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Events in Land Between The Lakes

Check out these entertaining and educational events happening in Land Between The Lakes! For more filering options, see our main Events Calendar.

Mon

Jul

21

Patch & Pantry

Jul 21, 2025 - 10am-11:30am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

An important source of food for the families of the 1850s was the garden. The garden provided a variety of different fruits and vegetables that supplemented the staples they could buy and trade for at the local market. An ... Continue...

Mon

Jul

21

Monday Planetarium Events

Jul 21, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Monday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is required ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Tue

Jul

22

Tool Barn Tuesdays

Jul 22, 2025 - 10am-12pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done.

Tue

Jul

22

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Jul 22, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Tuesday Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun Admission ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Wed

Jul

23

Weaving Wednesdays

Jul 23, 2025 - 10am-12pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Wednesday, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that contributed to the ... Continue...

Wed

Jul

23

Junior Ranger Mornings: History

Jul 23, 2025 - 10am-12pm

Johnsonville State Historic Park - 90 Nell Beard Rd, New Johnsonville

Does your child love history, nature, or just being outside? Are they between the ages of 8 and 12? Then we have an experience they'll never forget! New in 2025 is our youth program, Junior Ranger Mornings. This morning will ... Continue...

Contact:  931-535-2789

Wed

Jul

23

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Jul 23, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Wed

Jul

23

Wednesday Planetarium Events

Jul 23, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Wednesday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Explore 12pm: Firefall 1pm: Habitat Earth 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Traveling with Light 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Jul

24

Thursday Planetarium Events

Jul 24, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Thursday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, & ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Fri

Jul

25

Friday Planetarium Events

Jul 25, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Friday Planetarium Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Fri

Jul

25

Circus Grimaldi in Murray

Jul 25, 2025 - 7pm-9pm

Bee Creek Soccer Complex - Cs-1234 from Bee Creek Drive, Murray

Step right up for an unforgettable experience at the Murray Bank Soccer Complex (Bee Creek Park) as a traditional circus rolls into town! Witness a spectacular show featuring jugglers, magic, funny clowns, aerialists, acrobats, ... Continue...

Fri

Jul

25

Joe Nulty

Jul 25, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Fri

Jul

25

Haleigh Martin

Jul 25, 2025 - 7p - 10p

Ralph's - 570 Moors Rd, Gilbertsville

Live music at Ralph's Harborview Grill at Moors Resort. Come get some delicious food and drinks and join the friendly folks in a lakeside dining atmosphere at Kentucky Lake.

Fri

Jul

25

Rowdy Roberts

Jul 25, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Fri

Jul

25

Food Truck Friday

Jul 25, 2025 - 10:30am-1:30pm

Memorial Park - 1072 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

Food Truck Friday is here in Calvert City Memorial Park! Lunch is from 10:30am to 1:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Sat

Jul

26

Faded Domain

Jul 26, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Jul

26

Relax & Re-wine

Jul 26, 2025 - 6pm-9pm

Poca Terra Winery - 633 Gatlin Road, Benton

Enjoy live music by Melanie Davis and delicious food from Chimney's Food Truck! There's no cover charge, and no reservations are needed for lawn seating-just bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax. If you'd like a reserved ... Continue...

Contact:  270-493-2682

Sat

Jul

26

Fort Donelson Presents "Rumble on the River"

Jul 26, 2025 - 10am-10:30am

Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Lock D Loop Tour Stop #4, Dover

On February 14, 1862, Union City-Class Gunboats attempted to shell Fort Donelson and capture the fort in the same way they had captured Fort Henry a week earlier. However, instead of capturing the fort Confederate artillerist ... Continue...

Contact:  931-232-5706

Sat

Jul

26

Fort Donelson Caravan Tour

Jul 26, 2025 - 1pm-4pm

Fort Donelson National Battlefield - Education Pavilion, Dover

Do you want an in-depth tour of the 1862 battle of Fort Donelson? If so, then join a Fort Donelson National Battlefield Park Ranger on a caravan tour of the battlefield! The tour will cover the goal behind capturing Fort ... Continue...

Contact:  931-232-5706

Sat

Jul

26

Grand Rivers Street Dance

Jul 26, 2025 - 7pm-10pm

Grand Rivers Tourism / Chamber Office - 1858 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers

Free event! Featuring live music. The street is blocked off for dancing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this traditional old fashioned street dance the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month during the Summer!

Sat

Jul

26

Piecing and Quilting

Jul 26, 2025 - 10am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Beautiful, artistic, and practical. Quilts are not only stunning works of art, but also treasures of tradition on our farm. Join us for a demonstration on piecing together and sewing quilts by hand, like they would have done in ... Continue...

Sat

Jul

26

Frontier Encampment

Jul 26, 2025 - 1pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

The fur traders weren't the only ones to make use of traps and snares. Come see how it's done! You could learn when and where to set a trap, and how to do it without getting your fingers snapped!

Sat

Jul

26

Sunset Kayak Trip

Jul 26, 2025 - 6pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Come along for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Land Between the Lakes scenic bays. We will search the waters and shorelines for wildlife such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Jul

26

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Jul 26, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Jul

26

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Jul 26, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Sat

Jul

26

Carson Denfip

Jul 26, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Jul

26

Benton Farmer's Market

Jul 26, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sat

Jul

26

Circus Grimaldi in Murray

Jul 26, 2025 - 7pm-9pm

Bee Creek Soccer Complex - Cs-1234 from Bee Creek Drive, Murray

Step right up for an unforgettable experience at the Murray Bank Soccer Complex (Bee Creek Park) as a traditional circus rolls into town! Witness a spectacular show featuring jugglers, magic, funny clowns, aerialists, acrobats, ... Continue...

