DCPL’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Daviess County Public Library
Kids ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited to join DCPL on Mondays and Thursdays for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity!
DCPL’s Preschool Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Daviess County Public Library
Kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to join DCPL Mondays and Thursdays for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity!
Night to Shine hosted by Life Community Church
February 7
Owensboro Convention Center
Life Community Church in Owensboro is excited to partner once again with the Tim Tebow Foundation and host Night to Shine – an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older.
Dance Battle Extravaganza
February 15, at 7 p.m.
RiverPark Center
Get ready for an electrifying night of fun and creativity with Dance Battle Extravaganza! This family-friendly event features a high-energy performance by a professional jazz dance company, followed by a thrilling competition with over 140 local community members. Nine groups, ranging from nonprofits to schools, will compete for bragging rights and cash prizes, including a $1,000 Grand Prize. Audience members can vote for their favorite performers via text, alongside judges who will help decide the winners. Celebrate community, creativity, and support the arts through this exciting dance-filled evening!
8th Annual OCTC Trailblazer Dinner
February 27 at 6 p.m.
Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC)
The Annual Trailblazer Dinner, hosted by OCTC, will feature Olympic Gold Medalist Lilly King as the keynote speaker. This inspiring event aims to encourage middle and high school-aged young women to pursue their dreams and believe in their ability to achieve anything. Along with Lilly King’s empowering story, the evening will honor the achievements of an OCTC alumna and a current student through the presentation of the Trailblazer Awards. Guests will enjoy a complimentary dinner, receive a commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last), and connect with others in a supportive atmosphere. This free event is open to students, parents, and guardians.
Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
March 22
Smothers Park
The Sixth Annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K features a flat, fast route through Owensboro, Kentucky, with fully supported 13.1-mile and 3.1-mile races. Starting and finishing along the scenic riverfront at Smothers Park, participants will enjoy breathtaking views, signature fountains, and an award-winning playground. Proceeds from the race directly support Wendell Foster’s mission of empowering people with disabilities.
Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
March 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM
RiverPark Center
Join Gobo, Red, Mokey, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle on an unforgettable adventure in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE! This first-ever live touring show brings the beloved franchise to life as the Fraggles embark on a quest to find the lost Celebration Stone. Along the way, they discover magic, excitement, and heartfelt lessons that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Owensboro Dance Theatre’s In Concert featuring Willy Wonka & The Golden Ticket
March 15 at 7 p.m. & March 16 at 3 p.m.
RiverPark Center
Step into a world of pure imagination with Owensboro Dance Theatre’s spring production of In Concert featuring Willy Wonka & The Golden Ticket! Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved 1964 children’s novel, this spectacular performance transports audiences to a place where dreams come alive and anything is possible. The first act showcases high-quality dance choreography by ODT’s pre-professional company dancers, while the enchanting second act brings Willy Wonka’s magical world to life with captivating movement and themes of diversity and inclusion. Perfect for the whole family, this event promises to inspire creativity and captivate hearts with every graceful step.