Hardin Local Weekly This Week in Hardin County

🎃 Spooky season kicks off, the Spooky Moon Market, and the last Food Truck Friday · September 28 – October 4, 2026

Hardin County Events

Your full week of things to do, brought to you by Hardin Local Weekly.

🎃 All Week: Haunted Attractions

  • 🌲

    Dark Hallow Creek Haunted Trail

    📍 2080 Main St., West Point

    Open now through October 31 · $25 general admission, Fast Pass upgrades at the box office. Check darkhallowcreek.com for this week's nights and hours.

  • 🌲

    The Woods at Thomas Dairy Farm

    📍 Thomas Dairy Farm and Market, 4625 Leitchfield Road, Cecilia

    Friday and Saturday nights · $22 includes the haunt plus the farm's fall fest (corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patch). Farm open until 11 PM Fridays and Saturdays.

  • ⚰️

    Sinister Tombs Haunted House

    📍 3246 Meeting Creek Road, Eastview

    Friday & Saturday, Oct 2 – 3, 7:30 – 11:45 PM · Adults $17.50, ages 5 – 12 $13.50. More than 50 actors across trails, a castle and a graveyard.

Monday, September 28 Loaded!

  • 🥗

    Cooking Thru the Calendar: Simple Bean Salad

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, 100 Jim Owen Dr., Elizabethtown

    Monday, Sep 28, 1:00 PM · Free, 18+ · The County Extension family and consumer sciences agent demos this month's recipe.

  • ☯️

    Tai Chi at the Legion

    📍 American Legion Hardin Post 113, 1251 Ring Road, Elizabethtown

    Monday, Sep 28, 1:00 – 2:00 PM · Low-impact class for balance, flexibility and gentle movement. All levels, no equipment needed.

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    Elizabethtown City Council Special Meeting + Work Session

    📍 City Council Chambers, 212 W Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Monday, Sep 28, 4:30 PM · Public meeting · On the notice: Ordinance #18-2026, public comments and a closed session, followed by a council work session.

  • 💃

    Line Dancing with Mary

    📍 American Legion Hardin Post 113, 1251 Ring Road, Elizabethtown

    Monday, Sep 28, 6:00 – 8:30 PM · $8 cash · Doors 5:30. All ages and skill levels, beginners welcome. Proceeds support the Legion.

  • 🎮

    Palworld Casual Tournament

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Monday, Sep 28, 5:00 – 9:00 PM · Free

  • 🎴

    Riftbound Vendetta Summoner Skirmish II

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Monday, Sep 28, 5:00 – 9:00 PM · $25 entry

Tuesday, September 29 Loaded!

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    Vine Grove Farmers Market

    📍 Vine Grove City Hall, 300 W. Main St., Vine Grove

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • 📜

    "Before It's Gone" Public History Session

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 9:30 AM · Ten primary sources every local historian should know.

  • 🏕️

    Happy Campers Kids Night

    📍 Chick-fil-A Mall Park, 1840 N Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 5:30 PM · Kids night at Chick-fil-A.

  • 🏛️

    Hardin County Town Hall Meeting

    📍 Fiscal Court Room, 150 N. Provident Way, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 5:30 – 6:30 PM · Public meeting

  • 🍷

    Wine School: Rosé

    📍 The Straight and Narrow, 125 E. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 6:30 PM · $55, 18 seats · Six pours of rosé with a snack board and a walk through the styles.

  • 🍔

    Food Truck Tuesday

    📍 Hardin County Farmers Market, 200 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 5:00 – 8:00 PM · Spice & Ice, Old School Flavor Trailer, Bussin Bites, Beach Snow Snack Shack and Lydora's Sweet Treats.

  • ❤️

    CPR & BLS Class

    📍 Heartwarrior CPR, 2411 Ring Road, Suite 106, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 6:30 – 8:30 PM · Hands-on, AHA skills check-offs, new certifications and renewals. Register by call or text at 502-523-2809.

  • 🎴

    Gundam ST11 – ST14 Release Event

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 29, 7:00 – 9:00 PM · $35 entry

Wednesday, September 30 Loaded!

  • 📚

    New Comic Book Day: Spider-Man #1000

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30 · The milestone issue lands on shelves.

  • ☕

    Chamber Business at Breakfast

    📍 Colvin Community Center, 230 Freedoms Way, Radcliff

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 8:00 – 9:00 AM · Hardin County Chamber networking breakfast. Register through the chamber.

  • 🚶

    Walkabout Wednesday

    📍 Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, Radcliff

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 9:00 AM · Weekly morning walk at the preserve.

