Southern Indiana Life
Your local guide to life in Southern Indiana
What's happening this season, what to set up when you move here, and where to find it all, across Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington and Crawford counties. Put together by Crystal Reardon Miller, REALTOR® with Epique Realty, born and raised right here.
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Things to do this season
Every event below was confirmed on its organizer's or tourism page. Plans can change, so check the event details before you go. Updated October 20, 2026.
Late October
Fri, Oct 23 and Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 to 11:00 pm
House of Anguish Haunted House
New Albany, Floyd County
A haunted house in the Culbertson Mansion carriage house, with proceeds going toward the mansion's restoration.
Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 pm
Flat Creek Farms Fall Festival
Scott County (town not listed)
A fall festival out at Flat Creek Farms Wedding & Events.
Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Marengo's Hallowfest
Marengo, Crawford County
A free Halloween evening downtown with vendors, trunk-or-treat, a costume contest and games.
Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Let's Get Spooky Halloween Party
Leavenworth, Crawford County
Trick-or-treating, hay rides, soups and hot dogs, a costume contest and a haunted trail at Down at the Farm.
Sat, Oct 24
Fall Festival at Alton American Legion
Leavenworth, Crawford County
Raffles, prizes, food and games, with proceeds supporting the Alton American Legion Post.
Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 to 7:00 pm (pumpkins lit until 8)
Boo Bash and Pumpkin Walk
Salem, Washington County
Costumed trick-or-treating through the John Hay Center's Pioneer Village, with paths lined by glowing carved pumpkins.
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Corydon Halloween Parade
Corydon, Harrison County
A free costume parade with decorated entries through historic downtown Corydon.
Sat, Oct 24 and Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 to 10:30 am
Breakfast with the Birds
Hardy Lake, Scott County
An all-you-can-eat breakfast at the South Shelter House with live birds of prey on display, benefiting the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center.
Sat, Oct 24
Fall Family Fun Day at Hardy Lake
Hardy Lake, Scott County
Pumpkin carving, wagon rides through the campground and a costume fashion show at the Class A Playground.
Sat, Oct 24, 6:30 pm
Salem Halloween Parade
Salem, Washington County
Costumed walkers, floats, tractors, horses and bikes roll through Salem, with trophies for the best costumes and floats.
Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Oktoberfest at Beck's Mill
Salem, Washington County
Historic Beck's Mill closes its season with live bluegrass, corn grinding, blacksmithing and weaving demos, campfire beans and mill corn muffins.
Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 am
Halloween Trivia at O'Bannon Woods
Corydon, Harrison County
Test your Halloween knowledge at the Hickory Hollow Nature Center inside O'Bannon Woods State Park.
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 pm
Scottsburg Haunted Downtown / Trunk or Treat
Scottsburg, Scott County
Halloween night comes early with a haunted downtown and trunk-or-treat.
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
5th Annual Austin Fright Night and Trick or Treating
Austin, Scott County
Downtown Austin fills up with costumes, fright night fun and trick-or-treating.
Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Trick or Treating at Todd Dickey
Leavenworth, Crawford County
Free costumed trick-or-treating with the residents at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation on 2nd Street.
Sat, Oct 31, all day
Owl-O-Ween at Hardy Lake
Hardy Lake, Scott County
A day of Halloween fun at Hardy Lake with pumpkin carving, wagon rides, a costume fashion show and campground trick-or-treating.
November
Fri to Sat, Nov 6 to 7
Holiday Open House
Corydon, Harrison County
Downtown Corydon's local shops kick off holiday shopping with a weekend of specials and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Fri, Nov 6, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Lanterns of Liberty Night Tour
Corydon, Harrison County
A free lantern-lit walk through downtown Corydon sharing the story of the town's early days.
Wed, Nov 11 to Thu, Dec 31 (no Monday shows)
A Christmas Story: The Musical at Derby Dinner Playhouse
Clarksville, Clark County
The holiday classic on stage, paired with dinner, all season long.
Thu, Nov 12, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, Clark County
A free evening of holiday shopping and dining, with specials and giveaways at downtown businesses.
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 to 6:00 pm (VIP 1 pm)
Jingle Walk
New Albany, Floyd County
A ticketed holiday stroll with Indiana wine tastings, downtown shopping and a scavenger hunt.
Sat, Nov 14
Flat Creek Farm Christmas Market
Scott County (town not listed)
A Christmas market at Flat Creek Farm.
