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.
Pink Floyd: Dark Side
Sep 27, 2025 - 5:30pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
We hope you are on the run to the Golden Pond Planetarium to see the laser show, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Tickets are $8 per person.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Sep 27, 2025 - 7pm
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Hey you, come watch Pink Floyd The Wall at the Golden Pond Planetarium. The show must go on. Tickets are $8 per person.
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Blacksmithing
Sep 27, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
It's Hammer time at the 1850's farm! We will be demonstrating historical methods of blacksmithing on a bellows operated charcoal forge. Learn about metallurgy during the mid-1800's and explore how a farmer would repair and replace broken and damaged tools.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
True Kentucky Wildcat
Sep 27, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Meet Kentucky's true wildcat, the bobcat! Join our resident bobcat for an afternoon snack as we discover more about this elusive feline. Did you know that about 200 bobcats live right here in Land Between the Lakes? Find out how these masters of stealth survive so well without being seen.
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, today admission is waived at Nature Station and Homeplace.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
HOOTenanny
Sep 27, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
*Ideal for home educators.
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close, learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and see what makes each species unique!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Tree-mendous Hike
Sep 27, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Land Between the Lakes has a large diversity of trees! Let's go on a 1-mile guided hike on our Woodland Walk Trail and learn some simple tips and techniques on how to identify the trees in your own backyard, their role in the environment, and other fun facts.
*Ideal for home educators.
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, today admission is waived at Nature Station and Homeplace.
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Pigging Out
Sep 27, 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/
Horsing Around
Sep 28, 2025 - 2pm
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/
Weaving
Sep 28, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace - 4512 The Trace, Dover
How do you turn a tangle of yarn into lasting works of woven art? Bed coverlets, clothing, sacks, even wagon covers were created on the farm loom. The unique patterns and pieces that came off of a family loom would have been handed down for generations, sometimes used until they couldn't anymore.
For More Information: https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/
Sunday Funday: Vulture Playtime
Sep 28, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 3146 Silver Trail Rd., Cadiz
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our vultures! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
For More Information: 270-924-2299
Red Wolf Treat Time
Sep 28, 2025 - 1:30pm
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
Sep 28, 2025 - 11:30am
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!
For More Information: 270-924-2299