First Fridays
First Friday of Every Month from May – November 2022 at The Perch
Enjoy lunch downtown with live music from 11:00am – 1:0opm. Attendees can bring their own lunch, grab a to-go lunch from a local restaurant, or support local food vendors.
The Perch pocket park is located in the 200 block of 2nd Street.
Market on Main
May 21, 2022
Time 10am – 3pm • Main Street between 1st and Washington
Come shop! Artisans and handcrafters representing a wide variety of media will be set up on Main Street between Washington Street and 1st Street. Come browse antiques, handcrafted goods, food, and good ol’ junk at this vibrant and diverse community event!
Downtown Henderson Porchfest
June 4, 2022
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • South Main Street
There are few things more perfect on a summer night than live music on a front porch, and on June 5th we’re bringing downtown Henderson’s second annual Porchfest. Enjoy this FREE family-friendly music festival featuring live local musicians on historic South Main Street!
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival
DHP Events
Handy Lunch Breaks & Happy Hours
June 13-16, 2022
Live music at various downtown locations
Street Strut 5K
June 15, 2022
Runners and walkers alike are encouraged to join this family-friendly 5K race
Independence Bank Fireworks Celebration
July 3, 2022
5:30-9:30pm • Henderson Riverfront
More than 5,000 attendees gather for live music, food, family-friendly activities, and fireworks over the river.
Fall Market on Main & Chili Cook-off
Oct. 15, 2022
10am – 3pm • Main Street between 1st and Washington
Come shop! Artisans and handcrafters representing a wide variety of media will be set up on Main Street between Washington Street and 1st Street. Come browse antiques, art, and handcrafted goods.
Art Hop Gallery Show & Sale
Nov. 4, 2022
5 – 9pm • Downtown Henderson
Downtown locations turn into pop-up galleries for this annual event celebrating artists from the Tri-State area and beyond.
Downtown Holiday Open Houses
Nov. 11-12, 2022
Visit local businesses to preview holiday items and start crossing names off your shopping list. Shop local this holiday season!