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.
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 15, 2026 - various times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser U2 at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Stars - The Powerhouse of the Universe at 8pm Star Party at 9:15pm
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Hummingbird 101
Aug 15, 2026 - 11:00 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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) 924-2020
Flying Fast
Aug 15, 2026 - 1:30 - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Sorry, no Maverick or Goose - but let's meet some real flying aces close up: like an owl and a hawk! Discover their amazing aerial abilities and how they are masters of the sky!
For More Information: (270) 924-2020
Bites for Bobcat
Aug 15, 2026 - 3:30 - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Meet Nature Station's resident wildcat! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and maybe even see Bobcat play with his food! He certainly gets excited about feeding time!
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Meet the Birds
Aug 15, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.
For More Information: 931-232-6457
Leatherworking
Aug 15, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 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: 931-232-6457
Hummingbirds of the World
Aug 16, 2026 - 1:30 - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Only one kind of hummingbird breeds in the Eastern United States, the ruby-throated. However, it has lots of cousins-there are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world! Join us for this presentation to discover some of the world's most interesting hummingbirds such as the Marvelous Spatuletail, Bee Hummingbird, Streamertail, and Sword-billed Hummingbird. Then step out into our backyard gardens to watch our friendly neighborhood ruby-throats buzz around!
For More Information: (270) 924-2020
Sunday Funday: Bunny Ball
Aug 16, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny! Watch as he reacts to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
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Games & Graces
Aug 16, 2026 - 10am - 12pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 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: 931-232-6457
Pigging Out
Aug 16, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 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: 931-232-6457
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 22, 2026 - various times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser I-pop at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Laser X - 90's Alternative Rock at 8pm
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Dinner with the Hummingbirds
Aug 22, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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 Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.
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Marsupial Munchies
Aug 22, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Marsupials love munchies too! Join us as we meet our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these patrolling your backyard!
For More Information: (270) 924-2020
Soar like an Eagle
Aug 22, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Who rules the water and sky of Land between the Lakes? The Bald Eagle of course! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagle, Tahahente, during her chow time and learn why this bird is found abundantly throughout Land Between the Lakes and the secrets of their survival. We'll also discuss the successful comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond.
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Horsing Around
Aug 22, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 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: 931-232-6457
Washing Clothes
Aug 22, 2026 - 10am - 12:30pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Experience laundry day the old-fashioned way! Learn the step by step process of washing clothes the historic way. Lend a hand, and discover the hard work behind keeping clothes clean before modern machines made it easy!
For More Information: 931-232-6457
Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge
Aug 22, 2026 - 8am - 1pm
Land Between the Lakes - 1268 The Trace, Dover
If you're looking for a challenge that goes beyond a typical trail run, the Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge puts your endurance and navigation skills to the test. Held August 22 in Land Between the Lakes, participants will tackle an eight-mile course using only a map and compass, with all registration proceeds supporting Beacon Rescue's disaster response and anti-exploitation efforts.
For More Information: 615-807-0576
Gar-gantuan Fish
Aug 23, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
There's no exaggerating the size of these catches! Watch our resident gar grab a bite to eat and learn all about them right in our own backyard pond.
For More Information: (270) 924-2020
Sunday Funday: Turkeys
Aug 23, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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) 924-2020
Treat the Sheep
Aug 23, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.
For More Information: 931-232-6457
Of Kilns & Kick Wheels
Aug 23, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 4512 The Trace, Dover
19th Century Tennessee was no stranger to pottery. Redware, and salt glazed stoneware stored food on many farmsteads. Join us on the farm, and you could catch anything from kiln-making to kick wheeling!
For More Information: 931-232-6457
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Aug 25, 2026 - various times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd - Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd - The Wall at 7pm
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Saturday Planetarium Events
Aug 29, 2026 - various times
Golden Pond Planetarium - 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 5:30pm Laser Beatles at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
For More Information: 270-924-2233
Silent Sight
Aug 29, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
One of the rarest owls in Kentucky, barn owls once were quite common, but slowly started to disappear. Come up close and meet Ghost our resident barn owl, as we talk about her story and how we can help barn owls in Kentucky.
For More Information: (270) 924-2020
Crazy for Carrion
Aug 29, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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) 924-2020
The Science of Hummingbirds
Aug 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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) 924-2020
Meet the Birds
Aug 29, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.
For More Information: 931-232-6457
Knitting
Aug 29, 2026 - 10am - 11am
Homeplace Working Farm - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Join us on the farm for a cozy, hands-on fiber experience! Discover the art of knitting as we demonstrate basic techniques, share its rich historical significance, and explore how this timeless craft has connected communities for generations. Guests will have the opportunity to try knitting themselves and add a few stitches to our ongoing community washcloth project - or practice on a sample swatch designed just for beginners. Whether you're brand new to knitting or simply curious about its history, this interactive experience offers a warm, welcoming space to learn, create, and connect. Come stitch a row and become part of the story!
For More Information: 931-232-6457
Peewee Predators
Aug 30, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
Don't let their small stature fool you, these tiny predators are ferocious! From lightning-fast reflexes to silent ninja-like movement, these tiny terrors are some of the most fearsome predators around. Come and meet some of our smallest native predators and learn how size isn't everything!
For More Information: (270) 924-2020
Sunday Funday: Red Wolves
Aug 30, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station - 4512 The Trace, Dover
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) 924-2020
Basket Making
Aug 30, 2026 - 10am - 11:30am
Homeplace Working Farm - 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: 931-232-6457
Pigging Out
Aug 30, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm
Homeplace Working Farm - 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: 931-232-6457

