There are a bunch of fun things going on around town. Find out what you are DO INC this week!
THURSDAY 12/8
The Prophecy Show
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ RiverPark Center
Come experience the power, the music, and the magic once again this Christmas season, as the Prophecy performs all of your favorite music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and more!
SATURDAY 12/10
Retro Shock
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm @ Owensboro American Legion Post 9
It’s Retro Shock’s debut at the American Legion! You don’t want to miss out!
This event is for adults 21+ only.
Comedy Night
8:00 pm – 11:59 pm @ The GhostLight Lounge
Come down for Comedy Night! Local comedians will compete with the winner decided by the audience!
This event is for adults 21+ only.
WEDNESDAY 12/7
Pups & Pints
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ The Pub on Second
Come on down to benefit SparKy (Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky). SparKy will be in attendance with rescue dogs up for adoption. 10% of all sales will be donated to SparKy to further their mission!
This event is for adults 21+ only.
THURSDAY 12/8
Max’s Howliday Pawrty
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Lot
The Lot is hosting a benefit for SparKy (Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky)! There will be a pet holiday costume contest, pet pictures with Santa, homemade dog treats, food trucks, pop-up bar from Lure, viewing of the Grinch, AND Thursday Night Football!
FRIDAY 12/9
Eat, Drink, & Be Ugly
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ The Lot
Wear your most festive ugly sweater and get excited to feast and be merry! There will be a string quartet from Owensboro Symphony Orchestra and we will celebrate the season of giving by giving back to them!
Hot Chocolate Hop
All Day @ Downtown Owensboro
It’s the third annual Hot Chocolate Hop! Various local downtown businesses will be selling different specialty hot chocolate drinks!
This event goes from Friday 12/9 through Saturday 12/10.
SATURDAY 12/10
Christmas Party with Santa
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm @ Joy’s Cooking Classes – $35
Your kids will never forget this cooking class! There will be pictures and story time with Santa as well as a craft and decorating cookies and Grinch pancakes!
La’Kay’s 1st Annual Christmas Dinner
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm @ Hampton Inn & Suites – $40
Come out and enjoy a sit-down dinner for the holiday! Food and drink will be provided. Please bring a gift of $20 or less for the gift exchange (if you choose to participate!) Dress attire is semi-formal to formal!
SUNDAY 12/11
Get Elfed Up Pajama Party
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm @ The Lot
Come down to benefit the Daniel Pitino Shelter! There will be a buffet with the Smoke Shack, a bourbon bar, craft cocktails, cigar bar, viewing of Elf, and football on the big screen! There will also be a BOURBON RAFFLE!
THURSDAY 12/8
Self Development Group
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ Meta Crystal Shop
This group’s intention is to provide a safe and empowering space to support and encourage each other on our path to living our best life.
SATURDAY 12/10
Christmas Open House & Market Day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Reid’s Orchard
Come down to sample products, buy or make fruit and gift baskets, enjoy a petting zoo, see Santa, and more!
This event goes from Saturday 12/10 through Sunday 12/11.
TUESDAY 12/6
DCAS Monthly Meeting
7:00 pm @ Owensboro Museum of Science and History
Join the Daviess County Audubon Society for their monthly meeting! This meeting’s topic is bird identification!
FRIDAY 12/9
There are plenty of basketball matches this Friday! Make sure you go to cheer for your favorite team!
High School Girls Varsity Basketball: Daviess County vs. Owensboro
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Owensboro High School
High School Girls Varsity Basketball: Apollo vs. Catholic
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Owensboro Catholic High School
High School Boys Varsity Basketball: Daviess County vs. Owensboro
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Owensboro High School
High School Boys Varsity Basketball: Apollo vs. Owensboro Catholic
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Owenboro Sportscenter
MONDAY 12/5
DCPL’s Slide into Winter: Winter Reading Program
9:00 am – 9:00 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Every hour of reading or DCPL program attended will enter participants into multiple prize drawings, and each week we will be selecting random participants to win awesome prizes! Open to all ages!
This event goes through January 31st.
