Wooly Wednesday
Join us each week for Wooly Wednesdays and discover the world of fiber and farm animals! Spend time with our sheep while learning about wool - from shearing and cleaning to spinning and crafting. This hands-on program offers a chance…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Art on the Farm Thursday
Happy Little Tree's... Every Thursday you will be able to join one of our interpretive staff members to create a work of art inspired by views of The Homeplace! Learn about the popular artistic styles of the mid-1800's and watch…
The Hobbit
For one night only see Playhouse in the Park bring the beloved story The Hobbit to life!
Forge Friday
It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing…
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Beatles at 5:30pm Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 7pm
Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden
Get your hands dirty learning about heirloom crops, old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were prepared. Register: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564445
Tough Enough
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!
Hashbrowns
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Dad's Weekend at Holiday Hills Resort
Dad's Weekend (June 19-21) at Holiday Hills Resort is all about time outdoors and friendly competition, with a campfire jam and s'mores social, fishing, a water cannon battle, a family kayak challenge, bingo, and backyard games throughout the weekend.
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…
Butterfly Weekend
This weekend is all about butterflies and insects! Fun butterfly-themed programs and crafts will be happening at the Nature Station all weekend. All activities will be included with general Nature Station admission. Also, naturalists will be conducting a Butterfly Count…
Leight July at Ralph's
Come listen to Leight July at Ralph's Harborview & Grill on June 26th at 7-10pm.
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
Making Butter
Step back in time and experience the simple joy of homemade butter on the farm! Join us for a live butter-churning demonstration where you'll learn the traditional step-by-step process of turning cream into fresh, delicious butter. Guests are invited to…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Butterfly Weekend
Flutter to the Woodlands Nature Station for butterfly-themed programs and crafts. All activities are included in general admission. On Sunday, the North American Butterfly Association will be conducting a Butterfly Count.
King Kaiju
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!
Gina Caturano
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Butterfly Weekend
Flutter to the Woodlands Nature Station for butterfly-themed programs and crafts. All activities are included in general admission. On Sunday, the North American Butterfly Association will be conducting a Butterfly Count.
Live Music at Echo Charlie's
Enjoy live music at Echo Charlie's, located at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Kentucky Lake Bowfishing Series
The Kentucky Lake Bowfishing Series kicks off in 2026 at PL Outdoorsman, located at 8740 Highway 79 North in Buchanan. Entry fee is $100 with 2 to 4 man teams. Open trailer and side pots. Dates are: April 18: 7pm-3am…
Snake Feeding Sundays
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…
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.
Father's Day Watercolor Cards
Father's Day is a day to celebrate and honor fathers. One way to celebrate fathers is by making them a card. Come join us at the Homeplace and make a watercolor card to honor fathers everywhere.
Rayla Ray 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!
Muddy Mondays
There is always something to do in the garden. Come learn the timeless skill of gardening at The Homeplace as we spend our mornings in the garden this summer. Learn hands-on skills like planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting while connecting…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Wooly Wednesday
Join us each week for Wooly Wednesdays and discover the world of fiber and farm animals! Spend time with our sheep while learning about wool - from shearing and cleaning to spinning and crafting. This hands-on program offers a chance…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Art on the Farm Thursday
Happy Little Tree's... Every Thursday you will be able to join one of our interpretive staff members to create a work of art inspired by views of The Homeplace! Learn about the popular artistic styles of the mid-1800's and watch…
Forge Friday
It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing…
Johnny Mac at Ralph's
Come listen to Johnny Mac at Ralph's Harborview & Grill on June 26th at 7-10pm.
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm
Robyn 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!
Paul Rosewood
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Mardi Gras at Holiday Hills Resort
Mardi Gras (June 26-28th) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a lively weekend of themed fun, including Owl Talk, a bead-making station, a beads exchange party, a Mardi Gras parade, bingo, and beach volleyball.
Hootenanny
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique!
Wolf Origami
Discover the Japanese art of origami while celebrating our endangered Red Wolves. Learn the simple folds of paper needed to create the wolf shape, then decorate your origami wolf however you like!
Peepers & Leapers
Discover al the fantastic frogs of LBL. During this program we will get a close up look at these amazing amphibians.
Kayak the Creek
Bring your own Kayak and meet up with one of LBL's naturalist as we paddle at sunset one of our back bays looking for eagles, beavers, wading birds, and more. Discover some of the best hotspots to view wildlife in…
Hazel Horsepower Cruise In
Bring the family, stroll through town, and enjoy a morning full of chrome, horsepower, and community fun. Whether you're showing off your ride or just love checking them out, you won't want to miss it! Dash plaques for the first…
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…
Highland Games
Experience a day filled with traditional strength competitions, lively demonstrations, and cultural fun. Watch (or try your hand at) classic events like stone throwing, and learn about the history and heritage behind these time-honored games. With music, activity, and plenty…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Legends Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In
If you’ve got a soft spot for old trucks, polished chrome, and small-town weekends, the Camden Cruise-In is worth adding to the calendar. Held on the fourth Saturday of each month from April through October, the event brings classic cars,…
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Southern Rose
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!
