Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, & LBL Area Events
Thu
Oct
30
Save the date for "A Taste of the Arts" on Thursday, October 30 at Lovett Auditorium. Enjoy captivating student performances, a delicious dinner and a live auction-all to support scholarships for students studying music, theatre, ... Continue...
Thu
Oct
30
Laser Legends of the Night Sky
Oct 30, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice ... Continue...
Thu
Oct
30
Traveling with Light
Oct 30, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for ... Continue...
Thu
Oct
30
Earth, Moon, & Sun
Oct 30, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long ... Continue...
Thu
Oct
30
Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Oct 30, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for ... Continue...
Thu
Oct
30
Habitat Earth
Oct 30, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable ... Continue...
Thu
Oct
30
From Earth to Universe
Oct 30, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.
Thu
Oct
30
Discover the Stars
Oct 30, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.
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Thu
Oct
30
Halloween I & II at Calvert Drive-In Theater
Oct 30, 2025 - 7:00pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater - 111 Drive-In Lane, Calvert City
Calvert Drive-In is presenting a double feature with two amazing films. The fun begins at 7:00 PM with the showing of Halloween, followed by a screening of Halloween at 8:40 PM. Prepare for a fun night with great shows and ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Grand Rivers Trunk or Treat
Oct 31, 2025 - 5pm-7pm
Grand Rivers Community Center - 155 W Cumberland Ave, Grand Rivers
One of the best Trunk-Or-Treats in the lakes area! Always on Halloween and Always 5 - 7. The event takes place indoors at the Grand Rivers Community Center with serval decorated booths and costumed characters handing out ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Calvert City is one of the best little towns to visit during Halloween. Residents travel by golf cart, car, hayride, or bike to the many stops on October 31st. The City of Calvert City is urging residents to keep a lookout for ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Halloween Safe Night & Costume Contest
Oct 31, 2025 - 4-6pm
Trigg County Chamber of Commerce - 5748 Hopkinsville Rd, Cadiz
Halloween Safe Night held downtown Cadiz. Costume contest will be held at the Renaissance Stage starting at 5:00p.m.
Fri
Oct
31
Spend the day in the holler here at the Homeplace and enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween filled with autumnal activities, folktales, and friendly frights. Costumes encouraged! 10am - 12pm | Stories and Strange Spirits The 1850s ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
The 1850s were full of things that go bump in the night. Settlers brought folklore from their own homes, and met new haunts along the way! Come sit by the fire and enjoy some spooky stories filled with creatures and spirits both ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Halloween is just around the corner and that means spooky spirits are out and about. Did you know that folks used to make and wear their own masks so these spirits couldn't recognize them? Come on out and join us in decorating a ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Visit the Homeplace today in your spookiest attire, or wear your best historical garb. We will have a fun competition with categories for Historical, Creative, and Best Costume.
Fri
Oct
31
Little Star that Could
Oct 31, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.
Fri
Oct
31
From Earth to Universe
Oct 31, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.
Fri
Oct
31
Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Oct 31, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.
Fri
Oct
31
Discover the Stars
Oct 31, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.
Fri
Oct
31
Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.
Fri
Oct
31
Traveling with Light
Oct 31, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Back to the Calvert Drive-In
Oct 31, 2025 - 4pm-10pm
Calvert Drive-In Theater - 111 Drive-In Lane, Calvert City
On October 31st and November 1st, a stainless steel icon with gull-wing doors and a flux-y reputation may or may not be making a special appearance at your favorite outdoor theater. You will want to be here to find out for ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Trunk or Treat Chili Cook-off
Oct 31, 2025 - 1pm-5pm
Dwain Taylor Chevrolet - 1307 South 12th Street, Murray
Candy and costumes and chili, OH MY! The 8th annual Trunk or Treat kicks off at 1:00, and they're so excited to bring back their chili cook off! Cast your vote for your favorite, and help one of them win the title of CHILI CHAMP ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Trick or Treat at the Library
Oct 31, 2025 - 3:30pm-6pm
Calloway County Public Library - 710 Main Street, Murray
Families with toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens are invited to come trick or treat at the Calloway County Public Library.
Fri
Oct
31
Join us for a night of fun together with free candy, games, and food.
Fri
Oct
31
The annual Trail of Treats will be happening at Murray Central Park. Make sure to stop by!
Fri
Oct
31
MSU Homecoming Kick-Off Picnic
Oct 31, 2025 - 6:30pm-8pm
Cherry Expo Center - 2101 College Farm Road, Murray
Kick off homecoming weekend at the Hutson School of Agriculture Picnic Friday, October 31st at the Cherry Expo Center! We can't wait to catch up with alumni, students, and friends of Murray State Agriculture!
Fri
Oct
31
Come and enjoy a musical night at the Fall Fanfare Concert on Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium. From dynamic small ensembles to the full power of the Racer Band closing with the Alma Mater and Fight Song, it's a ... Continue...
Fri
Oct
31
Halloween Safe Night & Costume Contest
Oct 31, 2025 - 5pm-6pm
Downtown Cadiz - 61 Main Street, Cadiz
Halloween Safe Night held downtown Cadiz. Costume contest will be held at the Renaissance Stage starting at 5pm
Sat
Nov
1
Murray State Football vs. Southern Illinois
Nov 1, 2025 - 4pm
Roy Stewart Stadium - Gilbert Graves Drive, Murray
Murray State football takes the field as they begin their third season in the Missouri Valley Conference - the nation's top Division I FCS football conference. For tickets, visit goracers.com.
