Hello Evansville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Inclusion night baseball, fireworks rules, and milkshake night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A Night Of Inclusion: ‘Field of Dreams’ returned to Bosse Field Monday night, as Evansville Otters players taught baseball to individuals with disabilities, building friendships and memories with help from Beautiful Lives Project -- see the inclusion night.
Holiday rules vary by city: Planning July 4 fireworks? Indiana’s hours differ from Evansville’s tighter holiday window, and Henderson’s rules vary. See what’s legal near you and where to watch along the Ohio River -- check the fireworks rules.
Rebuilt and ready soon: After two December fires, Madeleines Fusion Restaurant is rebuilding in Evansville and will reopen for dinner in the next few weeks, with The Phoenix Room open and a new kitchen -- watch the rebuild take shape.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local bloom therapy: When your week needs a soft reset, Emerald Design comes through with garden-style arrangements, lush houseplants, and fun classes in downtown Evansville. Think cheerful stems, pretty pots, and zero pressure to know the Latin names, just vibes that make your place feel a little more put together.
Press start, Evansville: High Score: Player Two Classic Arcade is the move when you need nostalgia therapy that actually works. All-day free play on rows of retro cabinets, yes even pinball, plus a party room and a shop for games means easy weekend fun for kids, friends, or your inner 8-year-old.
Local sanity saver: Need a quick breather without leaving the East Side? Wesselman Park delivers the easy-win combo of shady paths, open space, and just-enough activity vibes to shake off the work brain... take a walk, bring a book, let the kids roam, or simply do nothing and feel great about it.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍳 Chick-Fil-A Breakfast Bingo @ Chick-fil-A | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:30 AM – Nothing beats breakfast bingo to justify a mall visit before noon. Chick-fil-A is serving the biscuits while you play for bragging rights in Café Court at Eastland Mall, one Wednesday morning each month, with plenty of coffee, laughs, and harmless competition.
🛠 Learn, Build, Play! @ Boonville Warrick County Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Bring the kids and your inner rock star to Boonville-Warrick Library for a proper family jam with Monte Skelton. There’s stomping, snapping, and looping, then you’ll build partner instruments to play together. Finally, noise you actually want to hear, and memories that stick.
🔬 S.T.E.A.M. Club @ EVPL Oaklyn | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Channel your inner MacGyver at EVPL Oaklyn, where a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. challenge has you building a ball launcher and a catcher. Expect creative tinkering, a few glorious do-overs, and a crash course in machines, energy, and motion. Turns out physics is fun after coffee.
🍦 JBs Barnyard Ice Cream @ Myriad Brewing Company (Newburgh) | Thursday (6/25) at 5:00 PM – Think ice cream is just for kids? JBs Barnyard is rolling up to Myriad Brewing Co., so pair your pint with a scoop, a cone, or a milkshake, and enjoy that rare Venn diagram of nostalgia, local flavor, and a perfectly justified second dessert.
⚾ Newburgh Junior Baseball Battle @ Newburgh Junior Baseball - Vann Field | Friday (6/26) at 5:15 PM – Summer in Newburgh means youth baseball, dust, and parents perfecting the sideline chair lean. The Battle in the Burgh runs June 26 to 28 for 6U through 14U, with some locals drawing a Friday night pool game, depending on divisions. Registration’s open.
🎵 Concerts on the Lawn @ Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library - Central Branch | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats live tunes on the library lawn with your own chair, blanket, and snacks. This 10-concert run hops between three EVPL spots, bookended by Saturday shows, so you can drop in once or make it your new, delightfully low-effort tradition.
🍨 Dessert After Dark (Milkshake Edition) @ Bea Sweet Treats (Newburgh) | Saturday (6/27) at 4:30 PM – Dessert After Dark is doing a one night only Milkshake Night, with hulking cake shakes, ice cream themed cake and cheesecake, and a golden ticket for the lucky. They’re opening early and pouring until the ice cream runs out, no reservations, just dessert for dinner.
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07 — The Evansville report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 53%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis 2.5-story Victorian-inspired home on Evansville’s west side spans 2,907 square feet across 2.4 private acres. The remodeled 2021 main level features a stylish kitchen with an island, coffee bar, and bright backyard views, plus a fireplace-lined family room with built-ins. Outside, terraced hillside paths, a waterfall, and fire pit create a true retreat.
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