Good morning, Owensboro.

Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro-Daviess County launched 'Owensboro Builds Hope'—a campaign that invites individuals, businesses, and community groups to donate or sponsor a home on Giving Tuesday, December 2nd to support local families in need of safe, affordable housing.

Early donations have begun online to help build houses and hope.

John Rudy from the city grounds department cleared leaves from sidewalks at Smothers Park on Tuesday — the park will host the Hometown Christmas kickoff this weekend — as officials prepare for festive community activities.

The Owensboro Flea Market will return to the Convention Center on December 5th to offer unique, secondhand treasures for Christmas shopping.

Admission is $2 for adults—kids enter free and parking is available at no cost.

St. Benedict’s Shelter is launching its annual Bed Sponsorship Campaign to mark 20 years of service in Owensboro—residents, churches, and businesses are invited to sponsor a bed for $500 to help people move from crisis to stability—donations will also support the Nehemiah Initiative set to begin in January.

Fiddler Parker Malone and his teacher Randy Lanham from Owensboro will perform at the White House Christmas Open House in December.

They will present a two-hour volunteer set—sharing their Bluegrass music with audiences who appreciate live tunes.

Daviess County Public Schools reviewed the proposed 2026-27 calendar that starts with staff on Aug.

5 and students on Aug. 6, adding a flex professional development day on Sept. 4 with several four-day weekends plus detailed holiday breaks; Owensboro Public Schools will consider a similar plan at its board meeting on Nov. 20.

The Owensboro Board of Commissioners revealed the 37th official City of Owensboro Christmas card—titled BLUEgrass Christmas—during a meeting on Tuesday, and local artist Aaron Kizer designed it; the card will be sold for $2 at City Hall soon as officials plan to update social media once it is in stock.

At Diamond Lanes Midtown today, Daviess County defeated Ohio County 6-1 as Jaxson Unsel posted games of 266 and 217—a key performance that helped secure the win.

Blippi Performance

6-7:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun-filled theatrical event with Blippi for kids and families.

Postmodern Jukebox: MAGIC, MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Cannon Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with a vintage music performance featuring genre-twisting covers of pop hits and classic holiday songs.

Bachelor Santa Premiere

7-8:30 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the world premiere of a heartwarming holiday film shot in Owensboro.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

7-9 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas with Ricky Skaggs and his band's heartwarming acoustic renditions of holiday classics.

11th Annual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk

8 a.m. — Smothers Park — $30-$40 registration — A festive 5K run/walk with fundraising opportunities, holiday fun, and a special race for kids.

Voice’s of Anderson’s: A Christmas Bazaar

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Owensboro Museum of Science and History — $5 admission — Experience holiday cheer with local vendors, theatrical vignettes, and festive treats.