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
A Corydon, Indiana Gilmore Girls Day
Corydon, Harrison County
Downtown shops and restaurants turn historic Corydon into its own Stars Hollow for a day of browsing and eating.
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Corydon Extravaganza
Corydon, Harrison County
A vintage, antique and handmade market at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, with a small cash admission at the gate.
Sat, Nov 21, starts 4:00 pm
Light Up Jeff
Jeffersonville, Clark County
A North Pole party with Santa at Warder Park, a Holiday Lights Parade up Spring Street at 6 and the lighting of the park's holiday display.
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
George Rogers Clark: Frontier General
Corydon, Harrison County
A free program at the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site on George Rogers Clark and how his land grant shaped Southern Indiana.
Sun, Nov 22, 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Teddy Bear Tea at Culbertson Mansion
New Albany, Floyd County
Bring a favorite stuffed animal to a Victorian high tea with cakes and cookies and a portrait in the mansion parlor. Register by Nov 15.
Fri, Nov 27, 5:00 pm (light switch 6 pm)
Light Up Charlestown
Charlestown, Clark County
Charlestown flips the switch on its Christmas City season at Greenway Park.
Fri, Nov 27 to Fri, Jan 1, nightly 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Charlestown City Square Light Show
Charlestown, Clark County
A 20-minute animated light show on a loop, with music on 87.9 FM, plus train rides and a holiday market on select nights through Dec 20.
Fri to Sun, Nov 27 to Dec 20 (weekends), 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Merry Country Christmas
Corydon, Harrison County
Warm up by a bonfire, then ride a hay wagon through Hayswood Nature Reserve past thousands of Christmas lights.
Sat, Nov 28 (times to be announced)
Light Up Corydon
Corydon, Harrison County
A free day on the town square with a light display, carriage rides, a Christmas parade, live music, vendors and Santa.
Sat, Nov 28, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Small Business Saturday in Downtown Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville, Clark County
A day to shop and dine local in historic downtown Jeff.
Sat, Nov 28
Scottsburg Christmas Light Parade
Scottsburg, Scott County
A lighted Christmas parade through downtown Scottsburg.
Sat, Nov 28, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Holiday Music Showcase
Charlestown, Clark County
A free holiday concert at the Charlestown Arts and Enrichment Center.
Sat, Nov 28
Small Business Saturday Cookie Walk
Salem, Washington County
Stroll the shops around the Salem square and pick up cookies at each participating business.
December
Fri, Dec 4, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Christmas Magic in Salem (on the Bricks)
Salem, Washington County
Salem's annual Christmas celebration with vendors on Brick Street and at the Stevens Museum, wagon rides and live music.
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Christmas Cookie Stroll
Jeffersonville, Clark County
Grab a map and bag, then collect cookies from downtown shops and restaurants ($15, only 350 tickets).
Sat, Dec 5, 1:00 pm
Jim Smoak Concert & Depot Open House
Salem, Washington County
Bluegrass at the Depot Railroad Museum, with holiday decorations, refreshments and model trains running.
Sat, Dec 5, 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Holiday Open House at Culbertson Mansion
New Albany, Floyd County
The Victorian mansion opens free to the public in its holiday best, with music, hot cider and sweets in the formal parlor.
Sat, Dec 5, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
The Spirits of Christmas: Victorian Ghost Stories
New Albany, Floyd County
Ghost stories by the fireplace at Culbertson Mansion, with hot chocolate and a few tales about the mansion itself.
Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friends of the Library Outdoor Book Sale
New Albany, Floyd County
Bargain books, CDs, DVDs and records in the main library parking lot, benefiting the Floyd County Library. Cash or check.
Sun, Dec 6, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Christmas Bazaar and Open House at Howard Steamboat Museum
Jeffersonville, Clark County
The Howard mansion decorated for Christmas, with craft vendors in the Carriage House and a Santa photo spot in the pilot house.
Fri, Dec 11, 6:00 pm
The Polar Express at The Depot
Salem, Washington County
A free screening at the Depot Railroad Museum with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate (donations welcome).
Sat, Dec 12
Historic Holiday Home Tour
Corydon, Harrison County
A self-guided holiday tour of Corydon's historic buildings; maps at Chestnut Street Market.
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Treats from Santa at the Vintage Fire Museum
Jeffersonville, Clark County
Santa hands out treats among the antique fire engines at the museum on Spring Street.
Fri, Dec 18 and Sat, Dec 19, 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Krampusnacht at Culbertson Mansion
New Albany, Floyd County
A holiday haunted house in the mansion's carriage house, staged by the House of Anguish crew.
