The Ultimate Western Kentucky Fall & Halloween Events Guide | 2026

Fall has officially arrived in Western Kentucky, and there is a LOT going on. From pumpkin patches and fall festivals to trunk-or-treats, Halloween parties, and plenty of things for the kids, there are lots of ways to get out and enjoy the season. We've rounded up over 90 events we know about so far, so take a look, make some plans, and get ready for a little fall fun!

And if we're missing your event, let us know! We'd love to add it to the list.

WESTERN KENTUCKY FALL FESTIVALS & HALLOWEEN EVENTS

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[DAVIESS COUNTY]

Beverly's Hearty Slice Halloween Spooktacular
Kendall Perkins Park, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
Candy, free costumes, face painting, princesses, hot chocolate, pizza and more. Sponsored by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline; costumes sponsored by Halloween Havoc.

Academy of Learning's 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Academy of Learning, 4801 Towne Square Court, Owensboro, KY 42301
Friday, October 16, 2026 | Starts at 6:00 p.m.
The local childcare and day care center opens its main parking lot campus for a family-focused evening of candy collection. Local businesses, parent groups, and community volunteers fill the lot with creatively decorated vehicle trunks and safe, outdoor spooky fun designed perfectly for younger toddlers and children.

Haunts of Owensboro Tour — 20th Anniversary Season
Ghostly Productions, 203 W. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY (Oct. 16-17); Cupola Club, Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY (Oct. 23-24 & 30-31)
Fridays & Saturdays, October 16-17, 23-24 & 30-31, 2026 | [time TBD]
David's nightly ghost tours of downtown Owensboro celebrate 20 years of things that go bump in the night. The first weekend heads to the back alley of Ghostly Productions, where David says there are "a couple of great ghost stories about spirits lingering in the back." The final two weekends close out with a trip inside the Cupola Club, where many have reported a full-body apparition at the front bay window. Tours are $15 per person. Reserve your spot by calling or messaging 270-313-5596. Payment accepted via PayPal, Venmo, or cash. Haunts of Owensboro Tour on Facebook

9th Annual Car Truck Bike Cruise-In
Shiloh's Lounge & Grill, 1846 Triplett Street, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Registration 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Historic show in a new location benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Entry is $25 and one food item for the Help Office. The first 100 entries receive dash plaques. Food trucks will be on site, along with Top 40 car, truck, and Jeep awards, Top 20 motorcycle awards, raffles, auctions, music, and more.

The 2nd Annual Haunting of Mystical Moon Market
Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 42301
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Shop oddities, crystals, handmade art, witchy wares, and fresh-baked goods, and meet psychic readers. Admission is $5 per person; kids under 12 are free.

Inclusive Cuts & Wendell Foster Trunk or Treat
Wendell Foster Campus (Parking Lot next to Inclusive Cuts), 815 Trinity Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
A family-friendly community trunk-or-treat hosted in the parking lot on the Wendell Foster campus next to Inclusive Cuts.

Kroger on Starlite 1st Annual Trunk or Treat
Kroger on Starlite, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Kroger on Starlite hosts its first annual trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles, trunk and tent setups, candy stations, and creative Halloween themes. Lethal Latte will be on site serving coffee, and there will be a free decorate-a-pumpkin booth for all ages, young and young at heart!

Christ Community Church Fall Festival
Christ Community Church, 1220 Center St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
An evening of faith, food, fellowship, and outdoor fall fun featuring trunk-or-treat and bounce fun for kids, a chili cook-off and cornhole tournament for adults, plus outdoor devotional and music.

Screams, Queens, & Silver Screens — Annual Horror Ball
Presented by Owensboro Blue Bridge Pride, Owensboro, KY (venue not listed on flyer — may want to confirm exact location)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
A drag show, food, music, and a prize raffle at this horror-movie-themed adults' Halloween party. $10 per person or $15 per couple.

TWO’s Monster Bash
TWO's Trinity Centre, 407 W 5th St, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
A 21+ fall fundraiser held inside the historic 150-year-old gothic church turned theatre. Features heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and mocktails, ghost stories in the garden, haunted outdoor games, a Wicked Treats Sale, and a costume contest featuring a Monster Crawl Catwalk. Tickets are $25 per person.

Owensboro Seventh Day Adventist Church Fall Festival Fundraiser
2288 Tamarack Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
A family-friendly fall festival and fundraiser featuring a chili cook-off, bouncy house, games, fire truck, and police officer meet-and-greet.

