Community Calendar

We’ve got toys, blocks, books and all kinds of games for preschool-aged children to enjoy during Play and Grow every week at the library! Join us for an hour of supervised free play in the children’s area.
Play and Grow, 10 a.m Fridays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.

Young artists will embark on an intergalactic adventure, designing their own planets, building rocket ships, sculpting quirky alien creatures from clay, and crafting custom space helmets fit for cosmic explorers. Using a variety of artistic techniques and materials, participants will create their own galactic worlds.

Date: July 14-18 Age: 6-10
Instructor: Amber Richardson
Time: 1-3pm
Fee: $100

Register here.

The Parks & Recreation Department holds a summer music series at Noble Park with live music at the Noble Park Amphitheatre on Fridays beginning at 5:30 p.m. Each event is approximately two hours long. Some evenings will have one performer for the two-hour block while other evenings will feature two performers.

Parking is available by Shelter #9 (across roadway from amphitheater) and the Noble Park Pool. Sit on the steps of the amphitheatre or bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

2025 Dates and Performers

• June 6 - Kevin Kortz at 5:30 p.m.
• June 13 - Todd Belt at 5:30 p.m.
• June 20 - Kane Hulen at 5:30 p.m. and Come Monday at 6:30 p.m.
• June 27 - Jazz Patrol at 5:30 p.m. and Paducah Community Band at 6:30 p.m.
• July 4 - No performances at Noble Park. Come downtown to enjoy the Independence Day Celebration
• July 11 - River Dust Duo at 5:30 p.m.
• July 18 - Eide Scott at 5:30 p.m. and Bastida Duo at 6:30 p.m.
• July 25 - Doug Arnold Band at 5:30 p.m. and Jazz Patrol at 6:30 p.m.
• August 1 - Paducah Tilghman High School Jazz Combo at 5:30 p.m.

Join us in our beautiful Dino Hall on Friday, July 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a special, adults-only Beyond the Brush event.

Create your own canvas masterpiece featuring summer lights in the sky as you learn blending techniques and how to craft stunning silhouette details. Enjoy live music, a charcuterie board, fresh fruit and a variety of drinks throughout the evening.

This event is for adults 21 and up. Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

Tickets are $25 for non-members and $15 for members. Not a member? Click here below to become one today.

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Every Saturday From 7-noon stop by the Downtown farmer’s market and pick up some fresh produce, baked goods or homemade artisanal pieces. The market happens on 5th street and maple Street in Downtown Murray every Saturday from May to October!

It's Squash Hunger time and we need your help! That's right...it's the annual Stuff The Truck for Needline event in downtown Murray.

Come downtown during the Downtown MKY Farmer’s Market on July 19th and purchase a little extra to help local families in need. We will have representatives from Murray Calloway Needline on hand during market time to accept fresh fruits and veggies to 'Stuff the Truck for Needline'.

Big THANK YOU to Toyota of Murray for sponsoring this event.

Location:  306 North 2nd Street in historic downtown Paducah

Hours: Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

2025 Season: April 19 through October 11 with Celebration Saturday events hosted monthly on the third Saturday featuring specific vendors, live music, and craft activities. A special Earth Day Celebration in partnership with WKCTC will be held on opening day, April 19.

Find locally grown healthy produce, fresh-cut flowers, proteins, baked goods, bourbon & spirits, handcrafted items & more! Every Thursday from 4pm-7pm and now every 2nd Saturday from 9am-12pm starting in May!

Join us for a concert in the library garden on Sunday afternoon.* Our new Summer Concert Series provides a diverse set of performances to showcase local talent. Free musical performances for the community! July 20th we have Come Monday performing!

“Tennessee History for Kids” is bringing their popular Summer Roadshow for Educators back to Discovery Park this summer. All teachers who attend will receive a certificate for six hours professional development.

In the morning, the Discovery Park of America staff will take teachers on a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the museum and heritage parking including the temporary exhibit Real Bodies: The Exhibition. Discovery Park’s iconic 100,000-square-foot museum showcases ten exhibit galleries focused on topics like science, space, technology, the military, natural history, regional history, art, transportation, and more. After lunch, author—and Discovery Park’s CEO—Scott Williams will test your knowledge of Tennessee’s David Crockett with a fun and interactive presentation. Then, Bill Carey will share a presentation on the Mississippi River and the history of West Tennessee. The cost is $40 each and includes lunch and all admission fees.

• The cost is $40 and includes lunch and all admission fees.
• Teachers who attend will receive a certificate showing six hours of professional development.
• Currently accepting reservations for public and private school teachers.

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