Here are 13 things to do this weekend in the Evansville area

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Looking for something to do in the Evansville/Tri-State area this weekend? Check out our list of events and activities.

Thursday

West Side Nut Club Fall Festival

Through Saturday, Franklin Street on Evansville's West Side.

The week-long festival is back to celebrate its 102nd year. Each day is jam-packed with rides, food, drinks, festivals parades and live music.

Yoga at Wesselman Woods

7 a.m., Wesselman Woods, 551 N. Boeke Road. Free.

Wesselman Woods is offering free yoga on the first Thursday of every month. This month, participants have the opportunity to train with instructor Damien Burge.

Wine Down To The Weekend

5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Reitz Home Museum, 112 Chestnut St. in Evansville. Free.

Enjoy a glass of wine or beer in the historic setting of the Reitz's Home garden, veranda, and patio. This event will feature live entertainment from Lindsey Williams.

Family Free Night

5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St, Free

CMoe is hosting a free admission day where families are invited to explore the museum. The last admittance is 7:30 p.m.

EPO: New Traditions Diversity Series

6 p.m., Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, 411 SE Riverside Drive. Free.

Members of the Eykamp String Quartet will play works by underrepresented composers Paul Wiancko, Rhiannon Giddens, Jessie Montgomery, and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.

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Olde Courthouse Catacombs and House of Lecter

Oct. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-31, Nov. 3-4; Fourth and Vine streets, and 325 Main St., 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Thursday, 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $20 for individual tickets to either haunted house or $30 for unlimited trips on night of tour.

Downtown Evansville's scariest haunted house is back and ready to put a fright into citizens. Walk through creepy corridors of the dungeon to see the scariest parts of the building.

Theresa Caputo

7:30 p.m., Victory Theatre, 600 Main St, Tickets are $45 to $95

Television personality Theresa Caputo, a purported psychic medium, will be in Evansville.

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 week will feature music from Hudsy and Honey Roy Trio.

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

7 p.m., Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. Tickets are $22 to $62.

Comedian Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci team up to captivate audience members with a one-of-a-kind event.

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Saturday

Lions Club Arts & Crafts Festival

Oct. 7-8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., John James Audubon State Park in Henderson. Free admission, but parking is $5.

This festival features one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts perfect for anyone looking to get a head start on holiday gift purchases. There will be food trucks, music, and fun and games to entertain the whole family. Shuttles will be provided from the parking area to the festival.

Matt Mathews

7 p.m., Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. Tickets are $36 to $66.

TikTok's fabulous farmer Matt Mathews is stopping in Evansville on his “When That Thang Get Ta Thang’n" tour.

Alice Cooper: Too Close For Comfort

Alice Cooper will be performing at the Old National Events Plaza on Saturday Oct. 7, 2023
Alice Cooper will be performing at the Old National Events Plaza on Saturday Oct. 7, 2023

8 p.m., Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. Tickets are $39 to $129.

Shock-rock pioneer Alice Cooper brings "Too Close For Comfort" tour to Evansville.

Sunday

Fiesta Evansville

11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wesselman Woods, 551 N. Boeke Road. Free.

The region's largest Latino festival is back with international performers, cultural exhibits, international food booths and entertainment.

This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: What can I do this weekend in Evansville?