What's Happening in LBL
Land Between The Lakes features events throughout the year, especially during the spring, summer and fall seasons. During the winter months, LBL has eagle viewing tours, both on land and water, which are quite popular among wildlife-viewing enthusiasts.
Duck, Duck, Chicken
Jul 20, 2025 - 11am-12pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farm yard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Leatherworking
Jul 20, 2025 - 11am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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 replaced, maintained, repaired - or even turned into something to sell. Come out and learn about leatherworking here on the farm.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Planetarium Events
Jul 20, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Snake Feeding Sunday
Jul 20, 2025 - 11:30am-12pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 even get to meet one of the snakes up close! Bring your camera for a snake selfie!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Peewee Predators
Jul 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Don't let their small stature fool you, these tiny predators are ferocious! From lightning-fast reflexes to silent ninja like movements, these tiny terrors are some of the most fearsome predators around. Come meet some of our smallest native predators and learn how size isn’t everything!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime
Jul 20, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Hey kids! Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our resident rabbit! 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 fun enrichment activities! You’ll even get to pet him and see how much he loves chin scritches!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Patch & Pantry
Jul 21, 2025 - 10am-11:30am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
An important source of food for the families of the 1850s was the garden. The garden provided a variety of different fruits and vegetables that supplemented the staples they could buy and trade for at the local market. An interpreter will be available today in at least one of the two major food hotspots on our farm, the garden and the kitchen. Say hello and learn how we grew, ate, and preserved our bounty in an era before refrigeration!
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Monday Planetarium Events
Jul 21, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Tool Barn Tuesdays
Jul 22, 2025 - 10am-12pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Jul 22, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Weaving Wednesdays
Jul 23, 2025 - 10am-12pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Wednesday, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that contributed to the creation of fabrics that were a common sight on an 1850s farm.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Jul 23, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Thursday Planetarium Events
Jul 24, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Friday Planetarium Events
Jul 25, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Friday Planetarium Events: For More Information: 270-924-2233
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Piecing and Quilting
Jul 26, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Beautiful, artistic, and practical. Quilts are not only stunning works of art, but also treasures of tradition on our farm. Join us for a demonstration on piecing together and sewing quilts by hand, like they would have done in the 1850s. Whether you're a quilting enthusiast or have never seen one before, we invite you to share your stories and discover the beauty and skill behind these fabric masterpieces.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Frontier Encampment
Jul 26, 2025 - 1pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
The fur traders weren't the only ones to make use of traps and snares. Come see how it's done! You could learn when and where to set a trap, and how to do it without getting your fingers snapped!
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunset Kayak Trip
Jul 26, 2025 - 6pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature's evening chorus comes to life.
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Saturday Planetarium Events
Jul 26, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Crafty Coyotes
Jul 26, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and commonly misunderstood) critter!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Opossumology
Jul 26, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Hey kids! Come and meet Billie, our resident opossum! Earn your degree in opossumology as the Nature Station crew explores the crazy world of science behind our only native marsupial!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Crazy for Carrion
Jul 26, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves dinner-time, and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Beach Bum Bobcat
Jul 27, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Cowabunga! We can't take our bobcat Barkley to the beach, but maybe we can bring the beach to our bobcat! Let's add some sand, sun, water and maybe a beach ball to his environment and see what happens!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Funday: Eagle Playtime
Jul 27, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our eagles! 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 fun enrichment activities!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Horsing Around
Jul 27, 2025 - 10:30am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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 is on an 1850's farm.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Everyday Beauty: Basic Embroidery
Jul 27, 2025 - 1pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
From sheets and pillow slips to collars and cuffs, even the most common of items were given a dash of beauty via the art of embroidery. Come sit with us today while we add flourishes to our everyday item on this warm summer day.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Planetarium Events
Jul 27, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Monday Planetarium Events
Jul 28, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Jul 29, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Jul 30, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Thursday Planetarium Events
Jul 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Friday Planetarium Events
Aug 1, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Friday Planetarium Events: For More Information: 270-924-2233
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 2, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Games & Graces
Aug 2, 2025 - 10:30am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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 of Graces, or compete with your friends and family in a good old-fashioned Tug-of-War! All this and more when it’s game time on the farm.
