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Murray State Men's Basketball vs. Indiana State

Jan 17, 2026 - 7pm-9pm

CFSB Center - 1401 State Route 121 N, Murray

Watch the Murray State men's basketball team take on Indiana State at the CFSB Center.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Firefall

Jan 17, 2026 - 3pm-4pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

From Earth to Universe

Jan 17, 2026 - 4pm-5pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Explore

Jan 17, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Jan 17, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

From Earth to Universe

Jan 17, 2026 - 11am-12pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Discover the Stars

Jan 17, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Little Star that Could

Jan 17, 2026 - 10am-11am

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Jan 17, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

Discover the Stars

Jan 18, 2026 - 12pm-1pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Firefall

Jan 18, 2026 - 3pm-4pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Jan 18, 2026 - 2pm-3pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Murray State Women's Basketball vs. Belmont

Jan 18, 2026 - 2pm-4pm

CFSB Center - 1401 State Route 121 N, Murray

Watch the Murray State women's basketball team take on Belmont at the CFSB Center.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/

Little Star that Could

Jan 18, 2026 - 10am-11am

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

From Earth to Universe

Jan 18, 2026 - 11am-12pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

From Earth to Universe

Jan 18, 2026 - 4pm-5pm

Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.

For More Information: 270-924-2233

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Jan 18, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Jan 19, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

Murray Lion's Club Blind Dining Fundraiser

Jan 23, 2026 - 6pm-8pm

Murray First United Methodist Church - , Murray

The Murray Lions Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner...with a twist! This will be a "dining in the dark" experience, which means that you'll eat blindfolded. There will be 1-2 sighted people at each table to provide verbal instructions, but you won't know who is blind and who is sighted until you get there.

As you know, one of the primary missions of the Lions Club is promoting vision health, and this dinner is intended to raise awareness for just how difficult it is to live life with vision impairment. There will be activity stations set up (a big thanks to the Kentucky School for the Blind!) to experience low vision, braille, and a mobility cane as well. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lions Club service projects as well as KY School for the Blind's Winsight camp, which provides an opportunity for blind and vision impaired high school students to experience life on a college campus, but in a safe and secure environment. This camp empowers these students and can foster self-confidence that can transform college from a dream to a reality.

This is a family friendly, casual event. Please reach out if you have any questions. Contact any Murray Lion for tickets.

For More Information: 270-293-8985

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Jan 24, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Jan 25, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show

Jan 23, 2026 thru Jan 25, 2026 - Various Times

CFSB Center - 1401 State Route 121 N, Murray

Make plans to visit the West Kentucky Boat & Outdoor Show, where you'll find everything you need for an incredible summer. Admission is free.

For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/wkyboatandoutdoorshow

Harlem Globe Trotters

Jan 26, 2026 - 7pm-9pm

CFSB Center - 1401 State Route 121 N, Murray

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 100 YEAR TOUR 100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy. This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping No Way! moves, 100 Years of Wow! and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your city with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball! This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top FUN with all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball. This is fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic, unforgettable post-game interactions, and the most fan-fueled experience in sports. This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the LEGACY.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/harlem-globe-trotters-the-cfsb-center

Murray State Men's Basketball vs. Illinois State

Jan 28, 2026 - 7pm-9pm

CFSB Center - 1401 State Route 121 N, Murray

Watch the Murray State men's basketball team take on Illinois State at the CFSB Center.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Murray State Women's Basketball vs. Southern Illinois

Jan 29, 2026 - 6pm-8pm

CFSB Center - 1401 State Route 121 N, Murray

Watch the Murray State women's basketball team take on Southern Illinois at the CFSB Center.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule/

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Jan 31, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

Eagle Viewing Van Tour

Feb 1, 2026 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Golden Pond Visitor's Center - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond

Winter is peak season for bald eagle viewing in Land Between the Lakes! Both our year-round resident eagles and visiting winter "snowbirds" are out looking for fish around the lakes. Join this van tour to discover favorite bays, shorelines, and roosting spots of bald eagles. We'll search for these majestic birds, as they soar through the sky and perch in the trees, and maybe even catch one in action hunting for fish! Our naturalists will help you spot eagles and other wildlife, as well as zoom in with spotting scopes for a closer look. Cost is $20 per person and reservations are required by calling 270-924-2020. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required.

For More Information: 270-924-2020

Seemed Smart at the Time Comedy Tour with William Lee Martin

Feb 6, 2026 - 7pm

Badgett Playhouse - 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers

For nearly 30 years, William Lee Martin has been making America laugh with his fast-paced, "PG...in 1985" brand of comedy-fun, a little edgy, but never filthy. His new tour, Red Dirt Comedy Presents: William Lee Martin - Seemed Smart at the Time, delivers another round of original, heartfelt storytelling that turns everyday life into side-splitting laughter.

