Leisure and Travel Blog

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Weekend in SoIN awaits! Keep reading for local events, gift inspiration and date ideas.

Valentine's Day Events & Specials

Chocolate Lover's Weekends and Valentine's Dinner at Huber’s Orchard & Winery

Keeping the tradition alive, this winery brings back its annual

Southern Indiana comes alive with the magic of the winter season, offering a delightful array of holiday events and activities that are sure to warm your heart. From festive light displays and parades, ice skating rinks, and seasonal culinary delights, there's something for everyone to enjoy during

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

Whether you’re seeking shelter from the elements, or you’re looking to experience the local arts, when you head indoors in Southern Indiana, you get to bring the fun with you. These SoIN attractions give you plenty of options for indoor entertainment throughout all four seasons.

HANDS-ON FUN

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Juneteenth is coming quickly and GoSoIN wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this truly 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

The 2024 Southern Indiana Pride Festival is just around the corner! Head to Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville from 4 – 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, for great food, live music, entertainment during this event celebrating Southern Indiana’s kindness and diversity.

What To Expect

The

Spring is the best time to take an easy road trip from Chicago to a new place. Especially if that new place is to a growing community like Southern Indiana, also known as SoIN. With cities like New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville, there are plenty of exciting things to do all year long, but

Jim Hesselman spent several years writing “The Bunco Squad,” sporadically picking the script back up to work on it and then often letting it rest for a bit. The comedy-drama that revolves around eight women’s monthly dice game is now slated to open at Derby Dinner Playhouse on January 10.

The play,

I usually look forward to winter as a break from the heat and a chance to see our luscious trees morph into objects that look like giant fingertips reaching into the sky. Though many of us locals end up driving home in the dark at 5:30 p.m. during daylight saving time, I love how the holidays offer

January 29th is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day’ and now is the best time to get a jump start on planning your next getaway. Before you do, check out what these locals have to say for tips to plan your exciting getaway to southern Indiana. We’re #SoIN, and we think you’ll agree!

Donna Wimbec