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Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm

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…

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…

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

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…

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…

Come listen to Johnny Mac at Ralph's Harborview & Grill on June 26th at 7-10pm.

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm

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!

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

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.

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!

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!

Discover al the fantastic frogs of LBL. During this program we will get a close up look at these amazing amphibians.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

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,…

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

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!

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Enjoy live music at Echo Charlie's, located at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

Private investigator? Detective? Our resident opossum is on the case! Join this super sleuth with the super sniffer as she finds clues, goes through obstacles, and solves the case of the missing treats!

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our vultures! 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…

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…

Come play some music with us! Learn about historical instruments like the dulcimer, tin whistle, kazoo, and others. You might even leave with a new way to jam!

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…

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!

Take in the full Strawberry Moon from the water during this late-night kayak float launching from Fossil Point at 8:30 PM. The $10 registration fee includes your kayak rental, and guests are encouraged to bring water, a flashlight, and clothes…

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…

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm

The "Wheelhouse Rousters" band is back by popular demand. Originally called "Bawn in the Mash", this ensemble of outstanding musicians bases much of its repertoire on songs of the rivers from west Kentucky to Colorado. Leave room in your shoes…

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…

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

Start your day at 11:30am-12pm learning about owls, then at 1:30pm-2:15pm discuss species that are ONLY found in America.

Join the Nature Station as they talk about their very own red, white, and blue critters, featuring the Turkeys! Talk about their vibrant colors and equally vibrant personalities!

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.

Celebrate America's 250th with free watermelon courtesy of Farmers Bank, a hot dog eating contest, and more in the Eddyville City Park. Festivities will take place July 2nd from 5-7pm.

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 canoe, participants must be 5+ years old.

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Country at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm

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.

The Hillside Antique Tractor Pulls return July 3rd and 4th, featuring antique tractor pulling competitions, family-friendly entertainment, and a showcase of classic agricultural machinery.

Join Lake Barkley State Resort Park for the annual fireworks display. Fireworks start around 9:00p.m. and are set off at the beach.

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!

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Celebrate Independence Day early at Echo Charlie's with a firework show! We will light up the sky at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

Enjoy Lake Barkley's longest running fireworks display after sunset at Eddy Creek Marina!