Events

Feb 22

Little Star that Could

Sunday, February 22, 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 22

From Earth to Universe

Sunday, February 22, 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 22

From Earth to Universe

Sunday, February 22, 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 22

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Sunday, February 22, 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 22

Discover the Stars

Sunday, February 22, 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 22

Firefall

Sunday, February 22, 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 23

Little Star that Could

Monday, February 23, 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 23

Explore

Monday, February 23, 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 23

From Earth to Universe

Monday, February 23, 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 23

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 11am-12pm

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 23

Discover the Stars

Monday, February 23, 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 23

Traveling with Light

Monday, February 23, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

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 23

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Monday, February 23, 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 23

Firefall

Monday, February 23, 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 24

Explore

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24

Earth, Moon, & Sun

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24

Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24

Discover the Stars

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24

Traveling with Light

Tuesday, February 24, 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 24

Firefall

Tuesday, February 24, 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 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