  • 🥕

    Hardin County Farmers Market

    📍 200 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • 🧘

    Tai Chi

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 1:00 PM · Free, 18+ · Gentle weekly balance and flexibility session.

  • 🎨

    Watercolor Pages

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 3:00 PM · Free, 18+

  • 🎤

    K-POP Warriors Live Show

    📍 The Haycraft, 319 Dixie Highway East, Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 4:30 PM · Family-friendly music and dance showcase inspired by global K-pop hits.

  • 🌸

    Pressed Flower Frame Workshop

    📍 The Blue Door, 237 W. Poplar St., Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 6:00 PM · Reserve through The Blue Door.

  • 🎬

    The Desperate World Premiere

    📍 Historic State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 6:30 PM · World premiere of Chase Dudley's Kentucky independent film. General admission includes a photo op and a Q&A with the cast after the screening. Tickets through the State Theater.

  • 📱

    Stardust Squad Pokémon GO Meetup

    📍 Parking lot behind the Brown-Pusey House, 128 N. Main St., Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 6:00 – 7:00 PM · Free, all ages · Weekly raids, trading and fellowship.

  • 🕹️

    Oh SNAP! Glow & Game Night

    📍 Malibu Jack's, 1704 N Dixie Hwy., Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 30, 6:30 – 8:30 PM · Free, registration required · A private, sensory-friendly night for individuals with special needs and their families, with unlimited arcade games, attractions, food and drinks, courtesy of State Farm and Malibu Jack's. Register with Elizabethtown Parks & Rec at (270) 765-5551 or [email protected].

Thursday, October 1 Loaded!

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    OmniView Local Networking Meetup

    📍 Yokefellow Coffee Roasters, 614 E. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 7:30 – 8:30 AM · Free · No membership fees or contracts.

  • 🐦

    Garden Club of Elizabethtown: How to Attract Birds

    📍 128 N. Main St., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 9:30 AM social, 10:00 AM program · Matilda Nelson of the Grayson County Garden Club and Daviess County Audubon Society. Visitors welcome.

  • 📚

    Toddler & Preschool Storytime

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 10:00 – 11:00 AM · Free, ages 2 – 5 · Books, songs and a craft.

  • 🚚

    Food Truck Lunch at the Legion (NEW)

    📍 American Legion Hardin Post 113, 1251 Ring Road, Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · A new weekly Thursday lunch with four or five local food trucks.

  • 🎬

    Silver Screen Social: My Man Godfrey

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 1:00 PM · The 1936 classic, rated G, 94 minutes.

  • 📺

    Teen Anime Club

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Teen Room, Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 4:00 – 5:00 PM · Free, ages 13 – 18

  • 🏛️

    Radcliff Planning Commission

    📍 Radcliff City Hall, Radcliff

    Thursday, Oct 1, 5:00 PM · Public meeting

  • ✍️

    Bard's Corner Writers' Group

    📍 Online, through the Hardin County Public Library, Online

    Thursday, Oct 1, 6:00 PM · Registration required

  • 🎬

    The Desperate, Second Screening

    📍 Historic State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 6:30 PM · Second screening of the Kentucky independent film by Chase Dudley, following Wednesday's world premiere.

  • 🌸

    Elizabethtown Junior Woman's Club

    📍 Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, 111 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 6:00 – 7:00 PM · Monthly meeting: fundraisers, volunteer events and social plans.

  • 💈

    Fade Mafia Grand Opening

    📍 404 College Street Road, Suite 105, Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 5:00 – 8:00 PM · Snacks, drinks and giveaways at the barbershop's family-friendly grand opening. Black-tie theme, formal wear not required.

  • 🎸

    Patrick McGee & A.S. Coomer Acoustic Show

    📍 Flywheel Brewing, 218 S. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Oct 1, 7:00 – 9:00 PM · Free · Mississippi's McGee and Kentucky's Coomer trade songs.

Friday, October 2 Loaded!

  • 📸

    Halloween "Into the Shadows" Photo Sessions

    📍 William Gore Photography, location shared at booking, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, booked sessions · $80 · Dramatic Halloween portraits with fog and autumn color. The 6 PM slot was still open as of Sunday. Book here.

  • 🧜‍♀️

    Missoula Children's Theatre: The Little Mermaid

    📍 Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center, Elizabethtown

    ⚠️ Time not yet published · Friday, Oct 2 · A local youth cast performs. Check the Performing Arts Center for showtime.

