Community Calendar

Visit the region’s premier flea market, each Monday morning from March through December, at the Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds.

The 2026 Labor Day Parade conducted by the Western Kentucky Labor Day Committee will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 7. The parade, which attracts on average 40 to 60 entries, will follow Broadway starting at 13th Street and then head downtown to 2nd and Broadway where it will disband.

The parade route will close by 9 a.m. with the staging area and surrounding streets closed at 8 a.m. Streets will remain closed until the parade safely passes.

After the parade, the celebration will continue until 3 p.m. in the Farmers' Market parking lot at 2nd and Jefferson with a live music, car cruise-in, inflatables, and food vendors.

For the entry form and additional information about the parade and the festivities that will occur at Carson Park, visit the Western Kentucky Labor Day Parade Facebook Page.

Dog Ordinance - For the public’s safety, Chapter 14 of the City of Paducah Code of Ordinances lists requirements to bring a dog to a special community event such as a parade or festival. The dog must be licensed by McCracken County Animal Control or by any other state or county and restrained by a leash or lead that is no longer than three feet.

Bring the family to the Woodlands Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident outdoor adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs all about the wildlife that lives in Land Between the Lakes!

A full schedule of programs will be available in early summer. All activities will be included with general admission, which is $7 for ages 16+ and free for ages 15 and under.

Instructor Martha Steil will lead this beginner’s spanish class for adults. This five-week course is fast paced. students are expected to attend all five sessions.
Class Dates: Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 31, and Sept. 14.
Registration required.
To register —> https://forms.gle/75JfU5dEh2KwsWRQ7

Brary Bear's Story Time is provided every Tuesday at 10am & 1pm from Labor Day to Derby Day, with the exception of city school closings.

Story Time is presented as an early learning curriculum by bringing children's books to life through puppets, skits, songs, and merriment with his pals, Dr. Duck and Lady Dragon! Hip Hip Hooray!

McCracken County Library is now offering the services of a Community Support Advocate;

What A Community Support Advocate does:

• Provide resource navigation: Help connect you with community services such as food assistance, housing programs, healthcare, or transportation resources.
• Assist with forms and applications: Help fill out applications for benefits, job programs, or other social services.
• Connect to mental health supports: Offer information on local counseling, crisis lines, and mental health programs

Benefits: 

• Easy access to free, confidential help in a welcoming setting
• Personalized guidance based on your specific needs
• Help navigating housing, healthcare, and benefit systems
• Support with forms, applications, and documentation
• Empowerment to build confidence and self-advocacy skills
• Ongoing follow-up to ensure continued progress

While walk-ins are welcomed, scheduling an appointment will ensure your time slot!

Our one year anniversary meeting of Silent Book Club will be on September 8th at 5:30pm! All you have to do to join the club is show up, bring your book, and be silent!

Topic: Fall Honey Flow, ReQueening, & Winter Prep, speaker TBD
Attention Beekeepers, we want you!

*No experience necessary! Everyone from brand new to seasoned beekeepers are welcome!
*Learn and share timely beekeeping information from other members and special guest speakers!
*No rsvp required, just show up! See less

Benton, Kentucky

Full calendar can be found here: https://marshall.mgcafe.uky.edu/.../clarks-river...

Murray State University Rodeo Team will be hosting the Annual Kick Off Rodeo on September 8th, 2026 at 6 PM. Join us for an action packed performance of your Murray State Rodeo Team Racers at the William Bill Cherry Ag. Expo Center. FREE admission!

Guest composer and electric bassist Alejandro Rutty (https://www.alejandrorutty.com/) presents his "Why Bass?" tour: a recital of newly-composed original music for electric bass. Some compositions also feature other low-range instruments.

Taking place in Old Fine Arts Building, on the second floor.