REGIONAL EVENTS

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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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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