Community Calendar

Pumpkin Village returns to Discovery Park of America this fall in the 1800s Settlement. The historic setting will be filled with pumpkins, gourds and festive displays, transforming the space into a cozy autumn haven for the whole family. Learn more about Pumpkin Village and other fall events at discoveryparkofamerica.com/Fall25.

Experiencing Pumpkin Village is free with park admission or membership. Not a member? Join today.

Get ready for a fun-filled autumn adventure for the whole family with the 5th Annual Hay Bale Trail at Mahr Park Arboretum! Marvel at the impressive displays of creativity and talent from local businesses and organizations as you drive through the scenic trail. With over 80 entries, you’ll be delighted by the unique hay bale creations and the beauty of Mahr Park.

Well. Summer was fun. Even though it was humid, hot, and was loooong, we were able to manage a quite of fun activities. Now, it is the time to sing our Start-of-Fall Blues. We usually plan out a lot of activities we couldn't do during the summer, such as going out for hiking, picnic, apple picking/harvesting, school work (!), house/job hunting, and many other personal events.

Here is the good news! Portrait Your Moment and McCracken County Public Library offer you a chance to portrait your fall! If you have any event to celebrate this season of fall such as, marriage/engagement, birthday, anniversary, career change, or any other personal event, McCracken County Public Library, Downtown Jae, and Artsy Matt will provide you a chance to engrave your moment of Fall, 2025.

It is an Indoor Portrait Photoshoot Program at our Library, to celebrate your moment of fall of 2025. The venue for the photoshoot is W. David Denton Multi-Media Room in our building.

Note: Photo shoots will take about 15-20 minutes. Photos will be emailed to you after the event. Please call the Library and reserve your session. Appointments will be available from 9:00 am to 4:15 PM. This is a One-Day-Only event.

Get ready for the spookiest, turkiest, and most santa-loving event of the season! It’s the Holiday Hooplah Craft and Vendor Fair — October 25th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Planters Bank–Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex in Hopkinsville! Shop a huge variety of artisans and vendors with unique and fabulous finds — perfect for getting a jump on holiday shopping! New this year from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM the holiday spooklah – let the kids dress up, grab candy, and snap fun pics at the spooky selfie station!

Who: All ages (kids with adult supervision)
When: Saturday, October 25
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Instructor: Jessie Pierce
Fee: $40

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. Please meet at the main pavillion at the beginning of class.

October 25th is Howl-o-ween at the Woodlands Nature Station! Help characters from some of your favorite stories unravel the mysteries of the natural world, explore fun facts about our magical creatures (native LBL wildlife), and earn fun prizes while you participate.

Fun, family-friendly programs, crafts, and games will feature stories of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, The Hobbit, and more.

This unique Halloween-themed event will be great for fans of all ages. Costumes encouraged—come dressed as your favorite book character! For the safety of our animals, please leave your pets, familiars, and mythical creatures at home. No pre-registration required.

$9 for ages 18+; $7 for ages 5-17; free for ages 4 and under.

It’s almost that time again!

The Annual Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the Military Affairs Committee with our Presenting Sponsor, Fortera Credit Union, is a beloved tradition that brings Fort Campbell and our community together for a day of great food, fun, and friendly competition.

Do you and your team have the skills, the recipe, and the spice to claim the title of Best Chili in Christian County? Bring your best flavors, your biggest appetites, and your game face — because the winning team could walk away with up to $1,000 in prize money!

This event is our way of saying thank you to the brave men and women who serve. Active-duty Soldiers and their families participate for FREE, so come hungry and ready to enjoy some of the best chili around!

It’s more than just a cook-off — it’s a celebration of the bond between our military and the Christian County community.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 25th 2025!
Location: Founders Square, in Hopkinsville

Let’s share a bowl, share some laughs, and show our Soldiers how much we appreciate them!

Presenting Sponsor
Fortera Credit Union
Sponsored by
Visit Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville Parks & Recreation

Yoga in the Park is taking place on Saturday's at 2:00pm at Shelter #4 in Noble Park. Must be 14+ to participate. All skill levels are welcome. No pre-registration required, registration will take place onsite! For more information please call Paducah Parks and Recreation at (270)444-8508.

Coraline Night has been rescheduled for 2-3 p.m. Oct. 25 here at HCCPL, 1101 Bethel St.
This is a free program featuring themed crafts, games and activities.