Events

Jul 2

4th of July Weekend Palooza

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 11:30am - 2:15pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Start your day at 11:30am-12pm learning about owls, then at 1:30pm-2:15pm discuss species that are ONLY found in America.

Jul 2

Red, White, and Blue!

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Join the Nature Station as they talk about their very own red, white, and blue critters, featuring the Turkeys! Talk about their vibrant colors and equally vibrant personalities!

Jul 2

Sunset Kayak Trip

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per person, participants must be 13+ years old.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 3

Sunset Canoe Trip

Friday, July 3, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per canoe, participants must be 5+ years old.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 3

Hoot Hoot Hooray

Friday, July 3, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Humans aren't the only ones that enjoy a good hoot and holler. Join our naturalist for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal partiers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in the nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 3

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 3, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Country at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 3

Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden

Friday, July 3, 2026 - 9am - 10am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Pack comfortable shoes and a snack to learn all about heirloom old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were baked and canned hands-on at The Homeplace.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 4

4th of July Weekend Palooza

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - various times

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

11:30am - 12pm: America's Wolves 12pm - 2pm: July Fourth Flag Craft 3pm - 3:45pm: Great American Turtle Race

Jul 4

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, July 4, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm Laser Beatles at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 5

4th of July Weekend Palooza

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - various times

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

11:30am - 12pm: Red, White, and Rattle 1:30pm - 2pm: Bald is Beautiful 3pm - 4pm: Watermelon Beast Feast!

Jul 5

Sunset Canoe Trip

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per canoe, participants must be 5+ years old.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 5

Pigging Out

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 2pm-4pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Learn fascinating facts about pigs and their place on the farm! Meet Pinky and Blake, the heritage breed pigs, while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 5

Herbal Tea on the Farm

Sunday, July 5, 2026 - 11am-1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Make tea from what you forage and some conventional eighteen fif-teas as well!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 6

4th of July Weekend Palooza

Monday, July 6, 2026 - various times

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

1:30pm - 2pm: National Symbol Showdown 2pm - 3:30pm: Eagle Origami Craft

Jul 7

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 10

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 10, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 11

Of Kilns & Kick Wheels

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

19th Century Tennessee was no stranger to pottery. Redware, and salt glazed stoneware stored food on many farmsteads. Join us on the farm, and you could catch anything from kiln-making to kickwheeling!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 11

Horsing Around

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 11

Cool Critters Day

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Meet some of the coolest critters from the farm, jungle, and woods up close! Cool Critter Day admission: $9 for ages 16+, $7 for ages 5-15, 4 and under are free. Admission includes access to all shows and activities.

Contact: (270) 924-2299

Jul 11

Cool Critters Day

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10am- 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come and meet some of the world's coolest critters! From the farm to the jungle to the forest, Cool Critters Day will allow you to get up close to wildlife of all kinds! Plus, crafts, games, and educational activities will make for a day chock-full of family fun. Cool Critters Day admission: $9 for ages 16+, $7 for ages 5-15, 4 and under are free. Admission includes access to all shows and activities. Event will be held rain or shine.

Jul 11

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm Firefall at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 12

Opossum-ology

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 12

Sunday Funday: Red Wolves

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 12

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Meet the Border Leicester sheep and learn the role they play on an 1850s farm!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 12

Spinning Wool

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 1pm-3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Discover the art of fiber spinning in this interactive class!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 14

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Beatles at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 17

Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden

Friday, July 17, 2026 - 9am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Pack comfortable shoes and a snack to learn all about heirloom old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were baked and canned hands-on at The Homeplace.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 17

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 17, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 18

Meet the Birds

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 11am - 12:30pm

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

Jul 18

Gar-gantuan Fish

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

There's no exaggerating the size of these catches! Watch our resident gar grab a bite to eat and learn all about them right in our own backyard pond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 18

DIY Animal Tracks Craft

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 2pm - 3:30pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's hard to tell whose footprint is whose! Let's make our own field guide to show us what a wolf, bobcat, and other animals' tracks look like, so we know them when we spot them in the woods!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 18

Tales of Scales

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 1:30 - 2:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, salamanders and turtles! We'll introduce you to several ambassadors from the cold-blooded world as we explore the fascinating way these slimy and scaly creatures survive!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 18

Gardening

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10am - 11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step back to 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens to survive. In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 18

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80s at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 18

Gardening

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10am-11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step back into 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens! In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life. After a short introduction to historic gardening practices, each participant will design their own 1850s-style garden layout

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 19

Woodworking

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 10am - 11:30am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 19

Crazy for Carrion

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 black and turkey vultures that just love dinner-time and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 19

Pigging Out

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Learn fascinating facts about pigs and their place on the farm! Meet Pinky and Blake, the heritage breed pigs, while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 19

Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, 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 wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 21

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 24

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, July 24, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser U2 at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 25

Dog Days of Summer

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Hot dog! It gets hot in the summer, and when you have fur like wolves and coyotes, you can really feel the heat! How do we keep our canines cool and comfortable in the summer? Join our naturalists for a fun program as we demonstrate some "cool" activities that are fun and refreshing for our animals.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Spinning Wool

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Discover the art of fiber and spinning in this interactive farm experience! Guests will be introduced to natural fibers like cotton and wool, with hands-on samples to see and feel the difference. Learn how a traditional spinning wheel works and watch raw fiber transform into yarn right before your eyes.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 25

Tiny Terrors!

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Don't let their small stature fool you, these tiny predators are ferocious! From lightning-fast reflexes to silent ninja-like movement, these peewee terrors are some of the most fearsome predators around. Come and meet some of our smallest native predators and learn how size isn't everything!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Horsing Around

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Jul 25

Bites for Bobcat

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Sunset Kayak Trip

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per person, participants must be 13+ years old.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Jul 25

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Jul 26

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, July 26, 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

Jul 26

Of Kilns & Kick Wheels

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

19th Century Tennessee was no stranger to pottery. Redware, and salt glazed stoneware stored food on many farmsteads. Join us on the farm, and you could catch anything from kiln-making to kickwheeling!

Contact: 931-232-6457