HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – There are some fun fall events this weekend around Hopkinsville and Christian County including Crofton’s last fish fry of the season, a vendor fair and night market, a chili cookoff and a reptile show.

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Gordon Park Fish Fry Fundraiser

  • When: Friday, Oct. 23, 4:30–8 p.m.
  • Where: Crofton Gordon Park, Crofton
  • Cost: $8–$15 per plate
  • Details: Crofton Gordon Park will host its final fish fry fundraiser of the year, with proceeds supporting park maintenance. Dinner includes fried fish, coleslaw, french fries, white beans, hush puppies, dessert and a drink. A silent cake auction will run from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Cash or check only.

Pumpkins, Spice & Everything Nice: A Festive Night Market

  • When: Friday, Oct. 23, 5–8 p.m.
  • Where: Virginia Park, Hopkinsville
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Enjoy a fall-themed night market featuring food, drinks, local shopping, artisans, makers and small businesses. The event is hosted by Vansauwa’s Tacos and Vegan Eats.

Holiday Hooplah Craft and Vendor Fair

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Where: Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex, Hopkinsville
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Shop local makers and vendors offering gifts, holiday décor, crafts and unique finds ahead of the holiday season. The event encourages shoppers to support small businesses and discover one-of-a-kind items.

Halloween at the Grove

  • When: Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. through 8 p.m.
  • Where: War Memorial Walking Trail, Oak Grove
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Valor Hall will transform into a haunted house on one side, and a trick or treat maze on the other. The haunted house is 13+ as it can be very scary to younger children. Make sure you dress in your favorite costume and bring your bucket to fill up on candy!

HopTown Nights/MAC Chili Cookoff

  • When: Oct. 24, 5 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Hopkinsville
  • Details: Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation brings together local downtown businesses for a night of live music and vendors alongside the annual chili cookoff downtown with the Southwestern Kentucky Military Affairs Committee.

Hopkinsville Reptile Show

  • When: Oct 24-25 at 10 a.m.
  • Where: James E. Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville
  • Cost: General admission $15
  • Details: The Show Me Reptile Show and Exotic Pet Expo features reptiles, amphibians and exotic pets, along with breeders and vendors selling animals and supplies. The event also runs Sunday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors should leave personal pets at home.