Events

Aug 1

Blacksmithing

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's Hammer time at the 1850's farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 1

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 1pm - 2pm

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

Aug 1

30th Annual Hummingbird Festival

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 10am - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's the 30th annual Hummingbird Festival at the Woodlands Nature Station! Join us August 1-2 for a hummingbird party that has become a community tradition. August brings hundreds of hummingbirds through Land Between the Lakes as they migrate south for the winter. See hummingbirds buzz around our native gardens and learn about ways you can welcome these birds and other wildlife to your backyards. The festival will feature hummingbird banding with Southeastern Avian Research, native plant sale, pollinator photography gallery, local nature artisans, hummingbird games and crafts for kids (and adults alike!), plus programs and demonstrations about attracting hummingbirds and other backyard wildlife!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 2

Coloring on the Farm

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 11am - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

There are a lot of beautiful sites here on the farm. Come sit and relax, as we color some nice farm scenes.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 2

Pigging Out

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 1pm - 2pm

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

Aug 4

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 4, 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

Aug 4

Hummingbird Hangout

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 10:30am - 11am

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 5

Secrets of Attracting Hummingbirds

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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) 924-2020

Aug 8

Processing Yarn

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step into the colorful world of natural dyeing. Watch as we prepare our mordant and dye bath, then soak yarn until it reaches its rich, natural hue. As the pot simmers, enjoy a story from the past and learn how people once created vibrant colors using plants and everyday materials. Come be part of the process and see what nature creates!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 8

Horsing Around

Saturday, August 8, 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 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

Aug 8

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 8

Exclusive Early Morning Access

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 9am - 10am

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering special access before we open our doors to the general public to allow visitors exclusive time in our backyard! $12 per person, includes all day access to Nature Station. Space is limited, make reservations by calling 270-924-2020 Will not be available August 1-2 due to the Hummingbird Festival.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Red Wolf Treat Time

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, of course! Learn about our red wolves, 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.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Vulture Culture

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

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 these birds that are crazy for carrion and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 8

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per person Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 9

Processing Yarn

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Step into the colorful world of natural dyeing. Watch as we prepare our mordant and dye bath, then soak yarn until it reaches its rich, natural hue. As the pot simmers, enjoy a story from the past and learn how people once created vibrant colors using plants and everyday materials. Come be part of the process and see what nature creates!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 9

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

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

Aug 9

Snake Feeding Sundays

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Most of us enjoy a nice Sunday brunch, and so do our snakes! In fact, Sunday brunch is their only meal of the week! Come watch as our rattlesnake, kingsnake, rat snake, and more chow down their mouse-alicious meal. You'll even get to meet one of the snakes up close! Bring your camera for a snake selfie!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 9

It's a Trap! SNAP!

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who or what lurks beneath the waves? 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 and how to identify them in the wild.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 9

Sunday Funday: Coyotes

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

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

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 11

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 11, 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 Beatles at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 14

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Friday, August 14, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per person Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 15

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - various times

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

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser U2 at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe at 8pm Star Party at 9:15pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 15

Hummingbird 101

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 11:00 - 11:30am

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 frenzy!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 15

Flying Fast

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 1:30 - 2:00pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Sorry, no Maverick or Goose - but let's meet some real flying aces close up: like an owl and a hawk! Discover their amazing aerial abilities and how they are masters of the sky!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 15

Bites for Bobcat

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 3:30 - 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

Aug 15

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 15, 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

Aug 15

Leatherworking

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

In the 1850s, leather was a staple good that was used to make sturdy shoes, saddles, bags, and even hinges on your windows in a pinch. Although leather can last a very long time, it still occasionally needs to be replaced, maintained, repaired - or even turned into something to sell. Come out and learn about leatherworking here on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 16

Hummingbirds of the World

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 1:30 - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Only one kind of hummingbird breeds in the Eastern United States, the ruby-throated. However, it has lots of cousins-there are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world! Join us for this presentation to discover some of the world's most interesting hummingbirds such as the Marvelous Spatuletail, Bee Hummingbird, Streamertail, and Sword-billed Hummingbird. Then step out into our backyard gardens to watch our friendly neighborhood ruby-throats buzz around!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 16

Sunday Funday: Bunny Ball

Sunday, August 16, 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

Aug 16

Games & Graces

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 your friends and family in a good old-fashioned Tug-of-War! All this and more when it's game time on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 16

Pigging Out

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Aug 22

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - various times

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

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

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 22

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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. $30 per person Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Marsupial Munchies

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Marsupials love munchies too! Join us as we meet our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these patrolling your backyard!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Soar like an Eagle

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who rules the water and sky of Land between the Lakes? The Bald Eagle of course! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagle, Tahahente, during her chow time and learn why this bird is found abundantly throughout Land Between the Lakes and the secrets of their survival. We'll also discuss the successful comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Horsing Around

Saturday, August 22, 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 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

Aug 22

Washing Clothes

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10am - 12:30pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Experience laundry day the old-fashioned way! Learn the step by step process of washing clothes the historic way. Lend a hand, and discover the hard work behind keeping clothes clean before modern machines made it easy!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 22

Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 8am - 1pm

Land Between the Lakes, 1268 The Trace, Dover, LBL

If you're looking for a challenge that goes beyond a typical trail run, the Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge puts your endurance and navigation skills to the test. Held August 22 in Land Between the Lakes, participants will tackle an eight-mile course using only a map and compass, with all registration proceeds supporting Beacon Rescue's disaster response and anti-exploitation efforts.

Contact: 615-807-0576

Aug 23

Gar-gantuan Fish

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

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

Aug 23

Sunday Funday: Turkeys

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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 enrichment activities!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 23

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, August 23, 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

Aug 23

Of Kilns & Kick Wheels

Sunday, August 23, 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 kick wheeling!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 25

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 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

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 29

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 29, 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 Laser Beatles at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 29

Silent Sight

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

One of the rarest owls in Kentucky, barn owls once were quite common, but slowly started to disappear. Come up close and meet Ghost our resident barn owl, as we talk about her story and how we can help barn owls in Kentucky.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

Crazy for Carrion

Saturday, August 29, 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 new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves dinner-time, and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

The Science of Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

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) 924-2020

Aug 29

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 29, 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

Aug 29

Knitting

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 10am - 11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Join us on the farm for a cozy, hands-on fiber experience! Discover the art of knitting as we demonstrate basic techniques, share its rich historical significance, and explore how this timeless craft has connected communities for generations. Guests will have the opportunity to try knitting themselves and add a few stitches to our ongoing community washcloth project - or practice on a sample swatch designed just for beginners. Whether you're brand new to knitting or simply curious about its history, this interactive experience offers a warm, welcoming space to learn, create, and connect. Come stitch a row and become part of the story!

Contact: 931-232-6457