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Adult Craft Night: Wreath Making

Dec 4, 2025 - 6pm-7pm
John L Street Library // 244 Main Street - Cadiz
270-522-6301

Join us for an adult craft night in the basement on Thursday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m. Patti Purkes & Renee Vickery will be showing us how to make a winter themed wreath! Must be 18 years or older to attend. Registration is required. Spots limited. Register using this link - https://forms.gle/7VKnX66kRKiRj3z2A .

Trim the Tree Luncheon

Dec 4, 2025 - 11am-2pm
Renaissance Center // 49 Jefferson Street - Cadiz
270-522-0259

Join the Trigg County Chamber in adding a little sparkle for the patient rooms at Trigg County Hospital and Shady Lawn Nursing Home. A business, organization, or individual can sponsor and decorate a tabletop Christmas tree for a patient room. The Chamber will provide the tree, lights, tree stand, business name tag, and a box lunch for one person. Participants will bring ornaments and other decorations as desired for their individual tree. Be sure the ornaments are designed for a tabletop/mini tree. Cost is $35 per person/tree

Main Street Merriment

Dec 5, 2025 - 4pm-9pm
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

Main Street Merriment is BACK! Presented by Kenlake Foods, we're kicking off the holiday season Friday, December 5th from 5:30-8pm in Downtown Murray with Main Street Merriment!

We will begin the night with the tree lighting at 5:30pm. Then you can walk around downtown and get into the spirit of Christmas!

Main Street Merriment is packed with activities for kids (and kids at heart!):
- Paint your own ornament
- Make reindeer food
- Write a letter to Santa
- Visit the petting zoo
- Take a magical carriage ride thanks to Kelso's Mules
- And try your best to find your way out of the new Christmas Maze! (new this year!)
....and so much more!

The Murray Bank Ice Skating Rink is back and is INSIDE THIS YEAR! Tickets are $10 per person/session.

Holiday Farmers Market
Be sure to find your way to the Holiday Farmers Market located in a new place! Many of your favorite vendors will be there with holiday cheer!

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Wizard of Oz

Dec 5, 2025 - 7pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The Exile Greatest Hits & Christmas Concert

Dec 5, 2025 - 7pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Exile celebrated its 60th anniversary as a band and the 45th anniversary of the hit song "Kiss You All Over." They are currently on tour promoting their most ambitious album project ever, A Million Miles Later, released in August 2023. The Exile Greatest Hits & Christmas Concert features Christmas Classics and #1 Hits by the band! - This is not a tribute, THIS IS EXILE!

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!

A Soldier's Christmas Eve

Dec 6, 2025 - 6pm-8pm
Johnsonville State Historic Park // 90 Nell Beard Rd - New Johnsonville
931-535-2789

It's Christmas Eve, 1864 and a small garrison of soldiers still remain to guard the remaining operations of the Johnsonville Supply Depot. Join us to wish them a Merry Christmas with the coming year and hope that the war will soon end. Travel back in time to call on the soldiers as they prepare for the Christmas holiday. Help to decorate a Christmas tree, enjoy holiday treats of the time period, and sing traditional carols. Perhaps even Santa Claus himself will make it through the picket lines for a visit. Bring your family and help us celebrate this special evening around a blazing fire.. Come all ye for fun and merriment!

Breakfast with Santa

Dec 6, 2025 - 8am & 9:45am
The Joint // 30 Outlet Avenue - Eddyville
270-601-5083

Enjoy breakfast with Santa, crafts & more! Your ticket includes a delicious breakfast, pancake decorating contest, photo with Santa, plus shop local discounts for mom & dad!

Visit Santa!

Dec 5, 2025 thru Dec 6, 2025 - Various Times
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

You can see Santa in downtown Murray at 208 Main Street on...
Dec. 5th, 5pm-8pm
Dec. 6th, 10am-2pm

And at 206 S 6th Street on...
Dec. 14th, 1pm-4pm
Dec. 19th, 3pm-5pm
Dec. 21st, 1pm-4pm

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Wizard of Oz

Dec 6, 2025 - 7pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/

Murray Christmas Parade

Dec 6, 2025 - 5pm
Main Street // Main Street - Murray
murraychristmasparade@gmail.com

The Rotary Club of Murray and Murray Electric Systems team up to host our annual Rotary Light Up Murray Christmas Parade. The parade will take place on Saturday, December 6th starting at 5 pm. The parade route will start on 10th street and continue down Main Street past the court square toward the old Briggs & Stratton lot.

