This Week’s FUNcast: Monday 10/31-Sunday 11/6

There are a bunch of fun things going on around town. Find out what you are DO INC this week!

WEDNESDAY 11/2

Daviess County Days
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Daviess County residents get FREE admission into the museum as well as a chance to win 2 FREE ROMP VIP tickets!

Brasher’s First Trivia Night
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Brasher’s Lil Nashville
Come on down to join the first trivia night! Create a team and test your collective brain power against other teams! Compete for prizes!

FRIDAY 11/4

Brad Snapp
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ Brasher’s Lil Nashville
Enjoy a night of fun with some live entertainment!

This event is for adults 21+ only.

SATURDAY 11/5

Open Bluegrass Jam
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
– FREE
All skill levels are welcome! Jam sessions are free and open to the public, so come join!

TUESDAY 11/1

CamCooks4U – Nightmare at Brashers
6:00 pm @ Brasher’s Lil Nashville – $75
There will be an hors d’oeuvres hour followed by a three-course meal! Live music will be played all night long and each ticket comes with one specialty drink!

FINAL Spirits of Sassafras
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Sassafras
Tonight is the LAST NIGHT! Learn all about cocktails from JM Hoffman, certified Bourbon Steward! There will also be live music to enjoy and Sassafras’s full menu will be available initially each evening as well!

THURSDAY 11/3

Live Team Trivia
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ The Pub on Second
Show off your knowledge! It’s free to play and reservations are suggested!

SATURDAY 11/5

The Holiday Market
8:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Owensboro Regional Farmer’s Market
Come on down and see all that fall has to offer and get ready for the holidays!

SATURDAY 11/5

Christmas Open House
10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Mantled Homes
Sales, giveaways, samples, coffee, & more! Come on down so you don’t miss out!

Holiday Open House
10:00 am – 5:00 pm @ Bella Ragazza
Come quick because it’s 20% off the ENTIRE STORE! Can’t make it in? No worries, you can shop the sale on BellaBabe.com all day Saturday!

THURSDAY 11/3

Mindful Morning Group Meditation
8:00 am – 9:00 am @ Meta Crystal Shop
Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or practice meditation every day, all are welcome!

FRIDAY 11/4

Owensboro Marlins Fast and Furious
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Owensboro Health Healthpark
Join the Marlins for their very first home meet! Come on down to show your support!

This event goes from Friday 11/4 through Sunday 11/6.

SATURDAY 11/5

36th Annual Grant G. Talbott III Memorial 5K Run/Walk
9:00 am @ Owensboro Community & Technical College – $25
This race supports OCTC’s Grant G. Talbott Scholarship which assists in funding students!

SUNDAY 11/6

Owensboro Volleyball Club 15 & Up National Tryouts
8:00 am – 11:30 am @ Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club
Owensboro Volleyball Club is a family-owned and operated travel volleyball club. The club focuses on growth for each player and care for their families!

MONDAY 10/31

KWC Trunk or Treat
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm @ Kentucky Wesleyan College – FREE
Bring your family and friends to campus to trick or treat in a safe environment!

TUESDAY 11/1

Tween Minecraft Freeplay – Registration Open
9:00 am @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Registration is now open for your tweens to secure their spot in the Minecraft Freeplay event being hosted on November 8th at 5:00 pm!

This event is reserved for kids aged 8-12 years old.

SATURDAY 11/5

Find Your Communi(Teen)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
All teens are invited to join us at the library for a special program led by DCPL’s teen volunteers! Meet other teens and hang out with friends (old and new) with an afternoon of music, art, and games.

This event is for kids aged 13-18.

SUNDAY 11/6

Royal Fall Ball
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm @ White Chateau – $30+
Princes and Princesses of all ages, please join Magical Memories Character Co. for THE Royal Ball of the Year, featuring three of our most well-known and beloved Disney princesses! There will be games and activities and a whole lot of fun!

MONDAY 10/31

OCTC United Way Chili Cook-Off
11:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Owensboro Community & Technical College – $5
Come dressed as your favorite movie or television show character! Sample each soup, chili, and dessert. All proceeds benefit the United Way!

Vein Drain
8:30 am – 5:00 pm @ Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
We… smell… blood donors!! On Halloween day, stop in to save some lives, get your goody bag, and receive our limited edition Hocus Pocus themed long-sleeve tee while supplies last!

THURSDAY 11/3

KWC Guest Speaker on Criminal Justice
10:30 am – 12:00 pm @ Kentucky Wesleyan College – FREE
The Criminal Justice and Criminology Program at Kentucky Wesleyan College will host David L. Garlock, who will speak on “Understanding the Connection between Victimization and Crime.” Mr. Garlock is a successful returning citizen, reentry professional, and criminal justice reform advocate.

MONDAY 10/31

Skeletons For St. Jude
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm @ Carlsbad Lane
The Westerfield Family on Carlsbad Lane in Owensboro is currently participating in Skeletons for Hope for St. Jude. Not only does the family decorate their entire house, but they also grow their own pumpkins!

SATURDAY 11/5

Kids Night Out
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Owensboro YMCA – $20-25
A fun night for the kids that you don’t want to miss out!

This event is for kids aged 5-12, grades K-5.

THURSDAY 11/3

The Toyminator: Local Toy Collector
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Join Rick Phelps for a discussion on antique toys & how he turned his hobby into a tourist attraction! Open to all ages!

FRIDAY 11/4

Teen Book Tasting
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Searching for your next great read? DCPL will showcase some of the hottest new books from BookTok and beyond. Every attendee will leave with at least one free book!

This event is for teens aged 13-18.

SATURDAY 11/5

KWC’s Panther Football Tailgate ft. Class of 2023
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Kentucky Wesleyan College – FREE
Join KWC for their final home tailgate and football game of the season, and as an added bonus, they’ll be inviting the Class of 2023 to join them!

WEDNESDAY 11/2

The Network – In Person!
8:00 am – 9:00 am @ Old Hickory Bar-B-Q
You don’t want to miss out on this networking opportunity! Learn about other businesses and organizations and create partnerships!

THURSDAY 11/3

Chamber Rooster Booster Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:30 am @ Owensboro Convention Center – $12-20
Not only is this a great networking opportunity, but you will also hear updates and issues from national, state, and local business and goverment leaders!

FRIDAY 11/4

Béla Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum – $58-68
Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey that has earned him 16 Grammys in nine different fields, including Country, Pop, Jazz, Instrumental, Classical, and World Music!

SATURDAY 11/5

Veterans Day Parade
2:00 pm @ Downtown Owensboro
Join this annual parade in downtown Owensboro and along Veterans Blvd. to honor all of our nation’s veterans!

The Four Horseman
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ RiverPark Center – $25
The only album-quality Metallica tribute band on the planet, they deliver the unforgettable, note-for-note perfect experience that is guaranteed to surpass even the wildest dreams of Metallica aficionados! You Don’t want to miss out!