Events
MSU Rodeo Fall Barrel Series
Oct 21, 2025 - 4-9pm
MSU Expo Center // 2101 College Farm Rd - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/murraystaterodeoteam
Go support the MSU Rodeo Team at their Fall Barrel Series!
Murray State Women's Softball vs. Three Rivers Community College
Oct 22, 2025 - 4pm
Racer Field // Behind Stewart Stadium - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/softball/schedule
Watch the Murray State women's softball team take on Three Rivers Community College at Racer Field.
Lake Barkley RBT Renegade Tournaments OSH Classic
Oct 22, 2025 thru Oct 23, 2025 - 7am to 3pm
Lake Barkley // Lake Barkley - Eddyville
270-535-5774
The Renegade Tournament will visit Lake Barkley October 22-23. For more information, call director John Newton at 270-535-5774. This is a Senior event, one person in the boat must be over 50.
MSU Women's Volleyball v. Bradley
Oct 24, 2025 - 6-9pm
Murray State // 333 North 14th St - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule
Go cheer on our Racers as they play volleyball against Bradley!
Amelia's Run
Oct 25, 2025 - 7am-1pm
Grand Rivers Tourism Office // 1858 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
270-362-0152
The race honors a spectacular woman, Amelia Brown Wilson, who was taken too soon. She was a staple of the Grand Rivers community. The race is being used as a fundraiser for an organization she believed in and worked so hard for: Donate Life - a Kentucky organ donor organization. Amelia was an organ recipient early in life and unfortunately lost her life due to complications later in life (but way too soon at 39 years old). Please see more About Amelia in the the bio below.
Fall running at Land Between the Lakes and Grand Rivers KY is stunningly beautiful. This year's race will feature the same 10km course, and 5km course, and a Kid's Fun Run!! The Kid's race will be approximately 1 mile in length
Benton Farmer's Market
Oct 25, 2025 - TBD
H.H. Lovett Park // 16th St - Benton
https://www.facebook.com/BentonPartnership
Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.
Downtown Murray Farmer's Market
Oct 25, 2025 - 7am-12pm
Murray Court Square // S 5th St. - Murray
www.murrayfarmersmarket.com
Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.
MSU Women's Volleyball v. Evansville
Oct 25, 2025 - 5-7pm
Murray State // 333 North 14th St - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule
Go cheer on our Racers as they play volleyball against Evansville!
50's Fright Night at Calvert Drive-In Theater
Oct 24, 2025 thru Oct 25, 2025 - 7:00pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660
Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:00 PM with the showing of The Curse of Frankenstein, followed by a screening of House of Wax at 8:35 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!
Trunk or Treat
Oct 26, 2025 - 2-4pm
Yates Event Center // 2760 KY 121 - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/events/24309677231986293/
Free open to the public event with candy, face paint, inflatables, get your pictures taken with a fall backdrop, costume contest and more!
Playhouse After Dark Presents Carrie the Musical
Oct 24, 2025 thru Oct 26, 2025 - Various Times
Playhouse in the Park // 701 Gil Hopson Dr - Murray
https://www.playhousemurray.org/events/carriethemusical
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she's bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it.
North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament
Oct 26, 2025 - 9am - 5pm
Lick Creek Ramp // Colson Rd - Dover
931-802-1568
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at the ramp. For more information, contact Tim York at 931-802-1568
Party in Pink Zumbathon
Oct 26, 2025 - 2-4pm
MCCH Center for Health & Wellness // 716 Poplar St - Murray
https://murrayhospital.networkforgood.com/events/90864-zombiethon
Join us for our 3rd annual Party in Pink Zumbathon at the MCCH Center for Health and Wellness! It's sure to be a scary good time of music and dancing and sweating with your favorite Zumba zombies! All benefits stay local to the Murray Calloway County Regional Cancer Center! A $15 donation will get you in the door and monster mashing! Wearing pink is definitely encouraged and costumes are fun
Murray State Men's Basketball vs. Northern State
Oct 26, 2025 - 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 Northern State at the CFSB Center.