Trunnell's Farm Market Fall Fun
Trunnell's Farm Market, Owensboro, KY
Now through Sunday, November 1, 2026
Trunnell's Fall Farm Experience features pumpkins, farm activities, seasonal attractions, and family fun. Pumpkin Season runs September 19 through November 1, with special Spooktacular Nights throughout October.

Vintage Market
201 E. 18th Street, Owensboro, KY
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 12:00-6:00 p.m.
A vintage market featuring 15+ vendors with vintage finds, decor, and art.

Trunk or Treat at Beacon Church of Owensboro
Beacon Church of Owensboro, 2101 Hwy 554, Owensboro, KY
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
A family-friendly trunk-or-treat hosted by Girl Scout Troop 1886 and Beacon Church of Owensboro.

Halloween Family Night at the Glo Show
Shiloh's Lounge & Grill, 1846 Triplett Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00–11:00 p.m.
A family-friendly fall festival featuring trunk-or-treat, inflatables, putt-putt golf, face painting, a costume contest, food trucks and vendors, music, and more. When the sun goes down, check out Cars Glo featuring cars, trucks, motorcycles, Jeeps, and UTVs with custom lighting, audio builds, underglow, and Halloween displays. Admission is a donation of one can of green beans, one can of corn, and one box of mac & cheese. Walmart gift cards are also accepted. All proceeds benefit Beverly's Hearty Slice.

The Big O Halloween Party
Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. CDT
A 21-and-over Halloween celebration featuring a cash bar, silent auction, costume contest, Michael Jackson impersonator contest, and music by DJ Squatch.

Boo Bash: Trunk or Treat
3362 Buckland Square, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
A family-friendly community trunk-or-treat event with local business vendors, games, and candy.

Precision Studios & Inclusive Cuts Present: 2nd Annual 922 Boo Bash
312 Triplett Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Friday, October 23, 2026
A downtown Halloween celebration featuring free candy, bounce houses, and fun for all ages. Dressing up is encouraged!

The YMCA and Wesleyan Shawnee Neighborhood Alliance Spooktacular
Owensboro Family YMCA, 900 Kentucky Pkwy, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring a movie, face painting, bounce houses, costume parade, and more. Sponsored by River City Dentistry. Rain or shine!

Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance Trunk or Treat
Senior Community Center Parking Lot, 3001 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance, Senior Community Center, and Audubon Church of the Nazarene. To donate candy or set up a trunk, contact Barb at 517-605-8403.

Musick Studios Presents: "Deadlight Drive-In" (10th Annual Halloween Show)
Owensboro Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Drive, Owensboro, KY
Friday–Saturday, October 23–24, 2026 | Doors 6:45 p.m.; show 7:45 p.m.
An interactive Halloween dance show featuring 195 dancers who rise throughout the Sportscenter with scares, sinister choreography, and clowns in the crowd. Tickets: $28 (children 10 & under), $38.25 (adults) at OwensboroTickets.com or 270-687-8800.

Howl-O-Ween Bash at Meg’s Trim and Stay
Meg’s Trim and Stay, 204 Carlton Dr., Suite G, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
All pets welcome! Trunk or treat, pet costume parade, food trucks (Jay’s Good Grub and Porch Light Coffee), Kona Ice, face painting, silent auction, and adoptable pets from SPARKY and other local adoption agencies. A percentage of Kona Ice proceeds goes to local adoption agencies, and silent auction proceeds benefit The Hayden Home for Girls. Call 270-240-1900 for more information.

Candy Trail at Jesus House
3830 KY-54, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
A completely free community fall event featuring food, popcorn, hot chocolate, cotton candy, games, candy, bags of groceries, coats, face painting, inflatables, live music, and a prayer tent.

Redemption Place Fall Fest
628 Wing Ave., Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:30 p.m.
A community fall fest featuring a chili cook-off and a dessert cook-off.

Breaking the Cycle Trunk or Treat
Dugan Best (Owensboro Parks & Recreation), 1003 Omega St., Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Free food and treats, plus a haunted house ($3 admission). Presented by Breaking the Cycle and Owensboro Parks & Recreation. Trunk sponsors still needed — text 270-240-7060 or 270-485-7104 to register.

Treats on the Tarmac
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport, 2200 Airport Road, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:00–6:30 p.m.
Free community Halloween event where families can trick-or-treat among airplanes on the airport's tarmac. Participating aircraft will serve as candy stations, giving kids a chance to see planes up close while collecting treats.