Sat

Jul

26

Saturday Planetarium Events

Jul 26, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Saturday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sat

Jul

26

Crafty Coyotes

Jul 26, 2025 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Jul

26

Opossumology

Jul 26, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Hey kids! Come and meet Billie, our resident opossum! Earn your degree in opossumology as the Nature Station crew explores the crazy world of science behind our only native marsupial!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Jul

26

Crazy for Carrion

Jul 26, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up close look at our new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Jul

27

Pebo Wilson

Jul 27, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sun

Jul

27

Beach Bum Bobcat

Jul 27, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Cowabunga! We can't take our bobcat Barkley to the beach, but maybe we can bring the beach to our bobcat! Let's add some sand, sun, water and maybe a beach ball to his environment and see what happens!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Jul

27

Sunday Funday: Eagle Playtime

Jul 27, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our eagles! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Jul

27

Horsing Around

Jul 27, 2025 - 10:30am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job is on ... Continue...

Sun

Jul

27

Everyday Beauty: Basic Embroidery

Jul 27, 2025 - 1pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

From sheets and pillow slips to collars and cuffs, even the most common of items were given a dash of beauty via the art of embroidery. Come sit with us today while we add flourishes to our everyday item on this warm summer day.

Sun

Jul

27

Sunday Planetarium Events

Jul 27, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Sunday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Mon

Jul

28

Monday Planetarium Events

Jul 28, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Monday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is required ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Tue

Jul

29

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Jul 29, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Tuesday Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun Admission ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Wed

Jul

30

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Jul 30, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Wed

Jul

30

Wednesday Planetarium Events

Jul 30, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Wednesday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Explore 12pm: Firefall 1pm: Habitat Earth 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Traveling with Light 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Jul

31

Thursday Planetarium Events

Jul 31, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Thursday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, & ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Jul

31

Relax & Re-wine

Jul 31, 2025 - 6pm

Poca Terra Winery - 633 Gatlin Road, Benton

Enjoy live music by Daniel Neihoff and delicious food from Handheld Food Truck! There's no cover charge, and no reservations are needed for lawn seating-just bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax. If you'd like a reserved ... Continue...

Contact:  270-493-2682

Fri

Aug

1

Friday Planetarium Events

Aug 1, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Friday Planetarium Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Fri

Aug

1

Afternoon Museum Tour

Aug 1, 2025 - 1pm-1:30pm

Johnsonville State Historic Park - 90 Nell Beard Rd, New Johnsonville

Join Interpretive Ranger Jacob for a tour of the Johnsonville Museum. We will discuss the Park's history, starting with a need for a Supply Depot along the Tennessee River, to a thriving small community, and the creation of ... Continue...

Contact:  931-535-2789

Fri

Aug

1

Seafood Buffet

Aug 1, 2025 - 4pm-8pm

Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz

Join us at Windows on the Water from 4-8 PM for a delicious lakeside feast featuring: Fried frog legs Savory shrimp & shrimp pasta Fresh fish selections Optional crab legs (available at additional cost) Plus drink specials & ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

2

Saturday Planetarium Events

Aug 2, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Saturday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sat

Aug

2

Games & Graces

Aug 2, 2025 - 10:30am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

The chores are all done and it's time to play! Test your might, skill and wits with the popular pastimes of the 1850s. Perhaps you'll try your hand at Horseshoes. See if you can catch the hoop in a game of Graces, or compete with ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

2

Legacy

Aug 2, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Aug

2

Create a Corn Husk Doll!

Aug 2, 2025 - 2pm-2:30pm

Johnsonville State Historic Park - 90 Nell Beard Rd, New Johnsonville

Join Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jacob at the Visitors Center to learn how to make corn husk dolls! Corn Husk Dolls hold deep cultural and historical significance, from Native Americans living on the Duck River to the young ... Continue...

Contact:  931-535-2789

Sat

Aug

2

Railroad Stroll

Aug 2, 2025 - 10am-11:30am

Johnsonville State Historic Park - 90 Nell Beard Rd, New Johnsonville

Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Jacob will lead a 1-mile hike down the Railroad Trail highlighting the construction of the Nashville Northwestern Military Railroad and the eventual decline of the rail due to the creation of Kentucky ... Continue...

Contact:  931-535-2789

Sat

Aug

2

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 2, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Sat

Aug

2

29th Annual Hummingbird Festival

Aug 2, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Celebrate the beauty of hummingbirds, plants, and pollinators at the Woodlands Nature Station! With as many as two hundred hummingbirds a day passing through our backyard, August is a great time to see the ruby-throated ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

2

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Aug 2, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Aug

2

Third Time Around

Aug 2, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Aug

2

Benton Farmer's Market

Aug 2, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Aug

3

Tough Enough

Aug 3, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sun

Aug

3

Pastels on the Porch with Watercolors

Aug 3, 2025 - 2pm-5:30pm

Johnsonville State Historic Park - 90 Nell Beard Rd, New Johnsonville

We will paint a watercolor reminiscent of days gone by on the porches of Johnsonville homeplaces as we talk about old past-times folks had on their porch during summer days. Celebrate Summer as you paint your very own watercolor ... Continue...

