Department Overviews

Arbor Day Celebration

About the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration

Come out to the Noble Park Amphitheatre on Friday, April 25, 2025, for the Arbor Day Celebration with the theme "We Speak for the Trees." From 5 until 7 p.m. enjoy a tree identification walk, a coloring contest, arts & crafts, and more. Attendees will also be able to help with a tree planting in Noble Park.

This event is free and open to all ages. Parking is available in the Noble Park Pool parking lot which is a short walk from the Noble Park Amphitheatre.

Tiny Tot Mother's Day Celebration

About the Celebration

Children 5 years old and younger are invited to celebrate Mother's Day at the Paducah Recreation Center. There will be a craft, photo station, and games. 

A parent/guardian is required to remain with their child during the celebration. Cost is $5 per child.

Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. Register by visiting the Parks and Recreation Office at 2701 Park Avenue (inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center), calling the office at 270-444-8508, or online.

Tiny Tot Christmas Celebration

Children 5 years old and younger are invited to a Christmas Celebration at the Paducah Recreation Center located at 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Join Paducah Parks & Recreation for a craft, games, activities, and playtime.

A parent/guardian is required to remain with their child during the celebration. Cost is $5 per child (tax included).

Tiny Tot Thanksgiving Celebration

About the Celebration

The Tiny Tot Thanksgiving Celebration will be Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m.. This event is for children 5 years old and younger (and their parent/guardian). The cost is $5 per child (tax included). There will be arts and crafts, games, story-time, and more.

Pre-registration is recommended. Register by visiting the Parks and Recreation Office at 2701 Park Avenue (inside the Robert Cherry Civic Center), calling the office at 270-444-8508, or online.

Noble Park Summer Music Series

In partnership with the Paducah Community Band, the Parks & Recreation Department is holding a summer music series at Noble Park. Live music will be at the Noble Park Amphitheatre on Fridays beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Parking is available by Shelter #9 (across roadway from amphitheatre) and the Noble Park Pool. Sit on the steps of the amphitheatre or bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

2024 Dates

Flag Day Celebration

About the 2024 Celebration

The City of Paducah invites the community to a Flag Day Celebration on Friday, June 14 from 9 until 10 a.m. at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza located at 301 South 5th Street. The event includes a flag raising ceremony, the singing of the national anthem by County Commissioner Richard Abraham, remarks by Paducah Mayor George Bray and McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer, educational displays, and activities for children.

Breakfast with the Bunny

2023 Event - On Saturday, April 1, at 8:30 a.m., the Easter Bunny will be hopping around the Paducah Recreation Center (1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) visiting with guests for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.  Guests can enjoy a pancake breakfast, decorate their pancakes with all sorts of goodies, take part in a craft station and bunny-themed games, and get to meet the Easter Bunny. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures!

Gingerbread University

2023 Gingerbread University


Gingerbread University will be Saturday, December 16 at the Paducah Recreation Center (1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Parents can finish Christmas shopping or wrap presents while their children are enjoying a fun day of Christmas-themed activities, games, and crafts with Parks & Recreation Department staff.


Lunch will be provided.