Murray State Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine

Dec 6, 2025 - 2pm-4pm
CFSB Center // 1401 State Route 121 N - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State men's basketball team take on Bellarmine at the CFSB Center.

The Murray Bank Ice Rink

Dec 6, 2025 - 10am-5pm
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

The Murray Bank Ice Skating Rink is back and is INSIDE THIS YEAR! Tickets are $10 per person/session.

Holiday Downtown Farmer's Market

Dec 6, 2025 - 10am-2pm
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

Get into the festive spirit and join us for our Holiday Farmers Market on Friday, December 5 from 5-8pm and Saturday December 6 from 10am-2pm. Discover a wonderful selection of local vendors, unique holiday gifts and handcrafted goods and more. Whether you are shopping for loved ones or treating yourself, you'll find something special.

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.

Grinch & Friends Christmas Breakfast

Dec 6, 2025 - 9am
Patti's 1880's Settlement // 1793 JH O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
270-362-8844

The Grinch and his friends are back. Just in time for Christmas. Enjoy a breakfast of Pancakes, Sausages, Scrambled Eggs, a Cookie and a Beverage. Enjoy visits at your table from Grinch, Santa, Mrs. Claus and more. Making those memories that last a lifetime. Seating is at 9am. We hope to see you there.

Christmas Open House

Dec 7, 2025 - 1pm-4pm
Johnsonville State Historic Park // 90 Nell Beard Rd - New Johnsonville
931-535-2789

Stockings will be Hung by the Chimney with Care for our Christmas Open House. Enjoy festive fun, food, and the merriment.

1-3pm Christmas Crafts
2pm A Visit From Saint Nicholas

Additionally, the hall of Christmas trees returns as a holiday treat and will be on display at the Johnsonville State Historic Park Visitor Center through January 1st. Enjoy the seasonal splendor of these special Christmas trees including ones decorated by community partners.

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Wizard of Oz

Dec 7, 2025 - 2:30pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/

The Nutcracker Remix

Dec 7, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Lovett Auditorium // 1499 Olive Blvd - Murray
https://app.gostudiopro.com/tickets/mkds

Get ready for a holiday classic like you've never seen before! Join us for The Nutcracker Remix-a high energy, dance filled twist on the beloved ballet, featuring everything from sugar plum fairies to breakdancing soldiers. Expect bold moves, modern beats, festive vibes, and a whole lot of heart as our talented dancers take to the stage!

A Kenny & Dolly Christmas

Dec 6, 2025 thru Dec 7, 2025 - Various Times
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton are brought together on stage in this fantastic tribute Christmas production you won't want to miss. Relive the heyday of country music with the songs that painted our lives, sung by two of the biggest superstars of their era.

December 6th at 2pm & 7pm
December 7th at 2pm

Bachelor Santa

Dec 7, 2025 - 7pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Filmed in Owensboro, Kentucky, and set for future release to Hallmark and Lifetime, the film will debut the weekend of December 5, 2025, in a few select theaters only. On Sunday, December 7, at 7 PM, The Badgett Playhouse is excited and honored to be one of the selected theaters to debut the movie! - One Night Only!

Murray Women's Club Open House

Dec 7, 2025 - 2pm-4pm
Murray Women's Clubhouse // 704 Vine Street - Murray
270-753-5023

Join us at the Clubhouse for singing, cookies, and fellowship

Elvis: Home for the Holidays

Dec 9, 2025 thru Dec 10, 2025 - Various Times
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

The one voice that continues to mesmerize the audiences is the voice of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n Roll. Celebrate the holiday season with The TRUE Voice of Elvis - Doug Church, who will be joined by The TCB Band.

December 9th at 7pm
December 10th at 2pm

Murder at the Christmas Feast: A Murder Mystery Game Night

Dec 12, 2025 - 6pm-7:30pm
Fairholme House // 89 Main Street - Cadiz
270-522-6301

Join us at Fairholme on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. for A Murder Mystery Game Night. Participants can choose to play as a character with a script or as a detective who listens to the clues. Listen carefully to the clues and conversations to uncover the murderer! Registration is required, must be 18 years or older to attend. Put on by the John L Street Library. Location is at Fairholme House. Click here to register - https://forms.gle/ey3hhCMLpodd4nkn8 .

