Wednesday Children’s Programs @ DCPL Every Wednesday in June and July
Daviess County Public Library
Join the Daviess County Public Library for a different program each week for children 12 and under. Check the events calendar on the DCPL website for times and registration information. Programming is FREE, but registration is required.
Midweek at the Malco
Malco Owensboro Cinema Grill & MXT
Grab some popcorn and candy and catch one of your family’s favorite movies this summer for only $3 per ticket!
June 7 – Sing 2
June 14 – The Boss Baby Family Business
June 21 – The Croods: A New Age
June 28 – Trolls World Tour
July 5 – Minions: The Rise of Gru
July 12 – The Secret Life of Pets
July `19 – Shrek 2
July 26 – The Bad Guys
Public Skating Sessions
Through August 6 | Edge Ice Center
Cool off this summer at Edge Ice Center! Participants under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or old at all times.
Daytime Sessions: Saturday, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Cost is $6
Evening Sessions: Friday, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost is $7
Hike with your Hound
June 3 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at Rudy Mine Trails
Celebrate National Trail Day with Owensboro Parks & Recreation! Bring your dog and hike at Rudy Mine Trails. This is FREE to the public. A map will be provided the day of the event as well as a treat for the hounds.
Water Safety Day
June 19 at 9 a.m. | Combest Pool
Swim lessons, and water safety taught by lifeguards and Marlins Swim Team. This event FREE to the public.
“The Dancing with Disney Week”
Wiggle, Giggle & Pretend
July 10 – 14 or July 17 – 21 from 9 a.m. to noon
Johnson’s Dance Studio
Come join the magical fun and dance and play to your favorite Disney music as well as take part in activities including a Bouncy House, themed crafts, water games, dress up and performances. This is for boys and girls ages 3-8. Cost $125
Sunset Flower Bliss Market Day
July 9 | Reid’s Orchard
Reid’s Orchard is a local treasure! In honor of their 150th anniversary, Reid’s is hosting a variety of family-friendly events throughout the year. This market day is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the farm, cool off with an apple slushie, listen to some late afternoon music and shop at booths from local vendors. Your littles can even pick their own flowers!
Family Engagement Kits from DCPL
Check out one of Daviess County PUblic LIbrary’s NEW Family Engagement Kits, containing all the supplies needed for family fun! Choose from the following themes: bilingual storytime, family baking, food truck, outer space, camping, escape room, game night, or park day. Kits may be checked out for 28 days for FREE with a library card.
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
Families can be outside and experience the healing power of nature. Here are some fund ideas as you plan your visit to the Garden:
Pack a lunch & picnic
Bring a book to read
Enjoy their playhouse
Bring a frisbee or football
Bring some bubbles
Take an adventure hike
Take some photos
Paint a picture
The Garden is open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
Admission is $8 for adults; $5 seniors/veterans; $2 children. Members are free.
Games on the River
Until september 3 at Smothers Park
Giant games = Giant fun! Head to Smothers Park every Sunday afternoon for a day of playing oversized yard games including Jenga, checkers, Bocce Ball, Get Knotted, Yard Pong, Connect 4 and more. This event will be held every Sunday until September 3 from noon to 8 p.m.
BONUS!
Who doesn’t love a good national holiday? You know, those days that we celebrate some of life’s smallest joys? Well, you can celebrate some of the best national holidays this summer at Combest Pool!
Flip Flop Day
June 16
Celebrate National Flip Flop day! Patrons entering pool-wearing flip-flops will get in for $3.
Sunglasses Day
June 27
Celebrate National Sunglasses Day! Patrons entering pool-wearing sunglasses will receive free popcorn!
Ice Cream Day
July 16
Celebrate National Ice Cream day by sharing a buy one get one free special with your family and friends!
Parents Day
July 23
Parents swim FREE on National Parents Day!