Halloween Bash at Cedarhurst of Owensboro
Cedarhurst of Owensboro, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
A spooktacular afternoon of festive treats and games for neighbors and friends. RSVP requested.

Sober 90's Halloween Party
Lewis Lane Baptist Church Gym, 2600 Lewis Lane, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 p.m.
A family-friendly, sober Halloween party with a 90s theme, presented by Celebrate Recovery Unites. Features food, drinks, and sweets, games, karaoke, a costume contest (nothing scary), and a dessert competition with a movie night basket as the prize.

Owensboro Symphony: Halloween Classics
RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
The Owensboro Symphony kicks off its 10th season with a spooky night of music featuring Halloween classics from The Witches of Eastwick, Vertigo, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Phantom of the Opera, plus a special appearance by Chad Benefield.

Ridgewood Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Ridgewood Baptist Church, 800 Carter Road, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join Ridgewood Baptist Church for a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event.

Dee's Diner Annual Trunk or Treat
Dee's Diner, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Free hamburgers, hot dogs and snacks for the community, plus candy and family-friendly activities (more details to be announced).

O'Reilly Auto Parts Trunk or Treat & Car Show
2625 West Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
A Halloween community celebration featuring decorated cars, a car show with prizes, trunk-or-treat candy, food trucks, music, and family fun. Free admission; car registration fee is candy!

Walnut Memorial Baptist Church Fall Fun Fest
Walnut Memorial Baptist Church, 519 W. Byers Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | [time TBD]
A ministry-hosted outdoor autumn festival held at the Byers Avenue campus property. Families can enjoy free bounce houses, designated candy giveaway stations, and local lawn games.

Harvest Cruise In & Car Show
Harvest Baptist Church, 4430 Old Calhoun Rd., Owensboro, KY 42301
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
A family-friendly cruise-in and car show billed as "where faith meets horsepower." Entry is $20 for all vehicles, with Best of Show, Best Classic, and People's Choice awards (winners announced at 1:15 p.m.). Features live music, food and drinks, cornhole, and a drawing for door prizes. Sign up at registration. For more information, contact David Madewell at 270-313-2659.

Fast Lane Auto Repair Plus Trunk or Treat
Fast Lane Auto Repair Plus, 3312 KY-54, Owensboro, KY 42303
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
A family-friendly trunk-or-treat with candy, costumes, and delicious food served up by J's Good Grub.

Legends Spooky Trail Race
Ben Hawes Park (Rudy Mines Trail System - 5687 W Hwy 60), Owensboro, KY
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
A 6K halloween-themed trail run/walk featuring a two-loop course through the Green, Red, and Yellow trails with rolling hills, switchbacks, and climbs. Costumes are encouraged, and markers and staff will guide participants. Entry is $35

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 5664 State Highway 56, Owensboro, KY 42301
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 p.m.
A massive West Daviess County fall celebration packed with family fun, including a live petting zoo, hayrides, outdoor inflatables, and classic autumn games. The church requests non-scary costumes for all participants. A community trunk-or-treat directly follows the main festival activities in the main parking lot.

Macedonia Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Macedonia Baptist Church, 4839 Millers Mill Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 4:00-5:30 p.m.
A fun-filled evening of costumes, food, games, and candy.

Boo-y's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Little Explorers Play Cafe, Owensboro, KY
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 p.m.
A not-so-scary Halloween party for little explorers ages 0-4, featuring pumpkin painting, a snack and drink, private play, a character experience, sensory play, and more. Cost is $30 per child, and reservations are required.

Halloween Trunk or Treat
St. Mary Magdalene Parish Hall
Sunday, October 25, 2026 (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
A traditional, safe parking lot trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles!

Abundant Life Church Trunks of Treats
Abundant Life Church, 6601 Hwy 231, Downtown Masonville, KY
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
A fun and safe trunk-or-treat night for the whole family.

Yellow Creek Baptist Church Fall Outpost
Friday, October 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
City-wide Halloween Hullabaloo festival inside Yellow Creek Park (5710 KY-144)

Southern Lanes Trick or Treat
Southern Lanes, 600 E. 14th Street, Owensboro
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 4–7 p.m.
A family-friendly indoor trick-or-treat event featuring games, bowling, and treats from local businesses.