Contact:  931-535-2789

Sun

Aug

3

Pigging Out

Aug 3, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

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

Aug

3

29th Annual Hummingbird Festival

Aug 3, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Celebrate the beauty of hummingbirds, plants, and pollinators at the Woodlands Nature Station! With as many as two hundred hummingbirds a day passing through our backyard, August is a great time to see the ruby-throated ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

3

Sunday Planetarium Events

Aug 3, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Sunday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

3

North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament

Aug 3, 2025 - 7am - 3pm

Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...

Contact:  931-802-1568

Mon

Aug

4

Monday Planetarium Events

Aug 4, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Monday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is required ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Tue

Aug

5

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 5, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Tue

Aug

5

Wheelhouse Rousters

Aug 5, 2025 - 7:30pm

Rotary Amphitheater - Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Listen to Wheelhouse Rousters at the Rotary Amphitheater in Central Park! Admission is free and there will be ice cream sponsored by The Murray Bank.

Contact: 

Tue

Aug

5

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Aug 5, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Tuesday Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun Admission ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Wed

Aug

6

Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds

Aug 6, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.

Contact:  270-924-2299

Wed

Aug

6

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 6, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Wed

Aug

6

Wednesday Planetarium Events

Aug 6, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Wednesday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Explore 12pm: Firefall 1pm: Habitat Earth 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Traveling with Light 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

7

Thursday Planetarium Events

Aug 7, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Thursday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, & ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

7

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 7, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Fri

Aug

8

Friday Planetarium Events

Aug 8, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Friday Planetarium Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Fri

Aug

8

Grand Rivers Golf Cart Poker Run

Aug 8, 2025 - 5:30pm-7:00pm

Little Lake Park - Payne St, Grand Rivers

This is one of the funniest days in Grand Rivers and for a great cause! Travel through town on your golf carts, side-by-side, or in your vehicle to build the best or worst (both have prizes) hand! All profits from the event ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

9

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 9, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

9

Hummingbird 101

Aug 9, 2025 - 11am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

August is the best time to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Join us for a quick lesson on these little jewels, then step outside into the gardens and watch them in their feeding ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

9

Kids Hummingbird Craft

Aug 9, 2025 - 1pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

9

Dinner with Hummingbirds

Aug 9, 2025 - 6pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

9

Bites for Bobcats

Aug 9, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Meet Nature Station's resident wildcat! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and maybe even see the bobcat play with his food! He certainly gets excited about feeding time!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

9

Rayla Ray

Aug 9, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Aug

9

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 9, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Sat

Aug

9

Lorrie Morgan

Aug 9, 2025 - 7pm

Kentucky Opry - 88 Chilton Ln, Benton

She is undeniably one of the most eloquently emotive vocalists of modern times. Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, recently completed a new album with ... Continue...

Contact:  270-527-3869

Sat

Aug

9

Pickleball Tournament

Aug 9, 2025 - TBD

HH Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join the Benton Partnership for a local Pickleball tournament to raise money for park needs and expansion!

Sat

Aug

9

Grand Rivers Street Dance

Aug 9, 2025 - 7pm-10pm

Grand Rivers Tourism / Chamber Office - 1858 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers

Free event! Featuring live music. The street is blocked off for dancing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this traditional old fashioned street dance the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month during the Summer!

Sat

Aug

9

Parcell's Summer Hippie Bash

Aug 9, 2025 - 10am-2pm

Parcell's Perk - 165 US Highway 68 E, Suite 3, Benton

Our fourth summer Hippie Bash is here! We will be having 25+ vendors set up, live music, contests, themed food & drinks, kids face painting, flower crown making & more fun activities!

Contact:  270-527-9300

Sat

Aug

9

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Aug 9, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Aug

9

Ryan Gilchrist

Aug 9, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Aug

9

Benton Farmer's Market

Aug 9, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sat

Aug

9

Duck, Duck, Chicken

Aug 9, 2025 - 11am-12pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

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

Aug

9

Cooking on the Stove

Aug 9, 2025 - 10:30am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

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...

Sat

Aug

9

Saturday Planetarium Events

Aug 9, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Saturday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

10

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 10, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

10

The Science of Hummingbirds

Aug 10, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Did you know hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second? Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

10

Sunday Funday: Turkey Playtime

Aug 10, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our turkeys! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

10

Amanda McCarthy Band

Aug 10, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sun

Aug

10

Cool Music for Hot Weather

Aug 10, 2025 - 12:30pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Come play some music with us! Learn about historical instruments like the dulcimer, tin whistle, kazoo, and others. You might even leave with a new way to jam!

Sun

Aug

10

Sunday Planetarium Events

Aug 10, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Sunday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

10

Staying Cool on the Farm

Aug 10, 2025 - 12:30pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

It's summer, the days are long, hot, and humid. How did people in the 1850's stay cool and still manage to accomplish their daily farm tasks? Come out and learn about how farm life revolved around simple tricks and methods of ... Continue...

