Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser Beatles at 7pm
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Dinner with the Hummingbirds
It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 hummingbirds a day,…
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!
Family Fun Weekend
Family Fun Weekend (August 14-16th) at Holiday Hills Resort is all about spending quality time together, with a campfire s'mores social, DIY family shirt activity, family relay challenge, ice cream treat, family trivia showdown, and bingo night throughout the weekend.
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser U2 at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe at 8pm Star Party at 9:15pm
Hummingbird 101
August is the best time to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly-filled feeders. Join us for a quick lesson on these little jewels, then step outside into the gardens and watch them in their feeding frenzy!
Flying Fast
Sorry, no Maverick or Goose - but let's meet some real flying aces close up: like an owl and a hawk! Discover their amazing aerial abilities and how they are masters of the sky!
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!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
The Eagles Project - A Tribute to the Eagles
Enjoy a night out with The Eagles Project - A Tribute to the Eagles! "You can check out anytime you'd like, but you can never leave" at The Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers!
Murray Main Street Cruise-In Car Show
Join car enthusiasts around the Court Square in downtown Murray. See restored cars and other special vehicles of interest at this free event.
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…
Leatherworking
In the 1850s, leather was a staple good that was used to make sturdy shoes, saddles, bags, and even hinges on your windows in a pinch. Although leather can last a very long time, it still occasionally needs to be…
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!
Eddie Bustamante 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!
Deja Blues
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Sabula Bridge
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%…
Hummingbirds of the World
Only one kind of hummingbird breeds in the Eastern United States, the ruby-throated. However, it has lots of cousins-there are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world! Join us for this presentation to discover some of the world's most…
Sunday Funday: Bunny Ball
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny! Watch as he 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…
Games & Graces
The chores are all done and it's time to play! Test your might, skill and wits with the popular pastimes of the 1850s. Perhaps you'll try your hand at Horseshoes. See if you can catch the hoop in a game…
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.
Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Missouri
Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on the University of Missouri at Cutchin Field.
Andrew O'Rourke
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!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Sounds of the 70's Tribute - Diamond & Carpenter
Enjoy a night out with the Sounds of the 70's Tribute - Diamond & Carter! Relive the classic sounds of the 70's at The Badgett Playhouse.
Joel Nulty
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!
Reed Swindler
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Retro Arcade Weekend
Retro Arcade Weekend (July 21-23rd) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a nostalgic lineup with 90s music night, a Mario Kart tournament, retro outfit dance craze, and bingo night.
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser I-pop at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Laser X - 90's Alternative Rock at 8pm
Dinner with the Hummingbirds
It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 hummingbirds a day,…
Marsupial Munchies
Marsupials love munchies too! Join us as we meet our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these patrolling your backyard!
Soar like an Eagle
Who rules the water and sky of Land between the Lakes? The Bald Eagle of course! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagle, Tahahente, during her chow time and learn why this bird is found abundantly throughout Land Between the…
Grand Rivers Street Dance
The Grand Rivers Street Dance is a summer tradition that began over 30 years ago! Enjoy the sounds of Crowfoot, a little rock, a little country, and a little blues but a whole lot of fun and great music!
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…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Washing Clothes
Experience laundry day the old-fashioned way! Learn the step by step process of washing clothes the historic way. Lend a hand, and discover the hard work behind keeping clothes clean before modern machines made it easy!
Journey from the Heart
Enjoy a night out at The Badgett Playhouse! Tonight's feature is Journey from the Heart, honoring the masterful melodies from two rock legends.
Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge
If you're looking for a challenge that goes beyond a typical trail run, the Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge puts your endurance and navigation skills to the test. Held August 22 in Land Between the Lakes, participants will tackle an…
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,…
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!
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!
Nick Lozano
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Sammy Jo Johnson Band
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Gar-gantuan Fish
There's no exaggerating the size of these catches! Watch our resident gar grab a bite to eat and learn all about them right in our own backyard pond.
Sunday Funday: Turkeys
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 wildlife through…
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 kick wheeling!