Sat
Nov
1
Hope Harbor Church Fall Fest
Nov 1, 2025 - 11am-3pm
Hope Harbor Church - 2771 Highway 94 East, Murray
Join us for this wonderful FREE Fall family event Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11 am to 3 pm There will be games, food, corn pit, petting zoo, pony rides, hayride, inflatables, and more!
Sat
Nov
1
The Way Semi-Annual Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast
Nov 1, 2025 - 7am-1pm
The Way - 197 Lafayette Street, Cadiz
Fundraiser! Largest variety of quality items. Breakfast Served from 7am-10am. Yard Sale from 7am-1pm.
Sat
Nov
1
Earth, Moon, & Sun
Nov 1, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long ... Continue...
Sat
Nov
1
Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farm yard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over ... Continue...
Sat
Nov
1
From Earth to Universe
Nov 1, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.
Sat
Nov
1
What's the difference between crochet and knit? Both are ancient techniques of stitching thread or yarn. Try your hand at both and learn the uses for each
Sat
Nov
1
Visit with our resident deer and turkeys as we talk about both their natural and conservation histories in Land Between the Lakes. You can help feed them too! *Ideal for home educators.
Sat
Nov
1
Traveling with Light
Nov 1, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for ... Continue...
Sat
Nov
1
Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.
Sat
Nov
1
Parade of Raptors
Nov 1, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
Sat
Nov
1
90's kids grab your Jnco jeans, a band t-shirt and watch your favorite alternative rock music come to life at the Golden Pond Planetarium. Tickets are $8 per person.
Sat
Nov
1
Calling all Swifties! Listen and watch as your favorite Taylor Swift songs dance on the screen of the Golden Pond Planetarium. Tickets are $8 per person.
Sat
Nov
1
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...squirrel? How much do you know about our most common squirrel, the flying squirrel? Come meet our tiny high-flyer up close and see if YOU could survive as a squirrel!
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Fri
Oct
31
Murray State Homecoming Weekend
Oct 31, 2025 thru Nov 2, 2025 - 9am-6pm
Murray State University - Throughout Campus, Murray
The Murray State University Office of Alumni Relations and the Murray State University Alumni Association can't wait to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming 2025! From the parade to Tent City and special reunions to ... Continue...
Sun
Nov
2
Visitors to the homeplace love to talk about their memories of wood cook-stoves and the old cast iron skillets that have been passed down through the generations. Come and experience traditional cooking methods and learn how to ... Continue...
Sun
Nov
2
Can you read signs in nature to predict the weather? Do groundhogs or persimmon seeds tell us if winter will be harsh? We will try some fun interactive experiments to see what is true and what may just be an old wives tale!
Sun
Nov
2
Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.
Sun
Nov
2
Let's learn about the deer that call Land Between the Lakes home and give those living here at the Nature Station a special evening treat and learn how the Woodlands Nature Station cares for its native wildlife through enrichment.
Fri
Nov
7
This bass fishing tournament is open to NTBA members and will take place at the Kuttawa ramp on Lake Barkley November 7-8. For more info, visit https://anglersntba.com/
Sat
Nov
15
Murray State Football vs. North Dakota
Nov 15, 2025 - 11am
Roy Stewart Stadium - Gilbert Graves Drive, Murray
Murray State football takes the field as they begin their third season in the Missouri Valley Conference - the nation's top Division I FCS football conference. For tickets, visit goracers.com.
Sat
Nov
29
Holiday Open House Small Business Saturday
Nov 29, 2025 - TBD
Benton Court Square - E 12th St, Benton
Start your holiday shopping at Benton Partnership's Holiday Open House weekend. Many local businesses will be participating and offering door prizes. There will also be sales and snacks!
Sat
Nov
22
Cranksgiving Bike, Walk, Run Challenge
Nov 22, 2025 thru Nov 30, 2025 - All Day
Doctors Park Sports Complex - 23 Park Rd, Calvert City
Hop on the Moneymaker Trail during Thanksgiving week and crank out this fun challenge by running, biking, or walking on a full belly! Beginning November 22nd, the Moneymaker Trail will be marked off with a start line and finish ... Continue...
Fri
Dec
5
Santa's sled is undergoing maintenance, and he's stopping by Calvert City to check on a few kids before he heads back to the North Pole. Make plans to watch Santa fly into the airport, and enjoy holiday activities before getting ... Continue...
Sat
Dec
6
Find all your unique gifts in one town! Mark your calendar and map out your plan for one of the biggest shows in town! Four shopping locations all around Calvert City!
Sat
Dec
6
The longest-running Christmas Parade in Kentucky on 5th Avenue. Enjoy a night full of floats from all your favorite local businesses! After the parade, head to the Civic Center for a photo with Santa, hot dogs, and drinks served ... Continue...
Sat
Dec
13
Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits that will have your whole family laughing! Minihan Productions presents a Down Home Country Christmas, featuring the ... Continue...
Sat
Dec
13
Come to Benton's Court Square to enjoy an array of activities, including a live Nativity, hot chocolate, cookies, ornament decorating, and much more! And we can't forget Santa, of course!
Wed
Dec
31
Rockin' in the New Year with Terry Mike Jeffrey
Dec 31, 2025 - 10pm
Badgett Playhouse - 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers
Join us for an evening of family entertainment, great music and FUN!! This is our annual New Year's Eve bash with crowd favorite, Terry Mike Jeffrey! The show will begin at 10:00 PM with doors opening at 9:15 PM. A glass of ... Continue...
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