Events
A Night Under the Stars
Nov 15, 2025 - 5pm
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park // 166 Upper Village Drive - Gilbertsville
270-994-6038
Join Dan Price from Dark Sky Kentucky to explore night sky navigation and interpretation of the planets, stars and even black holes. Learn more about stargazing equipment use and care. Gain in-depth knowledge of the effect of light pollution on the world around us and learn ways you can help.
Wicked at Calvert Drive-In Theater
Nov 21, 2025 thru Nov 22, 2025 - 7pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660
Calvert Drive-In is presenting Wicked at 7pm. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!
Wicked at Calvert Drive-In Theater
Nov 28, 2025 thru Nov 29, 2025 - 7pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660
Calvert Drive-In is presenting Wicked at 7pm. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!
Holiday Open House Small Business Saturday
Nov 29, 2025 - TBD
Benton Court Square // E 12th St - Benton
https://www.facebook.com/BentonPartnership
Start your holiday shopping at Benton Partnership's Holiday Open House weekend. Many local businesses will be participating and offering door prizes. There will also be sales and snacks!
Cranksgiving Bike, Walk, Run Challenge
Nov 22, 2025 thru Nov 30, 2025 - All Day
Doctors Park Sports Complex // 23 Park Rd - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/calendar/
Hop on the Moneymaker Trail during Thanksgiving week and crank out this fun challenge by running, biking, or walking on a full belly! Beginning November 22nd, the Moneymaker Trail will be marked off with a start line and finish line for a 1.5-mile trail. Ride it, walk it, or run it as many times as you'd like during November 22nd-30th, and mark your time down on the leaderboard (there will be better markers this year). This friendly competition is a way to get out and get active during the Thanksgiving holiday!
Cranksgiving Bike, Walk, Run Challenge
Nov 22, 2025 thru Nov 30, 2025 - All Day
Doctors Park Sports Complex // 23 Park Road - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/calendar/
Hop on the Moneymaker Trail during Thanksgiving week and crank out this fun challenge by running, biking, or walking on a full belly! Beginning November 22nd, the Moneymaker Trail will be marked off with a start line and finish line for a 1.5-mile trail. Ride it, walk it, or run it as many times as you'd like during November 22nd-30th, and mark your time down on the leaderboard (there will be better markers this year). This friendly competition is a way to get out and get active during the Thanksgiving holiday!
Santa Fly-in
Dec 5, 2025 - 6pm
KDV Airport // 441 Airport Rd - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/
Santa's sled is undergoing maintenance, and he's stopping by Calvert City to check on a few kids before he heads back to the North Pole. Make plans to watch Santa fly into the airport, and enjoy holiday activities before getting your picture taken with Santa, Mrs. Claus, his favorite elf, and one of his reindeer!
Calvert City Christmas Bazaar
Dec 6, 2025 - 9am-4pm
Civic Center // 991 5th Ave SE - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/calendar/
Find all your unique gifts in one town! Mark your calendar and map out your plan for one of the biggest shows in town! Four shopping locations all around Calvert City!
Calvert City Lions Club Christmas Parade
Dec 6, 2025 - 6pm
Downtown // 5th Ave - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/
The longest-running Christmas Parade in Kentucky on 5th Avenue. Enjoy a night full of floats from all your favorite local businesses! After the parade, head to the Civic Center for a photo with Santa, hot dogs, and drinks served by the Calvert City Lions Club.
Down Home Country Christmas
Dec 13, 2025 - 2pm
Kentucky Opry // 88 Chilton Ln - Benton
270-527-3869
Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits that will have your whole family laughing! Minihan Productions presents a Down Home Country Christmas, featuring the Minihan band. Listen to all of your favorite classics on a whole new stage at Kentucky Opry!
A Benton Christmas
Dec 13, 2025 - TBD
Benton Court Square // E 12th St - Benton
https://www.facebook.com/BentonPartnership
Come to Benton's Court Square to enjoy an array of activities, including a live Nativity, hot chocolate, cookies, ornament decorating, and much more! And we can't forget Santa, of course!
New Year's Eve Party Package
Dec 31, 2025 thru Jan 1, 2026 - 5pm-8pm
Kenlake State Resort Park // 542 Kenlake Road - Hardin
270-474-2211
Standard lodge room package for two-$249.96 + tax*
*Contact guest services for cottage upgrades and additional occupancy pricing.
Dinner Buffet from 5:00PM-8:00PM
Party favors, cash bar, drink specials and more!
OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PROHIBITED
LIVE MUSIC from 8:00-Midnight featuring REWIND
Includes breakfast on New Year's day
For reservations, call 270-474-2211 (dial 0 for guest services)
Please inform reservations of any dietary needs and other parties you might be seated with.
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