What can I do for enjoyable this weekend in Evansville?

Looking for one thing to do within the Evansville and Henderson space this weekend? Check out our record of native occasions and actions.

Fire Dog Kia’s Family Fun Day

Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. within the AMC Theater parking zone, 5600 Pearl Drive in Evansville. Free.

The Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department will host Fire Dog Kia’s Family Fun Day. The free group occasion will characteristic emergency automobiles, reside demonstrations, hands-on actions, and alternatives for youths to fulfill Fire Dog Kia and take photographs with their favourite fireplace vans and firefighters.

Orchid Escape on the zoo

Daily by way of Saturday, March 14. Exhibit is included with common admission to the zoo ($9 for adults, $8 for kids ages 3-12 and free for kids 2 and below).

Escape winter and journey to South America at Mesker Park Zoo’s Orchid Escape contained in the Amazonia exhibit. This six week-long exhibit hosts lots of of artistically displayed orchids for all to see.

Reitz High School Theatre presents ‘Shrek: The Musical’

Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and seven p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Reitz Theatre, 350 Dreier Blvd. Tickets accessible at www.fjreitztheatre.com.

“Shrek: The Musical”follows a grumpy however kind-hearted ogre whose peaceable life is disrupted when a bunch of fairy-tale creatures is banished there by the scheming Lord Farquaad. To get his swamp again, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower so Farquaad can marry her and turn out to be king. The musical emphasizes themes of self-acceptance, internal magnificence, friendship and embracing what makes you completely different.

Candlebox live performance

Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Victory Theatre, 600 Main St. in Evansville. Tickets begin at $50.45, not together with taxes and costs.

The Seattle grunge-scene band whose hits included “Far Behind” and “You” will play a present at Victory Theatre in Evansville.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical’

Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Aiken Theatre within the Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. in Evansville. Tickets begin at $48.60, not together with taxes and costs.

Based on the beloved film that starred Robin Williams, it is “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” in response to the Chicago Tribune.

Blackberry Smoke live performance

Friday at 8 p.m. at Aiken Theatre within the Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. in Evansville. Tickets begin at $45.05, not together with taxes and costs.

The nation rock band will play an evening of favorites in Evansville as a part of their “Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour.”

Evansville Thunderbolts hockey

Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ford Center in Downtown Evansville. Tickets begin at $21, not together with taxes and costs.

The Thunderbolts host the Knoxville Ice Bears (Friday) and Huntsville Havoc (Sunday) in Southern Professional Hockey League play. Friday is “Lilo & Stitch Night,” whereas Sunday is “Sunday Funday.”

Baiiley Zimmerman in live performance

Saturday at 7 p.m. at Ford Center in Downtown Evansville. Tickets begin at $41, not together with taxes and costs.

Fresh off the discharge of his sophomore album “Different Night Same Rodeo,” Bailey Zimmerman continues his speedy rise with a string of chart-topping hits and high-profile collaborations.