Homecoming, Murder-Mystery, Oktoberfest, Vintage Market, Dave Matthews Tribute, More

(Photo courtesy of Indy Ghost Light Photography)
Alex Dantin and Ameetha Widdershins, both of Fishers, rehearse for Hamilton County Theatre Guild’s first show of the 58th season of The Belfry Theatre, “Rehearsal for Murder,” a murder-mystery who-dunnit play opening tonight and continuing through Oct. 2 at The Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville.

The Noblesville Homecoming Parade is today and the Homecoming football game is tonight at Beaver Stadium. The Belfry Theatre kicks tonight off its 58th season with a whodunit murder-mystery play. Primeval Oktoberfest is today and Saturday. “Raya and the Last Dragon” is on the big screen at Westfield, and the final city-sponsored concert of the season at Federal Hill Commons is Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute) and Sam King on Saturday.

So here’s our list of 15 things to do this weekend and beyond:

1. Noblesville Homecoming Parade steps off at 4 p.m. today from Noblesville High School and travels west on Field Drive south on 16th Street, west on Logan Street, north on Ninth Street, featuring sports teams, band, clubs, alumni and more.

2. Noblesville Millers Homecoming Game vs. Franklin Central is at 7:30 p.m. today at Beaver Field with the 50-year class to be recognized.

3. Hamilton County Theatre Guild presents the first show of the 58th season of The Belfry Theatre, “Rehearsal for Murder,” a murder-mystery who-dunnit play opening tonight and continuing a total of eight performances, through Oct. 2 at The Ivy Tech Auditorium in Noblesville, with tickets at www.thebelfrytheatre.com and 317-773-1085.

4. The third annual Primeval Oktoberfest is today and Saturday at Primeval Brewing on Logan Street, between Ninth and 10th streets in downtown Noblesville.

5. Westfield continues its Movies in the Plaza series at dusk select Fridays, featuring “Raya and the Last Dragon” today on the Great Lawn at Grand Junction Plaza, with more movies that include “Hocus Pocus,” Oct. 28; and “Elf,” Dec. 2.

6. Noblesville Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Federal Hill Commons in downtown Noblesville. Market continues every Saturday this summer through Oct. 15.

7.  Central Indiana Vintage Vehicles invites car buffs to show off their vintage vehicles on the Courthouse Square during the weekly Saturday night Cruise-in. Lawn chairs and old-car conversations invited.

8. Enjoy the final Concert at the Commons on Saturday night featuring Trippin Billies (Dave Matthews Tribute) and Sam King.

9. Carousel Corner is open at Forest Park in Noblesville from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends through Oct. 23, with $2 carousel rides and $3 mini golf.

10. Hamilton County Parks’ Koteewi Aerial Adventure (Edge Adventures), K-Trails Equestrian Adventures, Koteewi Range Sport & Target Archery Center and Koteewi Lake are all open for the season.

11. Visit the Handmade Vintage Market supporting local small businesses from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville.

12. Take a ride on Nickel Plate Express’ many different train rides. Pumpkin Spice Express rides in October. Trick-or-Treat on the Rails, Oct. 29-30. Check availability at https://nickelplateexpress.com/

13. Visit the Potter’s Bridge Fall Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at Potter’s Bridge Noblesville featuring 90 arts, crafts and food booths, free KidZone and live entertainment.

14. Feeding Families Hamilton County’s Music Festival, in its second year, will be 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at Federal Hill Commons in downtown Noblesville, with food vendors, beer garden, live music featuring Fast Cadillac (with Barry Dixon) and Mike & The Boys bands, bounce house, silent auction, merchandise, more. Bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Feeding Families local pantries.

15. Noblesville Main Street’s Music & All That Jazz, sponsored by Duke Energy, will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 on the Courthouse Square, with Fall Fest and Soup Cookoff from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the Square.

Contact Betsy Reason at betsy@thetimes24-7.com.