Events Calendar

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

Halloween Safe Night held downtown Cadiz. Costume contest will be held at the Renaissance Stage starting at 5:00p.m.

Spend the day in the holler here at the Homeplace and enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween filled with autumnal activities, folktales, and friendly frights. Costumes encouraged! 10am - 12pm | Stories and Strange Spirits The 1850s ... Continue...

The 1850s were full of things that go bump in the night. Settlers brought folklore from their own homes, and met new haunts along the way! Come sit by the fire and enjoy some spooky stories filled with creatures and spirits both ... Continue...

Halloween is just around the corner and that means spooky spirits are out and about. Did you know that folks used to make and wear their own masks so these spirits couldn't recognize them? Come on out and join us in decorating a ... Continue...

Visit the Homeplace today in your spookiest attire, or wear your best historical garb. We will have a fun competition with categories for Historical, Creative, and Best Costume.

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for ... Continue...

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

Candy and costumes and chili, OH MY! The 8th annual Trunk or Treat kicks off at 1:00, and they're so excited to bring back their chili cook off! Cast your vote for your favorite, and help one of them win the title of CHILI CHAMP ... Continue...

Families with toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to come trick or treat at the Calloway County Public Library.

Join us for a night of fun together with free candy, games, and food.

The annual Trail of Treats will be happening at Murray Central Park. Make sure to stop by!

Kick off homecoming weekend at the Hutson School of Agriculture Picnic Friday, October 31st at the Cherry Expo Center! We can't wait to catch up with alumni, students, and friends of Murray State Agriculture!

Come and enjoy a musical night at the Fall Fanfare Concert on Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium. From dynamic small ensembles to the full power of the Racer Band closing with the Alma Mater and Fight Song, it's a ... Continue...

Halloween Safe Night held downtown Cadiz. Costume contest will be held at the Renaissance Stage starting at 5pm

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.

Join us for this wonderful FREE Fall family event Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11 am to 3 pm There will be games, food, corn pit, petting zoo, pony rides, hayride, inflatables, and more!

Fundraiser! Largest variety of quality items. Breakfast Served from 7am-10am. Yard Sale from 7am-1pm.

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long ... Continue...

Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farm yard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over ... Continue...

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

What's the difference between crochet and knit? Both are ancient techniques of stitching thread or yarn. Try your hand at both and learn the uses for each

Visit with our resident deer and turkeys as we talk about both their natural and conservation histories in Land Between the Lakes. You can help feed them too! *Ideal for home educators.

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for ... Continue...

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!

90's kids grab your Jnco jeans, a band t-shirt and watch your favorite alternative rock music come to life at the Golden Pond Planetarium. Tickets are $8 per person.

Calling all Swifties! Listen and watch as your favorite Taylor Swift songs dance on the screen of the Golden Pond Planetarium. Tickets are $8 per person.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...squirrel? How much do you know about our most common squirrel, the flying squirrel? Come meet our tiny high-flyer up close and see if YOU could survive as a squirrel!

The Murray State University Office of Alumni Relations and the Murray State University Alumni Association can't wait to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming 2025! From the parade to Tent City and special reunions to ... Continue...

Visitors to the homeplace love to talk about their memories of wood cook-stoves and the old cast iron skillets that have been passed down through the generations. Come and experience traditional cooking methods and learn how to ... Continue...

Can you read signs in nature to predict the weather? Do groundhogs or persimmon seeds tell us if winter will be harsh? We will try some fun interactive experiments to see what is true and what may just be an old wives tale!

Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Let's learn about the deer that call Land Between the Lakes home and give those living here at the Nature Station a special evening treat and learn how the Woodlands Nature Station cares for its native wildlife through enrichment.

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 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.

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!

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

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!

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 ... Continue...

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 ... Continue...

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!

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 ... Continue...