DCPL’s Baby/Toddler Storytime
Mondays & Thursdays 9:30
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 10:30
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 a life of learning. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity!
Pumpkin and Pickle Festival
Saturday, Oct 21 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 22 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Cottage
Corn maze, pumpkin patch, over 100 arts & crafts and home based business vendors, pony rides, petting zoo, many food options including many pickle themed foods, pumpkin painting, and petting zoo. Live entertainment will be performing all day, both days. Some of the local favorites include Anabelle Whitledge, Dakota Hayden and Emmalee Chinn with many more.
2023 GRADSA Buddy Walk
October 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to come join and help us celebrate our incredibly ABLE Buddies that are rocking their extra chromosomes! This is a free event, all donations are appreciated as this is GRADSA’s largest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, food trucks, pumpkins, a talent show showcasing some of the buddies’ talents, and GRADSA’s very special All Abilities Dance team.
Harvest Festival (Formerly Reid’s Apple Fest)
October 21 – 22
Daviess County Lions Club Fairgrounds
The Daviess County Lions Club is excited to take over the Reid’s Apple Festival, rebranding the event to the Harvest Festival, to be held at the Daviess County Lions Club Fairgrounds. Visitors can expect craft and food vendors and great family fun!
Special Needs Expo
October 21 from 12 – 3 p.m.
Owensboro Convention Center
Wendell Foster’s Special Needs Expo is an opportunity for community agencies to collaborate in providing information about resources and services that will assist families in supporting a loved one with a disability.
Trail of Treats
October 26 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Downtown Owensboro
The family-friendly event will consist of over 60 booths sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Children and families will be able to trick-or-treat downtown while enjoying music and meet-and-greets from some of their favorite characters. The event will span both West 2nd St. and Veterans Blvd. from Daviess St. to Frederica St.
Pigtails & Cowlicks Fall Consignment Sale
October 27 – October 28
Owensboro Convention Center
Stretch your budget! 500 families will be selling new or gently used children’s items at amazing prices at the Pigtails & Cowlicks Children’s Consignment Sale! Clothing, toys, furniture, books, baby gear, shoes, boutique, and more. ALL for kids – from babies to teens!
Owensboro – Daviess County Christmas Parade
November 18 from 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Downtown Owensboro
The Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade is where Kentucky starts Christmas! The theme for this year’s parade is “The Gift of Christmas.”