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Wood’s Wilderness Wonder

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Adventure awaits! Join Hopkins Co. Extension Agent Erika Wood for a Nature Hike through Pennyrile Forest! The hike will begin at the lodge. Sign up today by calling the Hopkins Co. Extension Office at 270-821-3650. 

15th Annual Chilly Ride

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Join the 15th Annual Chilly Ride on Nov. 11th at Pennyrile State Forest in Dawson Springs, KY. This is a guided ride through Western KY's most scenic horse trails followed…

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$5

Run for the Hungry

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

The Annual Run for the Hungry benefits the Christian Food Bank of Hopkins County and is presented by First United Bank. It will take place at Mahr Park Arboretum on Nov. 23rd at 8 AM. 5K run/Walk, Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run, Virtual 5K.Register HERE! Questions or to sponsor/volunteer email- [email protected]

Winter Solstice Guided Hike

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

The winter solstice occurs on Wednesday, December 21, 2023! It is the shortest day of the year and the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.Join us as we celebrate the winter solstice with a guided hike led by park volunteers. We will hike through the forest while enjoying the beautiful sights of…

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Free

Guided Hike: Great Backyard Bird Count

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Participate in the 2024 Great Backyard Bird Count by joining UK Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent Erika Wood as she leads a hike throughout the arboretum in search of bird species to identify. When? Saturday, February 17, 2024, 8:00-10:00 a.m.Where? Mahr Park Arboretum, Welcome Center 

Free

Sunday Seminar: Raptor Look-Alikes

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join Mahr Park Arboretum to learn more about Raptor Look-Alikes! When? February 18, 2024, 2:00-4:00 p.m.Where? Mahr Park Arboretum, Event Barn A

Free

Event Series Star Party

Star Party

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join us for a night under the stars at Event Barn B.Ross Workman will guide us through a sky presentation with telescopes available for viewing.

Free

Event Series Star Party

Star Party

Mahr Park Arboretum 55 Mahr Park Dr., Madisonville, KY, United States

Join us for a night under the stars at Event Barn B.Ross Workman will guide us through a sky presentation with telescopes available for viewing.

Free

A Haunting at Adler Farms

4007 Hwy 672 4007 Hwy 672, Dawson Springs, KY, United States

Food, music, bonfire, and a ghost hunt! Tickets are $30.

$30

Arbor Day Event

Festus Claybon Park 593 Hopewell Street, Madisonville, KY, United States

The Leadership Hopkins County Project Team- "Forces of Nature" is hosting an Arbor Day event on Friday, April 26th at Festus Clayborn Park! This event is open to the public so join them from 11 am to 2 pm. They will also be welcoming 3rd-5th graders from Pride Elementary for fun activities including crafts, games,…

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Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission

28 Sugg Street
Madisonville, Kentucky 42431

270.821.4171
877.243.5280