Events

Oct 13

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 14

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 15

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 16

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, October 16, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 17

Apple Fest

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - All Day

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come join us at the homeplace as we celebrate fall with our annual Apple Festival. Fall crafts, cider press demonstrations, apple butter, and baked goods aplenty await you at the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 17

Tree-mendous Tree Hike

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Land Between the Lakes has a large diversity of trees! Let's go on a 1-mile guided hike on our Woodland Walk Trail and learn some simple tips and techniques on how to identify the trees in your own backyard, their role in the environment, and other fun facts!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 17

Opossum: P.I.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

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

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 17

Kentucky's True Wildcat

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Meet Kentucky's true wildcat, the bobcat! Join our resident bobcat for an afternoon snack as we discover more about this elusive feline. Did you know that about 200 bobcats live right here in Land Between the Lakes? Find out how these masters of stealth survive so well without being seen.

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 17

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Pink Floyd: Dark Side 7:00pm - Pink Floyd: The Wall

Contact: 270-924-2233

Oct 18

Apple Cobbler

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 10am - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Fall is here and our apple trees are bearing fruit. What should we do with all those apples? Why not make an apple cobbler? Come join us, as we heat up the wood stove and bake an apple cobbler.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 18

Snake, Rattle & Roll

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

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!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 18

Owls Up Close

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close, learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and discover what makes each species unique!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 18

Pigging Out

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 18

Sunday Funday: Coyote

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our coyotes. 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 native wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 18

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 19

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, October 19, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 20

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 21

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 22

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, October 22, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 23

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, October 23, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 24

Hootenanny

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 24

Interpret Nature's Signs

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 12pm - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

If you have ever been curious about how the farmer throughout American history decided when and how to plant then you are in for some interesting information! Join us to learn how the farmer interpreted elements of his environment, including celestial bodies, to make decisions that he and his family were depending on for their lives.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 24

Bat Attitudes

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

What do you know about bats? Do bats actually drink blood? Can bats get caught in a human's hair? Join us for this fun and interactive program where we debunk some common myths of bats and even learn how bats help us humans. Then follow us outside, and we will see if we can have a chat with our very own backyard bats!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 24

Horsing Around

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love too. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn how they help out on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 24

Nature's Monster Mash

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Vampires!? Zombies!? Coming back from the dead? AAHH It sure sounds scary! Did you know Mother Nature came up with them first? Let's find out the true "monsters" in your backyard and out there in the woods.

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 24

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Beatles 7:00pm - Taylor Swift

Contact: 270-924-2233

Oct 25

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 25

Mis-Snaken Identity

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Join a naturalist as we learn all about the world of cold-blooded creatures! Meet reptiles and amphibians while learning the differences and similarities between these two common animal families in Land Between the Lakes!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 25

I Wish I Were a Warewolf

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

You don't need a full moon to learn about the legend of the werewolf and how it relates to real wolves. We will take a fun, non-scary look at werewolves through pop culture and history. Then, transform into a wolf by getting your face painted after the program!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 25

Quill & Ink

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

In 1776, the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence with a quill feather pen. By the 1850s we had more options, like steel pens, but today let's grab a feather and get writing. Don't worry, the ink will come off of your fingers... Eventually!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 25

Sunday Funday: Bunny

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny. 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 native wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 25

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 26

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, October 26, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 27

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 28

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 29

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Oct 30

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, October 30, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 31

Halloween in the Holler

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 10am - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

This little farm is no stranger to ghost stories, strange sounds coming from the woods, and bumps in the night. Come enjoy a day of spooky fun in the holler! Bring your best costume for the afternoon's costume contest! Do some autumn crafting, or listen to ghost stories and folktales! Scare- I mean See you there!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 31

Meet the Birds

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Oct 31

Spidey Senses

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Argiope, orb weavers, trap doors and more are famous for their fancy webs, and intricate designs. Join us as we talk about the spiders around you and how to identify them!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 31

Skins & Skulls

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Stop by our booth to learn your different skins and skulls and how to tell them apart from each other. We can discover all the cool physical traits that make these animals successful in the wild.

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 31

Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL

Happy Halloween to the Nature Station's animals! Jack-o-lanterns make great containers to stuff with festive feasts for our critters. Help us prepare some super snacks for the coyotes, vultures, and more. Then watch as the animals try to figure out how to open their pumpkin presents and chow down!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Oct 31

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Fright Light 7:00pm - Fright Light

Contact: 270-924-2233

Nov 1

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 2

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, November 2, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 3

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 4

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 5

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars

Nov 6

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, November 6, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Nov 7

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Various Times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Led Zeppelin 7:00pm - Laser Vinyl: Classic Rock

Contact: 270-924-2233