A prolific writer, Martin refreshes his material every year, so no two tours are ever the same. The show kicks off the moment you enter, with a full audio-visual experience featuring music he's written himself.

Seen in his hit specials, popular tours like The Funny Life and Nuttier Cracker, and his podcast The Red Dirt Comedy Show, Martin's comedy is real, relatable, and full of heart. A proud family man and Texas cowboy at heart, he reminds us to laugh at life's absurdities and enjoy the ride.

If you want a comedy show that's as smart as it is hilarious-this is it!

For More Information: https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Valentines Day Love Songs

Feb 6, 2026 - 7pm-9pm

Badgett Playhouse - 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers

It's a magical evening of love & laughter. With tributes to Sam Cooke, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross and more, the audience will dance the night away with Nashville's premier tribute band, The DVL Revue.

The audience will be swept away as they embark upon an evening of dazzling lights, shimmering costumes & live music. The DVL Revue can be seen regularly on the iconic Belle of Louisville Riverboat & at Bally's Casino.

Darryl Van Leer, an international entertainer & musician, has performed at over 350 performing art centers & universities in the United States, England & Wales. As a TV & Film actor, Darryl Van Leer can be seen co-starring in the true drama Deadline, starring Eric Roberts. Deadline is now streaming on the apps Tubi, Fandango at Home, & Apple TV. Mr. Van Leer has shared the screen with film legends Rue McClanahan, Mickey Rooney, Samuel L. Jackson, & James Earl Jones.

The DVL Revue is a 5-piece band with piano, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, & sax with 3 musicians on vocals. The Darryl VanLeer & DVL Revue Band's Valentine's themed show highlights the love songs and dance music to Sam Cooke, The Commodores, Aleta Adams, Darrius Rucker, Prince, Alesia Keys, and more. A night of love, dance, and music.

For More Information: https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com

Battle of Fort Henry

Feb 7, 2026 - 1pm-2pm

The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover

163 years ago, Land Between the Rivers was bracing for war. Confederate forces occupied Fort Henry with federal forces moving up the Tennessee River. Join local historian Ski Witzofsky in the Homeplace theater to learn about Fort Henry, its impact on the Civil War, and its legacy. Later, gather at Fort Henry Trail Parking area for a guided walk and relive the siege.

Presentation is from 1-2pm. The walk is from 2:45-3pm at the Fort Henry Trailhead.

Admission is free!

For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

Kenlake Valentine's Party Package

Feb 14, 2026 - 5pm-10pm+

Kenlake State Resort Park - 542 Kenlake Road, Hardin

Valentine's Party Package 2026

Standard lodge room package for two-$175.00 + tax*
Includes breakfast tickets for Sunday.
*Contact guest services for cottage upgrades and additional occupancy pricing.

Dinner served from 5PM-7:30PM (menu will be announced on Facebook in February)
Music by RIVER DUST DUO 7:30PM-10PM (Check them out on Facebook!)
Late Night Valentine's Trivia to follow Cash bar & drink specials!
OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PROHIBITED

For reservations, call 270-474-2211 (dial 0 for guest services).
Non-refundable after February 1st.

PLEASE INFORM RESERVATIONS OF ANY DIETARY NEEDS AND OTHER PARTIES YOU MIGHT BE SEATED WITH.

For More Information: 270-474-2211

4th Annual Civil War Symposium

Feb 28, 2026 - 9am-3pm

First Baptist Church - 208 Church Street, Dover

Join us for the 4th annual civil war symposium. There will be many guest speakers, civil war artifact displays, interpretive displays, and local historians on hand. Admission is free.

For More Information: 931-561-5031

Western Kentucky Polar Plunge & 5k

Mar 7, 2026 - 8am

KY Dam Village State Park - 166 Upper Village Dr, Murray

Let's make a splash together on March 7! The Western Kentucky Polar Plunge & 5K challenges thousands of brave jumpers to plunge into icy water in support of 11,000 Special Olympics Kentucky athletes. The Polar Plunge & 5K helps fund year-round sports and health programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Register at: westernkyplunge.com

For More Information: westernkyplunge.com

The Eagles Project

Mar 14, 2026 - 7pm

Badgett Playhouse - 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers

All of our members have had success in the music industry and performed all over the country. Yet coming together to perform the music of the Eagles, Henley, Frey and Walsh and James Gang has created an explosive dynamic project. One that has been delighting and exciting fans of this music like never before. The Eagles Project presents the music as it should be, true to the originals. Come see for yourself, your ears will thank you!

For More Information: https://www.thebadgettplayhouse.com