Community Calendar

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

Join the Clubhouse at the Market House Gang and act out beloved stories from around the world! Kids participate in the telling of the story by singing, interacting and role-playing along with the Clubhouse actors! Learn the secret password and don’t forget your magic keys to unlock the Rainbow Story Book! It’s an interactive performance perfect for “wiggle-giggle” audiences! Plus, each family gets a free book*!

Our story this time…

Pinocchio!

Playtime is sponsored by the McCracken County Early Childhood Development Council and Don & Renie Barger.

*while supplies last

SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 10 @ 10 am
Friday, September 11 @ 10 am
Saturday, September 12 @ 1 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT = PARTY NIGHT AT SUMMER SALUTE!

We’re kicking off the weekend with a night made for singing, dancing and having a GOOD time!

6 PM – The ’77 Experience
Rock, pop, country, disco and plenty of crowd favorites!

8 PM – Hollywood Swinging
A tribute to the legendary Kool & The Gang!

Get ready for favorites like “Celebration,” “Ladies Night,” “Get Down On It” and “Jungle Boogie.”

And yep… IT’S FREE!

Friday, September 11
Downtown Hopkinsville

Bring the crew and start your Summer Salute weekend with us!

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SATURDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 12TH IS GOING TO BE HUGE IN HOPTOWN!

Country music star CHRIS JANSON is coming to Downtown Hopkinsville for Summer Salute 2026!

You know the songs…
“Buy Me A Boat”
“Fix A Drink”
“Good Vibes”
“Done”
“All I Need Is You”

And the best part? THE CONCERT IS FREE!

6 PM – Harper Grace
8 PM – Chris Janson

Saturday, September 12
Downtown Hopkinsville

Come early, enjoy the festival and stick around for one incredible Saturday night!

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Use your engineering skills to build a catapult that launches marshmallows. We’ll supply the Lego, popsicle sticks, cardboard, and more, you supply the brainpower.

Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Cooper Tower

Experience a breathtaking sunset from the Cooper Tower while creating your own watercolor masterpiece during Beyond the Brush. This relaxing evening is designed for adults ages 21 and older, and no prior watercolor experience is necessary. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this is an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable view while exploring your creativity.

Guests will paint a beautiful sunset inspired by the surrounding landscape while enjoying live music, a charcuterie board, sweets, wine, soda and water. With limited spots available, this intimate evening offers a chance to slow down, enjoy the view and create something to take home.

You will discover:

How to create a watercolor sunset inspired by the landscape

Beginner-friendly watercolor techniques

A relaxing evening of art, music and conversation

A memorable sunset experience from the Tower

This event is for adults ages 21 and older. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.

Tickets are $25 for non-members and $15 for members. Not a member? Become a member today.

Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.

SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 10 @ 7:15 pm
Friday, September 11 @ 7:15 pm
Saturday, September 12 @ 7:15 pm
Sunday, September 13 @ 2:30 pm

Thursday, September 17 @ 7:15 pm
Friday, September 18 @ 7:15 pm

Saturday, September 19 @ 7:15 pm

Sunday, September 20 @ 2:30 pm

The Downtown Farmers Market is the largest farmers market in the region, providing a location for farmers, crafter and artisan bakers to promote their products directly to the consumers at a reasonable price, save family farms and stimulate the local economy. During peak season (June-July) more than 60 vendors are set up down 5th & Maple Streets at this premiere Kentucky Proud certified market.

If you are in town on Saturday mornings (May-October), be sure to visit the court square to shop, socialize or walk through.

It will become your favorite morning tradition!

The Downtown Farmers Market is sponsored by The Murray Bank.

The Paducah Homegrown Farmers' Market returns for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 18, running 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its regular weekly schedule. Shop fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and local favorites while enjoying live music every week from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Opening day is also a Celebration Saturday, with an Earth Day event in partnership with WKCTC's Sustainability Committee. Special themed Celebration Saturdays are planned throughout the season, including Fit & Fun, Kid's Creative, Family Day, and a Fall Festival closing out the season on October 10. Stop by, stock up, and be part of what makes Paducah's community so vibrant.

Come to the Martin Area Farmers market with 35+ vendors on Saturdays. Customers have two chances to win one of our beautiful Farmers Market Vendor Harvest Baskets, generously filled with locally grown and handcrafted products donated from Martin Farmers Market vendors. Drawings will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Children and adults can earn free produce through our Market Mile and Power of Produce (PoP) Kids Club programs! Adults ages 18 and older can earn a $3 produce token by participating in the Market Mile and youth ages 0–18 can earn a $3 produce token by participating in this week's Kids PoP Club activity. Stop by the Market Manager booth for details and participation information.

FAMILY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Family Weekend Promo Football Tickets

Please save the date! This website will be updated accordingly. Please email msu.family@murraystate.edu with questions.

We are family. We are community.We are Racers.

Source: https://www.murraystate.edu/familyweekend/index.aspx