Events

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MSU 2024 Volleyball vs. Belmont

Oct 8, 2024 - 6 pm - 8 pm
Racer Arena // 333 North 14th Street - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

Come out and watch the Murray State women's volleyball team play against Indiana State!


Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Oct 8, 2024 - 7.30 pm - 9 pm
Lovett Auditorium // 1499 Olive Boulevard - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/symphonic-band-and-wind-ensemble

Come see a concert of Murray State's Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble in the historic Lovett Auditorium on October 8th at 7:30PM! The Symphonic Band is under the direction of Dr. Ashley Shoupe and the Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Brent Johnson.


Downtown Farmers Market

Oct 12, 2024 - 7 am - 12 pm
Downtown Murray // Maple Street - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events

The hot social event of the fall! The Farmers Market is open from 7 am to noon, on the downtown court square. The Downtown Farmers Market exists to provide a location for farmers and crafters to promote their products directly to the consumers at a reasonable price, save family farms and stimulate the local economy. On average, 40 vendors (crafters, produce, baked goods, etc.) are set up every weekend. During peak season (June-July), more than 60 vendors will arrive.

If you are in town on Saturday mornings, be sure to visit the downtown area to shop, socialize or just walk around the square.

It will become your favorite morning tradition!


Harvest Fest

Oct 12, 2024 - 2.30 pm - DUSK
Central Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/harvest-fest-3

Your fall fun in Western Kentucky starts at Harvest Fest! Come to Murray Central Park for inflatables, pony rides, and a petting zoo - this FREE event is everything you love about fall festivals and more! The first 650 people receive a free pumpkin to paint and take home! We will have food trucks with delicious food and snacks you can enjoy while painting a pumpkin, petting a llama, watching a magician, and getting your face painted! Enjoy an afternoon of family fun and then at dusk (around 6:30 p.m.), cozy up for a showing of Beetlejuice at the Amphitheater! Sponsored by Lake Chem and Murray-Calloway County Parks


Stand-Up Comedy Show

Oct 12, 2024 - 7 pm - 9 pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/stand-up-comedy-show-1

Come out and watch this hilariously talented comedians in Playhouse in the Park's second Stand-Up Comedy Show! One night only, October 12th at 7:00 pm at Playhouse in the Park. All of the proceeds and donations raised at this show will go right back into Playhouse so that we can continue to produce great shows for years to come. If you have any questions, just reach out to us on Facebook messenger or give us a call at 270-759-1752. We look forward to seeing you there!


Una Voce and EQ Blue

Oct 16, 2024 - 7.30 pm - 9 pm
Old Fine Arts Building // Old Fine Arts - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/una-voce-and-eq-blue

Come see Murray State's tenor / bass ensemble Una Voce and a cappella group EQ Blu on October 16th at 6PM in the Performing Arts Hall. Both ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Christopher Mitchell


A Taste of the Arts

Oct 17, 2024 - 5 pm - 9 pm
Lovett Auditorium // 1499 Olive Boulevard - Murray
270.809.4518

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts invites the public to attend the 15th annual A Taste of the Arts dinner and live auction event, with proceeds to provide scholarships for fine arts students, on Thursday, October 17, in Lovett Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a cocktail hour, and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. For more information visit https://www.tourmurray.com/events/a-taste-of-the-arts-2


Trunk or Treat

Oct 18, 2024 - 5 pm - 7 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church // 100 S 15th St - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/trunk-or-treat

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join us for a night of family fun - candy, games, hot chocolate, and a bouncy house!


MSU 2024 Volleyball vs. Valparasio

Oct 18, 2024 - 6 pm - 7 pm
Racer Arena // 333 North 14th Street - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

Come out and watch the Murray State women's volleyball team play against Indiana State!


Tennessee River Jamboree Presents: Rebecca & Jamey

Oct 19, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Tennessee River Jamboree // 5144 Faxon Road - Murray
https://tennesseeriverjamboree.com/events/

This event is located at Tennessee River Jamboree, a new music venue near Murray, Kentucky. For tickets and event information, visit their website at https://tennesseeriverjamboree.com. NOTE: A portion of the proceeds from each show is donated to a non-profit organization including veterans groups, emergency services or Humane Society.


Murray State Football vs. Illinois State

Oct 19, 2024 - 1pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // Gilbert Graves Dr. - Murray
https://www.goracers.com

Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.


Downtown Farmers Market

Oct 19, 2024 - 7 am - 12 pm
Downtown Murray // Maple Street - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events

The hot social event of the fall! The Farmers Market is open from 7 am to noon, on the downtown court square. The Downtown Farmers Market exists to provide a location for farmers and crafters to promote their products directly to the consumers at a reasonable price, save family farms and stimulate the local economy. On average, 40 vendors (crafters, produce, baked goods, etc.) are set up every weekend. During peak season (June-July), more than 60 vendors will arrive.

If you are in town on Saturday mornings, be sure to visit the downtown area to shop, socialize or just walk around the square.

It will become your favorite morning tradition!


