Leisure and Travel Blog

Category - Holidays

Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth in Southern Indiana

Juneteenth is coming quickly and SoIN Tourism wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this important American holiday.

While originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually around the United States since 1865. The holiday marks the day that the final group of

Treat Mom on Mother's Day in Southern Indiana

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Show all the moms and mother figures in your life you're thinking of them while supporting local businesses in Southern Indiana.

We’ve compiled a few places to treat them this Mother's Day, including special events, brunches and ideas for unique gifts.

Mother’s

Meet the “It” Couples of SoIN – Valentine’s Day in Southern Indiana

Love is in the air in SoIN! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the SoIN Tourism team is spotlighting SoIN “It” Couples—local couples who own or run businesses and attractions. Keep reading to learn about their love stories and insider tips for the perfect SoIN date night.

Liam Newlin & Brian Marshall

Top Holiday Activities and Santa Sightings in Southern Indiana

Southern Indiana comes alive with winter magic, offering a delightful array of holiday events and activities to warm your heart. From festive light displays and cheerful parades to seasonal culinary delights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this special time of year. Explore our list

‘Yule’ Have Fun at These Holiday Lights Events in Southern Indiana

There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than to experience enchanting lights and dazzling decorations designed for this special time of year. So, pack up the car, turn on holiday music, and get ready for some spectacular sights! You’ll find these stunning displays all around Southern

Top 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving in Southern Indiana

Make the most of Thanksgiving weekend in Southern Indiana! We’ve rounded up the top five ways to spend the holiday in SoIN! Whether you are home for the holidays, visiting family or looking for a weekend getaway, keep reading to plan your SoIN Thanksgiving festivities.

Drinksgiving

The Alcove

The Earl Drink

Have friends

Ten Interesting (and scary) Things to Know About Culbertson Mansion's "House of Anguish"

Fall and Halloween season has arrived and that means it’s once again time for a ghostly experience at SoIN’s oldest and scariest haunted house.

New Albany’s historic and legendary Culbertson Mansion is transforming its Carriage House in the backyard into a “fang-tastic” experience called "House of

Unique Gifts Ideas for Your Unique Friends

Looking for unique gifts for your unique friends? Look no further, Southern Indiana is loaded with unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas throughout the area! Explore the local shops and specialty stores of SoIN to begin checking off the people on your gift lists. These are just a few to get you

Excellent Last-minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

There are loads of wonderful gift ideas and things to do to show your love for dad while in Southern Indiana.

Is your dad or grandad a self-proclaimed foodie, a dapper dresser, a bourbon connoisseur, an outdoorsman, or a music lover? We have several unique ways to show him some Father’s Day love