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Birdwatching 101

Oct 7, 2025 - 10am-12pm
Johnsonville State Historic Park // 90 Nell Beard Rd - New Johnsonville
615-651-9370

Have you always been curious about the different species of birds that frequent Tennessee? Or maybe you have a new bird feeder and are now curious who is visiting your backyard. Join us for an introduction into bird watching - Birding 101. Learn some tips and tricks for starting out on your birding hobby. Learn about birding gear from spotting scopes to field guides and practice your newly acquired skills during our field portion of the class.

Meet at the Johnsonville State Historic Park Visitor Center at 10 AM for the instructional portion of the program. After learning some basics, the group will then caravan to the park. Wear clothes and footwear for hiking. Walking will be less than 1 mile over level surfaces. Bring binoculars if you have or the park will have some pairs to loan out.

Registration is $5

Murray State Youth Track & Field Camp

Oct 6, 2025 thru Oct 8, 2025 - 9am-12pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
www.adamkieslertrackcamp.com

Open to children in grades K-5, this three day (Oct. 6-8) camp will teach them track skills in a fun, education focused environment.

Country Ham Festival Opening Breakfast

Oct 9, 2025 - 6-8am
Trigg County Complex // 303 Complex Rd - Cadiz
270-522-0259

Join us at the Annual Chamber Ham Festival Breakfast. Doors open at 6:00 am with program beginning at 7:00 am. Breakfast will be held at the Trigg County Recreation Complex Lexie Bush Convention Center. Awards for Farmer of the Year, Farm Mom of the Year, and Spirit of the Ham Festival will be awarded.

Ratoberfest at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 9, 2025 - 7:15pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660

Get ready for a fantastic event unlike any other! Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:15 PM with the showing of Speed Racer, followed by a screening of Grease at 9:30 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. SIU

Oct 10, 2025 - 3pm-5pm
Cutchin Field // Chestnut St - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-soccer

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

MSU Women's Volleyball v. Indiana State

Oct 10, 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 Indiana State!

Dueling Pianos Dinner & Show

Oct 10, 2025 - 6pm
Patti's 1800s Settlement // 1793 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
https://www.pattis1880s.com/

Come enjoy dinner and a show at Patti's 1880s Settlement with Terry Mike Jeffrey and Scot Durham as they "duke it out" on the ivorys, playing all your favorite songs per YOUR request.

Dinner + Show will be located at Patti's 1880's Settlement inside the Bill's Presidential Room. Dinner will include a choice of one entree, Don's Chicken OR 1" Pork Chop, and a side of homemade potato chips, with salad, flower pot bread and a half portion size of dessert. Drinks included are tea or water. There will be a cash only bar available to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Seats are purchased as general admission and as such we will try to sit groups together, parties of 2 will be seated with adjoining guests.

The doors will open at 6:00 PM.

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Southern Illinois

Oct 10, 2025 - 3pm
Cutchin Field // Chestnut Street - Murray
https://www.goracers.com

Catch all the exciting action as the Murray State women's soccer team plays their 2025 home schedule at Cutchin Field. Free admission!

Spooky Kentucky Dam Bike Ride

Oct 10, 2025 - 6pm
Kentucky Dam Village // 166 Upper Village Dr - Gilbertsville
https://calvertcityky.gov/

Get ready for a spooky bike ride! Join us on October 10th for a Halloween-themed ride across Kentucky Dam. Dress in your best costume, decorate your bike, and compete for prizes! Meet at the Beach at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Helmets recommended.

35th Annual Hazel Days Celebration

Oct 10, 2025 thru Oct 11, 2025 - 12pm-8pm
Throughout Hazel // Downtown - Hazel
https://hazelcelebration.wixsite.com/hazel

Please join us for the 35th Annual Hazel Day Celebration! We will have live music, vendors, car show, a parade, petting zoo, photo contest, sales at the local shops, and MORE!

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Oct 11, 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.

Grand Rivers Hunter's Moon Festival

Oct 11, 2025 - 9am-6pm
Little Lake Park // Payne St - Grand Rivers
270-362-0152

A True Americana small town festival at its best. The event features retail and craft vendors, food vendors, games, activities, rides, parade, live entertainment, and a street dance!

Creative Arts Bazzar & Bake Sale

Oct 11, 2025 - 8am-12pm
Murray Women's Clubhouse // 704 Vine Street - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/creative-arts-bazzar-and-bake-sale

Come shop for fall and Christmas and warm up with a free cup of apple cider! The Creative Arts Department's annual BAZAAR & BAKE SALE is fast approaching. All are invited! Admission is free. Proceeds will benefit art scholarships. Sponsored by MWC Creative Arts Department.

