November 2022

How to Enjoy a 'Kitchen-Free Turkey Day'

Leave the Thanksgiving prep and mess to the pros! Several SoIN restaurants are hosting Thanksgiving meals to enjoy in restaurant or to carry-out and enjoy from the comfort of home. Host your family gathering at one of our Southern Indiana restaurants, allow them to prepare and cater your dinner, or pick up some SoIN sides and sweets to complete your holiday menu.

Hotels for the Holidays

If you’re traveling to SoIN for the holidays, or if your family and friends need a place to stay while in town, book a room at one of our Southern Indiana hotels! Many locations offer quick access to SoIN’s culinary scene and downtown shopping in New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Louisville, plus you’ll be close to holiday events and performances.

Some of our hotels are offering special discounts for the holidays, including the Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West. Call (812) 945-2771 and mention code “HOLIDAY” to receive 15% off any room night any day of the week. Offer valid through Dec. 31, 2022!

Cozy Couples Getaway

Get cozy this winter in Southern Indiana! The cooler months are full of fun, festive activities to enjoy with that special someone. Shop and view holiday lights in our downtowns, sample local cuisine and cocktails, and catch a merry musical. Plan your getaway today!

We’re dreaming of a white Christmas at Derby Dinner Playhouse! Kick off the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas November 16 – December 31 and Santa Clause The Musical November 19 – December 17.

Celebrate Indiana artist Ann Farnsley at “Over the Moon: The Eclectic Art of Ann Farnsley” opening at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany on November 3. The exhibition features more than 100 pieces spanning landscapes, portraits and abstract, as well as unique three-dimensional items. The exhibition is on display through January 7.

Salute and celebrate Veterans at the Town of Clarksville’s annual Celebration of Veterans on November 6. The theme for the 2022 celebration is "80 Years of Women in the Military." Speakers and performers include a color guard, harpist and singer Erin Hill and a keynote address from Lt. Col. Amy McGrath, USMC Ret.

Save the Date for the 19th Annual Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville on November 10. Shop merchant specials, take a trolley ride and listen to holiday music! Stop by Schimpff’s Confectionery, one of the oldest, family-owned candy shops in the U.S., to purchase sweets and watch their candy making demonstrations.

The doctor will see you now at High Street Apothecary, New Albany’s newest hidden speakeasy. Schedule your appointment, get your prescription and enjoy hand-crafted remedies (cocktails) from the apothecary’s mixologist. Visit the doc on Thursday nights to be treated to live jazz while you sip your spirits.

Blink and you could miss Nick Locapo’s magical performance at J&B Magic Theater on November 19! Nick has performed magic for over a million people in theaters around the world, including Universal Studios and the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Head to Huber’s Orchard & Winery for the Pop’s Reserve Release Party on November 17. This annually anticipated event at Huber’s Plantation Hall features complimentary chili and cheese, and of course, an opportunity to get a bottle or two of Pop’s Reserve—a sweet red wine with a limited seasonal release.

Support local artists and discover unique artisan gifts and craftwork at the NoCo Holiday Market on December 3! Vendors will be set up inside NoCo Arts Center, Maker 13 and the Depot. There will also be food trucks and a cash bar hosted by Upland Brewing Co. at the Depot. Make a full day of shopping and fun with ice skating at the Depot, which opens November 26.

An old tradition adds a new twist at the Howard Steamboat Museum’s Annual Christmas Holidays Open House on December 4. See the museum transformed for the holiday season, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy live music and shop the new Christmas Bazaar, featuring goods and gifts from local artisans.

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