Souper Spooky Soup Day
Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office, 4800A New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY (on the campus of OCTC)
Monday, October 26, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Presented by Leadership Owensboro Alumni. Enjoy lunch for $10 with a variety of soups, plus grilled cheese, crackers, drinks, and desserts. Proceeds support the Goodfellows Club of Owensboro.

Maui's Monster Mash
Maui's Indoor Theme Park, 5000 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 42301
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
A family-friendly Halloween event with candy at each attraction. Pick up a card at the check-in table to be stamped at each attraction, then turn in completed cards at the front desk for tickets and a chance to win a $100 playcard. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks are $1 each. Children can wear masks, and all costumes must be family friendly.

HealthForce Kentucky Trunk or Treat
HealthForce Kentucky parking lot, 2511A Frederica St., Owensboro, KY
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
A free family evening of Halloween fun with candy and goodies, decorated trunks, costumes, and community fun. Children and youth of all ages are invited.

Cork & Cuisine: Happy Hallo-Wine
Owensboro Convention Center on October 27.
yourself to a night of spooktacular food, wine and spirits from 6-10 p.m.

Apollo High School Trunk or Treat
Apollo High School (Student Parking Lot), 2280 Tamarack Rd, Owensboro, KY 42301
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
A Halloween celebration hosted at Apollo High School's student parking lot. All are welcome!

Sorgho Volunteer Fire Department Trunk or Treat
Sorgho VFD Station 1, 4161 KY-56, Owensboro, KY 42301
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Meet your local first responders at the fire station for a community trunk-or-treat. Firefighters will have the trucks pulled out, heavily decorated, and packed with candy. It's a fantastic, safe weeknight stop for families in the West Daviess County area.

Trail of Treats
Downtown Owensboro, KY
The City of Owensboro is gearing up for its 35th annual Trail of Treats
Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Peace Lutheran Church Trunk or Treat
Peace Lutheran Church, 2200 Carter Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Starts at 3:30 p.m.
An early afternoon neighborhood trunk-or-treat event hosted on Carter Road. Decorated vehicles will line the lot to hand out goodies, providing an ideal, safe warm-up stop for families to collect candy right before heading downtown for the city's central Trail of Treats.

4th Annual Trunk or Treat at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory
519 Locust St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 p.m.
A free community trunk-or-treat featuring candy, costumes, and family fun.

Brasher’s Lil’ Nashville Halloween Party
October 29 - 8 p.m.
Costume contests, live music, and tons of fun.
The cover charge is $10

Trick-or-Treating Corn Maze
The Cottage Farm Stand & Baking Co.
October 29 and 30, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Kids can trick-or-treat through a full corn maze. Admission is $5 per person.

O’Bryan’s Bar & Grill Halloween Party
October 29 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Blackford Creek and Kalico
$10 cover chanrge
Drink and beer specials all night long.

No Tricks, Just Treats!
Owensboro Museum of Science and History
Friday, October 30, 2026 (Starts at 11:00 a.m.)
This indoor festival features a costume contest, seasonal crafts, and storytelling for children.

Maceo Volunteer Fire Department Trunk or Treat
Maceo VFD Station, 9365 Kelly Cemetery Rd, Maceo, KY 42355
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
First responders in Northeast Daviess County are opening up the station bay doors for an evening of safe community fun. Families can park on-site to trick-or-treat directly out of heavily decorated emergency vehicle trunks, tour the active fire apparatus, and pick up free child safety materials for Halloween night.

Fall Fright Night at the Village in Yellow Creek Park
Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Formerly Halloween Hullabaloo, this free family event will feature more activities for families along with the traditional candy giveaway, including a hay maze and cabin photo opportunities.

Green River Distillery Haunted History Tour & Halloween Party
Green River Distillery, 10 Distillery Rd, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | Doors 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Guided after-dark tours take visitors through the creepiest spots on the property with firsthand ghost stories, running every 30 minutes from 6:30–9:30 p.m. Event admission is free; guided tours are $15/person (book online in advance or check for leftover spots at the door). Enjoy Witches' Cauldron Chili, Halloween cocktails, a costume contest, and a creepy photo spot. Guests 21+ receive a raffle ticket at the door with drawings all night. Closed-toe shoes recommended — it's dark inside.

Panther Creek Baptist Trunk or Treat
Panther Creek Baptist Church, 7146 US-431, Owensboro, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.
A night of frightful fun and wicked delights, with fun and food starting at 5:30 p.m.

