Community Calendar

A Charlie Brown Christmas

The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Hosted at the Arts Center‍ ‍1202 Elm Street Benton KY

Friday Dec. 19th at 7:00PM

Saturday Dec. 20th at 2:30PM

It's the most wonderful time...of the year! Starting November 27 and running thru January 1, Central Park will be lit up nightly from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM with the The Murray Bank Festival of Lights!

As in years past, we encourage you to bring five canned goods for your admission, which will be donated to Murray Calloway Need Line.

The FNB 7th Annual Festival of Lights will open to the public on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, and will run every WEEKEND NIGHT through Thursday, January 1st, 2026, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM, as well as other special weekday nights.

Everyone is invited to come drive through and check out a large variety of light displays that have been purchased by local businesses, community organizations, churches, local families and more. Admission is free but monetary and canned good donations are accepted. We hope to see you at this community-wide Christmas celebration!

Any questions may be directed to the Mayfield-Graves County Parks Department by e-mail at mgcfestivaloflights@gmail.com.

Each year, Paducah Power System sponsors a magnificent display of Christmas lights in Paducah’s Noble Park. A half million twinkling bulbs illuminate the park between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day each holiday season. Thousands of people visit the event, making it a holiday favorite for people of all ages.

Community volunteers man the Santa House at the park, collecting donations of money and nonperishable food for area helping agencies. All donations from Christmas in the Park activities go to Paducah Cooperative Ministry, Family Service Society, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent DePaul Society.

In recent years, a significant portion of the proceeds have come from the annual School Challenge which involves local school districts. During the School Challenge, schools in Paducah/McCracken County compete against each other by collecting canned goods. The school that collects the most pounds of food per student wins $1,000.

The 2025 event kicks off Wednesday, November 26 and will run, nightly, through December 31. We will start taking reservations September 2 for volunteer groups to work at the Santa House during this year’s event.

This event is a part of the Carson Concert Series.
One of the most legendary bands of all time—live on The Carson Center Stage.
Kool & the Gang’s music has been the soundtrack of celebration for generations, and now the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are bringing their world-famous sound to Paducah. With hits like “Celebration,” “Hollywood Swinging,” “Ladies Night,” and “Get Down On It,” the band’s signature funk and soul grooves have sold millions of records and inspired countless artists across genres.
From global tours to Grammy honors, Kool & the Gang continue to thrill audiences worldwide with an energy that defies time. This is your chance to see the legends up close in an intimate setting—a rare opportunity to dance, sing, and celebrate alongside one of the greatest live bands ever.
One night only. One legendary show. Don’t miss it. Come spend the holiday season with Kool & the Gang, live and in-person right here at home.

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!

Join us in the Library Garden on the shortest day of the year, which is also Homeless Persons Remembrance Day. We will have a candlelight vigil and some words from the staff at Paducah Cooperative Ministry .

For more information about Homeless Persons Remembrance Day visit the national Homeless Persons Remembrance Day website: https://nationalhomeless.org/homeless-persons-memorial-day/

Visit with Santa at the Murray CVB! Don’t forget to drop your letter to Santa in the mailbox outside the office!

It's the most wonderful time...of the year! Starting November 27 and running thru January 1, Central Park will be lit up nightly from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM with the The Murray Bank Festival of Lights!

As in years past, we encourage you to bring five canned goods for your admission, which will be donated to Murray Calloway Need Line.

The FNB 7th Annual Festival of Lights will open to the public on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, and will run every WEEKEND NIGHT through Thursday, January 1st, 2026, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM, as well as other special weekday nights.

Everyone is invited to come drive through and check out a large variety of light displays that have been purchased by local businesses, community organizations, churches, local families and more. Admission is free but monetary and canned good donations are accepted. We hope to see you at this community-wide Christmas celebration!

Any questions may be directed to the Mayfield-Graves County Parks Department by e-mail at mgcfestivaloflights@gmail.com.