  • 🥕

    Vine Grove Farmers Market

    📍 Vine Grove City Hall, 300 W. Main St., Vine Grove

    Friday, Oct 2, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • 🥎

    PGF KY Chrome Invitational

    📍 Elizabethtown Sports Park, 1401 West Park Road, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2 – Sunday, Oct 4, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Premier Girls Fastpitch softball tournament. In town with a team? See our Visiting Team's Guide.

  • ⛳

    4th Annual Swim for Vinny Golf Scramble

    📍 Elizabethtown Country Club, 2606 Hodgenville Rd., Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 9:00 AM · A Halloween-costume "Skills Before Thrills" scramble and the charity's biggest fundraiser for survival-swim scholarships and drowning prevention. Registration at swimforvinny.org.

  • ☕

    Books & Brew

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 10:30 AM · 18+, online registration required

  • 🤰

    Prenatal & Pelvic Floor Pilates Series

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 10:45 AM · Free, registration required · Registration covers all five October sessions. 270-769-6337.

  • 🛍️

    Community Yard Sale for Kids in Care

    📍 Benchmark Family Services, 404 College Street Road, Suite 103, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 9:00 – 11:00 AM · Proceeds buy Christmas gifts for children in care. Questions: 270-982-7262.

  • 🎮

    Super Mario Hour

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 3:30 – 4:30 PM · Free, ages 9 – 13

  • 🎬

    Free Movie on the Lawn: Hotel Transylvania

    📍 United Way of Central Kentucky, 604 N. Main St., Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 6:30 PM · Free · Popcorn, refreshments and lawn games, movie by 8 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

  • 🏈

    Friday Night Football: Bethlehem at John Hardin

    📍 John Hardin High School, 384 W A Jenkins Rd., Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · Tickets at the gate.

  • 🏈

    Friday Night Football: Marion County at Elizabethtown

    📍 Elizabethtown High School, 620 N Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · District game. Tickets at the gate.

  • 🚚

    Vine Grove Food Truck Friday, Season Finale

    📍 Optimist Park, 300 Knox Ave., Vine Grove

    Friday, Oct 2, 5:00 – 8:00 PM · The last Food Truck Friday of the season.

  • 🎃

    Spooky Season Wreath Workshop

    📍 The Blue Door, 237 W. Poplar St., Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 6:00 – 8:00 PM · Build a fall wreath with moss, black berries, a velvet bow and a decorative crow. No experience needed; tickets through The Blue Door.

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    Friday Night Football: Daviess County at Central Hardin

    📍 Central Hardin High School, 3040 Leitchfield Rd., Cecilia

    Friday, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · District game. Note the 8 PM kickoff.

  • ✝️

    Teen Revival: The Gathering

    📍 Heavenbound Baptist Church, 6857 Shepherdsville Road, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 6:00 – 8:00 PM · Free · Night one of three, with speakers Tim Reno, Greston Landess and Justin Barrow, refreshments and a Q&A.

  • 🎴

    One Piece Off Meta Tournament

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 6:00 – 9:00 PM · $5 entry

  • 🃏

    Magic Commander Showdown

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Friday, Oct 2, 6:00 – 10:00 PM · Free

Saturday, October 3 Loaded!

  • 🌙

    Spooky Moon Market

    📍 Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · $5, kids 12 and under free · Art, oddities, readers and local vendors, including M&K Hive. Continues Sunday. Stage: Kentucky Wildwood Witches at 11:45, 3 and 5, Witches Walk at noon, costume contests at 2, Troupe Dagaz "Demons & Dolls" at 3:15.

  • 💜

    Zonta Club Domestic Violence Awareness Event

    📍 Former First Federal Bank building, 2323 Ring Road, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 10:00 AM · The Zonta Club of Elizabethtown's 8th annual event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

  • 🚗

    Classic Cruising for Heroes Car Show

    📍 Optimist Park, 300 Knox Ave., Vine Grove

    Saturday, Oct 3, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Cars of all years and Jeeps of all models, awards, live music and food. Proceeds benefit Honor Flight Bluegrass.

  • 🎨

    It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Cookie Class

    📍 Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, 111 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · SOLD OUT · Krazy Kookies' Halloween class is full; check with them for a waitlist.

  • 🖤

    Black Heart Tattoo Co. Relocation Celebration

    📍 1603 N. Dixie Blvd., Radcliff

    Saturday, Oct 3, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Flash tattoos, food trucks, vendors and giveaways, with a car and bike meet 7 – 10 PM. Continues Sunday.

  • 🚜

    David Bewley Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull

    📍 Hardin County Fairgrounds, 5617 S. Dixie Highway, Glendale

    Saturday, Oct 3, gates 12:00 PM, pulling 5:00 PM · $15, 8 and under free · TNT Truck & Tractor Pull and Battle of the Bluegrass classes. Proceeds benefit Clarity in memory of Vance Clark.

