ARTS AND CRAFTS
- Guenette Arts and Crafts Center, 89 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Some classes require registration. For more information, call 270-798-6693.
•Wheel Throwing Class Part 2 10 a.m.-noon Friday.
•Suminagashi Paper Marbling 10-11 a.m. Saturday. For ages eight and older. Cost is $8.
•Framing Class 12:30 p.m. Saturday. For ages 18 and older. Cost is $10 plus materials.
•Galaxy Painting on Canvas 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday. For ages eight and older. Cost is $12.
•Shrink It for Kids 4”30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Cost is $5.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
tWhitewater rafting trip, noon Sept. 21-5 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Upper Gauley River with Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation. This Class V+ adventure will begin at the base of the Summersville Dam. Previous rafting experience and good physical condition is recommended. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $179 per person and includes all equipment and transportation. Participants must sign an Outdoor Recreation waiver. Deadline to register is 4 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 270-798-2629.
Sleep Under the Stars Campout, 2 p.m. Sept. 22-9 a.m. Sept. 23. Cost is $15 per person or $55 for a Family of up to six members. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants must provide their own tent and sleeping materials. Preregistration is required and available at www.cityofclarksville.com. For more information, call Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 931-645-7476.
SUMMER SALUTE
Trot for the Troops 10K/5K Road Race and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday hosted by the Hopkinsville-Christian County YMCA. The road races are open to all participants, are on a certified course with electronic tag timing, and are competitive. The fun run begins at 8 a.m. and the road races begin at 8:30 a.m. at 7805 Eagle Way, Hopkinsville. Cost for the event is $12-$35, and registration is required. Register at www.hopkinsvilleymca.org or active.com. For more information, call 270-887-5382.
FESTIVALS
Frolic on Franklin, 8:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Saturday on 100 Franklin St., Clarksville. This free event will showcase the works of more than 30 local and regional artists. For more information, call 931-645-7699.
Dog Day Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Centennial Park, 2500 W. End Ave., Nashville. Activities include a costume contest, “pupper” parade, training classes, demonstrations, contests and pet portraits. There also will be a low-cost microchip clinic, food trucks, door prizes, fun zones and live entertainment. Admission is $5 for festival-goers at least 11 years old.
The Beast of LBL Festival, noon-7 p.m. Saturday across from Reva’s Place in Cadiz, Kentucky. This free Family event features classic cars and trucks, vendors, corn hole and food trucks.
International Festival, noon-5 p.m. Sunday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 709 Franklin St., Clarksville. The festival will feature entertainment, live music, food, arts and crafts, inflatables, games and a silent auction. For more information, call 931-645-6275.
Music City Bacon and Barrel Festival, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Green Door Gourmet, 7007 River Road Pike, Nashville. Enjoy bacon-centric refreshments and 15 samples of bourbon while listening to live bluegrass music. Admission costs $39 per person. All guests must be at least 21 years old. For more information, visit www.baconandbarrel.com.
Nashville Brew Fest, 8-10 p.m. Sept. 21 at First Tennessee park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way, Nashville. This festival features dozens of local and domestic craft beers, food trucks, music and lawn games. Guests must be at least 21 years old. Pets will not be permitted. Admission costs $40. For more information, visit www.nashvillebrewfestival.com
Oktoberfest, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 22 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2425 Kirkwood Road, Clarksville. Event features craft beer from Tennessee Brewing Company, traditional German food and games. Live music will be performed by Alex Shor, 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 21 and The Oompahsters, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 22. Cost is $5 for adults at least 16 years old. For more information, call 931-358-0888.
African Street Festival, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 21 and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 22 and 23 at Hadley Park Community Center, 1037 28th Ave. North, Nashville. This festival celebrates the cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, North, Central and South America. During this Family-friendly event, guests will enjoy live music, authentic food and children’s activities. For more information, call 615-521-4038.
Dragon Boat Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22 at River Discovery Center, 117 South Water St., Paducah, Kentucky. Cheer on teams as they pilot colorful, elaborately designed, 41-foot long dragon boats. For more information, call 270-575-9958.
Butterfly Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Valor Hall Conference and Event Center, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove. More than 1,400 butterflies will be released at 4 p.m. During this free event, children will make environmental arts and crafts, visit the Butterfly House, and enjoy the Family-friendly stage show, “Mr. Molecule’s Big Bang Boom Science Show.” Master Gardeners also will lead tours through the parks butterfly garden. For more information, call 270-640-7144.
FAMILY FUN
Owensboro Air Show, Friday-Sunday, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Admission to the static display and night show, 4-7:30 p.m. Friday at the Owensboro Regional Airport, 2200 Airport Road, Owensboro, costs $5 per guest at least 10 years old. Admission to the air show, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, in Downtown Owensboro along the riverfront, is free. For more information, visit www.owensboroairshow.com.
Vintage, Crafts and Cocktails, 3-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at M.B. Roland Distillery, 137 Barkers Mill Road, Pembroke, Kentucky. More than 60 vendors will attend this free event. For more information, call 270-640-7744.
Sensory-friendly Planetarium Show, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday at the Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville. This show features a brighter theater, quieter audio and smaller crowds. Guests can move and vocalize as needed. The center also has noise-minimizing headphones, weighted blankets and sensory kits available for check-out. Tickets to the show cost $9 for adults, and $8 for youth ages 2-12. For more information, call 615-862-5160.
Dunbar Cave – 1865, 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville. Enjoy a night of dancing and exploring at the cave. Historians and period-correct dance instructors and musicians will be present. Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for youth ages 5-12. No one less than 5 years old is admitted into the cave. Admission includes refreshments and a ranger-lead candlelight tour of the cave. For more information, call 931-648-5526.
Sunset Safari, 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville. Wildlife meets nightlife at this social event featuring food and drinks from more than 50 Nashville restaurants, plus live entertainment and special animal hosts. Cost is $150 for the main event and $100 for junior main event. For more information, call 615-833-1534.
LIVE MUSIC
An Evening with Andrew Risinger, 6-9 p.m. Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, 216 East Sixth St., Hopkinsville. Risinger is an organist. Desserts and champagne will be served after the performance in the All Saints Hall. For more information, call 270-887-4295.
Global Cabaret Music and Dance Concert, 7 p.m. Sunday at the Global Education Center, 4822 Charlotte Ave., Nashville. Cost is $15. For more information, call 615-292-2023.
Bluegrass by the Barn with Grasstime, 4-8 p.m. Saturday at Arrington Vineyards, 6211 Patton Road, Arrington, Tennessee. Tour the vineyard grounds while enjoying live music and wine tastings. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. For more information, call 615-395-0102.
Fridays at 5 with Nashville’s Entice, 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Hopkinsville’s Founders Square, 110 West Ninth St., Hopkinsville. Guests should bring chairs and blankets to sit on. For more information, call 270-887-4290.
A Night of Classical Guitar with Vanessa Green, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Humble Universe Disturbers Used Books and More, 1134 College St., Clarksville. No cover charge.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra-Masterwork Series, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall, Marion and 8th St., Clarksville. Admission for all four concerts in this series costs $60 for adults, $30 for students, $36 for active-duty military and $150 for Families. For more information, call 931-444-6240.
- Denotes on-post events.