Mon

Aug

11

Monday Planetarium Events

Aug 11, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Monday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is required ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Tue

Aug

12

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 12, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Tue

Aug

12

Jazz West

Aug 12, 2025 - 7:30pm

Rotary Amphitheater - Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Listen to Jazz West at the Rotary Amphitheater in Central Park! Bebop, cool jazz & standards you'll love! Admission is free and there will be ice cream sponsored by The Murray Bank. This event is presented by The Rotary Club ... Continue...

Contact: 

Tue

Aug

12

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Aug 12, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Tuesday Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun Admission ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Wed

Aug

13

Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds

Aug 13, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.

Contact:  270-924-2299

Wed

Aug

13

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 13, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Wed

Aug

13

Wednesday Planetarium Events

Aug 13, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Wednesday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Explore 12pm: Firefall 1pm: Habitat Earth 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Traveling with Light 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

14

Thursday Planetarium Events

Aug 14, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Thursday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, & ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

14

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 14, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Fri

Aug

15

Friday Planetarium Events

Aug 15, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Friday Planetarium Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Fri

Aug

15

Dinner with Hummingbirds

Aug 15, 2025 - 6pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Fri

Aug

15

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Our Town

Aug 15, 2025 - 7pm

Playhouse in the Park - 701 Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Experience Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play, Our Town, a timeless production Edward Albee hailed as "the greatest American play ever written." Directed by Wayne Shields-Hogue, this moving performance takes you into the heart of ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

16

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 16, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

16

Kids Hummingbird Craft

Aug 16, 2025 - 1pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

16

Mystic Wolf

Aug 16, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Aug

16

Line Dancing at The Lake

Aug 16, 2025 - 6pm-9pm

Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz

Kick up your heels and join us for an evening of fun and rhythm at Lake Barkley State Resort Park! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just curious to learn the steps, this lively line dancing event is open to all ages and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-1131

Sat

Aug

16

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 16, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Sat

Aug

16

Downtown Murray Car Cruise-In

Aug 16, 2025 - 5pm-9pm

Murray Court Square - Main Street, Murray

Join car enthusiast on the court square for the Downtown Murray Cruise-In Car Show! Starting at 5pm enjoy amazing classic cars in the street of the court square (which will be closed off). Bring your family, stroll the streets ... Continue...

Contact:  270-759-9474

Sat

Aug

16

18 Holes Till Christmas Golf Scramble

Aug 16, 2025 - 7:30am-5:30pm

Miller Memorial Golf Course - 2814 Pottertown Road, Murray

Join the 6th Annual 18 Hole till Christmas Gold Scramble, benefitting Towing for Toys! This 18 hole scramble features various prizes, including the chance top win a new 2025 GMC vehicle, a Disney vacation package and more!

Sat

Aug

16

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Our Town

Aug 16, 2025 - 7pm

Playhouse in the Park - 701 Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Experience Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play, Our Town, a timeless production Edward Albee hailed as "the greatest American play ever written." Directed by Wayne Shields-Hogue, this moving performance takes you into the heart of ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

16

Opossumology

Aug 16, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Hey kids! Come and meet Billie, our resident opossum! Earn your degree in opossumology as the Nature Station crew explores the crazy world of science behind our only native marsupial!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

16

Black Powder

Aug 16, 2025 - 2pm-3pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

The venerable old cap and ball firearms were a staple of rural life in the 1850s. Even before war ended the golden age between the rivers, these valuable tools were the primary means of defending the home and securing wild game. ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

16

Skirmish of Pine Bluff

Aug 16, 2025 - 1pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Join local historian, "Ski" Witzofsky for a presentation about the Skirmish at Piney Bluff, Civil War action Between the Rivers.

Sat

Aug

16

One Knot at a Time

Aug 16, 2025 - 10am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

In the 1850s, sailors and farmers alike were familiar with the art of macrame, or making objects both practical and decorative out of basic knots. Come on out and try your hand at some basic knots, and maybe add a few knots of ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

16

Crafty Coyotes

Aug 16, 2025 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

16

Relax & Re-wine

Aug 16, 2025 - 6pm-9pm

Poca Terra Winery - 633 Gatlin Road, Benton

Poca Terra Winery is hosting "Relax and Re-Wine" at the vineyard, an outdoor live-music and food vendor event from 6-9pm. Enjoy an evening of music provided by Daniel Neihoff, food offered by HandHeld Food Truck, and wine ... Continue...

Contact:  270-493-2682

Sat

Aug

16

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Aug 16, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Aug

16

Crazy for Carrion

Aug 16, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up close look at our new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

16

Benton Farmer's Market

Aug 16, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sat

Aug

16

Saturday Planetarium Events

Aug 16, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Saturday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

17

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 17, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

17

Sunday Funday: Wolf Playtime

Aug 17, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our endangered Red Wolves! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

17

Ryan Rooster Lee

Aug 17, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sun

Aug

17

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Our Town

Aug 17, 2025 - 2:30pm

Playhouse in the Park - 701 Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Experience Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play, Our Town, a timeless production Edward Albee hailed as "the greatest American play ever written." Directed by Wayne Shields-Hogue, this moving performance takes you into the heart of ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

16

Beat The Heat Pickleball Tournament

Aug 16, 2025 thru Aug 17, 2025 - Various Times

Kenlake State Park - 542 Kenlake Rd, Hardin

Southern Pickleball presents the inaugural Beat the Heat - Kentucky tournament at Kenlake State Resort Park. The event will be two days, Saturday August 16th through Sunday August 17th. August 16th - Women's and Women's ... Continue...

