Good morning, Owensboro.

Owensboro Racing and Gaming will host its first New Year’s Eve party on December 31 with live music, cash prizes, and free play contests held every 30 minutes until 11:30 PM, and at midnight one guest will win $2026 in cash.

The casino will also partner with Skillman’s Auto Sales to give away a 2026 Black Chevy Equinox RS on December 27 at 11 PM.

The city of Owensboro kicked off the holiday season by hosting a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Smothers Park Friday night — the event went on despite misting rain.

On November 21, Megan Garrett, her son, and Ben Laufer hosted the final Furry Friend Friday segment with PAAWS, featuring Emma — a white and brindle 7 year old Dashshund available for adoption at paaws.org.

New Fears Eve, a holiday horror comedy filmed in Owensboro, has secured a deal with Cineverse for a national streaming release.

It will start streaming on Tuesday, December 16—marking the largest release for local Blood Moon Pictures.

Evan Hampton broke a 43-year record by running 326 yards and scoring five touchdowns on 19 carries in a 41 to 0 win over Fairdale—he surpassed Mark Higgs’ mark in Owensboro football and earned his team a spot in the 5A semi-finals.

Owensboro will host Woodford County next Friday—Red Devils players are set to build on that record-breaking win as they aim to advance further in the playoffs.

The Owensboro Sportscenter is hosting the 2025 KCAA Basketball Tip Off Classic this weekend—eight teams including local Valor Christian Academy and teams from Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are competing; the winning team will earn a spot in next year's KCAA State Championship—also held in Owensboro.

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.