For More Information: https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/
29th Annual Hummingbird Festival
Aug 2, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Celebrate the beauty of hummingbirds, plants, and pollinators at the Woodlands Nature Station! With as many as two hundred hummingbirds a day passing through our backyard, August is a great time to see the ruby-throated hummingbird. Join the Woodlands Nature Station, scientists, local artisans, and of course, the hummingbirds to celebrate Hummingbird Fest! Observe these backyard beauties buzzing about our native gardens, get an up-close look at our hummingbird banding station, learn how to create habitat in your own backyard, shop for native plants and avian inspired art, and enjoy games and crafts with the kids!
August 2 - 3, 2025
Admission: $7 for ages 5-15 ; $9 for ages 16+ ; Free for ages 4 and under
Event will be held rain or shine
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Pigging Out
Aug 3, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
29th Annual Hummingbird Festival
Aug 3, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Celebrate the beauty of hummingbirds, plants, and pollinators at the Woodlands Nature Station! With as many as two hundred hummingbirds a day passing through our backyard, August is a great time to see the ruby-throated hummingbird. Join the Woodlands Nature Station, scientists, local artisans, and of course, the hummingbirds to celebrate Hummingbird Fest! Observe these backyard beauties buzzing about our native gardens, get an up-close look at our hummingbird banding station, learn how to create habitat in your own backyard, shop for native plants and avian inspired art, and enjoy games and crafts with the kids!
August 2 - 3, 2025
Admission: $7 for ages 5-15 ; $9 for ages 16+ ; Free for ages 4 and under
Event will be held rain or shine
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Planetarium Events
Aug 3, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Monday Planetarium Events
Aug 4, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 5, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Aug 5, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds
Aug 6, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Aug 6, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Thursday Planetarium Events
Aug 7, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 7, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Friday Planetarium Events
Aug 8, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Friday Planetarium Events: For More Information: 270-924-2233
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 9, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Hummingbird 101
Aug 9, 2025 - 11am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Hummingbird Craft
Aug 9, 2025 - 1pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Dinner with Hummingbirds
Aug 9, 2025 - 6pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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, and they all come to feast at our easy-to-watch bird feeders! If you love hummingbirds, you certainly won't want to miss this! The event includes live music & hummingbird program.
$30 per person
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Vegetarian option available
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Bites for Bobcats
Aug 9, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Meet Nature Station's resident wildcat! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and maybe even see the bobcat play with his food! He certainly gets excited about feeding time!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Duck, Duck, Chicken
Aug 9, 2025 - 11am-12pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farm yard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Cooking on the Stove
Aug 9, 2025 - 10:30am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Visitors to the homeplace love to talk about their memories of wood cook-stoves and the old cast iron skillets that have been passed down through the generations. Come and experience traditional cooking methods and learn how to take care of Granny's skillet for the next generation.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 9, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 10, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
The Science of Hummingbirds
Aug 10, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Did you know hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second? Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Funday: Turkey Playtime
Aug 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 fun enrichment activities!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Cool Music for Hot Weather
Aug 10, 2025 - 12:30pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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!
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Planetarium Events
Aug 10, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Staying Cool on the Farm
Aug 10, 2025 - 12:30pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
It's summer, the days are long, hot, and humid. How did people in the 1850's stay cool and still manage to accomplish their daily farm tasks? Come out and learn about how farm life revolved around simple tricks and methods of cooling off so farmers could avoid over heating in the hot summer sun. Sample some lemon aid or Switchel. The 19th century form of sports drink to rehydrate during long hot days in the sunshine.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Monday Planetarium Events
Aug 11, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 12, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Aug 12, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds
Aug 13, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Aug 13, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Thursday Planetarium Events
Aug 14, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 14, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Friday Planetarium Events
Aug 15, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Friday Planetarium Events: For More Information: 270-924-2233
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Dinner with Hummingbirds
Aug 15, 2025 - 6pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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, and they all come to feast at our easy-to-watch bird feeders! If you love hummingbirds, you certainly won't want to miss this! The event includes live music & hummingbird program.