Contact:  270-474-2211

Sun

Aug

17

A Basket for Everything

Aug 17, 2025 - 1:30pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

From egg baskets to picnic baskets, many different types of baskets were created by hand to help do the many jobs on the farm. Join us today to learn about the different kinds of baskets, their uses, and some tips for making your ... Continue...

Sun

Aug

17

Sunday Planetarium Events

Aug 17, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Sunday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

17

Duck, Duck, Chicken

Aug 17, 2025 - 11am-12pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

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...

Mon

Aug

18

Monday Planetarium Events

Aug 18, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Monday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is required ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Tue

Aug

19

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 19, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Tue

Aug

19

Haleigh Martin

Aug 19, 2025 - 7:30pm

Rotary Amphitheater - Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Listen to Haleigh Martin at the Rotary Amphitheater in Central Park! Progressive country/blues and originals! Admission is free and there will be ice cream sponsored by The Murray Bank. This event is presented by The Rotary ... Continue...

Contact: 

Tue

Aug

19

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Aug 19, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Tuesday Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun Admission ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Wed

Aug

20

Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds

Aug 20, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.

Contact:  270-924-2299

Wed

Aug

20

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 20, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Wed

Aug

20

Wednesday Planetarium Events

Aug 20, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Wednesday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Explore 12pm: Firefall 1pm: Habitat Earth 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Traveling with Light 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

21

Thursday Planetarium Events

Aug 21, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Thursday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, & ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

21

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 21, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Fri

Aug

22

Friday Planetarium Events

Aug 22, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Friday Planetarium Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Fri

Aug

22

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Our Town

Aug 22, 2025 - 7pm

Playhouse in the Park - 701 Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Experience Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play, Our Town, a timeless production Edward Albee hailed as "the greatest American play ever written." Directed by Wayne Shields-Hogue, this moving performance takes you into the heart of ... Continue...

Fri

Aug

22

Third Time Around

Aug 22, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Aug

23

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 23, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

23

Kids Hummingbird Craft

Aug 23, 2025 - 1pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

23

Dinner with Hummingbirds

Aug 23, 2025 - 6pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

23

The Science of Hummingbirds

Aug 23, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Did you know hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second? Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

23

Bald is Beautiful

Aug 23, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Bald eagles may not actually be bald, but they certainly are beautiful! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagles during their chow time and learn why this bird makes a perfect national symbol for America. We'll also ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

23

Pretty Grim

Aug 23, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Aug

23

Star Party at the Observatory

Aug 23, 2025 - 9pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Join the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers for a look into the night sky at the Golden Pond Observatory. This free event gives you a chance to talk with the experts and look through a variety of telescopes including our 16" ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sat

Aug

23

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 23, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Sat

Aug

23

Fort Donelson "The Breakout"

Aug 23, 2025 - 3:30pm

Fort Donelson National Battlefield - 296 Forge Rd, Dover

At about 5AM on February 15, 1862, Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant left to meet Flag Officer Andrew Foote. He ordered his officers to not bring on an engagement while he was gone. Unknown to them, however, Confederates planned ... Continue...

Contact:  931-232-5706

Sat

Aug

23

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Our Town

Aug 23, 2025 - 7pm

Playhouse in the Park - 701 Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Experience Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play, Our Town, a timeless production Edward Albee hailed as "the greatest American play ever written." Directed by Wayne Shields-Hogue, this moving performance takes you into the heart of ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

23

Wood Working

Aug 23, 2025 - 11am-12:30pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done.

Sat

Aug

23

Sweet Treats

Aug 23, 2025 - 10am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Life wasn't all cornbread and beans! Cakes, cookies, and all manner of desserts were popular features on the kitchen table, especially with guests. In honor of Sponge Cake Day, we're thinking it's time for some sugar! Join us ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

23

Grand Rivers Street Dance

Aug 23, 2025 - 7pm-10pm

Grand Rivers Tourism / Chamber Office - 1858 J H O'Bryan Ave, Grand Rivers

Free event! Featuring live music. The street is blocked off for dancing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this traditional old fashioned street dance the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month during the Summer!

Sat

Aug

23

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Aug 23, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Aug

23

Benton Farmer's Market

Aug 23, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sat

Aug

23

Horsing Around

Aug 23, 2025 - 10:30am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job is on ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

23

Saturday Planetarium Events

Aug 23, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Saturday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

24

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 24, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

24

Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime

Aug 24, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Hey kids! Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our resident rabbit! Watch as he reacts to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

24

Jake Needham

Aug 24, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sun

Aug

24

Playhouse in the Park Presents: Our Town

Aug 24, 2025 - 2:30pm

Playhouse in the Park - 701 Gil Hopson Drive, Murray

Experience Thornton Wilder's acclaimed play, Our Town, a timeless production Edward Albee hailed as "the greatest American play ever written." Directed by Wayne Shields-Hogue, this moving performance takes you into the heart of ... Continue...

Sun

Aug

24

Pigging Out

Aug 24, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

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

Aug

24

Peach Cobbler!

Aug 24, 2025 - 11am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

We all love the smell of our wood burning stove. Just wait until we get some fresh peaches and start baking some cobbler! Join us as we demonstrate our venerable old kitchen workhorse. We'll even share our recipe with you!