Halloween Card Show
Shiloh's Lounge & Grill, 1846 Triplett St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
A Halloween-themed sports card show presented by Sports Cards 4 Care Cancer Relief Foundation and sponsored by LP Card Corner. Features kids redemption packs, a Coolest Costume Award, and more.

Carmel Home Fall Fundraiser
2501 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
A fall fundraiser featuring food, fun, raffle prizes, and a bake sale table with donated baked goods. Dine-in or drive-thru options are available, including $15 plate lunches, $15 whole chickens, and $27 gallons of burgoo.

Thruston-Philpot Volunteer Fire Department Halloween Candy Drop
Thruston-Philpot VFD, 9410 KY-144, Philpot, KY 42366
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Starts at 5:00 p.m.
Before heading out for traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating, East Daviess County families can swing by the main station lot. Volunteers will be handing out pre-packaged candy bags, showcasing the fire engines, and giving out festive reflective safety items for kids to wear while walking on Halloween night.

Pirate Proles Halloween Hangout
2415 French Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | [time TBD]
A free Halloween community event featuring trick-or-treating candy, face painting, and free pulled pork sandwiches (while supplies last).

Trinity Episcopal Church Indoor Halloween Event
Trinity Episcopal Church, 720 Ford Ave., Owensboro, KY 42301
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | [time TBD]
An indoor family-friendly Halloween event featuring treats and festive fun.

Crosspointe Baptist Church Candy Crawl
Crosspointe Baptist Church, 550 Worthington Rd, Owensboro, KY 42301
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
A kid-friendly, casual indoor fall festival on Halloween afternoon featuring an easy, climate-controlled path to gather candy in costume.

Owensboro Boo Bash Family Halloween Dance Party
Owensboro Regional Farmers Market Pavilion, 1205 Triplett Street, Owensboro
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5–10 p.m.
Presented by Eighties Entertainment, this family Halloween dance party is $20 per family. Come dressed for Halloween and enjoy music, dancing, and a family-friendly Halloween celebration.

Utica Volunteer Fire Department Trick or Treat Stations
Utica VFD Main Station, 1420 KY-1207, Utica, KY 42376
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Serving families in the South Daviess County corridor, the Utica volunteer firefighters are setting up a drive-thru and walk-up candy distribution station right at the fire house. Drop by early in your costumes to grab high-quality treat bags, meet the volunteer crews, and see the trucks lit up in festive colors before neighborhood trick-or-treating officially begins.

Fourth Street Baptist Church Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Located at Fourth Street Baptist Church (821 W 4th St).
This features standard trunk-or-treating, a community chili cook-off, and a Tiny Tots Children's Costume Parade that kicks off right at 6:30 p.m.

Northwest Neighborhood Alliance Trick-or-Treat Halloween Event
H.L. Neblett Center, 801 W. 5th Street, Owensboro
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Free hot dogs, chili and candy. Enter through the back doors on Poplar Street.

Eighties Entertainment Presents: Owensboro Boo Bash Dance Party
Owensboro Regional Farmers Market, Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:00–10:00 p.m.
A family Halloween dance party featuring an LED dance floor, DJ light and sound show, candy booths, food trucks, and a costume contest. Admission is $20 per family.

Legion Park Candy Crawl
Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Legion Park, 3047 Legion Park Dr, Owensboro, KY
Description: A free, family-friendly Halloween tradition where local businesses line the walking path at Legion Park to host a community trick-or-treat candy crawl.

Halloween Petting Zoo Fun in Whitesville
Walnut Street, Whitesville, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
A family-friendly Halloween petting zoo featuring friendly animals, cute costumes, decorations, and free feed cups for the kids to enjoy with the animals.

[OHIO COUNTY]

Housing Authority of Beaver Dam Fall Festival
Housing Authority of Beaver Dam Community Room, 3030 James Court, Beaver Dam
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.
A fall festival featuring hot dogs, pizza, a hayride, a costume contest, sack races, pumpkin decorating, and a chance to win prizes.

Oktoberfest — Beaver Dam Tourism
2nd Street, Downtown Beaver Dam, KY
Friday–Saturday, October 16–17, 2026
Friday: Food vendors open at 4:00 p.m.; Scott Lindsey free concert 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Saturday: Activities 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., including a tractor pedal pull, mini golf, inflatables, chainsaw carvings, and food vendors.

AARP Ohio County 4061 Cake Walk
Beaver Dam October Festival, Beaver Dam, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by AARP-Ohio County 4061 as part of the Beaver Dam October Festival — come for the cake walk, stay for the fun!

