REGIONAL EVENTS
// EVENTS // REGIONAL
Oct
4
Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Valparaiso
Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 1pm
Cutchin Field, Curris Center, Cs-1075, Murray, KY 42071, Murray, Murray
Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Valparaiso at Cutchin Field.
Contact: goracers.com/sports/womens-soc…
Oct
4
Sunday Wolf Week Events
Sunday, October 4, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - Sunday Funday: Coyotes
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
4
Cooking with Pumpkins
Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 10am - 1pm
Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL
Back in the old country, someone calling you "Pumpkin Eater" was meant as an insult. That changed pretty quickly in the colonies where pumpkins were a staple food source. Come for our spicy take on pumpkin spice, and leave with a new appreciation for a gourd that does way more than just look good as a jack-o-lantern!
Contact: 931-232-6457
Oct
4
Horsing Around
Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL
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
Oct
4
Sunday Planetarium Shows
Sunday, October 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 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
Oct
4
Murray State Racers Softball vs. Dyersburg State Community College
Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 1pm
Owens Family Field, lc-8101A, Murray, Murray
Watch as the Lady Racers take on DSCC on Sunday October 4th at 1pm! Parking is located at either the CFSB Center or around Roy Stewart Stadium.
Contact: www.goracers.com
Oct
5
Monday Wolf Week Events
Monday, October 5, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - Eat, Prey, Love
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
5
Monday Planetarium Shows
Monday, October 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 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
Oct
6
Tuesday Wolf Week Events
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - All in the Family
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
6
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Tuesday, October 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 - 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
Oct
6
Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium
Tuesday, October 6, 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 - Laser Retro: Best of the 80s
7:00pm - Laser X: 90s Alternative Rock
Contact: 270-924-2233
Oct
6
Murray State Racers Softball vs. Lake Land College
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 3:30pm
Owens Family Field, lc-8101A, Murray, Murray
Watch as the Lady Racers take on Lake Land College on Sunday October 6th at 3:00pm! Parking is located at either the CFSB Center or around Roy Stewart Stadium.
Contact: www.goracers.com
Oct
7
Wednesday Wolf Week Events
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - Wide World of Wolves
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
7
Wednesday Planetarium Shows
Wednesday, October 7, 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
Oct
8
Thursday Wolf Week Events
Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - Canine Crash Course
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
8
Thursday Planetarium Events
Thursday, October 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 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
Oct
9
Beetlejuice
Friday, October 9, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Calvert Drive-In Theater, 111 Drive in Ln, Calvert City, Gilbertsville
Enjoy a cool October night at the Calvert Drive-In! This weekend, it's a Beetlejuice takeover! Try not to say it three times, with Beetlejuice showing at 7:00pm and the beloved sequel at 8:45pm (whew, we avoided saying it). 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
9
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Friday, October 9, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 8:45pm
The Calvert Drive-In Theater, 111 Drive in Ln, Calvert City, Gilbertsville
Enjoy a cool October night at the Calvert Drive-In! This weekend, it's a Beetlejuice takeover! Try not to say it three times, with Beetlejuice showing at 7:00pm and the beloved sequel at 8:45pm (whew, we avoided saying it). 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
9
Friday Wolf Week Events
Friday, October 9, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - Top Dogs
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
9
Friday Planetarium Events
Friday, October 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 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
9
Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium
Friday, October 9, 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 - Laser Vinyl: Classic Rock
7:00pm - Laser Metallica
Contact: 270-924-2233
Oct
9
Hazel Day Celebration
Friday, October 9, 2026 – Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Various Times
Downtown Hazel, Downtown Hazel, Hazel, Murray
Hazel Day returns Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 with two days of food, vendors, live music, family activities, and community events. Friday features food and vendors from noon to 7 p.m., live music from Sticky Sweet Sugar Beats, and a family movie night showing Hocus Pocus at Hazel Park, while Saturday includes a pancake breakfast, car show, parade, cake walk, foam pit, James Greer Band, petting zoo, and a kids' area with bouncers.
Contact: 270-293-8985
Oct
10
50th Hunter's Moon Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 9am - 6pm
Little Lake Park, Little Lake Park, Payne St, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers
This year marks the 50th year of the Grand Rivers Chamber of Commerce Hunter's Moon Festival!
Don't miss the Children's Costume Parade, Rides & Attractions, Silent Auction, Cake Walk, Craft & Retail Vendors, Main Street Parade, Live Music & Dance, and much more!
Contact: 270-362-0152
Oct
10
Tim Lynch
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
Ralph's Harborview Grill at The Moors, 570 Moors Rd, Gilbertsville, Gilbertsville
Tim Lynch is live tonight at Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill! Grab a bite to eat and listen to great music on the lake!
Oct
10
Saturday Wolf Week Events
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
All Day - "Scavenger" Hunt
11:30am - Crafty Coyotes
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
2:30pm - Campground Critters
3:30pm - Puppy Play-doh (craft)
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
10
Halloween & Apple Fest Decorating
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL
It's harvest season at the Homeplace! As our annual Apple Fest, and Halloween draw near, we'll be sprucing up the farm. While Halloween in rural Tennessee was more focused on harvest and pranks, we can look a little further back to bring the real spooky stuff our ancestors might've seen. Come see what we're up to!
Contact: 931-232-6457
Oct
10
Treat the Sheep
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm
Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL
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
Oct
10
Night at the Nature Station
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 6pm - 9pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Join us for an exciting evening filled with the moonlight marauders that lurk around the trails of the Woodlands Nature Station at our first nighttime festival. Meet your nocturnal neighbors during live animal programs, enjoy stories around a campfire with s'mores, and see if you can spot our resident cryptids - plus make your own!
