Community Calendar

The Spring 2026 Book Sale is a great chance to take home some new-to-you books, DVDS, and audiobooks! All items cost $1 each. Cash and card accepted. This is NOT a $5 bag sale.

Paducah’s beloved Lower Town Arts & Music Festival will be back in 2026!

LTAMF is a celebration of all things art, community, and music. Set in the historic Lower Town Arts District (7th and Madison Streets), the festival offers art vendors, live music, family activities, and various mouth-watering food and beverage options.

2026 festival dates are Friday, May 8th & Saturday, May 9th, culminating in a weekend full of musical, culinary, and artistic talent from Western Kentucky and the surrounding region.

Get ready to get a little wild in the library! Preschool-age kiddos are invited to play with all kinds of toys and make new friends during Play and Grow every Friday at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St.
Play and Grow begins at 10 a.m. and we will start wrapping things up at about 11 a.m.
Some of our favorite Play and Grow toys include:
*STEM Viewmasters
*Magic drawing boards
*Magnatiles
*LEGOs
*Puppet theater
…and so many more!

Join us for an evening of fun, friends, family, and fresh air at Park Night Out on Friday, May 8! The event is a partnership with Early Learning Nation Collective and McCracken County Public Library. It will be at Kolb Park located at 1650 South 6th Street. There will be activities from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. You don't want to miss. Bring the entire family!

Your children will love our new Kid’s Art Club! Each Friday will bring something new & exciting and they will have a fun new project to share with you each week including painting, crafts, sketching and more! If your child is an aspiring artist, or just needs some fun and to get out of the house each week while parents get a break too, this kid’s club is for them! They will make friends, have fun, create lasting memories AND learn new skills.

Cost: $20 per night

When: Fridays from 6pm-8:30pm starting August 16th. Kids can bring their own water bottles & snacks, but please keep them nut free in case of allergies.

Where: Paris Academy for the Arts | 402 Lee Street, Paris, TN

If you have any questions, please email parisacademyforthearts@gmail.com or call (731) 642-3411

Friday, May 8, 2026

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Dinosaur Hall

Enjoy an evening of creativity and family fun at Beyond the Brush – Dinosaur Silhouette Family Night. This instructor-led experience invites guests of all ages to unwind, connect and explore their artistic side in a unique, prehistoric-inspired setting.

Participants will receive step-by-step instruction on a variety of painting techniques as they create their own dinosaur silhouette masterpiece. The class is designed for all skill levels and offers a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by live piano music. Guests will also enjoy complimentary snacks, including cookies, soda and bottled water, making it a memorable and engaging experience for families and individuals alike.

You will discover:

Step-by-step painting techniques for all ages and skill levels

How to create a dinosaur silhouette artwork

Creative expression in a relaxed, guided environment

A fun evening with live music and refreshments

This event is part of Discovery Park’s creative arts programming, which offers hands-on experiences that blend education, creativity and entertainment for guests of all ages.

Admission is $25 per ticket for non-members and $15 for members. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.

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.

The Calloway County Master Gardeners will be having a plant sale on May 9 at 9am-2pm at the Calloway County Extension Office meeting hall. They will have a variety of houseplants, perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, and native plants. Please bring cash. Support Master Gardeners and their community projects. For more information call 270-753-1452.

Sew projects to be entered into the McCracken County Fair. Youth will need to have already taken basic sewing with Ms. Elaine before attending this workshop.

Join Paducah Parks & Recreation for the Paducah Hiking Club trip. This group hike will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Featuring the scenic Lake Glendale Trail, a 2.9-mile route around the lake with an estimated duration of one hour. This hike is open to participants of all experience levels; however, hikers should be in good health. Boots or sturdy shoes are recommended, and participants should bring their own water and snacks. Pre-registration with Paducah Parks & Recreation and completion of a waiver are required.

A limited number of shuttle spots are available for hikers who wish to ride from the Robert Cherry Civic Center, with check-in at 9:00 a.m. Participants may also choose to meet the group directly at Lake Glendale and park at the boat launch.