  • ✏️

    Sketch Club

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, Main Branch, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 12:00 – 2:00 PM · Free · Artists share character-design work and talk art.

  • 🎴

    Pokémon Play and Trade

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 12:00 – 3:00 PM · $5

  • 🎃

    Harvest Hooray! Fall Festival

    📍 Collier Title, 232 W. Poplar St., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Free · HER Homes Group's family event: pumpkins for the first 100 kids, pies for the first 50 families, inflatables and photos.

  • 🍲

    Chili/Soup Supper and Dessert Auction

    📍 West Hardin Fire & Rescue Station 1, 21129 Sonora Hardin Springs Road, Big Clifty

    Saturday, Oct 3, 5:00 PM, auction 6:30 PM · $10 donation · Benefits the Old Pleasant Grove Cemetery Maintenance Fund. Questions: 270-589-7098.

  • 🎶

    Dance at the Legion with Gary Shumate

    📍 American Legion Hardin Post 113, 1251 Ring Road, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, doors 5:30 PM, music 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Free with a stocking-stuffer donation for veterans in local nursing homes (combs, chapstick, non-slip socks, puzzle books, lotion and similar).

  • 🍲

    Open Door Warm Meals

    📍 Vine Grove United Methodist Church, 306 High St., Vine Grove

    Saturday, Oct 3, 4:30 – 6:00 PM · Free · Community meal.

  • 🍺

    Saturday After 6: Oktoberfest

    📍 104 W Main St., Vine Grove

    Saturday, Oct 3, 6:00 PM · Vine Grove's Saturday After 6 series goes Oktoberfest downtown.

  • 🎸

    Brennan Edwards, Little Blue House Concert Series

    📍 409 Park Ave., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 7:00 PM

  • 🔮

    Spirit Speaks Seance with The Conner Sisters

    📍 Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 6:30 – 8:00 PM · 18+, $50, 20 seats · Includes Spooky Moon Market admission. Tickets.

  • 👻

    Ghost Investigation with Psychic Shay Smith

    📍 Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 6:30 – 8:00 PM · 20 tickets · A short ghost-hunting seminar, then a paranormal investigation. Tickets.

  • ✝️

    Teen Revival: The Gathering

    📍 Heavenbound Baptist Church, 6857 Shepherdsville Road, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 6:00 – 8:00 PM · Free · Night two.

  • 🎴

    One Piece + Gundam Standard Tournaments

    📍 Etown Comics, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 7:30 – 8:30 PM · $5 each

  • 🎬

    Free Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus

    📍 404 College Street Road, Suite 105, Elizabethtown

    ⚠️ Not yet posted by the organizers · Saturday, Oct 3, 9:00 PM · Free · Ash-O-Matic, SpellBound Blossoms and Fade Mafia, indoors, costumes and blankets welcome. Confirm before you go.

  • 🏚️

    Masonic Haunted House Opens

    📍 Morrison Lodge #76, 125 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 7:00 – 10:00 PM · $5 · Family-friendly haunted house in the historic lodge, every Saturday in October.

  • 🎤

    Cosmic Rising Star

    📍 Cosmic Golf, 850 Pine Valley Drive, Suite 112, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Oct 3, 6:00 – 10:00 PM · $25 (covers Oct 3 and Oct 17) · Young Professional Network karaoke-style night raising money for Project Giveback youth scholarships.

  • 🛍️

    Six Crows Oktoberfest Night Market

    📍 Legacy Tattoo, 124 W. Main St., Vine Grove

    Saturday, Oct 3, 6:00 – 10:00 PM · Vintage fashion, oddities, art and more, part of Saturday After 6: Oktoberfest.

Sunday, October 4

  • 🌙

    Spooky Moon Market, Final Day

    📍 Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Sunday, Oct 4, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · $5, kids 12 and under free · Stage: Kentucky Wildwood Witches at 11:45 and 3, Witch Cackle & Clown Laugh Contest at 12:30, Learn the Witches Dance at 1, Darron Sturgill at 2.

  • 🖤

    Black Heart Tattoo Co. Relocation Celebration

    📍 1603 N. Dixie Blvd., Radcliff

    Sunday, Oct 4, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Day two.

  • 📺

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  • ✝️

    Teen Revival: The Gathering

    📍 Heavenbound Baptist Church, 6857 Shepherdsville Road, Elizabethtown

    Sunday, Oct 4, 6:00 – 8:00 PM · Free · Final night.

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