Bluegrass Fast Draw Club Chili Cook-Off
Beaver Dam October Festival, Beaver Dam, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 (chili entries due to City Hall before 11:00 a.m.)
Hosted by the Bluegrass Fast Draw Club ("The Kentucky Posse") as part of the Beaver Dam October Festival.

2026 OctoberFest
Downtown Hartford, KY
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 3:00–8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Family-friendly fall celebration featuring local vendors, food trucks, artisans, makers, organizations, and businesses.

Fall Market at Twin Creek Farm Venue
Twin Creek Farm Venue, 408 Carter Ferry Road, Centertown, KY 42328
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
A fall market featuring antiques, second-hand finds, handmade goods, boutique items, and food trucks.

Fordsville Nursing and Rehab Trunk or Treat
Fordsville Nursing and Rehab, Fordsville, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | [time TBD]
A community trunk-or-treat event at Fordsville Nursing and Rehab. Candy donations are being accepted and can be dropped off at the facility.

Haunt & Harvest Residential and Business Decoration Contest
Hartford, KY (city-wide)
Registration deadline: October 20, 2026 | Judging: October 24–30, 2026 | Winners announced: October 31, 2026
Free contest open to residents and businesses for spooky Halloween decorations, glowing jack-o'-lanterns, or traditional fall/pumpkin displays. No entry fee. Register online; official updates come through events@hartfordky.org or the Hartford, KY Facebook page.

LifePoint Baptist Church Fall Event
LifePoint Baptist Church, 1005 Goshen Rd., Beaver Dam, KY 42320
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
A family-friendly fall gathering featuring community trick-or-treating, treats, and fellowship.

2026 Trick or Treat and Trunk or Treat
Main Street, Fordsville, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Community trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat event on Main Street in Fordsville.

[MUHLENBERG COUNTY]

Sinister On Center
102 Center Street, Central City, KY
Every Friday & Saturday through October 31, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
A history, mystery, and paranormal haunt in historic downtown Central City. Tickets are $15 per person.

Revival House Fall Festival
Revival House, 320 Phillip Stone Way, Central City, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. A fall festival geared for kids ages 4–12 featuring a hayride, chili cook-off, photo booth, face painting, and fun games.

Landmark Assembly of God Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
Landmark Assembly of God, 1228 KY-831, Greenville, KY 42345
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
A family-friendly fall festival fundraiser featuring food, games for all ages, a bounce house, a dunking booth, raffles, and prizes.

Gregory Lake Fall Event
Gregory Lake ATV Park, 2191 KY-176, Drakesboro, KY 42337
Saturday, October 17, 2026
A community fall event hosted at Gregory Lake ATV Park featuring outdoor activities, food, and family fun.

Haunted Trail: Revelations
Dead Nettle Creek, 971 Forgy Mill Road, Dunmor, KY
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.–midnight
A live-actor haunted trail featuring immersive scenes and plenty of Halloween scares.

Beechmont Haunted Trail of Terror
Beechmont Ballpark, 3612 Merle Travis Hwy, Beechmont, KY 42323
October 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2026 | 7:00–10:30 p.m.
Haunted trail attraction. $10 per person.

1st Annual Charlie Brown Boo Bash
Lu-Ray Park, Lu-Ray, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.–Midnight
Family fun and Halloween vibes for all ages, with costumes encouraged. Features cornhole teams (with a chance at a 50/50 pot), a car show, a Jeep show (best decorated), a haunted pageant, food and craft vendors, and pumpkin or Charlie Brown paint kits for kids.

Graham Volunteer Fire Department Fall Festival Fundraiser
Graham Volunteer Fire Department, 120 Fire House Ln, Graham, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
A community fall festival fundraiser featuring food and drinks (chili, hot dogs, soups, sandwiches, sweet tea), local vendors, and a 50/50 raffle to support the local volunteer fire department.

Downtown Greenville Candy Crawl
Historic Downtown Greenville Square, Greenville, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Family-friendly Halloween tradition transforming the historic downtown square into a safe trick-or-treating trail. Local businesses and civic organizations set up stations throughout downtown to pass out treats to costumed children.

Halloween Costume Party
Greenville Youth and Community Center, 238 Birch St, Greenville, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
An adults-only Halloween costume party hosted by the Greenville Youth and Community Center, with DJ music, drinks, food, and dancing. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is $2.

