Community Calendar

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!

Come join us on October 28th for our Haunted Health Fair at the Mayfield – Graves County Senior Citizens Center! It’ll be a great chance to Trick-or-Treat for some freebies from all of our awesome vendors, win some door prizes and get free health screenings! Mark your calendars; you won’t want to miss this!

Toddler Story Time

For Children Aged 1-2 (12-36 months) accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

NO Registration is required.

CCPL’s Toddler Story Time is a fun, half-hour program featuring age-appropriate stories, songs, and activities based upon the foundation of the research-based Very Ready Reading Program, which offers seven ways to immerse kids in early literacy and reading readiness.

Accompanying Adults:
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Storytime is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St. Storytime is in our Children’s Area upstairs. Elevator access is available.

Join us as we share a few stories, sing, dance and play! For preschool-age children.

Wednesdays - 10:30-11:15 AM

Children aged 3, 4, 5, or 6 (who have not yet attended Kindergarten) accompanied by an adult.

No Registration Required

CCPL’s Multi-Age Story Time Program is a fun, forty-five minute program featuring stories, songs, and activities based upon the foundation of the research-based Very Ready Reading Program, which offers seven ways to immerse kids in early literacy and reading readiness.

Accompanying Adults:
This program is designed for children and their accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and engage with your child during this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Lunch buffet + bingo happening every Wednesday from 11-3!

Buffet starts at 11
Bingo at 12:30 (lasts about an hour)
Free lunch certificate raffles just for playing
No need to play to enjoy the buffet…
but it definitely makes it more fun

Celebrate the industries that keep Southwest Kentucky moving forward!
Join us for the annual SWK Regional Industry Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, October 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Bruce Convention Center.
Reserve your ticket or vendor table by TODAY (October 9)!

Register by contacting Sharron Butts or visiting the event link:
sbuts@southwesternky.com | (270) 350-2014
https://business.christiancountychamber.com/…/swk…

Let’s celebrate industry and keep strengthening our region together!

Do you dream of sewing amazing costumes or fixing your favorite jeans? Come learn lifelong sewing skills in this 8-week beginner class.

Wednesday Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

Level: Beginner

Instructor: Angela

Sewing is a skill that will serve you well throughout your lifetime. Whether you have grandiose costume and wedding gown dreams, or you simply want to extend the life of your favorite jeans, this introduction to sewing will lay the groundwork for accomplishing both the mundane and the magical. All equipment is provided, but if you have a sewing machine at home and would like to learn on it, you are encouraged to bring it to class.

Upon completion of the course, you will have made your own travel sewing kit, utilizing all of the skills you have learned.

From Character Creation and Basic Adventuring Gear to Boss Fights and Dungeon Delving!

Teens and Adults.

Wednesdays 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Materials Provided

Presented Free of Charge. Space is limited and registration is required.

Register online: https://ccplregistration.wufoo.com/forms/dungeons-dragons-game-club-fall-2026/

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!