Events

Feb 25

Earth, Moon, & Sun

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

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

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 25

Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10am-11am

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

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 25

From Earth to Universe

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 11am-12pm

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

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 25

Traveling with Light

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 4pm-5pm

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

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 25

Discover the Stars

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 3pm-4pm

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

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 25

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

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

Two young students attend a star party and learn about different types of telescopes. In the course of the evening they also learn how Galileo modified an early spyglass using Two Small Pieces of Glass to discover the rings of Saturn and the four biggest moons orbiting Jupiter. This discovery led to being able to finally prove that the earth was not the center of the solar system.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 25

Firefall

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

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

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Explore

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

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

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Earth, Moon, & Sun

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 11am-12pm

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

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 10am-11am

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

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

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

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Discover the Stars

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 4pm-5pm

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

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Traveling with Light

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

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

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 26

Firefall

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 3pm-4pm

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

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

Traveling with Light

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11am-12pm

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

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

From Earth to Universe

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

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

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

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

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

Discover the Stars

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 4pm-5pm

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

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

Little Star that Could

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 10am-11am

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

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 3pm-4pm

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

Two young students attend a star party and learn about different types of telescopes. In the course of the evening they also learn how Galileo modified an early spyglass using Two Small Pieces of Glass to discover the rings of Saturn and the four biggest moons orbiting Jupiter. This discovery led to being able to finally prove that the earth was not the center of the solar system.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 27

Firefall

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

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

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Explore

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

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

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

From Earth to Universe

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 11am-12pm

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

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

From Earth to Universe

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 4pm-5pm

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

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

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

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Little Star that Could

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 10am-11am

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

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Discover the Stars

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

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

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Firefall

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 3pm-4pm

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

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Aquatic Invasive Species in KY

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 3pm

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

Join the Friends of Land Between the Lakes as they welcome guest speaker Jeffery Harod to their Free Speaker Series. Jeffrey Herod, Fisheries Coordinator with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife will discuss his experience as the Invasive Carp Program Coordinator and statewide Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator for the Fisheries Division.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Feb 28

Invasive Carp Management Update

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 4pm

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

Join the Friends of Land Between the Lakes as they welcome guest speaker Joshua Tompkins to their Free Speaker Series. Joshua Tompkins, also a Fisheries Program Coordinator from the Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife will share his work on the Invasive Carp Program in the Ohio, Mississippi, Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

Contact: 270-924-2233

Mar 1

Bites for Bobcat

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 10:30am - 11:15am

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, 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: 270-924-2299

Mar 1

Snake, Rattle & Roll

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 11:30am to Noon

Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, 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 ways these slimy and scaly creatures survive!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 1

Owls Up Close

Sunday, March 1, 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

Mar 1

Awesome 'Possum

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3pm

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

Mar 1

Sunday Funday: Red Wolves

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

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

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our 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: 270-924-2299

Mar 1

Candle Dipping

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 10am - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

When the nights were long and cold, having a good light to guide your way was essential. Traditional bees wax candles were a staple on the 1850's farm. Come out and try your hand at dipping a candle and find out how many dips you need to make a candle that you can take home and use at your own homeplace.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Mar 1

Pigging Out

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 2:30pm - 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

Mar 7

The Foot Book Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 10am - 4pm

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

"Slow Feet, Quick Feet, Big Feet, Small Feet. How many, many feet you meet. Come and meet some animals and their feet. Digging feet, sticky feet, swimming feet, even stinky feet. How many, many feet you meet!"

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

Cat in the Hat

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 11:30am - Noon

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

The sun may shine, or it's never too wet to play, come join our bobcat on this awesome day! We've got some great tricks for Nature Station's favorite cat: we might give him a toy, perhaps even a hat! There's no telling what Barkley will do, so come check out this program made especially for you!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish & Stories by Tish

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:15pm

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

Come and have a seat as Nature Station welcomes back Tish Usher, a local children's storyteller, who will help us celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with some fun interactive storytelling.

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

Dr. Suess Day

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 10am - 4pm

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

Bring the whole who family to the Woodlands Nature Station for a Seuss-filled day of whimsy and fun. From Sneetches to Screeches to Foxes in Socks, programs throughout the day will feature readings from some of our favorite Dr. Seuss Books. There will also be a book giveaway provided by the Stewart County Adult Literacy Council.

10am-4pm - The Foot Book Scavenger Hunt
11:30am-12pm - Cat in The Hat
1:30-2:15pm - One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish & Stories by Tish
2:30-3pm - Oh, the Places Daha will Go
3:30-4pm - Lorax Puppet Show
4:30-4:50pm - Horton Hears a Hoot

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

Candle Dipping

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 10am - 1pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

When the nights were long and cold, having a good light to guide your way was essential. Traditional bees wax candles were a staple on the 1850's farm. Come out and try your hand at dipping a candle and find out how many dips you need to make a candle that you can take home and use at your own homeplace.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Mar 7

Lorax the Puppet Show

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

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

"What was the Lorax, and why was it there? Why was he lifted and taken somewhere? Just ask the Onceler. He'll tell you where the Truffula tufts were cut without care. And of the making of Thneeds, and of Brown Barbaloots, that frisked about in their Barbaloot suits. And the Lorax, a creature who spoke for the trees; will the old Onceler learn what we all really need?"

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

Horton Hears a Hoot

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 4:30pm - 4:50pm

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

"A sound is a sound, no matter how small. Let's listen for some of the Hoos down in Hoo-ville, from the biggest to the smallest, the loudest, and the tallest. These sounds are different than the ones in the jungles of Nool, but still pretty awesome, still pretty cool."

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

Oh the Places Daha Will Go

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3pm

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

Oh, the places Eagles will go. Their talons full of skip. They'll be on their way up. Seeing great sights. They're the high fliers who soar to high heights. Should they turn to the seas or open plains, if they please? Where will they go? Join us and learn I suppose.

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 7

Forge Fridays

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 2:30pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850’s blacksmithing techniques on our bellows operated charcoal forge.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Mar 7

Pigging Out

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 2:30pm - 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

Mar 8

Mis-snaken Identity

Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 11:30am - Noon

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

Mar 8

Spring Forward Origami Craft

Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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

Time has sprung forward! Celebrate by making your very own springy, jumpy, paper frog!

Contact: 270-924-2299

Mar 8

Sunday Funday: Opossum Playtime

Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

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

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our opossum! Watch as she 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: 270-924-2299