Christmas in the Park

Dec 12, 2025 - 4pm-8pm
Lee S. Jones // 510 State Route 293 - Eddyville
270-388-2226

Parade, horse drawn carriage rides, food trucks, ice skating rink, inflatables, train rides, lights in the park, live Christmas carolers, gingerbread house decorating contest, home decorating contest, Santa, & Mrs. Claus!

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Wizard of Oz

Dec 12, 2025 - 7pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/

It's a Par-tay!

Dec 13, 2025 - 10:30am-12pm
John L Street Library // 244 Main Street - Cadiz
270-522-6301

Drop-in anytime from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 for a Taylor Swift Party! We will have crafts, trivia, giveaways, and more. All ages welcome. No registration required.

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!

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Dec 13, 2025 - 8am-12pm
Grand Rivers Community Center // 155 W Cumberland Ave - Grand Rivers
270-362-0152

Breakfast with Santa like you've never experienced! Each child receives special gifts, story-time, a train ride, and one-on-one time with the main man himself. Santa already knows a lot about his special guests before they even talk to him proving to the young and the young at heart that "This has to be the REAL Santa".

A Garth & Trisha Tennessee Christmas

Dec 11, 2025 thru Dec 13, 2025 - Various Times
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Shawn Gerhard is one of the longest continually performing Garth Brooks tribute acts in the world. Along with a Trisha Yearwood tribute artist these performers will make this a Christmas to remember.

December 11th at 7pm
December 12th at 1pm & 7pm
December 13th at 2pm

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Wizard of Oz

Dec 13, 2025 - 7pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/

Murray Women's Club Breakfast with Santa

Dec 13, 2025 - 9am-11am
Murray Women's Clubhouse // 704 Vine Street - Murray
270-753-5023

Come and enjoy crafts and activities for kids, a light breakfast, and plenty of photo opportunities with Santa himself! (Word is that Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance, too!)

Cost: $8 per person at the door. Only cash/checks accepted.

All proceeds will benefit the Family Resource Youth Service Centers at Calloway County School District and the Murray Independent School District.

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!

Visit Santa!

Dec 14, 2025 - 1pm-4pm
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

You can see Santa in downtown Murray at 208 Main Street on...
Dec. 5th, 5pm-8pm
Dec. 6th, 10am-2pm

And at 206 S 6th Street on...
Dec. 14th, 1pm-4pm
Dec. 19th, 3pm-5pm
Dec. 21st, 1pm-4pm

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Wizard of Oz

Dec 14, 2025 - 2:30pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/

2025 Holiday Tour of Homes

Dec 14, 2025 - 1pm-4pm
Multiple Houses // Downtown - Murray
270-753-5023

Get into the holiday spirit by joining us for the Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 14th. Explore beautifully decorated local homes while supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go towards repairs to the Clubhouse from storm damage.

Tickets are $20 and available at the door of the homes or at The Murray Ledger & Times or pay online.

The homes are located at...
Janice Kendall
134 Saratoga Drive North

Lyn Dunn
1313 Payne Street

Logan & Stevie Stout
811 Olive Street

Murray State Women's Basketball vs. Memphis

Dec 15, 2025 - 11am-1pm
CFSB Center // 1401 State Route 121 N - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/

Watch the Murray State women's basketball team take on Memphis at the CFSB Center.

Christmas with the Lakers

Dec 16, 2025 - 6pm-9pm
Calloway County High School Gym // 2108 College Farm Rd - Murray
270-753-4182

Celebrate the season, Calloway style, at Christmas with the Lakers! Join Laker Basketball for an unforgettable holiday game featuring a Buddy the Elf dress-up contest, an ugly Christmas long-sleeve giveaway, photos with Santa, cookie decorating, a spaghetti & syrup tasting bar, and more!

Girls' Game starts at 6 pm
Boys' Game starts at 7:30 pm

Murray State Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine

Dec 18, 2025 - 7pm-9pm
CFSB Center // 1401 State Route 121 N - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State men's basketball team take on Drake at the CFSB Center.

Visit Santa!