MSU Rodeo Fall Barrel Series
Oct 28, 2025 - 4-9pm
MSU Expo Center // 2101 College Farm Rd - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/murraystaterodeoteam
Go support the MSU Rodeo Team at their Fall Barrel Series!
Taste of the Arts
Oct 30, 2025 - 5-9pm
MSU Lovett Auditorium // 1499 Olive Boulevard - Murray
http://bit.ly/4lb5zIm
Save the date for "A Taste of the Arts" on Thursday, October 30 at Lovett Auditorium. Enjoy captivating student performances, a delicious dinner and a live auction-all to support scholarships for students studying music, theatre, and art. "A Taste of the Arts" is proudly sponsored by FNB Bank. Advance registration is required.
Halloween I & II at Calvert Drive-In Theater
Oct 30, 2025 - 7:00pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660
Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:00 PM with the showing of Halloween, followed by a screening of Halloween at 8:40 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!
Grand Rivers Trunk or Treat
Oct 31, 2025 - 5pm-7pm
Grand Rivers Community Center // 155 W Cumberland Ave - Grand Rivers
270-362-0152
One of the best Trunk-Or-Treats in the lakes area!
Always on Halloween and Always 5 - 7.
The event takes place indoors at the Grand Rivers Community Center with serval decorated booths and costumed characters handing out treats. More than just a regular trunk-or-treat! It's a Halloween experience for all to enjoy!
Calvert City Treat Trail
Oct 31, 2025 - 5pm
Civic Center // 991 5th Ave SE - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/calendar/
Calvert City is one of the best little towns to visit during Halloween. Residents travel by golf cart, car, hayride, or bike to the many stops on October 31st. The City of Calvert City is urging residents to keep a lookout for little goblins, especially around Halloween. The Calvert City Treat Trail is scheduled for October 31st with a curfew of 9pm.
Halloween Safe Night & Costume Contest
Oct 31, 2025 - 4-6pm
Trigg County Chamber of Commerce // 5748 Hopkinsville Rd - Cadiz
270-522-0259
Halloween Safe Night held downtown Cadiz. Costume contest will be held at the Renaissance Stage starting at 5:00p.m.
Back to the Calvert Drive-In
Oct 31, 2025 - 4pm-10pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660
On October 31st and November 1st, a stainless steel icon with gull-wing doors and a flux-y reputation may or may not be making a special appearance at your favorite outdoor theater. You will want to be here to find out for yourself. It's the kind of ride that might make you check your watch-and your decade.
Whether you're into cinematic time-travel or just love a great photo op, you won't want to miss the chance to see the car that made 88 mph famous.
Triple Feature!
Back to the Future @ 6:30
Back to the Future II @ 8:45
Back to the Future III @10:45
Murray State Football vs. Southern Illinois
Nov 1, 2025 - 4pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // Gilbert Graves Drive - Murray
https://www.goracers.com
Murray State football takes the field as they begin their third season in the Missouri Valley Conference - the nation's top Division I FCS football conference. For tickets, visit goracers.com.
NTBA Fall Classic at Lake Barkley
Nov 7, 2025 thru Nov 8, 2025 -
Kuttawa Ramp // Kuttawa - Kuttawa
https://anglersntba.com/
This bass fishing tournament is open to NTBA members and will take place at the Kuttawa ramp on Lake Barkley November 7-8. For more info, visit https://anglersntba.com/
Murray State Football vs. North Dakota
Nov 15, 2025 - 11am
Roy Stewart Stadium // Gilbert Graves Drive - Murray
https://www.goracers.com
Murray State football takes the field as they begin their third season in the Missouri Valley Conference - the nation's top Division I FCS football conference. For tickets, visit goracers.com.
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!
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!
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!
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