[McLEAN COUNTY]

Calhoun Harvest Day
Myer Creek Park, Hwy 136, Calhoun, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Noon–6:00 p.m.
A full day of community fall fun featuring Blue Moon Frights, a cruise-in (12–4 PM), quilt show (1–4 PM), live music, kids' athletics (2 PM), mutton busting (3:30 PM), costume parade (5 PM), greased pig contest (5:30 PM), plus inflatables, petting zoo, hayrides, bingo, silent auction, and food/craft vendors all day.

[HOPKINS COUNTY]

Hay Bale Trail
Mahr Park Arboretum, Madisonville, KY
October 1–31, 2026
Stroll through Mahr Park to see massive hay bales transformed into fun characters and creative fall displays by local businesses and organizations.

Hanson Lions Club Fall Street Festival
Downtown Hanson, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Browse handmade crafts, enjoy community food booths, and let the kids have some fall fun at this annual downtown street festival.

Fall Festival Parade
Buford Park, Hopkins County, KY
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Line-up begins 9:00 a.m.
Community parade open to businesses, clubs, teams, and local organizations — no application required. Theme: all things fall.

Downtown Window Painting Festival
Downtown Main Street, Madisonville, KY
Thursday–Saturday, October 22–24, 2026
A community tradition where local youth and students paint spooky fall and Halloween murals across downtown shop storefronts (displays stay up through October 31).

Show & Go Car Club Cruise-In & Trunk or Treat
Madisonville City Park, 755 Park Avenue, Madisonville, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Classic cars, food trucks, live music, door prizes, and a family-friendly trunk-or-treat.

Hallelujah Fest
405 Comb Road, Madisonville, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:00-8:00 p.m.
A free family-friendly community fall event featuring a chili cook-off contest (chili entries due by 4:00 p.m., with food served after judging), hot dogs, s'mores around a bonfire, a bouncy house, face painting, pumpkin painting, a photo booth, karaoke, hayrides, and a dessert auction.

Guided Kayak Excursion: Fall Colors
Mahr Park Arboretum, Lake Pee Wee launch, Madisonville, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
A free guided kayak excursion along Lake Pee Wee offering a chance to enjoy the changing leaves and spot native migratory waterfowl.

Downtown Trick or Treat
Downtown Madisonville, KY
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Downtown businesses open their doors for local kids to trick-or-treat safely through the main square.

Creepin' 4 the Bleachers
Dawson Springs Community Center, 108 W. Keigan St., Dawson Springs, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Halloween-themed 5K fundraiser followed by a Zombie Walk at 5:30 p.m. and Little Pumpkin Treat Walk at 6:00 p.m. Costume prizes are part of the evening.

Día de los Muertos at Tradewater
Tradewater Brewing Company, 111 W. Arch St., Madisonville, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.
Día de los Muertos celebration featuring food, a special beer release, costumes, and a festive evening. Kids and dogs are welcome.

Bluegrass Food Truck Festival: Halloween Edition
Court Street, Downtown Madisonville, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
A Halloween street festival featuring food trucks, live music, craft vendors, costume contests, and trick-or-treating for kids.

[CHRISTIAN COUNTY]

Prosperity Falls Haunted Acres
3190 Prosperity Lane, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Opening night: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Runs Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00–11:00 p.m., and Sundays, 7:00–10:00 p.m., through October 2026
Five haunted attractions in one location: Ride of Screams (haunted hay wagon), Trail of Terror, House of Horror, Toxic Zombie Shootout (UV blacklight experience), and Maze of Horror. VIP tickets available for all-access with no lines. Food from Prosperity Falls Screaming Pizza (pizza, wings, dirty sodas) and haunted acres T-shirts also available. Tickets at the box office or online.

7th Annual Trick or Treat at Southern Lanes
Southern Lanes, Hopkinsville, KY
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 p.m.
Indoor/outdoor trick-or-treating in one contained location with candy from local businesses, plus access to the arcade and mini golf.

FALLOWEENING Jesus Festival
Means Avenue Baptist Church, 143 Means Avenue, Hopkinsville, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Faith, fellowship, and fun for the whole family, with games for kids (pumpkin tic-tac-toe, cake walk, and more) plus a chili cook-off (limited spots — contact Mercevion Coleman or Aaron White for details).

Downtown Hopkinsville Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Hopkinsville, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Local businesses and community organizations gather in downtown Hopkinsville to hand out candy and treats to trick-or-treaters.

