Here are 8 things to do this weekend in the Tri-State
Looking for something to do in the Tri-State this weekend? Check out our list of events and activities.
Friday
Haynie’s Corner First Friday
5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Free.
The family-friendly, monthly First Friday celebration will feature food trucks, live music, art, entertainment and more. This month will feature Everything Pride with a family-friendly drag show featuring several Evansville and out-of-state Drag Queens and Kings.
Saturday
Willard Library Summer Book Sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willard Library, 21 N First Ave. Free.
Food trucks and activities for kids will be available as patrons shop. Prices include $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for paperbacks, and 5-for-$1 children’s books. Preferred payments are cash, card, and checks.
Franklin Street Bazaar
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. along West Franklin Street in Evansville. Free.
Every Saturday on the lawn of the West Branch Library, hundreds of vendors from local farmers and producers to bakers to artists and craftsmen have pop-up shops for visitors to discover local products.
River City Pride Festival & Parade
11 a.m., Haynie’s Corner. Free.
Kick-off Pride Month with River City Pride. The festival begins at noon and will feature craft vendors, food trucks, entertainment throughout the day, a kids area, and a beer garden for attendees 21 and over.
Downtown Henderson Porchfest
5 p.m. to 8 p.m., South Main Street in Henderson. Free.
Enjoy this family-friendly music festival featuring live musicians on the historic South Main Street.
Nate Bargatze: The 'Be Funny' Tour
7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. Tickets range from $39 to $69.
Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, he's known for being the "Nicest Man in Stand-Up. Bargatze is stopping in Evansville for two shows.
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June Boom 2023
7:30 p.m., Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road. Free.
This June Boom Fireworks show will feature a fireworks extravaganza, food trucks, free products raffles and more. Watch the show from your car, or the bed of a truck, or bring a blanket and watch from the lawn.
Sunday
Daryl Mosley
10:30 a.m., Howell General Baptist Church. 1520 Delmar Ave. Free.
Grand Ole Opry Veteran Daryl Mosley, best known for his song “(Ask the Blind Man) He Saw It All,” is stopping in Evansville for a night of songs and faith.
This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: What can I do this weekend in Evansville and Henderson?