Sun

Aug

24

Sunday Planetarium Events

Aug 24, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Sunday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Mon

Aug

25

Monday Planetarium Events

Aug 25, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Monday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is required ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Tue

Aug

26

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 26, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Tue

Aug

26

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Aug 26, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Tuesday Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun Admission ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Wed

Aug

27

Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds

Aug 27, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.

Contact:  270-924-2299

Wed

Aug

27

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 27, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Wed

Aug

27

Wednesday Planetarium Events

Aug 27, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Wednesday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Explore 12pm: Firefall 1pm: Habitat Earth 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Traveling with Light 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

28

Thursday Planetarium Events

Aug 28, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Thursday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Traveling with Light 12pm: Discover the Stars 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Explore 3pm: From Earth to the Universe 4pm: Earth, Moon, & ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Thu

Aug

28

Hummingbird Hangout

Aug 28, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Fri

Aug

29

Friday Planetarium Events

Aug 29, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Friday Planetarium Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: From Earth to the Universe 12pm: Traveling with Light 1pm: Firefall 2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 3pm: Habitat Earth 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sat

Aug

30

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 30, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Kids Hummingbird Craft

Aug 30, 2025 - 1pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Kids Adventure Weekend

Aug 30, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Critter Scene Investigation

Aug 30, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible! Part of Kids ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

DIY Animal Track Books

Aug 30, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Can you identify what animal has been around from only its footprints? Join us and learn about animal tracks while crafting a booklet that can help you remember what certain tracks look like and can maybe even assist you out in ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Let's Get Snappy

Aug 30, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

It's feeding time! Come face to face with some of the largest turtles in Land Between the Lakes - the Alligator Snapping Turtle and Common Snapping Turtle. Find out what makes these lake dwellers such good fishermen, how to ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Go Fish!

Aug 30, 2025 - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Fishing is one of America's most popular sports. Try some hands-on activities to practice the basic skills needed to catch fish. From casting to fish identification, you will learn how to catch fish and how to follow fishing laws ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Andrew O'Rourke

Aug 30, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Aug

30

Cadiz Farmer's Market

Aug 30, 2025 - 7am

Downtown Cadiz - Main St, Cadiz

Shop local at the Farmers Market in downtown Cadiz! Join us each Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to Noon during the months of May-October.

Sat

Aug

30

Trades Fair

Aug 30, 2025 - 10am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

This Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, the Homeplace is celebrating the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or ... Continue...

Sat

Aug

30

Sunset Kayak Trip

Aug 30, 2025 - 6pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Come along for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Land Between the Lakes scenic bays. We will search the waters and shorelines for wildlife such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Crafty Coyotes

Aug 30, 2025 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Parade of Raptors

Aug 30, 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!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Aug 30, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Aug

30

Underdogs

Aug 30, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Aug

30

Benton Farmer's Market

Aug 30, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sat

Aug

30

Opossum at the Picnic

Aug 30, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Opossums sure are awesome! Join us as we meet Billie, our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these underrated marsupials patrolling your backyard! Part of Kids ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sat

Aug

30

Saturday Planetarium Events

Aug 30, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Saturday Planetarium Events: 10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

31

Rumble on the River - Venture River Fireworks

Aug 31, 2025 - Dusk

Venture River Water Park - 280 Funway Drive, Eddyville

This Labor Day weekend enjoy fireworks from Venture River Water Park in Eddyville! Tentatively scheduled for Sunday evening at dust, August 31. The water park will be closing at 5pm before the show, but guests can view the ... Continue...

Sun

Aug

31

Anna Lynn Ferris Band

Aug 31, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sun

Aug

31

Trades Fair

Aug 31, 2025 - 10am

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

This Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, the Homeplace is celebrating the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or ... Continue...

Sun

Aug

31

Parade of Raptors

Aug 31, 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!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Sunset Kayak Trip

Aug 31, 2025 - 6pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Come along for a relaxed paddle as we explore the nooks and crannies of one of Land Between the Lakes scenic bays. We will search the waters and shorelines for wildlife such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Red Wolf Treat Time

Aug 31, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, of course! Visit with one of the most endangered mammals in the United States and watch them "wolf" down a tasty treat. Find out how they became so endangered and what efforts biologists ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Mis-Snaken Identity

Aug 31, 2025 - 2:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Have you ever seen a snake? Now's your chance! Meet our resident snakes as we learn the different types of snakes we have here in LBL! You'll get to learn how to identify a venomous snake and discover what role they play in the ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

To Be or Knot to Be?

Aug 31, 2025 - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Did you know knot tying is an important outdoor skill in camping, fishing, and so many more fun activities? Stop by and learn how to tie a variety of knots including the "clove hitch," "slip knot," and "bowline", as well as how ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Sunday Planetarium Events

Aug 31, 2025 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Sunday Events: 10am: Little Star That Could 11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun 12pm: From Earth to the Universe 1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe 2pm: Traveling with Light 3pm: Firefall 4pm: Discover the Stars Admission fee is ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2233

Sun

Aug

31

Critter Scene Investigation

Aug 31, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible! Part of Kids ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Kids Adventure Weekend

Aug 31, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Bonfire Basics

Aug 31, 2025 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Are you an A-framer? Or do you prefer the log cabin? Join a naturalist and learn the basics of building a good bonfire! You'll even get to practice building an edible model fire with some sweet treats. You won't want to miss ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Lost in the Woods

Aug 31, 2025 - 1:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Navigation is an important part of any outdoor adventure. Join us as we learn the basics of reading a map and a compass, then test your new skills to try and find some secret clues hidden around the Nature Station! Can you use a ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Sun

Aug

31

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Aug 31, 2025 - 9am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Chris Turner Band

Sep 1, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Mon

Sep

1

Parade of Raptors

Sep 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!

