Community Calendar

Pumpkin Village returns to Discovery Park of America this fall in the 1800s Settlement. The historic setting will be filled with pumpkins, gourds and festive displays, transforming the space into a cozy autumn haven for the whole family. Learn more about Pumpkin Village and other fall events at discoveryparkofamerica.com/Fall25.

Experiencing Pumpkin Village is free with park admission or membership. Not a member? Join today.

Get ready for a fun-filled autumn adventure for the whole family with the 5th Annual Hay Bale Trail at Mahr Park Arboretum! Marvel at the impressive displays of creativity and talent from local businesses and organizations as you drive through the scenic trail. With over 80 entries, you’ll be delighted by the unique hay bale creations and the beauty of Mahr Park.

Fall break is all about wolves at Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered red wolves and join their “pack” of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations.

A full schedule for the weekend will be available in late summer. All activities will be included with general Nature Station admission, which is $7 for ages 16+ and free for ages 15 and under.

Please join us for the 35th Annual Hazel Day Celebration! We will have live music, vendors, car show, a parade, petting zoo, photo contest, sales at the local shops, and MORE!

https://hazelcelebration.wixsite.com/hazel

It’s baaaack…
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the October & most popular Edition of the Cocktail Trail – The Night of the Crawling Dead. An Adult Halloween Cocktail & Candy Crawl in Downtown Paducah, brought to you by Beautiful Paducah & Paducah Main Street!

Get ready to Sip, Shop & Trick-or-Treat your way through downtown restaurants, bars, and retail shops!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Halloween-themed cocktails & mocktails
• Candy & sweet treats
• Exclusive shopping discounts
• Costume contests with cash prizes!

Pre-Sale Halloween Cocktail & Candy Crawl Passes are LIVE!
And stay tuned… we’ll be sharing the results & winners from our Heroes & Villains September Cocktail Trail soon.

You definitely won’t want to miss this spooky sip & shop night downtown!

Cheer on the Racer’s at Roy Stewart Stadium as they face off against Illinois State University.

Join us at The Playhouse Annex on Saturday, October 11 for a magical evening, all in support of The Weaver Challenge!

Storytelling begins at 6:00 PM

Movie starts at 7:00 PM

The Playhouse Annex (907 Arcadia Circle, Murray, KY 42071)

Popcorn and drinks available for purchase.

Bring your pillows, sleeping mats/bags, or a cozy chair and get comfy for an unforgettable Halloween-themed movie night the whole family will enjoy!

Admission is FREE!

Cash donations are kindly appreciated and go directly to supporting The Weaver Challenge.

You know them! You love them!
The McGangsters have dedicated their heart and soul to helping to spay, neuter, feed, and find permanent homes for stray cats in our area.
This work costs money! Come have your eardrums caved in and help to support one of the hardest working organizations in the area.

October 11th
Doors 7/Show 8
Just South of Antarctica - West KY Alt

A Lively Revival - Paducah Hardcore/Noise
Revenge Bodies (Little Rock, AR) - Punk/Post-Hardcore (for fans of Fugazi, DC Punk)
Art Thieves- Instrumental Heavy Metal (reunion show)

15 BUCKS!!
Any cat food, litter, or direct assistance to the charity can be made at the time of the show as well.

Dina Nesterenko, violin
Raffaele Livio Ponti, conductor
The Carson Center for the Performing Arts

Are you a student?

Students through grade 12 are eligible for FREE tickets to this concert! College students receive $10 flat-rate tickets with a student ID.* Visit the box office the night of the performance to receive your tickets. Call 270-444-0065 for details.

*seating subject to availability

This event is located at
The Carson Center for the Performing Arts
100 Kentucky Ave.
Paducah, KY 42003

Venture, if you dare, into the shadowy heart of Paducah as we unmask the chilling tales that lie beneath the surface of this historic land. We’ll traverse the haunted corners of history, drawing from a web of tales from age-old newspaper accounts, hallowed books, long-forgotten letters, and the firsthand accounts of those brave – or foolish – enough to bear witness to these eerie events.

Downtown Paducah Tours
October 3-18, 2025
Our haunted jaunts of Downtown Paducah Tours commence on October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, with tours embarking on their chilling journeys at 6:15pm, 7:30pm, and 8:45pm. Additional treks into the spectral night may be added upon demand. Our tours are an exclusive affair, limited to only the first 12 brave souls. The ghostly trail through downtown covers an eerie 3/4-mile stretch within a haunting five-block radius, leading us to the eerie riverfront lasting approximately an hour. The Downtown tours are accessible by wheelchair.

Heed the clock as our spine-chilling journeys begin right on time, rain or shine. Bring a jacket to fend off the chill of the night, an umbrella to ward off the elements, and comfortable shoes for the journey. We look forward to your daring presence as we uncover the spooky secrets of Paducah.
Please note: our tour may not be suitable for children under 8 years old.