Events
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 19, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
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!
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Aug 19, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds
Aug 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
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.
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Aug 20, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Thursday Planetarium Events
Aug 21, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 21, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
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!
Friday Planetarium Events
Aug 22, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
Friday Planetarium Events: Aug 23, 2025 - 9am 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 hour of quiet hummingbird garden time. Aug 23, 2025 - 1pm Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity! Aug 23, 2025 - 6pm 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 hummingbirds a day, and they all come to feast at our easy-to-watch bird feeders! If you love hummingbirds, you certainly won't want to miss this! The event includes live music & hummingbird program. Aug 23, 2025 - 1:30pm 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! Aug 23, 2025 - 3:30pm 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 discuss the successful comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond. Aug 23, 2025 - 9pm Join the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers for a look into the night sky at the Golden Pond Observatory. Aug 23, 2025 - 11am-12:30pm 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.
Aug 23, 2025 - 10am 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 today and enjoy the sights and smells of 1800s baking. Aug 23, 2025 - 10:30am 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 an 1850's farm. Aug 23, 2025 - Various Times Saturday Planetarium Events: Aug 24, 2025 - 9am 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 hour of quiet hummingbird garden time. Aug 24, 2025 - 3:30pm 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 wildlife through fun enrichment activities! You'll even get to pet him and see how much he loves chin scritches! Aug 24, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm 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. Aug 24, 2025 - 11am 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! Aug 24, 2025 - Various Times Sunday Events: Aug 25, 2025 - Various Times Monday Events: Aug 26, 2025 - 10:30am 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! Aug 26, 2025 - Various Times Tuesday Events: Aug 27, 2025 - 1:30pm 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. Aug 27, 2025 - Various Times Wednesday Planetarium Events: Aug 28, 2025 - Various Times Thursday Planetarium Events: Aug 28, 2025 - 10:30am 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! Aug 29, 2025 - Various Times Friday Planetarium Events: Aug 30, 2025 - 9am 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 hour of quiet hummingbird garden time. Aug 30, 2025 - 1pm Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity! Aug 30, 2025 - 10am 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 feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes. Aug 30, 2025 - 10am 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! Aug 30, 2025 - 10am 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 the wild! Aug 30, 2025 - 1:30pm 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 identify them in the wild, and what exactly to do if one is crossing the road. Aug 30, 2025 - 2pm 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 to help you land the big one! (Note: no actual fishing involved so you don't need a license.) Aug 30, 2025 - 10am 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 their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase. Aug 30, 2025 - 6pm 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 songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature's evening chorus comes to life. Aug 30, 2025 - 11:30am 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 commonly misunderstood) critter! Aug 30, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm 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! Aug 30, 2025 - 3:30pm 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! Aug 30, 2025 - Various Times Saturday Planetarium Events: Aug 31, 2025 - 10am 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 their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase. Aug 31, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm 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! Aug 31, 2025 - 6pm 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 songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature's evening chorus comes to life. Aug 31, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm 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 have made to try to save them from extinction. Aug 31, 2025 - 2:30pm 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 ecosystem. We'll also discuss how to be safe around venomous and nonvenomous snakes when we’re outside! Aug 31, 2025 - 2pm 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 and where these knots can be used! Aug 31, 2025 - Various Times Sunday Events: Aug 31, 2025 - 10am 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! Aug 31, 2025 - 10am 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 feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes. Aug 31, 2025 - 11:30am 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 this; we just know this program will be on fire (not literally)! Aug 31, 2025 - 1:30pm 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 map and compass to find your way, or will you end up lost in the woods? Aug 31, 2025 - 9am 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 hour of quiet hummingbird garden time. Sep 1, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm 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! Sep 1, 2025 - 11:30am 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 how to identify poison ivy, and what to do if you encounter a wild animal. Sep 1, 2025 - 10am 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! Sep 1, 2025 - 3:30pm 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! Sep 1, 2025 - 1pm 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. Sep 1, 2025 - 10am 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 feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes. Sep 1, 2025 - 2pm 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 you can do as a responsible camper to keep them happy and healthy!
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 for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
Kids Hummingbird Craft
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Dinner with Hummingbirds
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
$30 per person
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Vegetarian option available
The Science of Hummingbirds
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Bald is Beautiful
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Star Party at the Observatory
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
This free event gives you a chance to talk with the experts and look through a variety of telescopes including our 16" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
Viewing starts at dark and is weather dependent.
If you are interested in joining the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers they will be having their club meeting starting at 7pm.
Wood Working
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sweet Treats
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Horsing Around
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Saturday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Pigging Out
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Peach Cobbler!
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Monday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Hummingbird Hangout
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Thursday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Hummingbird Hangout
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Friday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
Kids Hummingbird Craft
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Kids Adventure Weekend
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Critter Scene Investigation
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
DIY Animal Track Books
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Let's Get Snappy
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Go Fish!
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Trades Fair
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Vendors will only be accepting cash for purchases.
Sunset Kayak Trip
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
Crafty Coyotes
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Parade of Raptors
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Opossum at the Picnic
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Saturday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Trades Fair
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Vendors will only be accepting cash for purchases.
Parade of Raptors
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Sunset Kayak Trip
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
Red Wolf Treat Time
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Mis-Snaken Identity
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
To Be or Knot to Be?
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Sunday Planetarium Events
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233
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 required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
Critter Scene Investigation
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Kids Adventure Weekend
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Bonfire Basics
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Lost in the Woods
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
Parade of Raptors
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Foraging 101
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Critter Scene Investigation
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Fears and Phobias
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Campfire Cooking
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Kids Adventure Weekend
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Campground Critters
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
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