$30 per person
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Vegetarian option available
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 16, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Hummingbird Craft
Aug 16, 2025 - 1pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Opossumology
Aug 16, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Hey kids! Come and meet Billie, our resident opossum! Earn your degree in opossumology as the Nature Station crew explores the crazy world of science behind our only native marsupial!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Black Powder
Aug 16, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
The venerable old cap and ball firearms were a staple of rural life in the 1850s. Even before war ended the golden age between the rivers, these valuable tools were the primary means of defending the home and securing wild game. Come out to the Homeplace this Father's Day weekend for a live Black Powder demonstration!
For More Information: https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/
Skirmish of Pine Bluff
Aug 16, 2025 - 1pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Join local historian, "Ski" Witzofsky for a presentation about the Skirmish at Piney Bluff, Civil War action Between the Rivers.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
One Knot at a Time
Aug 16, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
In the 1850s, sailors and farmers alike were familiar with the art of macrame, or making objects both practical and decorative out of basic knots. Come on out and try your hand at some basic knots, and maybe add a few knots of your own to our latest project!
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Crafty Coyotes
Aug 16, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and commonly misunderstood) critter!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Crazy for Carrion
Aug 16, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves dinner-time, and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 16, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 17, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Funday: Wolf Playtime
Aug 17, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
A Basket for Everything
Aug 17, 2025 - 1:30pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
From egg baskets to picnic baskets, many different types of baskets were created by hand to help do the many jobs on the farm. Join us today to learn about the different kinds of baskets, their uses, and some tips for making your own at home.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Planetarium Events
Aug 17, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Duck, Duck, Chicken
Aug 17, 2025 - 11am-12pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Come meet our Dominique chickens and Cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farm yard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Monday Planetarium Events
Aug 18, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 19, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Aug 19, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds
Aug 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Aug 20, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Thursday Planetarium Events
Aug 21, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 21, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Friday Planetarium Events
Aug 22, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Friday Planetarium Events: For More Information: 270-924-2233
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 23, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Hummingbird Craft
Aug 23, 2025 - 1pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Dinner with Hummingbirds
Aug 23, 2025 - 6pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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, and they all come to feast at our easy-to-watch bird feeders! If you love hummingbirds, you certainly won't want to miss this! The event includes live music & hummingbird program.
$30 per person
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Vegetarian option available
For More Information: 270-924-2299
The Science of Hummingbirds
Aug 23, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Did you know hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second? Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Bald is Beautiful
Aug 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Wood Working
Aug 23, 2025 - 11am-12:30pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sweet Treats
Aug 23, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Life wasn't all cornbread and beans! Cakes, cookies, and all manner of desserts were popular features on the kitchen table, especially with guests. In honor of Sponge Cake Day, we're thinking it's time for some sugar! Join us today and enjoy the sights and smells of 1800s baking.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Horsing Around
Aug 23, 2025 - 10:30am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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 is on an 1850's farm.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 23, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 24, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Funday: Bunny Playtime
Aug 24, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Hey kids! Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our resident rabbit! 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 fun enrichment activities! You'll even get to pet him and see how much he loves chin scritches!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Pigging Out
Aug 24, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Peach Cobbler!
Aug 24, 2025 - 11am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
We all love the smell of our wood burning stove. Just wait until we get some fresh peaches and start baking some cobbler! Join us as we demonstrate our venerable old kitchen workhorse. We'll even share our recipe with you!
