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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!
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…
Cool Critters Day
Meet some of the coolest critters from the farm, jungle, and woods up close! Cool Critter Day admission: $9 for ages 16+, $7 for ages 5-15, 4 and under are free. Admission includes access to all shows and activities.
Cool Critters Day
Come and meet some of the world's coolest critters! From the farm to the jungle to the forest, Cool Critters Day will allow you to get up close to wildlife of all kinds! Plus, crafts, games, and educational activities will…
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm Firefall at 8pm
Opossum-ology
Hey kids! Come and meet our resident opossum! Earn your degree in opossum-ology as the Nature Station crew explores the crazy world of science behind our only marsupial!!
Sunday Funday: Red Wolves
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our endangered Red Wolves! 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…
Treat the Sheep
Meet the Border Leicester sheep and learn the role they play on an 1850s farm!
Spinning Wool
Discover the art of fiber spinning in this interactive class!
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Beatles at 5:30pm Taylor Swift 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.
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
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…
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.
DIY Animal Tracks Craft
It's hard to tell whose footprint is whose! Let's make our own field guide to show us what a wolf, bobcat, and other animals' tracks look like, so we know them when we spot them in the woods!
Tales of Scales
Get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, salamanders and turtles! We'll introduce you to several ambassadors from the cold-blooded world as we explore the fascinating way these slimy and scaly creatures survive!
Gardening
Step back to 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens to survive. In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily…
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80s at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
Gardening
Step back into 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens! In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life. After…
Woodworking
Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done.
Crazy for Carrion
Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up-close look at our black and turkey vultures that just love dinner-time and learn how they play…
Pigging Out
Learn fascinating facts about pigs and their place on the farm! Meet Pinky and Blake, the heritage breed pigs, while they enjoy a tasty treat.
Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime
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…
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
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser U2 at 7pm
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.
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
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…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
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.
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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!
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…
Treat the Sheep
Meet the Border Leicester sheep and learn the role they play on an 1850s farm!
Spinning Wool
Discover the art of fiber spinning in this interactive class!
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.
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…
Gardening
Step back to 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens to survive. In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily…
Gardening
Step back into 1850 and discover how families depended on their gardens! In this hands-on program, guests will learn how people gardened in the mid-1800s and why growing food, medicinal herbs, and storage crops was essential to daily life. After…
Woodworking
Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done.
Pigging Out
Learn fascinating facts about pigs and their place on the farm! Meet Pinky and Blake, the heritage breed pigs, while they enjoy a tasty treat.
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…
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…
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!
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.
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm Firefall at 8pm
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Beatles at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80s at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
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
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser U2 at 7pm
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
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm
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!
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!
Stronghold
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!
Peter Moon
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Live Music at Echo Charlie's
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Grits & Whiskey
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!
Tuesdays In the Park
Area favorites 24Seven are bringing it to Eiffel Tower Park for a night a marvelous music! Bring your chair, bring your kiddos to the FREE Splash Park, and grab dinner or treats at the food trucks.
Blue Velvet Jazz
"Blue Velvet Jazz" is a Nashville-based quartet featuring vocalist Hannah Clair. Their concert selections are largely from the standards of the American Song Book. Hanna Clair's vocal style and renditions lend special flavor to the music of the instrumental quartet…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Kentucky Comedy Festival
Experience the Kentucky Comedy Festival Summer Series show headlined by the hilarious Dale Jones. Featuring for Dale are Kentucky natives Jodi White and Jeremiah Martin!
Chelsea Rhodes
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!
Arielle
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Under the Sea Splash Weekend
Under the Sea Splash Weekend (July 17-19) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a fun mix of water-themed activities, including a mermaid movie night, treasure hunt, bingo night, and a foam party.
Water Fun Run
This year's theme is Red, White, & Blues as we celebrate America's 250th birthday! Gather your crew, deck out your boat in patriotic style, and join nearly 500 fellow lake lovers for one of the summer's favorite events.
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!
Kentucky Comedy Festival
Experience the Kentucky Comedy Festival Summer Series show headlined by the hilarious Jeff Allen. Featuring for Jeff is Kentucky native, Jake Hovis.
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Legacy
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!
Logan Shuecraft
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Rob Church
Enjoy live music 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…
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%…
Jordan Skoda and The Damwrights
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.
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…
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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%…
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!
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!
Rebekah Gilbert
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Back to School Bash Weekend
Back to School Bash Weekend (August 7-9th) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a fun close to summer with a campfire s'mores social, pencil charm crafts, classic playground games, a popcorn booth, and bingo night.
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!
