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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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