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Labor Day Weekend Things to Do in and Around Southern Indiana

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down, and Labor Day will be here before we know it. We at SoIN Tourism want to offer some ideas to get a head start on a fun and festive Labor Day weekend. From international cuisine, family- (and pet!) friendly festivals and fitness events, plus live music for

A Local’s Guide to the SoIN Fun Trail

The 2026 SoIN Fun Trail has come to an end. Stay tuned for 2027!

If you live in SoIN, you have almost certainly seen the SoIN Fun Trail pop up on your feed every summer. Maybe you've saved a post about it. Maybe you've told yourself you'd look into it. Then Labor Day rolls around, and you realize

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

Memorial Day Weekend Things to Do in Southern Indiana

Spring has sprung, and the days are getting warmer. It won’t be much longer until Memorial Day weekend is here, which means a lot of events will be taking place in Southern Indiana. SoIN wants to give you a heads-up about some fun Memorial Day weekend events for residents and out-of-towners alike.

8 Wonderful Ways to Cool Off in Southern Indiana

When the summer heat is on, we’ve got fun ways for the whole family to cool off! Here’s where you can experience water play the SoIN way:

1. River Run Family Waterpark

River Run

River Run Family Waterpark is equipped with cool water slides, a steamboat water feature, and a toddler-wading pool. River Run’s

Southern Indiana Pride Festival: Know Before You Go

The 2026 Southern Indiana Pride Festival is just around the corner! Head to the Central Green in Clarksville from 4 – 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for great food, live music, and entertainment during this event celebrating Southern Indiana’s kindness and diversity.

What To Expect

The 2026

Story Behind the Mural - James Howard on Clark County Museum

James Howard Mural on Clark County Museum
Artist: Riley Gregor
Location: 725 Michigan Ave., Jeffersonville, Indiana

“The Story Behind the Mural” is an ongoing series that provides a behind-the-scenes dive into some of SoIN’s well known (and lesser known) public art pieces.

Through numerous pieces of

Keep Cool Without the Pool in Southern Indiana

Summer days in SoIN are great for cooling in the pools and water slides! But there are plenty of other fun ways to keep cool in Southern Indiana.

Want ideas on how to stay cool this summer without the pool? We’ve come up with a few ideas.

Cool off at these SoIN sweet shops

Taylor's Cereal Bowl

Mix Your Own Shake and

Story Behind the Mural - Schimpff’s on Jeffersonville’s Floodwall

Schimpff's Confectionery on Jeffersonville's Floodwall Mural
Artist: Molly Gruninger
Location: 139 Southern Indiana Ave. Jeffersonville, Indiana

“The Story Behind the Mural” is an ongoing series that provides a behind-the-scenes dive into some of SoIN’s well known (and lesser known) public art

Can’t Miss 2026 Cycling Events in Southern Indiana & Louisville, Kentucky

Sign up for fun cycling rides, tours and races in the Southern Indiana and Greater Louisville area.

Southern Indiana is the center of the region’s best cycling. This year is packed with must-go cycling events, from road to mountain bike and cyclocross. Let’s highlight a few of the big cycling rides,