October has arrived, bringing crisp mornings, colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, hayrides, hometown gatherings, and plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season! There’s something special about fall in our rural community—the slower pace, familiar faces, and simple traditions that bring neighbors together.
From festive fall festivals and family activities to football games, bonfires, farmers’ markets, and everything pumpkin and apple, October is the perfect time to get out, explore, and make memories close to home.
So grab your favorite sweater, bring the family, and enjoy all the fall fun happening right here in our community!
FRANKENSTEIN: THE RADIO PLAY
Thursday–Saturday, October 8–10 | 7:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, Jasper
A spooky theatrical production perfect for the Halloween season.
HAUNTINGBURG
Friday, October 9 | 4:00–9:00 PM
Market Street Park & 4th Street, Huntingburg
Trick-or-treating, costumes, food trucks, kids’ activities, live music, and a movie.
WALKToberfest
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Ferdinand
A full day of fall fun, vendors, crafts, food, family activities, and more.
OKTOBERFEST AT THE FERDINAND PYRAMID
Saturday, October 10 | 6:00–10:00 PM
Ferdinand
An evening of Oktoberfest food, drinks, music, and fun.
FALL HARVEST DAY
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Dubois County Museum
Experience old-fashioned farm demonstrations, apple cider, crafts, games, a petting zoo, and more.
FOUR RIVERS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 17-18 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds, Huntingburg
Shop more than 200 craft booths, enjoy demonstrations, food, and fall fun.
DUBOIS COUNTY PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 17 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Jasper Riverwalk
Free, family-friendly celebration featuring vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and community resources.
SAM BUSH WITH THE LOWLAND RAMBLERS
Saturday, October 17 | 8:00 PM
The Astra, Jasper
An evening of live music.
HOWL AT THE MOON HIKE
Monday, October 19 | Time TBA
Dubois County Fairgrounds
Enjoy a nighttime hike under the October moon.
SPOOKY STREETS
Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Dubois County Museum
A kid-friendly trick-or-treat experience through the museum’s village, complete with crafts and activities.
FREE MOVIE AT THE ASTRA
Saturday, October 24 | 10:30 AM
The Astra, Jasper
Free family-friendly movie.
AUTUMN MOON FINE ARTS FAIR
Saturday, October 24 | Beginning at 2:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center, Jasper
Shop artwork from talented regional artists, including pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, paintings, and more.
Stay With Us!
Dubois County is home to affordable hotel stays for the perfect family vacations, charming bed & breakfasts for romantic weekend getaways and unique airbnb stays!
Request A Visitors Guide
The official Dubois County Visitors Guide is your go-to resource for all there is to discover in southern Indiana. Did you know we mail a FREE guide upon all online requests?