Events Calendar

If farmers were able to find the time and had the talent, drawing and painting were easy to do on the 1850s farm. Photographs were often rare and expensive during the 1850s so creative people would use their talents to capture ... Continue...

Exploring the world around you through the creation of a nature journal was a popular pastime during the 19th century. Come out and learn how to bind and fill a sketchbook that you can use to document your own adventures. At The ... Continue...

Have you ever seen a snake? Now's your chance! Meet our resident snakes as we learn how these unusual creatures survive. We'll also discuss how to be safe around snakes when we're outside! Located at the Woodlands Nature ... Continue...

Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done. At The Homeplace 1850s. ... Continue...

Meet Nature Station's resident wildcat! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and maybe even see Bobcat play with his food! He certainly gets excited about feeding time! Located at the ... Continue...

It's hammer time at the 1850s farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace ... Continue...

Calvert City will be hosting Moonlight Movie Nights in the Memorial Park throughout this summer and fall. Join us in the park for this free event that's fun for the whole family. On September 30, it's Honey I Shrunk The Kids. ... Continue...

Every hand is needed to help with picking, scouring and carding our wool fleeces. Then sit by the spinning wheel as it turns, turns, turns, and watch the spinner turn curly fleece into yarn. At The Homeplace 1850s. Admission ... Continue...

Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, Jasper and Ember of course! Visit with our red wolves, one of the most endangered mammals in the United States and watch them "wolf" down a tasty treat. Find out what scientists and ... Continue...

Lake Chem presents Harvest Fest at the Murray Central Park on October 1 from 2:30 to dark. Featuring food trucks, face painting, petting zoo, inflatables, classic fall festival games and more. At 6:30 p.m., the movie ... Continue...

Sustainability Saturdays cover an array of demonstrations, projects, and guest speakers focused on approachable sustainability minded practices and programming. These will be relevant to the time of year, with seasonal flair, ... Continue...

Come join us for all your favorite Neil Diamond songs featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey. For tickets, call 888-362-4223.

The course starts on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge and crosses into the beautiful Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area. The course follows the paved path along Highway 80 until connecting with the Central Hardwoods ... Continue...

The annual Hazel Day Celebration kicks off Friday, September 30 and runs all day on Saturday, October 1. Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Food & Vendors 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Concert by the Sticky Sweet Sugar ... Continue...

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at offs with both the rigid ... Continue...

The 7th annual West Kentucky Chuckwagon Races will be located at 1560 Cherry Corner Rd Murray, Ky. There will be free primitive camping available, along with a live band, vendors, and trail riding. Schedule of events ... Continue...

Calvert City will be hosting Moonlight Movie Nights in the Memorial Park throughout this summer and fall. Join us in the park for this free event that's fun for the whole family. On September 30, it's The Wizard of Oz. The fun ... Continue...

The Hunter's Moon Festival began in 1977 and is the oldest festival that is hosted by Grand Rivers. The day is filled with food and craft vendors, live music, family activities, a parade, and street dance. This is one of ... Continue...

This one is for the Band! They've asked and now you shall receive! Two hours of "The Beatles", all request music!! Try and "stump" the band! Hear your favorites, and some you may have never heard before. Sure to be an ... Continue...

The Murray State Racers are in their final year of the Ohio Valley Conference before they move to the Missouri Valley in 2023. Catch the Racers in their final OVC season at Roy Stewart Stadium. In this matchup, the Racers ... Continue...

In partnership with the Hutson School of Agriculture and the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to enjoy "Breakfast on the Farm" at the Murray State Arboretum. Breakfast will feature locally sourced ... Continue...

Natasha has been a life-long fan of Dolly Parton's music, business endeavors, rhinestoned wardrobe, and even just her character alone. She even worked at Dolly's theme park Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN in the country show ... Continue...

Remember when music was fun?! A two-hour tribute to Disco, Rock & Roll, Singer-songwriters and a whole lot more! For tickets, call 1-888-362-4223.

