downtown Evansville

River City Pride is planning a bigger than ever 2026 Pride Festival in downtown Evansville and vendor and food truck applications are officially open for June 6.

A thrifted black coat with a simple Wells Evansville label turned out to be more than a bargain find, revealing a quiet piece of local history stitched into its lining.

After a massive sinkhole formation on Riverside Drive in Downtown Evansville in February, the road has officially reopened.

Christmas is taking a terrifying turn in Downtown Evansville as the House of Lecter opens for its first holiday haunt in 25 years. Expect twisted décor, creepy characters, and a Santa you will not forget.

Kick off Thanksgiving morning at the Evansville Turkey Day 5K, a festive run supporting Goodwill’s Excel Center and its mission to help adults earn free high school diplomas.

Celebrate the season in the heart of Downtown Evansville as the annual Holiday Tree Lighting returns with cocoa, Santa photos, live performances, and a nostalgic countdown to the city’s brightest moment.

Evansville’s favorite local gift shop just got a major glow-up. River City Goods has opened a bright, beautiful new location inside Eastland Mall, packed with handmade finds.

River City Goods is expanding into Evansville’s Eastland Mall with a locally made gift shop featuring regional makers just in time for holiday shopping.

Magpie Vintage is moving into the second floor of Your Brothers Bookstore in downtown Evansville bringing curated retro fashion and accessories.

Haunted ghost tours return to Evansville’s Riverside District October 10–11, bringing spooky stories and re-enactments.

Riverside Drive in Downtown Evansville remains closed as crews address a collapsed storm sewer 25 feet underground. No reopening date yet

Altar Bar is launching in Downtown Evansville with zero-proof drinks, vintage vibes, and rooftop relaxation.