Events

Oct 30

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Friday, October 30, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 7:00pm

The Calvert Drive-In Theater, 111 Drive in Ln, Calvert City, Gilbertsville

Happy Halloween at the Calvert Drive-In! Enjoy classic spooky movies by Tim Burton with The Nightmare Before Christmas at 7:00pm and Frankenweenie at 8:30pm. Stock up on concessions at the drive-in's in-house restaurant and soak up an evening under the stars!

Contact: 270-573-7759

Oct 30

Frankenweenie

Friday, October 30, 2026 – Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 8:30pm

The Calvert Drive-In Theater, 111 Drive in Ln, Calvert City, Gilbertsville

Happy Halloween at the Calvert Drive-In! Enjoy classic spooky movies by Tim Burton with The Nightmare Before Christmas at 7:00pm and Frankenweenie at 8:30pm. Stock up on concessions at the drive-in's in-house restaurant and soak up an evening under the stars!

Contact: 270-573-7759

Oct 30

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, October 30, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 30

The Sullivan 3 - Halloween at the Patio

Friday, October 30, 2026 - 8:00pm

Break Time Bar & Grill, 109 Carroll Road, Draffenville, Benton

Halloween is taking over Break Time Bar & Grill! They're kicking off Halloween Events & Costume Parties with 5 nights of live music, themed costumes, cash prizes, and Halloween fun! Saturday - October 30th, The Sullivan 3 is live at the patio! Tonight's theme is "Witches." Costume contest with cash prizes starts at 10pm!

Contact: 270-252-7140

Oct 30

Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. UIC

Friday, October 30, 2026 - 6pm

Racer Arena, 333 N 14th Street, Murray, Murray

Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the UIC Flames in Missouri Valley Conference play on October 30th at 6pm

Contact: 270-809-3000

Oct 30

Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Drake

Friday, October 30, 2026 - 6pm

Racer Arena, 333 N 14th Street, Murray, Murray

Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the Drake Bulldogs in Missouri Valley Conference play on October 31st at 5pm

Contact: 270-809-3000

Oct 31

Halloween Festival

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 4pm

Birdsong Resort and Marina, 255 Marina Rd, Camden, Camden

Halloween weekend is shaping up to be a fun one with a community festival on Saturday, October 31 starting at 4pm featuring a golf cart parade, boat parade, food trucks, bonfires, free hot dogs, and plenty of candy for the kids. Whether you show up by boat or by car, come spend your spooky evening by the lake in costume!

Contact: (731) 584-7880

Oct 31

Grand Rivers Truck-Or-Treat

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 5pm - 7pm

Grand Rivers Community Center, 155 W Cumberland Ave, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Enjoy treat booths indoors and out at The Grand Rivers Community Center at Trunk-Or-Treat! Trick-or-Treaters from all over the region are welcome and invited. Treat booths can be set up by individuals, businesses, and organizations from the Grand Rivers and surrounding area. Best booth cash prize is awarded before the doors open at 5 PM.

Contact: 270-362-0152

Oct 31

Halloween in the Holler

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 10am - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

This little farm is no stranger to ghost stories, strange sounds coming from the woods, and bumps in the night. Come enjoy a day of spooky fun in the holler! Bring your best costume for the afternoon's costume contest! Do some autumn crafting, or listen to ghost stories and folktales! Scare- I mean See you there!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 31

Meet the Birds

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 31

Spidey Senses

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Argiope, orb weavers, trap doors and more are famous for their fancy webs, and intricate designs. Join us as we talk about the spiders around you and how to identify them!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 31

Skins & Skulls

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Stop by our booth to learn your different skins and skulls and how to tell them apart from each other. We can discover all the cool physical traits that make these animals successful in the wild.

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 31

Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Happy Halloween to the Nature Station's animals! Jack-o-lanterns make great containers to stuff with festive feasts for our critters. Help us prepare some super snacks for the coyotes, vultures, and more. Then watch as the animals try to figure out how to open their pumpkin presents and chow down!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 31

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Fright Light 7:00pm - Fright Light

Contact: 270-924-2233

Oct 31

Dusty Bottoms Band - Halloween at Break Time

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 8:00pm

Break Time Bar & Grill, 109 Carroll Road, Draffenville, Benton

It's Halloween night at the Break Time Bar & Grill, tonight is the last night of all the Halloween festivities at Break Time, so make sure you make this one! Tonight's live music is brought to us by the Dusty Bottoms Band! Come dressed to impress with cash prizes and a winner being announced at 10pm.

Contact: 270-252-7140

Oct 31

Downtown Farmers Market

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

Downtown Murray, Courthouse Square, Murray, Murray

Fall has hit the farmer's market located on the courthouse square in Downtown Murray. Shop fresh and local every Saturday from 7am to Noon!

Oct 31

Waiting at the Landing

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 11am

Dover Hotel - Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 101 Petty Street, Dover

The night after the Battle of Fort Donelson, the three ranking Confederate generals decide the fate of their army and themselves. One will accept his fate, one will flee and one will betray the very soldiers who fought for him. How would you react to their decisions? Discuss their actions with a ranger at the Dover Hotel (Tour Stop 10). Headquarters of Confederate Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner.

Contact: 931-232-5706

Oct 31

Pillow and Buckner: Command Decisions and Consequences

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 2pm

Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 418 Cedar Street, Dover, Dover

This program explores the Confederate attacks near Wynn's Ferry Road and how the strained relationship between Brig. Gens. Gideon Pillow and Simon Buckner affected the Confederate surrender.

