All Events
Sunday Planetarium Shows
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…
Washing Clothes
Cleanliness was very important to the farm family and was not neglected, though it might have taken more effort than we put forth today. In this program you will learn the materials and methods involved in keeping the family wardrobe…
Cooking Breakfast
Sure we all love breakfast food but cooking breakfast over an open flame can be a lot more difficult than one can imagine. By showing how to cook a 1800's style breakfast over an open flame stove top will encourage…
Pigging Out
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.
Mis-Snaken Identity
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…
Rut'n Strut
Visit with our resident deer and turkeys as we talk about both their natural and conservation histories in Land Between the Lakes. You can help feed them too!
Sunday Funday: Opossum
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 native wildlife…
Monday Planetarium Shows
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…
Mini Terrarium Craft - Fall Homeschool Series
Join us to create your own mini terrarium and learn what plants need to survive! This is a part of the Fall Homeschool Series; topics covered in this session are Botany and Photosynthesis. $3 per participant. $10 per participant for…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
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…
Wednesday Planetarium Shows
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…
Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Belmont
Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Belmont at Cutchin Field.
Thursday Planetarium Events
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…
Motown Christmas!
Don't miss this presentation of Motown Magic! It's Motown Christmas, performed by Darryl Van Leer and the DVL Revue, live at The Badgett Playhouse on November 6th at 7:00pm and November 7th at 2:00pm.
Friday Planetarium Events
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…
Lighted Christmas Parade
Show up and show out this holiday season with the first annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Grand Rivers, followed immediately by Pattis Festival of Lights! Light up the town with your decorated golf cart, vehicle, or float!
Murray State Racer Football vs. Youngstown State
Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Youngstown State at Roy Stewart Stadium.
Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium
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
Horsing Around
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…
Club Scout Day: Outdoor Skills
Attention all Cub Scouts and Cub Scout leaders: Bring the whole pack (or just your own kids) to earn an adventure at the Nature Station! This year, the theme is Outdoor Skills and activities will focus on hiking, orienteering, tree…
Murray State Racers Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern State
It's that time of year again for the Murray State Racers Men's Basketball as they host non-conference opponent Northwestern State for this year's home-opener, grab your tickets on goracers.com!
Missouri Valley Conference Women's Soccer Tournament
The Missouri Valley Conference is hosting its Women's Soccer tournament right here in Murray, KY! Watch tournament action all week long as the best teams battle it out for the title of Conference Champions!
Sunday Planetarium Shows
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…
Log Cabin Building
Learning how to build a log cabin with a smaller model allows customers of every age group to enjoy building them in a safe and efficient manner. In the 1800's smaller homes would have been sketched out or built using…
Treat the Sheep
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.
Snake, Rattle & Roll
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…
Going Nuts!
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...squirrel? How much do you know about our most common squirrel, the flying squirrel? Come meet our tiny high-flyer up close and see if you could survive as a squirrel!
Sunday Funday: Turkey
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 native wildlife…
Monday Planetarium Shows
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…
Skull Identification Lab - Fall Homeschool Series
Get an up-close look at a number of animal skulls and learn about the secrets of survival hidden in animal bones! This is a part of the Fall Homeschool Series; topics covered in this event include identification and classification $3…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
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…
Wednesday Planetarium Shows
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…
Thursday Planetarium Events
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…
Lake Barkley Beast Fest
The Barkley Beast Fest on November 13-14, 2026 at Lake Barkley features top cryptozoology and paranormal presenters. Hear from Hellbent Holler, Charlie Raymond, David "Taters" Wickham, and Martin Groves as they share stories, research, and evidence on Bigfoot, Dogman, and…
Street Corner Symphony, A Cappella Christmas!
Don't miss this performance of holiday classics! Street Corner Symphony presents A Cappella Christmas! Live at The Badgett Playhouse on November 13th at 7:00pm and November 14th at 2:00pm.
Friday Planetarium Events
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…
The Bellamy Brothers
The Bellamy Brothers take the stage on Friday, November 13, bringing more than 40 years of music shaped by both pop and country influences. Brothers Howard and David Bellamy helped define the country duo sound with a career that began…
Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Illinois State
Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the Illinois State Redbirds in Missouri Valley Conference play on November 13th at 2pm!
Community Tennis Night at Kenlake Tennis Center
Stop by the Kenlake Tennis Center on Friday, November 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a free evening of tennis and community. Guests can check out the center's new court surfaces, enjoy free play, and watch drills led by…
Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium
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 - Taylor Swift 7:00pm - Laser Metallica
Jason Hudy: Mesmerizing Magic
Jason Hudy brings Mesmerizing Magic to the stage on Saturday, November 14, combining large-scale illusions, comedy, and audience participation in a family-friendly show. His performances have reached more than a million people in 14 countries, with a mix of signature…
Murray State Racers Volleyball vs. Bradley
Live at historic Racer Arena: The Lady Racers Volleyball team take on the Bradley Braves in Missouri Valley Conference play on November 14th at 5pm!
Wild Game Dinner
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park hosts its Wild Game Dinner on Saturday, November 14, with seating times at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. The buffet features a wide mix of dishes including bison, elk, duck,…
Meet the Birds
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…
Herbal Tea on the Farm
Sure we've all heard of sweet tea, and hot tea, your Earl Greys and Scottish Breakfasts. Today, we're doing something a little different. You can make teas from the herbs in your garden, and even some of the wild edibles…
Turkey Hands Craft
Turkey's especially in the 1800's would have been a symbol of peace and a plentiful harvest. By crafting turkey hands in the spirit of Thanksgiving represents a plentiful harvest season and an abundance of good luck moving forward into the…
Elk & Bison Prairie Celebration
Join us to celebrate 30 years of the Elk & Bison Prairie on November 14, from 12-5pm at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. There will be children's activities, free tours, guest speakers and displays highlighting the start of the prairie…
Weather or Not
Can you read signs in nature to predict the weather? Do groundhogs or persimmon seeds tell us if winter will be harsh? We will try some fun interactive experiments to see what is true and what may just be an…
Fall Colors Craft
Fall is well known as a beautiful time in Kentucky for the various colors of fall leaves. Let's look at some of the colors nature provides while we make our own array of fall colors in this fun, kid friendly…
Bald is Beautiful
Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our resident bald eagle at dinnertime and discover their secrets of survival. Also find out about the successful bald eagle recovery project…

