Family events in Henderson, KY

Designed for children and families who benefit from a calmer setting, this sensory-friendly program offers a relaxed, low-stimulation experience. The museum opens an hour earlier than usual and provides sensory boxes and activity bags tailored to current exhibits and seasonal themes. Admission is free for museum members, and general admission rates apply for non-members.

A weekly program tailored for preschool-aged children, featuring storytime, songs, movement, and interactive activities. It supports early literacy, nurtures creativity, builds social skills, and encourages play-based learning in a warm and engaging setting.

This community breakfast features unlimited servings for $15. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department and supports a scholarship fund for local high school students.

Front Porch Fest 2026 will share its band and porch lineup soon. The celebration is supported by generous community partners, with Shannon Aleksander serving as the title sponsor. Additional support comes from Watzlavik State Farm, Keck & Hooper Real Estate Agents, New Horizons Financial Consultants, McMahon Exterminating, and Woods and Woods. Further backing is provided by Kipplees, River City Pride, American RV, and Rehabilitation & Performance Institute, with local support from Esther’s Styles and Quinn Davis.

Vehicle owners can display their rides while visitors browse the lineup on display. Expect dash plaques, trophies, free prize drawings, a 50/50, raffles, and kids prizes, all set to good music among good friends. There is no registration fee. Donations are accepted for local charities, with Lucas Place as the primary beneficiary.

At Lamasco Park in Evansville, Indiana, participants can take on 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a kids fun run also on the schedule. Presented by Bone Dry Roofing and officially timed by To The Finish, the day features a pre-race stretch, a kids dash, the main starts, and an awards ceremony. Medals are handed out soon after the finish, and category awards are announced before medals are distributed. Registration also includes admission to the Evansville Pickle Festival; bring your race bib and ID to the general admission entrance. Packet pickup is offered in advance at Bone Dry Roofing and at Roca Bar of Evansville, with a race day option near the start line for those traveling from out of town. The kids run provides participation medals for ages 5 to 13. The 5k walk recognizes male and female divisions with medals for second and third place. The 5k run or walk includes male and female age groups of 17 and under, 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 plus. The 10k and 15k honor the top three male and female finishers. Those who register by the shirt guarantee deadline receive a race shirt before the event, with limited quantities available for later registrants.