Hand-painted goblins by Sandy Hall — a nod to the James Whitcomb Riley poem — also grace the gardens of the poet’s boyhood home during the Festival of the Jack-o-Lanterns.
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Here is a list of events coming up in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].
Jack-o-lantern display to return
GREENFIELD – The annual Jack-o-Lantern Festival returns to the gardens of the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home Oct. 26-31.
Take a nightly walk through the gardens between 7-9 p.m. and see a display of lit pumpkins, carved by local residents.
Enter a pumpkin in the carving contest Oct. 26 by dropping it off at the gardens, 250 W. Main St. Between 2-5 p.m. A workshop on carving will also be at the site during the same time and costs $5. Learn more at hancockcountyarts.org.
Libraries to host book clubs, events
GREENFIELD – Book clubs and a concert are coming up for adults at local libraries in Hancock County.
The Craig Brenner Trio performs Oct. 10 at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. The blues, boogie-woogie and jazz pianist Brenner is a composer, teacher and recipient of multiple arts grants.
Learn more and register for events at hcplibrary.org.
At the Vernon Township Public Library in Fortville, the Tuesday Morning Club continues for seniors each week. An adult Horror Book Club will be Oct. 16 at Scarlet Lane Brewing Company, 7724 Depot St., McCordsville. The event for those 18 and up will discuss the book “The Final Girl Support Group.” Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for details.
Harvest Fest in New Pal Oct. 19
NEW PALESTINE — New Pal Harvest Fest returns noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 19 in downtown New Palestine. The annual event features trunk or treat, chili tasting, a scarecrow stroll and Highland cows for photos and petting. Come dressed in a Halloween costume for family fun at 11 E. Main St., New Palestine.
Shirley to host fall festival
SHIRLEY — Pumpkins and Peddlers in Shirley celebrates the fall season in the community on the Hancock/Henry line.
The event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Shirley Park and features food, entertainment, vendors, pumpkin decorating, a chili cook-off and more. Visit facebook.com/shirleyindiana for updates.
