Spring Swing: Pop Up Mini Golf @ the Museum
2024-04-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wabash, IN, 46992, United States
Play a round on our flowery 9-hole regulation golf course set inside the museum.
Mini golf tickets include full access to the Museum and can be purchased at the Museum welcome desk. Non-member tickets are $9 for ages 12+ and $6 for ages 2-11. Member tickets are $5 for ages 12+ and $3 for ages 2-11.

Wabash County Honors Band & Choir
2024-04-03 09:00, 2024-04-04 09:00, 2024-04-05 09:00, 2024-04-08 09:00
50th Anniversary. Presented by Wabash Valley Music Association. The annual Honors Band & Choir concert features talented musicians and vocalists from Wabash County high schools. Join us as we celebrate 50 years!

Class: Acrylic Painting
2024-04-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-11 09:00 - 11:00
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, join us for self-expression and creativity. Our instructors will guide you through various techniques, from brushstrokes to color mixing, as you explore your unique artistic style. Enjoy a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, connect with fellow art enthusiasts, and bring your imagination to life on canvas. Unwind, create, and discover the joy of painting in our inspiring adult art sessions!
This class requires that you purchase a “class pass” or “multi pass”.
Once you have purchased the pass, which is sort of like digital punch card, you will need to register for the individual days you plan on attending.
Please contact Carolyn Stoner if you have any questions or need assistance completing the registration.

The Thursday Parlay: Wabash County Sports History
2024-04-04 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for coffee and a treat, provided by our sponsor Bob Evans Restaurant. Bill Barrows, former Director of Sports for the Wabash County YMCA and Field of Dreams, has been researching local sports history to help the Museum curate a future sports exhibit. With his accumulated athletic knowlegde, he will be presenting some Wabash County sports history. For additional context, Bill is also the voice of the Apaches football and basketball games. “The Thursday Parlay” will take place from 10 to 11:30 am on Thursday, April 4th. This is a free event brought to you by the Wabash County Museum, but RSVPs are encouraged on our website!

Class: Little Picassos
2024-04-04 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-04-11 16:30 - 17:30
Integrating art making with art history, each session is focused on identifying and stimulating children’s artistic abilities. We’ll draw, paint, and create nature and abstract art using a variety of techniques and materials. Grades 1-3.

Class: Mixed Media Exploration
2024-04-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:00
Students will explore sculpture, color, and a variety of media in connection with contemporary and modern artists. Students will build independent thinking, collaboration, and gross-motor skills through this introduction to the creative process. Grades 4-7.

April First Friday: Downtown Luau
2024-04-05 17:00 - 20:00
Downtown will transform into a tropical oasis during this special First Friday! Dust off your best Hawaiian shirt and invite your friends to celebrate all things tropical! Join us in welcoming the arrival of spring with luau-inspired activities, shopping specials, unique dining, specialty drinks, fun things to do in downtown and a selfie contest on social media during the event!
Various businesses will participate in the ‘Golden Lei Giveaway’ by randomly selecting one lucky winner to receive a special prize along with $10 Downtown Dollars from Downtown Wabash, Inc. How will you know if you won? If you are a winner, you will find a Golden Lei on your shopping bag, beverage cup, etc. after making a purchase (much like finding a golden ticket in a candy bar!)
Free Leis for First Friday goers donated by Grow Wabash County while supplies last.
Wabash First Friday is made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night. Wabash First Fridays in 2024 are presented by MetalX. Additional support for Wabash First Fridays come from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and 95.9 KISS FM.

Dakota Parker
2024-04-06 19:00 - 22:00
Dakota Ray Parker performs many varieties of music including classic country (Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash), some classic rock (Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen), Folk music (The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, Tom T Hall), Elvis Presley, Adele, Justin Bieber and so much more. He also writes his own music with more than 35 original songs. He won The Voice of Wabash County in 2018 and opened for Aaron Barker at the Eagles Theater.

Los Lobos
2024-04-06 19:30 - 22:30
Experience 50 years of musical greatness with Los Lobos. With iconic songs like “La Bamba,” “La Pistola y El Corazón,” and albums including Kiko and How Will the Wolf Survive?, their cultural impact spans the globe. The group of five original band members has performed 100+ shows annually for the last five decades, recorded 17 studio albums, and won four GRAMMYs.

Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks
2024-04-07 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready for a night of comedy with Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks. Etta May, the American Comedy Award’s “Comic of the Year,” is a Kentucky comedy legend and has been featured on Oprah and Showtime. Joining her are Sonya White, known for her unique blend of southern charm and city smarts, with HBO and Comedy Central credits, and Jodi White, who’s unapologetically bold and hilarious. Don’t miss this trio of comedic talent guaranteed to keep you laughing.

Class: Graphic Storytelling & Comic Arts
2024-04-08 18:30 - 19:30
From cave drawings to comics, animation, and beyond, art and stories have been inseparably inked. In this class we will learn basic techniques, practices, and philosophy of creating comics and other graphic narratives.

April 2024 Board Meeting
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00

Emma Edmonds, War Spy
2024-04-09 19:00 - 22:00
Storyteller Carol Gebert will present the epic tale of a Canadian woman who dressed as a man to fight for Lincoln’s army during the Civil War. The story performed is based on Emma’s book and other Civil War stories to create a solid tale of what a soldier’s life was like while hiding her gender.

Wabash Co. Schools & Peru High School Exhibit
2024-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-11 08:00 - 17:00
Featuring works from all Wabash County Schools and Peru High School students.

Workshop: Stained Glass, Beginner Level
2024-04-10 17:30 - 20:30
Create a beautiful piece of art using stained glass techniques. You’ll learn how to score, break, and shape colorful pieces of glass to create a beautiful decorative item. All students will make the same design. A variety of color options will be available. Ages 13+

Class: Leaded Stained Glass
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
Experience the oldest method of stained glass construction as you create a moderate sized hanging panel. Review glass cutting and shaping basics and learn the lead cane construction method to build a beautiful stained glass panel. Several patterns will be provided as well as many attractive glass colors. Finished piece will be between 10×10 and 11×14 depending on the pattern chosen. Previous experience is required. Ages 18+