Rebecca & Jamey - Final Show of the Season

Oct 19, 2024 - 6 pm - 9 pm
Tennessee River Jamboree // 5144 Faxon Rd - Murray
https://tinyurl.com/5h4ez459

Multi-Award Winning Entertainer coupled with a 40+ year Air Force Veteran. Click the link below to purchase your tickets today!! https://tennesseeriverjamboree.com/shop/?fbclid=IwAR0AfwrwqVVewyJYEMjZ32P5JnyzUgcZdt3wDHMILrF7kWFZo28YESz-vtc Read more about the duo below: https://rebeccaandjamey.com/


Annual Ghost Walk

Oct 19, 2024 - 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/annual-ghost-walk

Save the date for Playhouse in the Park's second annual Ghost Light Walk! When: October 19th Where: Playhouse in the Park ! Registration starts at 6pm and the walk starts at 6:30pm


LBL Bridge to Bridge Run

Oct 19, 2024 - 8 am - 12.30 pm
Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge // Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

The course starts on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge and crosses into the beautiful Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area. The course follows the paved path along Highway 80 until connecting with the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail. Runners stay on the trail for its entirety ending at Fenton. The course connects with the Kentucky Lake Bridge where runners will cross and finish just west of Kentucky Lake along Highway 80. For more information visit https://www.lblbridgetobridge.com/


MSU 2024 Volleyball vs. UIC

Oct 19, 2024 - 6 pm - 8 pm
Racer Arena // 333 North 14th Street - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

Come out and watch the Murray State women's volleyball team play against Indiana State!


Concert Choir and Vox Lumina

Oct 20, 2024 - 2 pm - 3.30 pm
St. Leo's Catholic Church // 401 N 12th Street - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/concert-choir-and-vox-lumina

Come see our Concert Choir and treble choir Vox Lumina on October 20th at 2PM at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Both ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Bradley Almquist.


Frankenstein

Oct 25, 2024 - 12.30 pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/frankenstein

Show Dates: Oct. 25 - Nov. 3 Audition Dates: Sept. 9 & 10, 3 Females, 8 Males, 1 Boy Directed by: Donald Fleming Set in nineteenth-century Switzerland, this classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Purchasing cadavers from two unsavory grave robbers, he gives life to a creature both hideous and touching and so physically powerful and mentally twisted that he soon brings death or destruction to all who stand in hisway.


Godspell

Oct 25, 2024 - 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Lovett Auditorium // 1499 Olive Boulevard - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/godspell

On October 25th and 26th, Murray State's Opera Workshop members, under the direction of Dr. Maribeth Crawford, will be performing Godspell. These shows will both be at 7:30PM in the historic Lovett Auditorium. Tickets are $20 or free with a student ID. Godspell is a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end.


Murray State Football vs. North Dakota State

Oct 26, 2024 - 1pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // Gilbert Graves Dr. - Murray
https://www.goracers.com

Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.


Downtown Farmers Market

Oct 26, 2024 - 7 am - 12 pm
Downtown Murray // Maple Street - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events

The hot social event of the fall! The Farmers Market is open from 7 am to noon, on the downtown court square. The Downtown Farmers Market exists to provide a location for farmers and crafters to promote their products directly to the consumers at a reasonable price, save family farms and stimulate the local economy. On average, 40 vendors (crafters, produce, baked goods, etc.) are set up every weekend. During peak season (June-July), more than 60 vendors will arrive.

If you are in town on Saturday mornings, be sure to visit the downtown area to shop, socialize or just walk around the square.

It will become your favorite morning tradition!


Towing for Toys Decades Adult Homecoming Dance

Oct 26, 2024 - 6 pm
The Grove of Murray // 1300 N 16th St - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/adult-decades-homecoming-dance-the-grove

Join us for our 3rd Annual Adult Themed party. This year the theme is Homecoming, dig out your lettermans sweaters, jackets, design your own mums, etc. A 21+ event that has turned out to be a fun-filled evening of laughs, memories and good times. All to help raise money for kids to have a memorable Christmas. Ticket info coming soon, sponsorships are now available.


Scream-O-Rama

Oct 26, 2024 - 8 pm - 11 pm
514 Main Street // 514 Main Street - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/scream-o-rama

Hopefully the first of many Scream-Os at Wits' End Records in Murray. Pls utilize street/court square parking - can't park in either parking lot directly across the street Music at 8-ish. You know the drill by now. Wear a costume!


Godspell

Oct 26, 2024 - 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Lovett Auditorium // 1499 Olive Boulevard - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/godspell-bmt73

On October 25th and 26th, Murray State's Opera Workshop members, under the direction of Dr. Maribeth Crawford, will be performing Godspell. These shows will both be at 7:30PM in the historic Lovett Auditorium. Tickets are $20 or free with a student ID. Godspell is a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end.


The Trail of Treats

Oct 31, 2024 - 5 pm - 7 pm
Central Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/the-trail-of-treats

Join us for The Trail Of Treats! Prize for best children’s costume!


Frankenstein

Nov 3, 2024 - 1.30 pm
Playhouse in the Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
https://www.tourmurray.com/events/frankenstein

Show Dates: Oct. 25 - Nov. 3 Audition Dates: Sept. 9 & 10, 3 Females, 8 Males, 1 Boy Directed by: Donald Fleming Set in nineteenth-century Switzerland, this classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Purchasing cadavers from two unsavory grave robbers, he gives life to a creature both hideous and touching and so physically powerful and mentally twisted that he soon brings death or destruction to all who stand in hisway.


Murray State Football vs. Missouri State

Nov 9, 2024 - 1pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // Gilbert Graves Dr. - Murray
https://www.goracers.com

Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.


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