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Planetarium Events
Aug 24, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Monday Planetarium Events
Aug 25, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Monday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 26, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Aug 26, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Tuesday Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Secret of Attracting Hummingbirds
Aug 27, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
How can you make your backyard a hummingbird haven? Join a naturalist to learn about hummingbird-friendly plants, feeder tips, and seasonal timing to have better success at attracting hummers to your own backyard.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Wednesday Planetarium Events
Aug 27, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Wednesday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Explore
12pm: Firefall
1pm: Habitat Earth
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Traveling with Light
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Thursday Planetarium Events
Aug 28, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Thursday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Traveling with Light
12pm: Discover the Stars
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Explore
3pm: From Earth to the Universe
4pm: Earth, Moon, & Sun
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird Hangout
Aug 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Mornings are one of the best times to view Nature Station's hummingbirds as they feed at our freshly filled feeders. Let's step outside into the gardens and chat with a naturalist as we watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Friday Planetarium Events
Aug 29, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Friday Planetarium Events: For More Information: 270-924-2233
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: From Earth to the Universe
12pm: Traveling with Light
1pm: Firefall
2pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
3pm: Habitat Earth
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 30, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Hummingbird Craft
Aug 30, 2025 - 1pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us Saturday afternoons for a kid-friendly craft in our gardens. Let the buzzing hummingbirds inspire your creativity!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Adventure Weekend
Aug 30, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes.
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Critter Scene Investigation
Aug 30, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
DIY Animal Track Books
Aug 30, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Can you identify what animal has been around from only its footprints? Join us and learn about animal tracks while crafting a booklet that can help you remember what certain tracks look like and can maybe even assist you out in the wild!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Let's Get Snappy
Aug 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
It's feeding time! Come face to face with some of the largest turtles in Land Between the Lakes - the Alligator Snapping Turtle and Common Snapping Turtle. Find out what makes these lake dwellers such good fishermen, how to identify them in the wild, and what exactly to do if one is crossing the road.
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Go Fish!
Aug 30, 2025 - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Fishing is one of America's most popular sports. Try some hands-on activities to practice the basic skills needed to catch fish. From casting to fish identification, you will learn how to catch fish and how to follow fishing laws to help you land the big one! (Note: no actual fishing involved so you don't need a license.)
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Trades Fair
Aug 30, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
This Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, the Homeplace is celebrating the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase.
Vendors will only be accepting cash for purchases.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunset Kayak Trip
Aug 30, 2025 - 6pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature's evening chorus comes to life.
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Crafty Coyotes
Aug 30, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come meet our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?! Join us for this fun program where we will get to know this commonly seen (and commonly misunderstood) critter!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Parade of Raptors
Aug 30, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Opossum at the Picnic
Aug 30, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Opossums sure are awesome! Join us as we meet Billie, our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these underrated marsupials patrolling your backyard!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 30, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Saturday Planetarium Events:
10am: Laser Legends of the Night Sky
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - Powerhouses of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Trades Fair
Aug 31, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
This Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, the Homeplace is celebrating the hard labor and hand work skills of our ancestors during our Trades Fair. At a time when few things were manufactured, people had to rely on their skills or their neighbors to produce everything from knitted socks to horseshoes. Visit this weekend with local traditional trades and craft people as they share their skills and knowledge of these lost folk arts. Hand crafted items will be available for purchase.
Vendors will only be accepting cash for purchases.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Parade of Raptors
Aug 31, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunset Kayak Trip
Aug 31, 2025 - 6pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
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 such as osprey, eagles, beavers, egrets, frogs, and songbirds. Enjoy a feast for the eyes and ears as the sun dips below the trees and nature's evening chorus comes to life.
$30 per canoe (cost does not include Nature Station Admission)
Full Deposit Required at Registration, to reserve call 270-924-2020
Space is limited
Participants must be 5+ years old
Nature Station is open 10am- 5pm, last ticket is sold at 4:30pm.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Red Wolf Treat Time
Aug 31, 2025 - 3:30pm-4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Who's hungry like a wolf? Our red wolves, of course! Visit with one of the most endangered mammals in the United States and watch them "wolf" down a tasty treat. Find out how they became so endangered and what efforts biologists have made to try to save them from extinction.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Mis-Snaken Identity
Aug 31, 2025 - 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Have you ever seen a snake? Now's your chance! Meet our resident snakes as we learn the different types of snakes we have here in LBL! You'll get to learn how to identify a venomous snake and discover what role they play in the ecosystem. We'll also discuss how to be safe around venomous and nonvenomous snakes when we’re outside!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
To Be or Knot to Be?