January
Sat, Jan 2 and Sun, Jan 3, 2027
A Salute to the Rat Pack & Friends
Clarksville, Clark County
A recreated 1960s showroom concert at Derby Dinner Playhouse with Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. standards.
New to Southern Indiana?
Your first-month checklist
- Driver's license: 60 days to switch to an Indiana license. BMV new resident info
- Vehicle title: 60 days to apply for an Indiana title. Title and registration happen at a BMV branch.
- Homestead deduction: file with your county auditor by January 15 of the year after you buy (Sales Disclosure Form or Form HC10). It can lower your property tax bill. State guide
- Register to vote: online at indianavoters.in.gov.
- Utilities: set up electric, gas, water and trash. See your county below.
Taxes at a glance
Indiana property and income taxes
Property taxes are paid a year behind, in two installments due May 10 and November 10. State income tax is 2.95% for 2026, plus a county rate:
| County | Local income tax |
|---|---|
| Clark County | 2.00% |
| Floyd County | 1.89% |
| Harrison County | 1.00% |
| Scott County | 2.16% |
| Washington County | 2.00% |
| Crawford County | 1.65% |
Sources: Indiana FAQ, Indiana DOR county rates.
Utilities and county offices
Who to call, county by county
In much of Southern Indiana, the electric company depends on your exact address. If more than one is listed, check with them for your street.
Clark County (Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Sellersburg, Charlestown)
| Service | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy (largest provider in the county) | Visit |
| Electric | Clark County REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Harrison REMC (small part of the county) | Visit |
| Electric | Jackson County REMC (small part of the county) | Visit |
| Natural gas | CenterPoint Energy (serves Jeffersonville, Clarksville and New Albany) | Visit |
| Water | Indiana American Water: Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Charlestown, parts of Sellersburg and Borden, and unincorporated Clark County | Visit |
| Trash (Jeffersonville) | City of Jeffersonville Sanitation, single-family homes in the city; 812-285-6455 | Visit |
| Recycling | Clark County Solid Waste Management District (curbside recycling in Jeffersonville, household hazardous waste); 112 Industrial Way, Charlestown; 812-256-7942 | Visit |
| County government | Clark County, Indiana | Visit |
| Assessor | Clark County Assessor's Office | Visit |
| Treasurer | Clark County Treasurer's Office | Visit |
| Homestead filing | Clark County Auditor's Office, 300 Corporate Dr, Suite 106, Jeffersonville; 812-285-6211. Bring the last 5 digits of the Social Security number for each person living at the home. Re-file deductions any time the deed changes. | Visit |
More about living in Clark County.
Floyd County (New Albany, Georgetown, Floyds Knobs, Greenville)
| Service | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy (largest provider in the county) | Visit |
| Electric | Harrison REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Clark County REMC | Visit |
| Natural gas | CenterPoint Energy (serves New Albany) | Visit |
| Natural gas | Indiana Utilities Corporation (serves Harrison and Floyd counties) | Visit |
| Water | Indiana American Water: New Albany, Georgetown and unincorporated Floyd County | Visit |
| Recycling | Floyd County Solid Waste Department. The county turned its solid waste district into a county department in February 2026, and recycling continues. | Visit |
| County government | Floyd County, Indiana | Visit |
| Assessor | Floyd County Assessor; 812-948-5420 | Visit |
| Treasurer | Floyd County Treasurer; 812-948-5477 (option 1). The page says the office moved to 120 W Spring St, Suite 201, New Albany, on March 31, 2026. | Visit |
| Homestead filing | Floyd County Auditor (no auditor web page found; see statewide homestead steps) | Visit |
More about living in Floyd County.
Harrison County (Corydon, Lanesville, Elizabeth, Palmyra)
| Service | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Harrison REMC (largest provider in the county) | Visit |
| Electric | Duke Energy | Visit |
| Natural gas | Indiana Utilities Corporation (serves Harrison and Floyd counties) | Visit |
| Water (Corydon) | Corydon Municipal Water (town-owned utility) | Visit |
| Trash and recycling | Harrison County Solid Waste, 3151 Progress Blvd, Corydon; 812-738-8415. Corydon Recycling Center open Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 5:30. Drop sites open 24/7 in Elizabeth (5077 Main St), Lanesville (Jaycees property near Gresham Park) and Palmyra (2090 Hwy 150 NE). | Visit |
| County government | Harrison County, Indiana | Visit |
| Assessor | Harrison County Assessor, 245 Atwood St NE, Suite 221, Corydon; 812-738-4280 | Visit |
| Treasurer | Harrison County Treasurer, 245 Atwood St NE, Suite 213, Corydon; 812-472-5098 | Visit |
| Homestead filing | Harrison County Auditor, 245 Atwood St NE, Suite 211, Corydon; 812-738-8241 (handles deductions and exemptions) | Visit |
More about living in Harrison County.