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Foraging 101

Sep 1, 2025 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Join a naturalist for an easy, 1 mile hike to discover what edible fruits, nuts, and mushrooms are growing in the Land Between the Lakes this time of year! You'll learn foraging safety tips as well as general trail safety, like ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Critter Scene Investigation

Sep 1, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible! Part of Kids ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Fears and Phobias

Sep 1, 2025 - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Let's explore the myths and realities behind many of the things that scare people in the woods! Confront some of your phobias up close and personal with some of our live (not-so-scary after all) creatures! Part of Kids ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Campfire Cooking

Sep 1, 2025 - 1pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

One of the most important camping skills is... cooking! Come and taste a few recipes demonstrated by one of our naturalists and receive the recipes to make them on your own! While supplies last. Part of Kids Adventure Weekend ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Kids Adventure Weekend

Sep 1, 2025 - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Mon

Sep

1

Campground Critters

Sep 1, 2025 - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz

Campgrounds are one of the best places to spot wildlife! In this program, you'll get the chance to meet a few critters that might wander into your campsite! Learn why campgrounds make a good home base for animals as well as what ... Continue...

Contact:  270-924-2299

Fri

Sep

5

Black Eyed Susans

Sep 5, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Sep

6

Jordan Skoda & Damnwrights

Sep 6, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

6

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Sep 6, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Thu

Sep

4

Calvert Citywide Yardsale

Sep 4, 2025 thru Sep 6, 2025 - 7am-2pm

Calvert City - Throughout, Calvert City

Start cleaning your closets and get ready for the Calvert Citywide Yard Sale, September 4-6! Does your organization want to participate as a fundraiser? Of course you can! To host a yard sale, simply go to this link to ... Continue...

Thu

Sep

4

Benton Citywide Yard Sale

Sep 4, 2025 thru Sep 6, 2025 - TBD

City of Benton - Throughout, Benton

Get ready to hunt for bargains! Shop around yard sales in Benton or set up your own. More information to come.

Sat

Sep

6

Benton Farmer's Market

Sep 6, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Sep

7

Sullivan 3

Sep 7, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

6

MLF Bass Fishing League (Illinois Div.)

Sep 6, 2025 thru Sep 7, 2025 - 6am

Kentucky Dam Marina - 570 Moors Rd, Gilbertsville

Takeoff is at 6am, and Weigh-ins are at 2pm. Off Limits: Standard MLF5 off-limits apply, plus the area inside the breakwall at Kentucky Dam Marina and paddleboat area. Locking is not permitted. Fishing License: A Kentucky ... Continue...

Contact:  270-527-3128

Fri

Sep

12

Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt

Sep 12, 2025 - 6pm

Memorial Park - 1072 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

Get ready for a fun-filled evening! Join us at Memorial Park on September 12th at 6pm for a Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt. Grab your golf cart, gather 2-6 friends, and bring your camera-equipped cellphone. Follow the clues, snap those ... Continue...

Sat

Sep

13

Memphis Yahoos

Sep 13, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

13

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Sep 13, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Sep

13

Car Cruise/Concert

Sep 13, 2025 - 5pm

Benton Court Square - E 12th St, Benton

Car Cruise on Benton's Court Square beginning at 5pm. Concert by Homemade Jam Band to start at 6pm. Bring a lawn chair and some friends and come join the fun!

Sat

Sep

13

Benton Farmer's Market

Sep 13, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Sep

14

Emily Ann & Church Street

Sep 14, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Tue

Sep

16

Suicide Awareness Walk

Sep 16, 2025 - 6pm

Memorial Park - 1072 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

Join us for the Calvert Cares Suicide Prevention Walk on September 16th at 6pm in Memorial Park. Did you know suicide is a leading cause of preventable death? This walk is a citywide acknowledgment of our support and care for ... Continue...

Sat

Sep

20

Scotty Ray Morton

Sep 20, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

20

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Sep 20, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Mon

Sep

15

Founder's Day

Sep 15, 2025 thru Sep 20, 2025 - Various Times

Throughout Eddyville - Eddyville, Eddyville

The 62nd Annual Founder's Day celebration kicks off September 15 with tons of events the entire family will love. From live music to fireworks to food to kid's activities, there's a little bit of something for everyone. Be ... Continue...

Contact:  270-388-5300

Sat

Sep

20

Benton Farmer's Market

Sep 20, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Sep

21

Nick Bentley

Sep 21, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

27

Hopkins County Bass Tournament - Lake Barkley

Sep 27, 2025 - Time TBD

Lake Barkley Ramp in Kuttawa - Kuttawa, Kuttawa

Anglers - save the date for the Hopkins County BASS Club Tournament on Lake Barkley September 27, 2025 at the Kuttawa ramp. More details will be posted as the date approaches.

