Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Inman's Picture FramingArts crafts and hobby store
- Riverside Antique MallAntique store
- Seek And Find ConsignmentsAntique store
Family
Things to do in Evansville with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Evansville, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library200 Se Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
- Willard Library Of Evansville21 First Avenue
- Stringtown Branch Library2100 Stringtown Road
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Ohio River - Newburgh Pool10 mi southeast
- Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area26 mi northeast
- Ohio River - John T. Myers Lock and Dam28 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area26 mi northeast
- Ohio River - Cannelton Pool46 mi east
- Patoka Lake55 mi northeast
Get a feel for the city
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Walking Tour Evansville Indiana USA
Walking Tour Evansville Indiana USA. A film shared by Roadside Perspectives.
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What is there to do in Evansville with kids?
Indoor fun (7), Libraries (7), Picnic spots (23), Wildlife and nature (17). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Evansville for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Evansville when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.