Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser U2 at 7pm
Shanty Boat Rendezvous and Swap Meet Day 1
Enjoy a live music, acres of boats and motors, a pool party and FREE hotdogs at the shandy boat pool party!
Steven Gary
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Memphis Yahoos
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Summer Fiesta Weekend
Summer Fiesta Weekend at Holiday Hills Resort(July 24-26th) brings a lively mix of themed fun, including a pinata party night, fiesta crafts, a poker run, bingo night, and a disco night.
Street Dance
The Grand Rivers Street Dance is a summer tradition that began over 30 years ago! The 4th Saturday of each month June, July & August enjoy the sounds of Crowfoot, a little rock, a little country, and a little blues…
Dog Days of Summer
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…
Spinning Wool
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…
Tiny Terrors!
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…
Horsing Around
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…
Bites for Bobcat
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!
Sunset Kayak Trip
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.
Murray Downtown Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!
Saturday Planetarium Events
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
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Grand Rivers Street Dance
Summer isn't Summer without the Grand Rivers Street Dance! Enjoy the Classic Rock sounds of The Underdogs, the second Saturday each month, May - September. Road is closed from Payne Street to Cumberland Avenue for dancing and enjoying the music!
Shanty Boat Rendezvous and Swap Meet Day 2
Enjoy a shanty boat parade, seminars, Pearl tours, and a Build-a-Boat Derby, plus demos on off-grid living and solar setups on the water. Swap old boats, motors, and marine gear.
My Evil Twin
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Sammy Jo Johnson
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Alonzo Pennington
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
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.
Of Kilns & Kick Wheels
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!
Bald is Beautiful
Bald eagles may not actually be bald, but they certainly are beautiful! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagles during their chow time and learn why this bird makes a perfect national symbol for America. We'll also discuss the successful…
Sunday Funday: Opossum Playtime!
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…
Shanty Boat Rendezvous and Swap Meet Day 3
Enjoy a full day of shanty boat fun including a parade, seminars, and a swap meet with boats, motors, and marine gear and silent auctions!
Jonah Evans Band
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
Tuesdays In the Park
If you're looking for a good time and great music, join us for Double Take! Bring a chair or blanket and let the kiddos enjoy the FREE Splash Park. Visit the food trucks for dinner or treats!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm
Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden
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.
Robin Taylor
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Maggie Hollis
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Wild West Roundup Weekend
Wild West Roundup Weekend (July 31-August 1st) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a western-themed lineup with a Red Bull bar, stick horse rodeo, Frontier Relays, and bingo night.
Blacksmithing
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.
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…
30th Annual Hummingbird Festival
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…
Cadiz Cruz In
Come out to see classic cars, trucks, off road vehicles, and motorcycles or feature your own!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Murray Downtown Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!
Station Joe
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
The Underdogs
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Ethan Torsak
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
NCT Bass Club Open at Lick Creek
The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100%…
Coloring on the Farm
There are a lot of beautiful sites here on the farm. Come sit and relax, as we color some nice farm scenes.
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.
Mystic Wolf
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd - Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd - The Wall at 7pm