The 2022 Trigg County Country Ham Festival will be October 14th and 15th this year! This event is always a favorite among attendees! This year the event will once again be filled with great food and beverages, arts and crafts, ... Continue...

Join us for these special Gospel Shows, where the soaring vocals and talented musicians will have you singing along to your favorite gospel songs and hymns! For tickets, call 888-362-4223.

Smoke on the Mountain tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a ... Continue...

Come relive the 80's decade and hear all your favorite songs that defined this generation! Big Hair, Don't Care! For tickets, call 1-888-362-4223.

Enjoy a variety of marketplace goods such as locally-harvested fruits and vegetables, meats, and homemade crafts. Held each Saturday morning through October 22 in downtown Murray.

Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful will wrap up at a cleanup on Kentucky Lake of the Tennessee River in Marshall County, KY. The coves that volunteers will be helping us clean are filled with debris from flooding and ... Continue...

The Fall Trail Run is named in Memory of Amelia B. Wilson and is held on the 4th Saturday of October each year to honor her memory and raise funds for the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates. The trail run is sponsored by the ... Continue...

Murray State University and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts invite you to our 13th annual A Taste of the Arts dinner on October 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium/TBD. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by ... Continue...

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a household of wild characters, including ... Continue...

Murray Main Street presents Movies on the Square in downtown Murray. The event is free of charge. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

The Murray State Racers are in their final year of the Ohio Valley Conference before they move to the Missouri Valley in 2023. Catch the Racers in their final OVC season at Roy Stewart Stadium. In this matchup, the Racers ... Continue...

Special Pumpkins are hidden throughout the town with clues given on Grand Rivers' Facebook Page. Find a pumpkin, post your picture with the pumpkin to our Facebook page and be entered with some great prizes!

We invite Racer Alumni from near and far to celebrate Centennial Homecoming 2022: Forever Blue and Gold, October 27-30. From the parade and Tent City to special reunions and a Presidential Gala, the Murray State Office of Alumni ... Continue...

Grand Rivers Trunk-Or-Treat is held in the Grand Rivers Community Center each year. Always on October 31, always 5 - 7, always at the community center. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Treat booths are ... Continue...

In celebration of its 200th anniversary, the Calloway County Fiscal Court will welcome the public to the Murray-Calloway County Central Park (weather permitting), November 3, 2022, for a full day of celebration. The Calloway ... Continue...

Sustainability Saturdays cover an array of demonstrations, projects, and guest speakers focused on approachable sustainability minded practices and programming. These will be relevant to the time of year, with seasonal flair, ... Continue...

Towing for Toys presents the first ever Decades Adult Prom. Dig out your old dresses, tuxedos or blue suede shoes and join us as we cut a rug on the dance floor. An adult only fundraising event benefiting Towing for Toys and ... Continue...

The Grand Rivers Holiday Artisan Market is held at the Grand Rivers Community Center the second Saturday in November. The market features local artist and crafters, wines, food, and gift vendors. It's the perfect event to ... Continue...

The Murray State Racers are in their final year of the Ohio Valley Conference before they move to the Missouri Valley in 2023. Catch the Racers in their final OVC season at Roy Stewart Stadium. In this matchup, the Racers ... Continue...

Have lunch with THE Santa & Mrs. Claus! Your little ones will be amazed how much Santa already knows! Enjoy the pizza buffet, special gifts, activities, and surprises. Each child spends a significant amount of time with ... Continue...

Have breakfast with THE Santa & Mrs. Claus! Your little ones will be amazed how much Santa already knows! Enjoy the breakfast buffet, special gifts, activities, and surprises. Each child spends a significant amount of time ... Continue...

Sustainability Saturdays cover an array of demonstrations, projects, and guest speakers focused on approachable sustainability minded practices and programming. These will be relevant to the time of year, with seasonal flair, ... Continue...

Based on the beloved holiday film, this delightful comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole, ... Continue...