Scott County (Scottsburg, Austin)
| Service | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy | Visit |
| Electric | Clark County REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Jackson County REMC | Visit |
| Electric (Scottsburg) | City of Scottsburg Electric Department | Visit |
| Natural gas | Midwest Natural Gas (website names Scottsburg, and lists Scott and Washington counties in its emergency contact area) | Visit |
| Water (Scottsburg) | Scottsburg Water Department, 735 W Lake Road West, Scottsburg | Visit |
| Trash (Scottsburg) | City of Scottsburg (trash service listed on city site) | Visit |
| Recycling | Southeastern Indiana Recycling District; 812-574-4080 | Visit |
| County government | Scott County, Indiana | Visit |
| Assessor | Scott County Assessor; 812-752-8436 | Visit |
| Treasurer | Scott County Treasurer | Visit |
| Tax payment options | Scott County property tax payment options | Visit |
| Homestead filing | Scott County Auditor | Visit |
More about living in Scott County.
Washington County (Salem, Pekin, Campbellsburg, Hardinsburg)
| Service | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy | Visit |
| Electric | Jackson County REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Orange County REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Harrison REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Clark County REMC (small part of the county) | Visit |
| Natural gas | Midwest Natural Gas (lists Washington County in its emergency contact area) | Visit |
| Water (Salem) | City of Salem Utilities Office (water, wastewater and garbage), 201 E Market St, Suite 106, Salem; 812-883-3937 | Visit |
| Trash (Salem) | City of Salem garbage collection (billed by the Utilities Office) | Visit |
| Recycling | Washington County Solid Waste Management District, Courthouse, 99 Public Square, Suite 6, Salem; 812-883-3039 | Visit |
| County government | Washington County, Indiana | Visit |
| Assessor | Washington County Assessor's Office | Visit |
| Treasurer | Washington County Treasurer | Visit |
| Homestead filing | Washington County Auditor's Office | Visit |
| County tax info (state) | DLGF Washington County page | Visit |
More about living in Washington County.
Crawford County (English, Marengo, Milltown, Leavenworth)
| Service | Provider | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Duke Energy (largest provider in the county) | Visit |
| Electric | Dubois REC ("serves Crawford and Dubois Counties and parts of Pike, Perry, Orange and Martin Counties") | Visit |
| Electric | Harrison REMC | Visit |
| Electric | Orange County REMC (small part of the county) | Visit |
| Water | Crawford County Water Co., Inc., 293 N State Road 66, Marengo; 812-365-9528 (no website) | Visit |
| Trash and recycling | Crawford County Solid Waste District, 700 S Indiana Ave, English; 812-338-2728 | Visit |
| County government | Crawford County, Indiana | Visit |
| Assessor | Crawford County Assessor, 715 Judicial Plaza Dr, English; 812-338-2402 | Visit |
| Treasurer | Crawford County Treasurer; 812-338-2651 (no separate web page found) | Visit |
| Homestead filing | Crawford County Auditor, 715 Judicial Plaza, English; 812-338-2601 (page links to deduction forms) | Visit |
More about living in Crawford County.
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The six counties I serve
Good to know
Questions newcomers ask me
How long do I have to get an Indiana driver's license after moving?
New residents with a valid out-of-state license have 60 days to get an Indiana driver's license, according to the Indiana BMV.
When are property taxes due in Indiana?
Indiana property taxes are paid a year behind, in two equal installments due May 10 and November 10 of the following year. If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
How do I file the homestead deduction in Indiana?
File with the auditor in the county where the home is, using the Sales Disclosure Form or Form HC10. The current state form says to file on or before January 15 of the year the taxes are first due. Your county auditor can tell you if you have already filed.
What is the income tax rate in Southern Indiana?
The Indiana state income tax rate is 2.95% for 2026, plus a county local income tax that ranges from 1.00% in Harrison County to 2.16% in Scott County among the six counties I serve.
Who provides electricity in Southern Indiana?
It depends on the exact address. Duke Energy and several REMC co-ops serve these counties, and Scottsburg runs its own city electric department, so check with the provider for your address.