FRIDAY 12/9
Friday After 5’s Christmas at the Inn
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm @ Holiday Inn
Bring the entire family and experience the Holidays with live music, pictures & story time with Santa Claus and the magical Igloo serving free Hot Chocolate with candy canes, all located in our festive winter wonderland!
1940’s Radio – A Christmas Carol
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm @ Empress Theatre
Our local Theatre Workshop of Owensboro (TWO) will be performing A Christmas Carol!
SUNDAY 12/11
Whoville Skate with Santa and the Grinch
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm @ Edge Ice Center – $6
Wear your comfy PJs and join the skating rink with Santa and the Grinch!
TUESDAY 12/6
Puzzle Pieces’ 10 Year Celebration
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm @ RiverPark Center – $30
Puzzle Pieces will not only celebrate the last decade of serving the community, but also recognize local individuals, businesses, and organizations that are making our community more inclusive for those with disabilities!
WEDNESDAY 12/7
We Give A’Zip Giveback Day
11:00 am – 9:00 pm @ Azzip Pizza
Our local Azzip Pizza is going to host a Giveback Day and will donate 20% back of your purchase to the H.L. Neblett Community Center when you present the flyer!
SATURDAY 12/10
Coffee with Veterans
9:00 am – 11:00 am @ Owensboro VFW Post 696
We are going on location with the next Coffee with Veterans. Come out and share some stories and coffee with your fellow Veterans!
Fill the Humvee
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm @ Meijer Parking Lot
V.E.T. is partnering with Toys for Tots and we are going to Fill the Humvee full of Toys!
Community-Wide BABY SHOWER!
9:30 am – 11:30 am @ Sprout and Sing
Join us as we gather with information, resources, friends, goody bags, giveaways and more designed to empower you and your growing baby!
WEDNESDAY 12/7
Get in Real Estate and be Successful
7:00 pm @ Keller Williams ELITE Realty
Interested in becoming a real estate agent? Then this event is for you! Learn how to make your dream come true and get professional answers to all your questions.
SATURDAY 12/10
Pictures with Santa!
10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Keller Williams ELITE Realty
Don’t miss this chance to bring your kids and pets and take pictures with the one and only, Santa Claus! Also check out for the food truck and hot choco that is going to be on site!
MONDAY 12/5
DCPL’s Senior Strength Training
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm @ Daviess County Public Library – FREE
Join Jan Young, a certified senior fitness instructor, as she leads some strength training exercises focusing on Tai Chi techniques, utilizing upper and lower body strength with or without weights, and more!
RSVP is required.
TUESDAY 12/6
OCTC’s CDL Hazmat Course
8:00 am – 4:30 pm @ Owensboro Community & Technical College – $400
OCTC’s Workforce Solutions division is offering a Hazmat Endorsement Preparation course that is focused on some of the hazards encountered in CDL careers!
THURSDAY 12/8
Kid’s Christmas Music & Sensory Play Class
10:00 am – 10:00 pm @ Western Kentucky Botanical Garden – $12
Musician and Garden Educator, Rebecca Samples, will inspire you and your seedling or sprout to sing and dance to the sounds of the season! Children will play a variety of instruments and will be introduced to guitar, banjo, ukulele and more!
TUESDAY 12/6
CYP – Coffee & Conversations
7:30 am – 9:00 am @ The Creme Coffee House
Chamber Young Professionals will be meeting for coffee and building community! Come down and bring a friend!
FRIDAY 12/9
Ribbon Cutting: Allstate Insurance, James Russell
12:15 pm @ 2624 New Hartford Rd B
Join us for the ribbon cutting and be sure to bring your business cards to share!
WEDNESDAY 12/7
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ RiverPark Center
Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life!
SATURDAY 12/10
Owensboro Symphony: Home for the Holiday
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ RiverPark Center
The Owensboro Symphony’s beloved Christmas tradition promises to mesmerize listeners with Holiday favorites and fresh new works. It’s the most festive and memorable Holiday event for the entire family!
SUNDAY 12/11
Santa In Our Conservatory
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm @ Western Kentucky Botanical Garden – FREE
The elves have decorated the conservatory for Christmas! Come down to take your photo with Santa and enjoy some homemade hot chocolate!