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Upcoming Events and Activities
- September 25 - Deadline to Register for Fall Tennis Apprentice (Beginners Tennis)
- October 1-November 10 - Fall Photography Contest
- October 3, 4, and 5 - School's Out Fall Camp
- October 5 - Deadline to register an entry for the Pumpkin Walk
- October 5 - Early bird deadline for Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament
- October 11 - Greenway Trail Fun Run
- October 13-13 - Pumpkin Walk on Peck Education Trail at Noble Park
- October 16 - Cardio Tennis
- October 18 - Halloween Short Story Contest Deadline
- October 19 - Deadline to nominate Distinguished Veteran and Parade Award
- October 19 - Deadline to submit Veterans Day Poster & Essay Contest entry
- October 19 - Deadline to register for Tiny Tot Volleyball
- October 19 - Cardio Tennis
- October 21 - Tennessee RiverLine - free paddling event
- October 21 - Wooftober
- October 23 - Cardio Tennis
- October 26 - Deadline to submit application for Veterans Day Parade
- October 26 - Cardio Tennis
- October 26 - Final deadline to register for Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament
- November 2 - Deadline to register for Tiny Tot Basketball
- November 3 - Deadline to submit application for Christmas Cards in the Park
- November 3 - Deadline to submit Christmas Parade Entry (without a fee increase)
- November 11 - Veterans Day Sunrise Reveille, Opening Ceremony, and Parade
- November 16 - Deadline to register for RecWay Basketball
- November 21 - Final Deadline to submit Christmas Parade Entry (with increased fee)
Full List - Annual Events and Activities
Paducah Parks & Recreation offers several annual special events and activities in addition to
Adult Sports Leagues | Camps | Classes | Esports | Swimming Lessons | Youth Sports Leagues
- Arbor Day Celebration
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Come out to the Noble Park Amphitheatre on Friday, April 28, 2023, for the Arbor Day Celebration. From 5 until 7 p.m. enjoy a tree identification walk, a coloring contest, arts & crafts, a tree hugging contest, and more. Free for the entire family!
- Breakfast with the Bunny
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Breakfast with the Bunny is a fun time for guests to enjoy a pancake breakfast, decorate their pancakes with all sorts of goodies, take part in a craft station and bunny-themed games, and meet the Easter Bunny.
- Candy Cane Hunt, Christmas Cards in the Park, Christmas Parade, and Gingerbread University
- Greenway Trail Fun Run
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The Greenway Trail Fun Run is for runners of all ages and skill levels. The FREE run starts at the Greenway Trail entrance in Bob Noble Park. The trail then head towards Stuart Nelson Park and turns around ending back at the Greenway Trail entrance. The course is 2.5 miles. Advanced registration is not required. There will be drawings for prizes before and free snacks after the run.
- Halloween Short Story Contest
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This is a short story contest for students in 3rd through 8th grade.
- Holiday Farmers' Market
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The annual Holiday Market is a one-day extension of the Paducah Farmers’ Market that brings together local vendors with their products including holiday gifts, woodworking, home décor, baked goods, crochet, weaving, pottery, metal working, jewelry and beading. This event is typically in December.
- I Heart Presidents Day
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I Heart Presidents Day is a fun day each February with presidential-themed activities.
- July 4th - Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
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The annual July 4th Celebration held in downtown Paducah is a fun-filled day of food, musical entertainment, and fireworks.
- Movies in the Park
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Movies in the Park is a family-friendly movie series organized by Paducah Parks and Recreation. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, snacks, and insect repellent. The movies will be in Bob Noble Park on an inflatable screen set up in the grassy area near the Music Garden between the Noble Park Pool and Lake Gerry B. Montgomery.
- Noble Park Fish Out
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The Noble Park Fish Out Tournament is a fishing tournament typically held in June for kids from 5 to 12 years of age. The FREE tournament is held at Lake Gerry Montgomery in Noble Park. This is a catch and release tournament with awards for largest fish and most fish caught.
- Paddle Up Paducah Pickleball Tournament
- Paducah Regatta at Noble Park Pool
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Using materials such as cardboard and duct tape and only an hour to construct a boat, the goal is to race it across the Noble Park Pool without sinking. Awards are given to a variety of categories. A must-see event!
- Parents Night Out
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Need an evening out without the kids? Kids ages 5-12 years old are invited for a night of pizza, games, and arts & crafts at the Paducah Recreation Center from 6 until 9 p.m. on select dates.
- Photography Contests
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Parks and Recreation organizes photography contests. The Dog Park Photography Contest in May celebrates National Dog Park Day. The Fall Photography Contest, which is typically in October and November, celebrates the beautiful scenery and colors found at Paducah's parks in the fall. During the contest period, the public votes on the entries with awards provided.
- Pumpkin Walk
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Local businesses, individuals, and organizations are encouraged to showcase their talents by registering for a scene along the Pumpkin Walk and then painting one or more pumpkins. The community will enjoy the scenes placed along the Peck Education Trail in Bob Noble Park in October.
- Snow Sculpture Contest
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If Paducah receives enough snow during the winter, Paducah Parks & Recreation will hold a Snow Sculpture contest.
- Tennis Draw Your Partner Doubles
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This is a fun social event where doubles teams are randomly drawn. Several dates are scheduled throughout the year. Attend by yourself or with a group. It's open to tennis players ages 16 and older and all playing abilities.
- Tiny Tot Craft Series
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Parks & Recreation hosts an arts & crafts activity and playtime for kids ages five and younger and their parent/guardian at the Paducah Recreation Center.
- Tiny Tots St. Patrick's Day Celebration
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Children 5 years old and younger are invited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Paducah Recreation Center.
- Touch a Truck
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Touch a Truck is a free, annual event where kids, teachers, and families can see and touch approximately two dozen types of vehicles. This event is typically held in September.
- Veterans Day Awards, Events, and Contests
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Learn more about the Distinguished Veteran Award, the Patriot Award, and the events scheduled for Veterans Day. Also, find out about the Veterans Day Poster & Essay Contest for K-12th graders.
- Wooftober
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Paducah Parks & Recreation Department hosts a Halloween-themed dog celebration with vendors from local animal shelters and businesses and a costume contest. This event is typically held in October.
Special Events Hosted by Outside Organizations
Paducah Parks & Recreation assists in the organization of certain special events that are hosted by outside organizations.
- Christmas in the Park Light Display - Paducah Power System holds the Christmas in the Park Light Display at Noble Park each year from Thanksgiving until New Year's Eve. Drive through Noble Park to enjoy this beautiful holiday light display. Canned goods or cash donations are accepted.
- Emancipation Celebration (August 8th) and Parade
- Labor Day Parade
Dogs at Special Events - Pets are allowed at city-sponsored community events. However, for the public’s safety, the City’s dog ordinance, Chapter 14 lists requirements. The dog must be licensed by McCracken County Animal Control or by any other state or county and restrained by a leash or other lead that is no longer than three feet.
