Owensboro Parent

11/28/2025

Christmas at Panther Creek Park kicks off tonight, November 28, and runs nightly through January 1 from 6–9 p.m. Pile the family in the car and experience this beloved Owensboro tradition featuring a breathtaking drive-through light display with thousands of twinkling lights.

Admission is just $5 per vehicle, with proceeds benefiting five local nonprofits — making it the perfect way to celebrate the season and give back to the community.

Grab some hot cocoa, turn on your favorite Christmas tunes, and make Christmas at Panther Creek Park your first stop for holiday fun!

11/27/2025

Today, our hearts are full — of gratitude for this community, for the families who inspire us, and for the joy of sharing your stories all year long.

Thank you for welcoming us into your homes, your traditions, and your lives. Whether you're gathered around a table, watching the parade, or soaking in a slow moment with the people you love most… we hope your day is warm, restful, and full of meaning.

From our family to yours —
Happy Thanksgiving, Owensboro! 🍁❤️

11/24/2025

Parents, rejoice — our Kids Meal Deal list just got an upgrade! 🙌

We’ve updated our complete guide to Kids Eat Free and Kids Meal Deals around Owensboro — making it easier than ever to plan family dinners, save money, and try new local spots.

Whether you’re looking for weeknight freebies, weekend specials, or restaurants with great value for families, we’ve rounded it all up in one place.

👉 Check out the updated list here:
owensboroparent.com/kids-eat-free

🍽️ Are you a restaurant with a Kids Meal Deal you’d like to feature?
Email [email protected] for details on how to be included!

Happy saving (and even happier eating)! 😋🍕💛

11/21/2025

Be sure to follow the City of Owensboro to stay up to date on tonight’s tree lighting!

11/21/2025

🎄✨ TONIGHT! The Smothers Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony ✨🎄

Kick off the holiday season with us as downtown Owensboro lights up in the most magical way! 🌟

Join the City of Owensboro for:
🎶 Christmas carols by the Kentucky Youth Chorale
💃 A special preview of Owensboro Dance Theatre’s “Nutcracker”
🎄 The dazzling Dancing Lights spectacle

📅 TONIGHT — Friday, November 21, 2025
🕔 5:00 p.m.
📍 Smothers Park

Bring the family, grab some hot chocolate, and watch the tree sparkle to life! 🎁❤️

11/20/2025

Get ready, Owensboro — the 87th Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade Association is almost here! 🎅 This year’s theme is “It’s Christmastime in the City,” and we can’t wait to see downtown come alive with floats, lights, marching bands, and plenty of holiday cheer.

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕟 Starts at 4:30 p.m.
📍 Second Street, from Pearl Street to Locust Street

Bring your chairs, bundle up, and get your spot early for one of Owensboro’s favorite traditions. Let’s kick off the holiday season together! 🎁❤️

11/14/2025

In her latest column, “Our Family Favorite,” writer Lora Wimsatt reflects on how family traditions — and decision-making — have changed over the years. From birthday-month privileges to pizza-night debates, she shares a nostalgic (and funny!) look at how her family found creative ways to make everyone feel special. 🍕❤️

It’s a sweet reminder that sometimes, the simplest traditions become the ones we treasure most.

📰 Read “Our Family Favorite” in our latest issue of Owensboro Parent!

Drumroll please! It’s time to announce the 2025 Family Favorites! The results of these contests are always fun and interesting to read, and especially when I compare the winners to my grandchildren’s personal preferences. Things have changed a lot just from one generation to the next. Back in th...

11/12/2025

Sometimes the hardest — and most beautiful — thing we do is wait.

In her heartfelt article “Waiting for the Harvest,” our writer Andrea King reminds us that life’s seasons — just like the ones in farming — aren’t meant to be rushed. Whether it’s waiting on a dream, a prayer, or simply a combine to move on a country road, the real growth happens in the waiting.

This piece is a beautiful reflection on patience, perspective, and finding peace in every season of life. 🌤️

📰 Read “Waiting for the Harvest” in the latest issue of Owensboro Parent!

“I can’t wait!” How many times have you heard that from a child in your life? Whether it is for a big birthday celebration, Christmas morning, or the last day of school—kids are always waiting for something, anything. Even as adults, oftentimes the hardest thing we do is wait. Whether it is ...

11/10/2025

💙🦷 Our latest Parent Profile features Justin & Madison Wedding — partners in life, parenting, and creating beautiful smiles! 😁✨

Wedding Thompson Orthodontics is voted Owensboro’s Favorite Orthodontist year after year. Behind this practice is a husband-and-wife team building more than just confident smiles — they’re carrying forward a legacy of faith, family, and service. From giving back to the community to balancing their growing practice with raising their daughters, the Weddings are proof that passion and purpose make the perfect pair.

📰 Read their full Parent Profile at the link in our bio!

11/07/2025

🌾🐖 For the Keller family of Keller Family Farms, LLP, farming is more than a way to make a living — it’s a way to grow together. 💚

In Stanley, Michael and Lauren Keller are raising their four kids — John, Isaac, Elam, and Rosie — to embrace hard work, responsibility, and faith through everyday farm life. From feeding animals and tending gardens to launching their new family farmstand, each child has a special role in helping their farm thrive. 🐓🥕🌻

It’s a story of purpose, perseverance, and the simple joys of country living — read the full story in our latest issue! 🌾✨

Photo by Jamie Plain In Stanley, the Keller family is proving that farming is more than just a livelihood—it’s a way to grow a family rooted in hard work, responsibility, and faith. Michael and Lauren Keller homeschool their four children—John (11), Isaac (9), Elam (7), and Rosie (6)—while a...

11/06/2025

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to help your family focus on thankfulness. From creating a Gratitude Jar to doing Random Acts of Kindness, explore these five simple ideas that make it easy (and fun!) to slow down and celebrate your blessings together.

Start a new family tradition that fills your home — and your hearts — with gratitude this season. 🙏

To Consider Before Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s the perfect time to foster a sense of gratitude within your family. Here are five simple ideas to help you cultivate an attitude of thankfulness before the holiday arrives: Gratitude Jar Place an empty jar in a central locat...