Good morning, Owensboro.

Trail of Treats returns to downtown Owensboro on Thursday, October 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.—the family-friendly event will offer over 90 booths along West 2nd Street and Veterans Boulevard with candy, music, costumed characters and festive decorations—and booth spaces are already full.

Inmates at the DCDC spent the summer growing thousands of pumpkins and mums for schools, nursing homes and nonprofits near Owensboro.

The program gives them work and good time credit — a long fall tradition that brings color and care to the community.

A Facebook post raised concerns that the Belle of Louisville was gone, but the riverboat is operating normally even though it has not docked in Owensboro this year.

The Belle is open for business and will play a key part in America's 250th celebration in 2026 — proving its lasting appeal.

Owensboro High School hosted its annual Blue Collar Breakfast on Friday at Dee’s Diner where carpentry and masonry students met trade professionals from local businesses.

The event offered networking opportunities — including a special work boot discount from Duradero — and helped students explore job options in the skilled trades.

Jessie Hettinger—chairwoman of the parade planning committee and second in command at the Owensboro-Daviess County Veterans Organization—has asked residents to join the Veterans Day parade on November 11th.

Owensboro Health's Give Cancer the Boot fundraiser will be held on October 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Stable Venue in Daviess County — featuring live country music from Cam Thompson and live painting by local artist Aaron Kizer — to raise funds for Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center and honor those affected by cancer.

A Fall Fun Guide for Southern Indiana has been released and lists nearly 30 family-friendly spots with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and even Zombie Paintball for autumn adventures across the region.

Owensboro residents can explore these sites in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois — all within a two-hour drive for easy seasonal fun.

High school football teams played in Home Team Friday Week 8 on Friday night during the Fall Fest weekend across the Tri-State — games began mainly at 6:30 p.m. and featured matchups such as Owensboro Catholic at Fort Knox and Reitz versus Bosse; final scores from these contests were posted later that evening.

The Owensboro flag football team, undefeated for three years, was invited to represent Kentucky in the 2026 Special Olympics and will compete in Minneapolis in June—after playing in a Region 1 tournament at Kentucky Wesleyan College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 12, the team, led by coach Dustin Lindsey and his brother Zach, is also holding fundraisers to help cover the $25,000 needed for the 10 athletes.

Practical Magic Market

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — The Little Healer — Free entry — Explore whimsical and spooky merchandise at this enchanting themed market.

Girls Day Out Fall 2025

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

Pumpkin & Pickle Festival

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Cottage Farm Stand — Free entry, $5 parking — Explore over 150 vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and relish seasonal delights at this family-friendly festival.

Southern Accents - Tribute to Tom Petty

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Tom Petty tribute with Southern Accents and relive the iconic sounds of the Heartbreakers.