MSU Women's Volleyball v. Illinois State

Oct 11, 2025 - 1-4pm
Murray State // 333 North 14th St - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

Go cheer on our Racers as they play volleyball against Illinois State!

Harvest Fest

Oct 11, 2025 - 2:30-6pm
Central Park // 900 Arcadia Circle - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/harvest-fest-4

Back for our 4th year, your fall fun in Western Kentucky starts at Harvest Fest! Come to Murray Central Park for inflatables, pony rides, and a petting zoo- this FREE event is everything you love about fall festivals and more! The first 650 people receive a free pumpkin to paint and take home! We will have food trucks with delicious food and snacks you can enjoy while painting a pumpkin, petting a llama, watching a magician, and getting your face painted! Enjoy an afternoon of family fun and then at dusk (around 6:30 p.m.), cozy up for a showing of Casper at the Amphitheater! Sponsored by Lake Chem and Murray-Calloway County Parks

Murray State Football vs. Illinois State

Oct 11, 2025 - 6-8pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/football

Cheer on the Racer's at Roy Stewart Stadium as they face off against Illinois State University.

Murray State Football vs. Illinois State

Oct 11, 2025 - 6pm
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.

Car Cruise Trunk or Treat

Oct 11, 2025 - TBD
Benton Court Square // E 12th St - Benton
https://www.facebook.com/BentonPartnership

Join us for a spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat on Benton Court Square! Dress up in your best Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks. Fun for the whole family! More information to come.

Carol Capps Pink Walk

Oct 11, 2025 - 9am-11am
Civic Center // 991 5th Ave SE - Calvert City
https://calvertcityky.gov/

In October, we wear pink to remember and honor those touched by breast cancer. Join the Calvert Area Development Association for The Carol Capps Pink Walk on October 11th at 9am. We'll remember loved ones lost, celebrate those fighting, and emphasize the importance of proactive mammograms. Your participation directly supports Kentucky Cancer Link, helping local individuals in need.

Benton Farmer's Market

Oct 11, 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.

Pancake Breakfast with Murray Lions' Club

Oct 11, 2025 - 7:30am-9:30am
Hazel Community Center // 103 Calloway Street - Hazel
https://www.facebook.com/events/1237651527947515/

The Murray Lions Club is once again hosting the Hazel Day Pancake breakfast! It will be held on Saturday, October 11, 7:30-9:30am at the Hazel Community Center on Barnett St. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, and coffee will be provided. Donations are appreciated, and proceeds will benefit the Murray Lions Club.

Trigg County Country Ham Festival

Oct 10, 2025 thru Oct 11, 2025 - Various Times
Trigg County Complex // Throughout Downtown Cadiz - Cadiz
270-522-8244

Join us for two days of small-town charm, big-time fun, and mouthwatering country ham. From live music and carnival rides to craft vendors, food trucks, and the famous World's Largest Country Ham & Biscuit, it's a Southern celebration you won't want to miss!

Beetlejuice at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 10, 2025 thru Oct 11, 2025 - 8:45pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660

Get ready for a fantastic event unlike any other! Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:15 PM with the showing of Corpse Bride, followed by a screening of Beetlejuice at 8:45 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!

Corpse Bride at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 10, 2025 thru Oct 11, 2025 - 7:15pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660

North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament

Oct 12, 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

Murray State Women's Softball vs. Dyersburg State Community College

Oct 14, 2025 - 4pm
Racer Field // Behind Stewart Stadium - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/softball/schedule

Watch the Murray State women's softball team take on Dyserburg State Community College at Racer Field.

Batman at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 16, 2025 - 9:00pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660

Free Admission!! Get ready for a fantastic event unlike any other! Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:00 PM with the showing of The Goonies, followed by a screening of Batman at 9:00 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!

The Goonies at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 16, 2025 - 7:00pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660

Free Admission! Get ready for a fantastic event unlike any other! Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:00 PM with the showing of The Goonies, followed by a screening of Batman at 9:00 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!

CFSB at Sunset

Oct 17, 2025 - 4:30-7:30pm
Doran Arboretum // 300 Hickory Dr - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/cfsb-at-sunset-1

We're back for our 4th year of CFSB at Sunset-promising even more family-friendly fun as we transform the Arboretum into Murray's favorite Fall event!

Enjoy a full lineup of activities, including: Caramel Apple Nachos, Family Movie at Dusk: Goosebumps (2015), Corn Maze, Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Toss, Pumpkin Putt-Putt, The Big CENT w/ Candy Corn Guessing, Fall-Themed Photo Booth, Face Painting, Inflatable Slide, Corn Cob Toss, Tunnel of Lights & Candy Chute, and Food Trucks (Note: Food purchases are the only cost-everything else is FREE!)

