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.

Mahr Park Arboretum’s favorite fall traditions will return! Throughout October, our annual Hay Bale Trail transforms the Arboretum into a whimsical autumn wonderland filled with 80+ creatively decorated hay bale displays, each with its own unique theme and personality.

We take fall decorating seriously, so grab a warm drink, gather your family, and enjoy a scenic drive or stroll through a season bursting with pumpkins, hay bales, colorful leaves, and unforgettable photo opportunities. Whether you’re celebrating your favorite season or simply looking for a little autumn magic, the Hay Bale Trail is a fall tradition you won’t want to miss!

THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24! 8am-1pm
Lower Town Yard Sale! There will be yard sales set up at several residences throughout the town, central location being the Texaco Station at 700 Madison St, Paducah, KY 42001
Please share to spread the word!
(This is also the day of Etcetera Coffeehouse‘s 20th birthday party, so it’s a perfect day to come out and walk around Lower Town!!!)

Registration is REQUIRED.

$40.00

Date: Saturday, October 24

Time: 9-11am

Ages: all ages

Instructor: Jessie Pierce

Fee: $40

Location: ***MSU Arboretum***

Description:

Open Plein Air class focusing on sites and objects within the arboretum. There will be no set design, as we will learn to draw inspiration from our surroundings. Jessie will assist throughout the class to show you how to begin your plein air experience and enjoy the process. All levels and ages are welcome! Bring a chair or blanket, book or clipboard, and any materials you may want. Jessie will provide watercolor paints, pencils, & paper.

*For MAG MEMBERS: If you would like the 10% MAG Member workshop discount, please pay for class in-person at MAG or over the phone. We cannot give discounts for online payments.

https://www.murrayartguild.org/workshop-fees/p/template-5b48a

The FREE 2026 Fall Downtown Window Painting event is getting ready to take over downtown!!! Downtown turns into a one-of-a-kind spooky gallery with children’s paintings lining Main St. and beyond! Take a drive or a stroll and find your favorite! The paintings are up through the end of October; however, they are exposed to the elements, so rain showers may impact the paintings.

2026 Preliminary Info: 

For those in the community who are interested in the Fall Downtown Window Painting, the Woman’s Club of Madisonville has begun preparations for this event.

Signups and window assignments will be held behind the Old Courthouse on Thursday, October 22, beginning at 2 p.m.

Painting will also begin on Thursday, October 22, at 2 p.m.

Additional signups will continue on Friday, October 23, at 2 p.m. until all available windows have been assigned.

Painting must be complete by 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.

Forms will be available on the Woman’s Club of Madisonville Facebook page at a later date.

MORE INFO COMING SOON!

Gather up your young artists and come on out to enjoy a tradition that’s been a part of our community for generations.

Emily Brontë once said, "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.”

Fall is finally here! It's a season of quietness, calmness, gentleness, and more than likely, it is a season of changing like the leaf changing its color from green to yellow/red.

If you need to "portrait" that change, McCracken County Public Library can help you. Downtown Jae from McCracken County Public Library, will provide you a chance to preserve Your Moment of Fall 2026.

It is a outdoor portrait photoshoot program at Dolly McNutt Plaza in Paducah, KY. Meet us at the fountain.

Come and join us! Reservation will open September 28th, 2026.

Note: Photo shoots will take about 15 minutes. Photos will be emailed to you after the event. Please call the Library and reserve your session on or after September 28th of 2026. Appointments will be available from 9:00 am to 4:15 PM. This is a one day only event.

It’s time for another Small Business Bash!! Join us at the Graves County Extension Office for a day of Treats, Shopping, & Fun!!
This is our BIGGEST one yet! You won’t want to miss it–please invite your friends & help spread the word!

Join us this Saturday, October 24, at Lane Tabernacle Church for a free session on Human Trafficking and learn how to protect yourself, your children, and your community from child exploitation.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

October 24, 2026

Lane Tabernacle Church
109 S Vine Street

Metal Shop 101 introduces you to the essential machines used in basic metalworking and how to operate them safely and effectively. You’ll learn how to adjust speeds, feed rates, and attachments for different applications, and you’ll get hands-on experience making a simple straight cut on both the mill and the lathe.

We’ll cover the core equipment you’ll use in most shops — the mill, lathe, and bandsaw — along with a brief but important safety overview for each machine.

This two-day celebration invites guests to explore traditional crafts, homesteading practices and bluegrass music while gaining a deeper appreciation for the everyday lives of early American settlers.

Guests will enjoy educational demonstrations, hands-on learning experiences and live performances throughout the festival. Explore a lively marketplace featuring talented artisans offering handcrafted goods, watch skilled craftspeople at work and take part in a community bluegrass jam.

Join us for an unforgettable journey back in time as we explore the lives of David Crockett and other early settlers of West Tennessee. This year, we’re thrilled to announce an expanded celebration with our two-day homestead and bluegrass festival.