Community Calendar

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.

Bring your team together for an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival! Each team includes 16 paddlers and 1 drummer, with at least 6 female crew members, creating the perfect mix of teamwork, energy, and fun.

This isn’t just a race—it’s a chance to boost morale, strengthen connections, and create memories your team will talk about long after festival day. Your drummer keeps your crew in sync on the water and can show off their spirit in our Best Dressed Drummer contest, while teams can transform their tent space with a creative theme for a shot at Best Team Area.

Whether you're rallying coworkers, friends, or your community group, dragon boating is the ultimate team-building adventure—full of laughs, camaraderie, and shared victories. Space is limited, so gather your crew and sign up today!

Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Tennessee Room

Explore the basics of electrical engineering during STEAM Saturday: Circuit Cubes. Families will design and build 3D paper cubes that connect with magnets to complete circuits and light up LEDs.

Participants will work together to create a glowing, modular structure while learning how circuits work and exploring the connection between engineering and design. Each participant can take their creation home to continue experimenting.

You will discover:

How electrical circuits work

How magnets connect circuits

Engineering and design principles

How to build a light-up circuit cube

STEAM Saturday invites families to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through creative activities that encourage curiosity, problem-solving and discovery.

This event is free with Discovery Park admission or membership.

Join us at the Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds on August 29th at 6 PM for a Summer Slam Enduro Derby!

Join us to dine, dance, play games, and enjoy other delightful activities.

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

Schedule your appointment at redcross.org under Give Blood and Find a Blood Drive Options
Come to give blood in August for a $20 Amazon Gift
Card by email. Terms: rcblood.org/August.

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