Bring your crew for an unforgettable night of lights, laughter, and fall festivities. Free CFSB gift for the first 250 families! Costumes are welcome and encouraged!

Overnight Murder Mystery Package

Oct 17, 2025 - 5pm-9pm
Kenlake State Resort Park // 542 Kenlake Rd - Hardin
karie.mcgee@ky.gov

Murder and Merriment Presents: "Belles, Bourbon & Belladonna!"
Friday, October 17th-Saturday, October 18th

Standard Lodge Room Package For Two - $249.96 + TAX
Includes Acts 1 & 2 and Dinner Buffet on Friday + Breakfast Buffet and Final Act on Saturday

More Event Details:
Early check in at 3:00PM on Friday
Show begins at 5:00PM
Dinner served at 7:00PM
Final Act and Breakfast at 9:00AM on Saturday
Solve the mystery for a chance to win a prize!

Choose to come in Halloween costume for a chance to win best costume prize!

More details on Kenlake's Murder Mystery Event Page - Facebook
Outside Alcohol Strictly Prohibited
Menu TBD-Check back for updates in October.
Please inform reservations of any dietary needs and other parties you might be seated with.

Murray State Women's Softball vs. Wabash Valley College

Oct 17, 2025 - 3pm
Racer Field // Behind Stewart Stadium - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/softball/schedule

Watch the Murray State women's softball team take on Wabash Valley College at Racer Field.

Overnight Murder Mystery Package

Oct 18, 2025 - 9am-10:45am
Kenlake State Resort Park // 542 Kenlake Rd - Hardin
karie.mcgee@ky.gov

Murray State Football vs. South Dakota State

Oct 18, 2025 - 6-8pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/football

Cheer on the Racer's at Roy Stewart Stadium as they face off against South Dakota State University.

Trunk or Treat

Oct 18, 2025 - 5-7pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church // 100 South 15th St - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/events/726244026948831/

Come dressed in your costume and join us for a night of family fun!

Murray State Football vs. South Dakota State

Oct 18, 2025 - 6pm
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.

Benton Farmer's Market

Oct 18, 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 18, 2025 - 7am-12pm
Murray Court Square // S 5th St. - Murray
www.murrayfarmersmarket.com

LBL Bridge to Bridge Run

Oct 18, 2025 - 8-10am
Lake Barkley & Kentucky Lake Bridges // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Hardin/LBLBridgetoBridgeTrailRu

Head to LBL for the 7th annual Bridge to Bridge Trail Run & Relays - sponsored by Independence Bank! This beautiful course starts on the Canton side of Lake Barkley bridge, travels the entire Scenic Hardwoods Trail, and finished on the Kenlake side of Kentucky Lake bridge.

Lucky Star Ranch Fall Fest

Oct 18, 2025 - 3-8pm
Lucky Star Ranch // 2571 Barefield Rd - Cadiz
270-987-4179

Come out and have some fun at Lucky Star Ranch. We will have hay rides, mini petting zoo, face and pumpkin painting and other events for everyone to enjoy.

Halloween Circus

Oct 18, 2025 - 5:30pm
Penny Pumpkin Patch // 3138 Poor Farm Rd - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/events/1299062618005118

Join us for our biggest fall tradition at Penny Pumpkin Patch! Spend the day exploring our 10-acre corn maze, bouncing on inflatables, taking hayrides, painting pumpkins, visiting the petting zoo, riding ponies and enjoying food trucks, games, and plenty of photo ops! And don't miss the special Halloween Circus by Circus Grimaldi in the evening!

The Addams Family at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 17, 2025 thru Oct 18, 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 Addams Family, followed by a screening of Scream at 8:55 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and delicious food!

Scream at Calvert Drive-In Theater

Oct 17, 2025 thru Oct 18, 2025 - 8:55pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater // 111 Drive-In Lane - Calvert City
270-395-4660

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Evansville

Oct 19, 2025 - 2-4pm
Cutchin Field // Chestnut St - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-soccer

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

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Evansville

Oct 19, 2025 - 3pm
Cutchin Field // Chestnut Street - Murray
https://www.goracers.com

Catch all the exciting action as the Murray State women's soccer team plays their 2025 home schedule at Cutchin Field. Free admission!

Playhouse After Dark Presents Carrie the Musical

Oct 17, 2025 thru Oct 19, 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.

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

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

North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament

Oct 26, 2025 - 9am - 5pm
Lick Creek Ramp // Colson Rd - Dover
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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