Contact:  270-871-9329

Sat

Sep

27

Stronghold

Sep 27, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

27

Downtown Murray Farmer's Market

Sep 27, 2025 - 7am-12pm

Murray Court Square - S 5th St., Murray

Join us every Saturday, 7 AM to noon, at the Downtown Farmer's Market! You'll find fresh produce, baked goods, and unique handcrafted items. It is on 5th and Maple Streets in Downtown Murray, May through October.

Sat

Sep

27

Ryan Gilchrist

Sep 27, 2025 - 6:30p-9:30p

Tiki Turtle - 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers

Catch live music all summer long at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle on Lake Barkley!

Sat

Sep

27

Benton Farmer's Market

Sep 27, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Sep

28

Kyle Wallace & The Wingers

Sep 28, 2025 - 1:30 to 5:30

Fat Daddy's - 119 Driftwood Shores Lane, Dover

Live music at Fat Daddy's Tiki Hut on the waters of Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or by car and enjoy a taste of the islands with delicious food and great drinks.

Sat

Sep

27

MLF Bass Fishing League (LBL Div.)

Sep 27, 2025 thru Sep 28, 2025 - 7am

Kentucky Dam Marina - 570 Moors Rd, Gilbertsville

Takeoff is at 7am, and Weigh-ins are at 3pm. Off Limits: Standard MLF5 off-limits apply, plus the area inside the breakwall at Kentucky Dam Marina and paddleboat area. Locking is not permitted. Fishing License: A Kentucky ... Continue...

Contact:  270-527-3128

Sun

Sep

28

North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament

Sep 28, 2025 - 7am - 3pm

Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...

Contact:  931-802-1568

Sat

Oct

4

River Folk Fest

Oct 4, 2025 - 10am-6pm

Memorial Park - 1072 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

The CC River Folk Festival is a beloved, family-friendly music festival in Kentucky that offers a foot-stomping good time for all ages! Free and open to the public! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy two days of everything fall!

Sat

Oct

4

Calvert City Fall Paddle Up

Oct 4, 2025 - 8am-11am

Kentucky Dam Village - 166 Upper Village Dr, Gilbertsville

Join the KY Lake Paddleup on Saturday, October 4th! This family-friendly paddle event, in partnership with Calvert City, the Kentucky Lake CVB, CADA, and the Tennessee RiverLine, offers a scenic paddle from Sledd Creek to ... Continue...

Sat

Oct

4

Benton Farmer's Market

Oct 4, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Fri

Oct

10

Spooky Kentucky Dam Bike Ride

Oct 10, 2025 - 6pm

Kentucky Dam Village - 166 Upper Village Dr, Gilbertsville

Get ready for a spooky bike ride! Join us on October 10th for a Halloween-themed ride across Kentucky Dam. Dress in your best costume, decorate your bike, and compete for prizes! Meet at the Beach at Kentucky Dam Village State ... Continue...

Sat

Oct

11

Car Cruise Trunk or Treat

Oct 11, 2025 - TBD

Benton Court Square - E 12th St, Benton

Join us for a spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat on Benton Court Square! Dress up in your best Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks. Fun for the whole family! More information to come.

Sat

Oct

11

Carol Capps Pink Walk

Oct 11, 2025 - 9am-11am

Civic Center - 991 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

In October, we wear pink to remember and honor those touched by breast cancer. Join the Calvert Area Development Association for The Carol Capps Pink Walk on October 11th at 9am. We'll remember loved ones lost, celebrate those ... Continue...

Sat

Oct

11

Benton Farmer's Market

Oct 11, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Oct

12

North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament

Oct 12, 2025 - 9am - 5pm

Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...

Contact:  931-802-1568

Sat

Oct

18

Benton Farmer's Market

Oct 18, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Wed

Oct

22

Lake Barkley RBT Renegade Tournaments OSH Classic

Oct 22, 2025 thru Oct 23, 2025 - 7am to 3pm

Lake Barkley - Lake Barkley, Eddyville

The Renegade Tournament will visit Lake Barkley October 22-23. For more information, call director John Newton at 270-535-5774. This is a Senior event, one person in the boat must be over 50.

Contact:  270-535-5774

Sat

Oct

25

Benton Farmer's Market

Oct 25, 2025 - TBD

H.H. Lovett Park - 16th St, Benton

Join us every Saturday for fresh, local goods at the Benton Farmers Market! Occurring May-October.

Sun

Oct

26

North Central Tennessee Bass Club Open Tournament

Oct 26, 2025 - 9am - 5pm

Lick Creek Ramp - Colson Rd, Dover

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club will have several open tournaments throughout 2025. Two person team or fish by yourself with $30 per boat and 80% payout. Optional $10 big bass pot with 100% payout for a total of $40 at ... Continue...

Contact:  931-802-1568

Fri

Oct

31

Calvert City Treat Trail

Oct 31, 2025 - 5pm

Civic Center - 991 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

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

Nov

7

NTBA Fall Classic at Lake Barkley

Nov 7, 2025 thru Nov 8, 2025 -

Kuttawa Ramp - Kuttawa, Kuttawa

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

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 Fly-in

Dec 5, 2025 - 6pm

KDV Airport - 441 Airport Rd, Calvert City

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

Calvert City Christmas Bazaar

Dec 6, 2025 - 9am-4pm

Civic Center - 991 5th Ave SE, Calvert City

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

A Benton Christmas

Dec 13, 2025 - TBD

Benton Court Square - E 12th St, Benton

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!