Aug 31, 2025 - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Did you know knot tying is an important outdoor skill in camping, fishing, and so many more fun activities? Stop by and learn how to tie a variety of knots including the "clove hitch," "slip knot," and "bowline", as well as how and where these knots can be used!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Sunday Planetarium Events
Aug 31, 2025 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Sunday Events:
10am: Little Star That Could
11am: Earth, Moon, & Sun
12pm: From Earth to the Universe
1pm: Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe
2pm: Traveling with Light
3pm: Firefall
4pm: Discover the Stars
Admission fee is required for this event for visitors over the age of 4. Located in the Golden Pond Planetarium.
Click here for showtimes.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Critter Scene Investigation
Aug 31, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Adventure Weekend
Aug 31, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes.
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Bonfire Basics
Aug 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Are you an A-framer? Or do you prefer the log cabin? Join a naturalist and learn the basics of building a good bonfire! You'll even get to practice building an edible model fire with some sweet treats. You won't want to miss this; we just know this program will be on fire (not literally)!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Lost in the Woods
Aug 31, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Navigation is an important part of any outdoor adventure. Join us as we learn the basics of reading a map and a compass, then test your new skills to try and find some secret clues hidden around the Nature Station! Can you use a map and compass to find your way, or will you end up lost in the woods?
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Aug 31, 2025 - 9am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering exclusive access to our backyard, before we open the doors to the general public, to allow you an hour of quiet hummingbird garden time.
-$12 per person, does not include Nature Station Admission
-Make your reservations by calling 270-924-2020, space is limited
-Will not be available on August 2 & 3 due to the hummingbird festival
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Parade of Raptors
Sep 1, 2025 - 4:30pm-4:50pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Come face-to-face with our resident owls and hawks as our naturalists introduce these birds to you up close before bringing them into their night-time shelter!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Foraging 101
Sep 1, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Join a naturalist for an easy, 1 mile hike to discover what edible fruits, nuts, and mushrooms are growing in the Land Between the Lakes this time of year! You'll learn foraging safety tips as well as general trail safety, like how to identify poison ivy, and what to do if you encounter a wild animal.
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Critter Scene Investigation
Sep 1, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Do you think you have what it takes to be a Critter Scene Investigator? Come hone your investigating skills by looking at different wildlife "critter scenes" and use the clues to discover who is responsible!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Fears and Phobias
Sep 1, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Let's explore the myths and realities behind many of the things that scare people in the woods! Confront some of your phobias up close and personal with some of our live (not-so-scary after all) creatures!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Campfire Cooking
Sep 1, 2025 - 1pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
One of the most important camping skills is... cooking! Come and taste a few recipes demonstrated by one of our naturalists and receive the recipes to make them on your own! While supplies last.
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Kids Adventure Weekend
Sep 1, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Bring the family to the Nature Station during Labor Day weekend for a day full of outdoor adventure! Programs and activities will focus on outdoor skills that will allow your child to be a more confident adventurer. We will also feature live animal programs to help kids learn more about the wildlife that live in the Land Between the Lakes.
Saturday, August 30
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
10am-12pm DIY Animal Track Books
11:30am-12pm Crafty Coyotes
1:30-2pm Let's Get Snappy
2-4pm Go Fish!
3:30-4pm Opossum at the Picnic
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Sunday, August 31
10a'-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-12:15pm Bonfire Basics
1:30-2:30pm Lost in the Woods
2-4pm To Be or Knot to be?
2:30-3pm Mis-snaken Identity
3:30-3:55pm Red Wolf Treat Time
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
Monday, September 1
10am-4pm Critter Scene Investigation
11:30am-1pm Foraging 101
1-3pm Campfire Cooking
2-2:45pm Campground Critters
3:30-4pm Fears and Phobias
4:30-4:50pm Parade of Raptors
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Campground Critters
Sep 1, 2025 - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Campgrounds are one of the best places to spot wildlife! In this program, you'll get the chance to meet a few critters that might wander into your campsite! Learn why campgrounds make a good home base for animals as well as what you can do as a responsible camper to keep them happy and healthy!
Part of Kids Adventure Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
For More Information: 270-924-2299