Free events in Owensboro, KY

Wonder Wednesday is a weekly, hands-on program designed for kids ages 3 to 10, featuring a new learning-and-play theme each month. The event includes a story time and craft, plus a science experiment, with two sessions scheduled so families can choose what works best. It’s free with museum admission.

A free trade night for vendors and attendees takes place at the Owensboro Convention Center in advance of the Boundless Cards Expo in Owensboro, Kentucky. This gathering offers a friendly setting to connect with others involved with the expo and organize trades before the main show.

The first day of this card expo brings vendors and attendees together at the Owensboro Convention Center. Admission for attendees is free. Vendors can reserve eight foot tables, with WiFi included for every booth, and early access for set up is available. Table rates follow a tiered structure for the first and additional tables, a $50 cancellation fee applies, and refunds are unavailable after a set deadline.

U-TURN brings classic rock to the Overlook Stage at Smothers Park as part of L!VE on the Banks, a free riverfront concert series produced by the City of Owensboro. Set along the water in downtown Owensboro, this outdoor performance is one of many throughout the season that highlight talented regional artists. Attendees may bring a chair, take in the views, and enjoy live music in a welcoming setting.