Contact: 931-232-5706

Nov 1

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 1

Washing Clothes

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Dover

Cleanliness was very important to the farm family and was not neglected, though it might have taken more effort than we put forth today. In this program you will learn the materials and methods involved in keeping the family wardrobe neat and tidy on the farm!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Nov 1

Cooking Breakfast

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 10am - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Dover

Sure we all love breakfast food but cooking breakfast over an open flame can be a lot more difficult than one can imagine. By showing how to cook a 1800's style breakfast over an open flame stove top will encourage guests to enjoy their modern conveniences for a more archaic approach to how lifestyle on the farm in the 1800's was more practical.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Nov 1

Pigging Out

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Dover

Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Nov 2

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, November 2, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 3

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 4

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 5

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Belmont

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 1pm

Cutchin Field, Curris Center, Cs-1075, Murray, KY 42071, Murray, Murray

Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Belmont at Cutchin Field.

Contact: goracers.com/sports/womens-soc…

Nov 5

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 6

Motown Christmas!

Friday, November 6, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Various Times

The Badgett Playhouse, 1838 JH O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Don't miss this presentation of Motown Magic! It's Motown Christmas, performed by Darryl Van Leer and the DVL Revue, live at The Badgett Playhouse on November 6th at 7:00pm and November 7th at 2:00pm.

Contact: thebadgettplayouse.simpletix.c…

Nov 6

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, November 6, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 6

Lighted Christmas Parade

Friday, November 6, 2026 - 6pm

Downtown Grand Rivers, Downtown Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Show up and show out this holiday season with the first annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Grand Rivers, followed immediately by Pattis Festival of Lights! Light up the town with your decorated golf cart, vehicle, or float!

Contact: 270-362-0152

Nov 7

Murray State Racer Football vs. Youngstown State

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 1pm

Roy Stewart Stadium, 1401 KY-121, Murray, Murray

Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Youngstown State at Roy Stewart Stadium.

Contact: goracers.com/sports/football/s…

Nov 7

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Led Zeppelin 7:00pm - Laser Vinyl: Classic Rock

Contact: 270-924-2233

Nov 7

Horsing Around

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Dover

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love too. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn how they help out on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Nov 8

Missouri Valley Conference Women's Soccer Tournament

Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 - Various times

Cutchin Field, Curris Center, Cs-1075, Murray, KY 42071, Murray, Murray

The Missouri Valley Conference is hosting its Women's Soccer tournament right here in Murray, KY! Watch tournament action all week long as the best teams battle it out for the title of Conference Champions!

Contact: goracers.com/sports/womens-soc…

Nov 8

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, November 8, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 8

Log Cabin Building

Sunday, November 8, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Dover

Learning how to build a log cabin with a smaller model allows customers of every age group to enjoy building them in a safe and efficient manner. In the 1800's smaller homes would have been sketched out or built using smaller lumber to ensure the bigger logs did not go to waste. This activity will be enjoyable for all age groups and will provide them with the basics of building a log cabin model they can take home with them.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Nov 8

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, November 8, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Dover

Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Nov 9

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, November 9, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 10

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 11

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 12

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 13

Lake Barkley Beast Fest

Friday, November 13, 2026 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 - various times

Lyon County Convention Center, 309 Lee S Jones Park Rd, Eddyville, KY 42038, Eddyville, Eddyville

The Barkley Beast Fest on November 13-14, 2026 at Lake Barkley features top cryptozoology and paranormal presenters. Hear from Hellbent Holler, Charlie Raymond, David "Taters" Wickham, and Martin Groves as they share stories, research, and evidence on Bigfoot, Dogman, and other mysterious creatures.

Contact: 2703885300

Nov 13

Street Corner Symphony, A Cappella Christmas!

Friday, November 13, 2026 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Various Times

The Badgett Playhouse, 1838 JH O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Don't miss this performance of holiday classics! Street Corner Symphony presents A Cappella Christmas! Live at The Badgett Playhouse on November 13th at 7:00pm and November 14th at 2:00pm.

Contact: thebadgettplayouse.simpletix.c…

Nov 13

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, November 13, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 13

The Bellamy Brothers

Friday, November 13, 2026 - 7:00pm

The Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Benton

The Bellamy Brothers take the stage on Friday, November 13, bringing more than 40 years of music shaped by both pop and country influences. Brothers Howard and David Bellamy helped define the country duo sound with a career that began in the 1970s and continued through decades of chart success. Tickets range from $53 to $109.

Contact: 270-527-3869

Nov 13

Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Illinois State

Friday, November 13, 2026 - 2pm

Racer Arena, 333 N 14th Street, Murray, Murray

Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the Illinois State Redbirds in Missouri Valley Conference play on November 13th at 2pm!

Contact: 270-809-3000

Nov 14

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Taylor Swift 7:00pm - Laser Metallica

Contact: 270-924-2233

Nov 14

Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 7:00pm

The Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Benton

Jason Hudy brings Mesmerizing Magic to the stage on Saturday, November 14, combining large-scale illusions, comedy, and audience participation in a family-friendly show. His performances have reached more than a million people in 14 countries, with a mix of signature tricks and modern illusions designed to keep audiences guessing. Adult tickets range from $29 to $49 plus tax, with child tickets priced at $15 plus tax.

Contact: 270-527-3869

Nov 14

Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Bradley

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 5pm

Racer Arena, 333 N 14th Street, Murray, Murray

Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the Bradley Braves in Missouri Valley Conference play on November 14th at 5pm!

Contact: 270-809-3000

Nov 14

Wild Game Dinner

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 11am - 1pm - 3pm - 5pm

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, 166 Upper Village Dr, Gilbertsville, Gilbertsville

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park hosts its Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, November 14, with seating times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. The buffet features a wide mix of dishes including bison, elk, duck, frog legs, catfish, shrimp, Southern sides, soups, salad, and desserts. Admission is $35 for adults, $17.50 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 5. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 270-362-9218.

Contact: 270-362-4271