Good morning, Owensboro.

Yellow Creek Park is hosting a free Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring live music, two-age group egg hunts, food trucks, inflatables, a petting zoo (and animal adoption opportunities) for local families to enjoy.

Kentucky officials confirmed that the 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Season will begin with a youth hunt on Apr 4 and 5 — the regular season runs from Apr 18 to May 10, and strong turkey numbers promise a promising season for local hunters near Evansville.

Friday After 5, presented by Jagoe Homes, will launch its 30th season of 13 free concerts on the riverfront.

Its expanded Fourth of July celebration will begin Friday, July 3 with a drone show and include Saturday fireworks at multiple local venues.

Owensboro Middle School students will host a month-long donation drive to support local non-profits as part of the Build His/Her CROWN program (standing for Confidence, Respect, Originality, Well-roundedness, and Neighborly) that builds self-esteem and leadership skills.

RiverValley Behavioral Health launched a new initiative today to improve dual-diagnosis care for mental health and substance use challenges.

The program will use staff training (Co-Occurring Capability in Kentucky) and new assessment tools as part of a broader statewide push for integrated, recovery-oriented services.

Girls Day Out Spring 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Free admission — Enjoy a day of shopping with great vendors and door prizes galore.