13 Local Things To Do This Summer

Highway 68 Yard Sale

Thursday, June 2 – Sunday, June 5 

Explore historic highway 68 to discover fabulous finds at rummage sales, barn sales, antique stores and business sidewalk sales.  You’ll want to eat at the many hidden gems along the route from Maysville to Paducah.  Make it a trip to remember with the rich hospitality of Bed and Breakfasts, quality hotels, or campgrounds.  The 400 Mile Sale has been a unique Kentucky experience in 2004.

 

Porchfest 2022

Saturday, June 4 @ 5 – 8pm  |  Downtown Henderson – South Main Street

There are few things more perfect on a summer night than live music on a front porch, and Henderson’s 3rd annual Porchfest is coming back this year. Enjoy this FREE family-friendly music festival featuring live local musicians. For more information, please call 270-826-0016.

 

1st Annual Summer Market 

Saturday, June 4 @ 9am – 4pm   |  Farm Girl Gift & Bake Shop 

Come out for this first time event featuring home-based businesses, crafts and arts showcased by locals within our community. Spend the afternoon shopping and grab lunch and some delicious treats at Farm Girl. For more information, please call 270-860-5290.

 

Exploring the ARTS – Art Camp

Tuesday, June 7-Thursday, June 9 @ 10 – 11:45am 

John James Audubon State Park

Students ages 6-8 will be exploring the arts by using different mediums and some mixed mediums such as tempera, pastels, colored pencils and more. If your student loves art, they will certainly enjoy this 3-day Art Camp at the Audubon Museum. Pre-registration is Required and limited class. Cost is $30 and $28 for Friends of Audubon members. For more information, please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at [email protected].

 

Little Rembrandts Art

Friday, June 10 @ TBA  |  John James Audubon State Park 

Bring your little artists for a fun filled morning of ART! Get creative with lines, shapes and color as we design a self-portrait. Students must pre-register and dress for a mess. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Classes are limited and cost is $5. Please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502-782-9726 for more information. 

 

Golf Swing Clinic

Saturday, June 11 @ 10am – 12pm  |  Henderson County Public Library

Head over to the library for a free golf swing clinic! Dr. Grant Hughes is a Certified Titleist Swing Coach and will be there to analyze your swing. Dr. Huges doesn’t take a one trick fixes all approach. Instead, you will get one-on-one attention, and he will provide solutions customized to you and your swing. Bring your clubs and get ready to improve your game. In the event of rain, the clinic will be moved.

 

Etiquette Classes for Kids – “Manners Workshop”

Monday, June 20 – Wednesday, June 23 @ 5:30 – 7:30pm

Ms. Pem’s Art Studio – Worsham Hall

Empower your kids to develop strong social skills and self-confidence. This workshop includes art and cooking and is full of entertainment and interactive sessions to help students learn the value of proper behavior, self-respect and consideration towards others. The “Manners Matter” workshops are for kids ages 5 and up. For more information, please call 270-454–8181. 

 

Art from the Heart 2-day workshop ages 6-8

Tuesday & Wednesday, June 21 & 22 @ 10am – 12pm

John James Audubon State Park

ART, ART, ART! This class is geared for the serious young artist, who loves to be creative and work in any medium. They will be using watercolor, pastels and tempera. Pre-registration is required, class size limited to 15. Supplies are included in the fee: $30 (Friends of Audubon $28). For more information, please contact Kim McGrew at 502-782-9726. 

 

Advanced Arts 3-day workshop ages 9-13

Tuesday-Thursday, June 14-16 @ 10am – 12pm

John James Audubon State Park

ART, ART, ART & More ART! This class is designed for the serious artist who loves art. They will be working in various mediums along with acrylic on canvas. Make sure to dress for a mess. Students must have previous art experience. Pre-registration is required. Supplies are included in class fee: $36 (Friends of Audubon $34). For more information, please contact Kim McGrew at 502-782-9726

 

Henderson Flash Baseball

June-July at Park Field 

Enjoy your summer nights cheering on the Henderson Flash baseball team. Games will be played during the months of June and July in the evenings at Park Field. General admission will be sold at the gate. Check out their Facebook page or website www.hendersonflash.com to find the 2022 Home-Game schedule. 

 

Little Rembrandts Art & Music

Friday, July 8 @ 10:30 -11:40am  |  John James Audubon State Park

Bring your little artists for a fun-filled morning of art and music! Get creative with lines, shapes and colors and then move on to the courtyard for some movement and music with the “Melody Garden”. Students must pre-register and dress for a mess. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Classes are limited and cost $7.  Please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502-782-9726 for more information. 

 

Fireworks on the Riverfront 

Sunday, July 3 @ 5:30 – 9:30pm  |  Henderson Riverfront

Join more than 5,000 attendees to gather for live music, food, family-friendly activities, and fireworks over the river. For more information, please call 270-826-0016.

 

Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival 

Wednesday, July 27 – Saturday, July 30 @ 5-10:30pm

The Sandy Lee Songfest features award-winning songwriters! Get to know what inspired the writers as they penned the lyrics to the hit songs that are so familiar to us all. This was voted a KTAI Top 10 event. This growing festival is becoming a big hit in and of itself. Come listen to some of today’s top music writers, up and comers and chances are you will hear a hit before it is even released! Various venues to be added this year and soon to be announced. Don’t miss this great event in a historic and culturally rich little community on the banks of the mighty Ohio River! All proceeds from the event go to local nonprofits through an annual grant application. 

Visit www.sandyleesongfest.com for all venues, performers and show time information.