

Evansville Purple Aces Women's Volleyball vs. Bradley Braves

11 PM – 3 AM — Meeks Family Fieldhouse — Check event page for ticket prices — Watch the Purple Aces take on the Braves in an exciting volleyball showdown.

CAREaoke: Karaoke For A Cause

A fundraiser to benefit the Haitian Center of Evansville will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at a location to be announced. For information on sponsorships and tickets, email friendsofamydevries@gmail.com.