This after-hours event is $7 for ages 16+, $5 for ages 5-15, and free for ages 4 and under.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
10
Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium
Saturday, October 10, 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. Join the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers after the shows for a night of star gazing!
Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows:
5:30pm - Laser Queen
7:00pm - Taylor Swift
Contact: 270-924-2233
Oct
10
Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday, October 10, 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
10
Kentucky Lake Glamping Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 4pm - 8pm
Kentucky Lake Glamping, 45 Riverside Road, New Concord, Murray
Join Kentucky Lake Glamping for their fall festival on October 10th, with major events starting at 4:00pm. The Glamping Cafe will be open from 9am to 4pm that day serving signatures like breakfast pizza, ice cream, and artisan popsicles! Below is a list of happenings at the festival that day:
4:00-4:45: Beach Yoga with Brandi (Bring Your Own Mat or Towel)
4:00-7:00: Erwin Heritage Farms, TheSipWell, Small Town Sweets
4:00-6:30: Lakefront Chair Message
6:00-8:00: Firepit with Smores Hayride
6:00-8:00: Live Music at the Lake by the River Dust Duo
Contact: 270-436-5253
Oct
11
Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Illinois-Chicago
Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 1pm
Cutchin Field, Curris Center, Cs-1075, Murray, KY 42071, Murray, Murray
Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on UIC at Cutchin Field.
Contact: goracers.com/sports/womens-soc…
Oct
11
Sunday Wolf Week Events
Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Various Times
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall break is all about wolves at the Woodlands Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered Red Wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.
Today's Events:
11:30am - Skins & Skulls Booth
1:30pm - Red Wolf Treat Time
3:30pm - Sunday Funday: Red Wolf
Contact: 270-924-2299
Oct
11
Minecraft on the Farm
Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 10am - 4pm
Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL
Did you know that a lot of elements in the game Minecraft can be found at Homeplace 1850's farm? Can you find all the real-life versions of the blocks, tools, animals, and objects in Minecraft? Play a scavenger hunt game, to find all the real-life versions and win a prize.
Contact: 931-232-6457
Oct
11
Meet the Birds
Sunday, October 11, 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
11
Sunday Planetarium Shows
Sunday, October 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 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
Oct
12
Monday Planetarium Shows
Monday, October 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 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
Oct
13
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Tuesday, October 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 - 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
Oct
14
KECC Golf Scramble
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 9:00am
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park Golf Course, 185 Village Green Circle, Gilbertsville, Gilbertsville
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park will be hosting a golf scramble to help raise much needed funds for the 2026 Kentucky Employees Charitable Campaign. Come out, support a good cause and have a good, relaxing day on the golf course!
Contact: 270-362-8658
Oct
14
Wednesday Planetarium Shows
Wednesday, October 14, 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
Oct
15
Thursday Planetarium Events
Thursday, October 15, 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
Oct
15
Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Belmont
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 6pm
Racer Arena, 333 N 14th Street, Murray, Murray
Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the Belmont University Bruins in Missouri Valley Conference play on October 15th at 6pm!
Contact: 270-809-3000
Oct
16
Hocus Pocus
Friday, October 16, 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Calvert Drive-In Theater, 111 Drive in Ln, Calvert City, Gilbertsville
Enjoy a cool October night at the Calvert Drive-In! This weekend, enjoy classic spooky showings of Disney's Hocus Pocus at 7:00pm and Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp at 8:35pm. 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
16
Edward Scissorhands
Friday, October 16, 2026 – Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 8:35pm
The Calvert Drive-In Theater, 111 Drive in Ln, Calvert City, Gilbertsville
Enjoy a cool October night at the Calvert Drive-In! This weekend, enjoy classic spooky showings of Disney's Hocus Pocus at 7:00pm and Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp at 8:35pm. 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
16
Friday Planetarium Events
Friday, October 16, 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
16
Honk Jr. Presented by The Penguin Project
Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 7pm - 9pm
Playhouse in the Park, 705 Gil Hopson Dr, Murray, Murray
The Penguin Project presents "Honk Jr.," a heartwarming musical about Ugly, a duckling who feels out of place due to his different appearance compared to his charming siblings.
Despite his mother's efforts to protect him, the other animals on the farm highlight his uniqueness, leading Ugly on an adventurous journey of self-discovery. Throughout this adventure, he encounters a variety of unique characters and learns that being different is something to be celebrated, all while cleverly outsmarting a hungry Cat.
Oct
16
Kentucky Comedy Festival All-Star Show
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 7pm
Wrather Hall - Murray State University, 1499 Olive Blvd, Murray, Murray
We're pleased to have Rik Roberts returning to the Kentucky Comedy Festival on Friday, October 16 at Wrather Hall at Murray State University! Show time is 7 pm. This is an All-Star show with Rik, headliner Sonya White, and Murray comedian Brad Brauser.
Oct
16
Murray State Racers Softball vs. John A. Logan College
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Owens Family Field, lc-8101A, Murray, Murray
Watch as the Lady Racers take on NJCAA John A. Logan College Vols on Sunday October 16th at 3pm! Parking is located at either the CFSB Center or around Roy Stewart Stadium.
Contact: www.goracers.com
Oct
16
Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Southern Illinois University
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 5pm
Racer Arena, 333 N 14th Street, Murray, Murray
Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the SIU Salukis on October 16th at 5pm!
Contact: 270-809-3000
Oct
17
Murray State Racer Football vs. South Dakota
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 4pm
Roy Stewart Stadium, 1401 KY-121, Murray, Murray
Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on South Dakota at Roy Stewart Stadium.
Contact: goracers.com/sports/football/s…
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