Dec 19, 2025 - 3pm-5pm
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

You can see Santa in downtown Murray at 208 Main Street on...
Dec. 5th, 5pm-8pm
Dec. 6th, 10am-2pm

And at 206 S 6th Street on...
Dec. 14th, 1pm-4pm
Dec. 19th, 3pm-5pm
Dec. 21st, 1pm-4pm

Murray State Women's Basketball vs. Lindsey Wilson

Dec 20, 2025 - 2pm-4pm
CFSB Center // 1401 State Route 121 N - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/

Watch the Murray State women's basketball team take on Lindsey Wilson at the CFSB Center.

Christmas in Dixie / Songs of the South "Alabama" Tribute

Dec 19, 2025 thru Dec 20, 2025 - Various Times
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Songs of the South a tribute to Alabama formed in 2019. Comprised of 5 members from the Mountains of Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Members include Wayne Kelley on lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Jerry Hanger drums/vocals, Mike Thacker lead guitar/vocals, Chris Kelley bass/vocals, Don Stevens lead guitar, keyboards, fiddle and vocals. This group has been performing together for over 20 years and has played more than 1,500 shows. Our goal is to put on a show that is energetic, upbeat, and takes you back to when you heard these songs for the first time. We want to make you clap, dance, sing along, and leave you wanting more. Your crowd will be on their feet! This show goes non-stop! It Includes many #1 hits with a touch of comedy that lets you get to know the band on a personal level. It will be a night to remember with the ultimate tribute to Alabama! "Christmas In Dixie" features the Christmas Hits of Alabama. Christmas is the first Christmas album by country band Alabama. The album was released on RCA Nashville in 1985. It was certified double platinum for shipment of 2 million units by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 11, 1996.

December 19th at 7pm
December 20th at 2pm

Stink, Stank, Stunk 5k Run

Dec 20, 2025 - 7am-11am
KY 121 // 1401 Kentucky 121 - Murray
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Murray/TheGrinchs2020StinkStankStunk5k

Join us once again for the 6th Annual Grinch Stink Stank Stunk 5K and help us raise money for children at Christmas.

Grinch & Friends Christmas Breakfast

Dec 20, 2025 - 9am
Patti's 1880's Settlement // 1793 JH O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
270-362-8844

Visit Santa!

Dec 21, 2025 - 1pm-4pm
Downtown Murray // 208 Main Street - Murray
www.murraymainstreet.org

You can see Santa in downtown Murray at 208 Main Street on...
Dec. 5th, 5pm-8pm
Dec. 6th, 10am-2pm

And at 206 S 6th Street on...
Dec. 14th, 1pm-4pm
Dec. 19th, 3pm-5pm
Dec. 21st, 1pm-4pm

Murray State Men's Basketball vs. Southern Illinois

Dec 29, 2025 - 7pm-9pm
CFSB Center // 1401 State Route 121 N - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State men's basketball team take on Southern Illinois at the CFSB Center.

Rockin' in the New Year with Terry Mike Jeffrey

Dec 31, 2025 - 10pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Join us for an evening of family entertainment, great music and FUN!! This is our annual New Year's Eve bash with crowd favorite, Terry Mike Jeffrey! The show will begin at 10:00 PM with doors opening at 9:15 PM. A glass of sparkling cider will be brought around to you for the midnight toast, as we bring in the new year with family and friends!! Please note that a dinner will NOT be served for this event, but your ticket price will include sparkling cider and a party favor. Come out and enjoy this one-of-a-kind evening at Badgett Playhouse!

Rockin' New Year with Terry Mike Jeffrey

Dec 31, 2025 - 10pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue - Grand Rivers
https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

This is our annual New Year's Eve bash with crowd favorite, Terry Mike Jeffrey! The show will begin at 10 PM with doors opening at 9:15 PM. A glass of sparkling cider will be brought around to you for the midnight toast, as we bring in the new year with family and friends!! The ticket includes party favors & cider from Minihan Productions

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.

The Murray Bank Festival of Lights

Nov 27, 2025 thru Jan 1, 2026 - 5pm-10pm
Murray Central Park // 900 Arcadia Circle - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/TheMurrayBank

It's the most wonderful time...of the year! Starting November 27 and running thru January 1, Central Park will be lit up nightly from 5PM - 10PM with the The Murray Bank Festival of Lights! As in years past, we encourage you to bring five canned goods for your admission, which will be donated to Murray Calloway Need Line.

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