[HENDERSON COUNTY]

Campground Halloween Weekend
John James Audubon State Park Campground, 3100 US-41 N, Henderson, KY
Thursday–Sunday, October 15–18, 2026
Halloween fun for campground guests featuring campsite decorating, crafts, spooky games, costume contests for kids, pets, and groups, a Halloween bike parade, and campground trick-or-treating.

Trunk or Treat Adventure
1629 S Main St., Henderson, KY 42420
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Ghosts, goblins, and candy galore- come dressed in your best Halloween costume and join the fun.

Spooky Tales & Nighttime Trails
John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Enjoy an evening of spooky stories and nighttime trail fun at John James Audubon State Park.

Downtown Henderson Halloween Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Henderson, KY
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Local downtown merchants hand out candy to costumed children along Main Street and surrounding blocks.

Terror on the Trail
1445 State Route 416 E., Henderson, KY
October 2026 | 7:00–11:00 p.m.
A haunted trail fundraiser benefiting local families dealing with childhood illness.

Central Park Halloween Bash & Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Henderson and Central Park, Henderson, KY
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Downtown trick-or-treating runs 3:00–5:00 p.m., followed by the city's Halloween Bash in Central Park from 4:00–7:00 p.m.

Sagez Vision Care Trunk or Treat
Sagez Vision Care, LLC, 1035 N Elm Street, Henderson, KY 42420
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
A spooktacular day of candy, costumes, and community spirit, hosted by Sagez Vision Care.

[HANCOCK COUNTY]

Heartland Villa Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Heartland Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 8005 US-60, Lewisport, KY
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
A fun-filled afternoon for all ages with trunk-or-treat, a cake walk, yard games, gift card raffles, and more. Chili and hot dogs are available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged, and community, families, and friends are welcome.

Hilldale's 6th Annual Halloween Bash
Hilldale Methodist Church, 3110 US Hwy 60 West, Hawesville, KY 42348
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 12:30 p.m.
A free afternoon of fun featuring an egg hunt starting at 12:30 p.m., trunk-or-treats, an inflatable obstacle course, and food starting at 1:00 p.m. Located across Hwy 60 from HCHS. Find Hilldale Methodist Church on Facebook for event details and updates.

Halloween in Hancock Park
Hancock Park
Friday, October 30, 2026 | Pet Costume Contest 4:00 p.m. (Pumpkin deadline 7:00 p.m.) A neighborhood Halloween celebration featuring a pet costume contest at the basketball court (small dogs, large dogs, cats, and other pets), a carved and painted pumpkin contest (turn in by 7:00 p.m.), and a voting contest for best-decorated house. Local food trucks on site include Lil Amigo, Kluckies, Hello Pop, and Dirty Little Sips.

Vastwood Park 24th Annual Trail of Treats
Vastwood Park, Hancock County, KY
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
A community trick-or-treat trail sponsored by the Hancock County Fiscal Court and Hancock County Parks Department. Individuals and organizations who want to hand out treats can contact Sage Young at the Judge Executive's Office, 270-927-8137.

Pumpkins in the Park
Downtown Lewisport, KY
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Fall festival featuring pumpkins, fall fun, and live music from local band Gently Used.

[PERRY COUNTY]

Shubael Fall Festival & Open House — Heritage Days
Shubael Little Pioneer Village, 7590 East State Road 66, Cannelton, IN 47520
Saturday–Sunday, October 17–18, 2026
Step back into pioneer-era Indiana with live demonstrations and costumed interpreters at the historic log village, presented by the Perry County (IN) Convention and Visitors Bureau.

[GRAYSON COUNTY]

The Farm at Rough River — Autumn Days
2663 Blue Bird Rd., Falls of Rough, KY 40119
October 16–18, and 30–November 1, 2026 | Fri & Sat 9 a.m.–dusk; Sun noon–dusk
Fall fun featuring a pumpkin patch, hay rides, sorghum maze, bale trail, pumpkin painting, sack race, petting zoo, scavenger hunt, and more. Hay rides begin at 4 p.m. on Fridays and run until dusk; Saturday and Sunday hay rides run all day.

[BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY]

The Irvington Fall Festival
Eva Carman Park, 533 N Second St, Irvington, KY 40146
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12:00–6:00 p.m.
A family-friendly fall festival with inflatables, a pumpkin carving contest, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, a dunking booth, and food. The UMC Demo Bone Stock Team Show Lawn Mower Demolition Derby starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person for all-day fun. All are welcome.