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Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Wooly Wednesday
Join us each week for Wooly Wednesdays and discover the world of fiber and farm animals! Spend time with our sheep while learning about wool - from shearing and cleaning to spinning and crafting. This hands-on program offers a chance…
Art on the Farm Thursday
Happy Little Tree's... Every Thursday you will be able to join one of our interpretive staff members to create a work of art inspired by views of The Homeplace! Learn about the popular artistic styles of the mid-1800's and watch…
Forge Friday
It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing…
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Beatles at 5:30pm Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 7pm
Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden
Get your hands dirty learning about heirloom crops, old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were prepared. Register: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564445
Horsing Around
Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job…
Butterfly Weekend
This weekend is all about butterflies and insects! Fun butterfly-themed programs and crafts will be happening at the Nature Station all weekend. All activities will be included with general Nature Station admission. Also, naturalists will be conducting a Butterfly Count…
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
Making Butter
Step back in time and experience the simple joy of homemade butter on the farm! Join us for a live butter-churning demonstration where you'll learn the traditional step-by-step process of turning cream into fresh, delicious butter. Guests are invited to…
Butterfly Weekend
Flutter to the Woodlands Nature Station for butterfly-themed programs and crafts. All activities are included in general admission. On Sunday, the North American Butterfly Association will be conducting a Butterfly Count.
Butterfly Weekend
Flutter to the Woodlands Nature Station for butterfly-themed programs and crafts. All activities are included in general admission. On Sunday, the North American Butterfly Association will be conducting a Butterfly Count.
Snake Feeding Sundays
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…
Treat the Sheep!
Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.
Father's Day Watercolor Cards
Father's Day is a day to celebrate and honor fathers. One way to celebrate fathers is by making them a card. Come join us at the Homeplace and make a watercolor card to honor fathers everywhere.
Muddy Mondays
There is always something to do in the garden. Come learn the timeless skill of gardening at The Homeplace as we spend our mornings in the garden this summer. Learn hands-on skills like planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting while connecting…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Wooly Wednesday
Join us each week for Wooly Wednesdays and discover the world of fiber and farm animals! Spend time with our sheep while learning about wool - from shearing and cleaning to spinning and crafting. This hands-on program offers a chance…
Art on the Farm Thursday
Happy Little Tree's... Every Thursday you will be able to join one of our interpretive staff members to create a work of art inspired by views of The Homeplace! Learn about the popular artistic styles of the mid-1800's and watch…
Forge Friday
It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing…
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm
Hootenanny
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique!
Wolf Origami
Discover the Japanese art of origami while celebrating our endangered Red Wolves. Learn the simple folds of paper needed to create the wolf shape, then decorate your origami wolf however you like!
Peepers & Leapers
Discover al the fantastic frogs of LBL. During this program we will get a close up look at these amazing amphibians.
Kayak the Creek
Bring your own Kayak and meet up with one of LBL's naturalist as we paddle at sunset one of our back bays looking for eagles, beavers, wading birds, and more. Discover some of the best hotspots to view wildlife in…
Highland Games
Experience a day filled with traditional strength competitions, lively demonstrations, and cultural fun. Watch (or try your hand at) classic events like stone throwing, and learn about the history and heritage behind these time-honored games. With music, activity, and plenty…
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock
'Possum PI
Private investigator? Detective? Our resident opossum is on the case! Join this super sleuth with the super sniffer as she finds clues, goes through obstacles, and solves the case of the missing treats!
Sunday Funday: Vultures
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…
Meet the Birds
Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and…
Music on the Farm
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!
Snake Feeding Sundays
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…
Muddy Mondays
There is always something to do in the garden. Come learn the timeless skill of gardening at The Homeplace as we spend our mornings in the garden this summer. Learn hands-on skills like planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting while connecting…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Butterfly Weekend
Flutter to the Woodlands Nature Station for butterfly-themed programs and crafts. All activities are included in general admission. On Sunday, the North American Butterfly Association will be conducting a Butterfly Count.
Butterfly Weekend
Flutter to the Woodlands Nature Station for butterfly-themed programs and crafts. All activities are included in general admission. On Sunday, the North American Butterfly Association will be conducting a Butterfly Count.
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Wooly Wednesday
Join us each week for Wooly Wednesdays and discover the world of fiber and farm animals! Spend time with our sheep while learning about wool - from shearing and cleaning to spinning and crafting. This hands-on program offers a chance…
Art on the Farm Thursday
Happy Little Tree's... Every Thursday you will be able to join one of our interpretive staff members to create a work of art inspired by views of The Homeplace! Learn about the popular artistic styles of the mid-1800's and watch…
Forge Friday
It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing…
Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden
Get your hands dirty learning about heirloom crops, old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were prepared. Register: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/564445
Horsing Around
Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job…
Making Butter
Step back in time and experience the simple joy of homemade butter on the farm! Join us for a live butter-churning demonstration where you'll learn the traditional step-by-step process of turning cream into fresh, delicious butter. Guests are invited to…
Snake Feeding Sundays
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…
Treat the Sheep!
Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.
Father's Day Watercolor Cards
Father's Day is a day to celebrate and honor fathers. One way to celebrate fathers is by making them a card. Come join us at the Homeplace and make a watercolor card to honor fathers everywhere.
Muddy Mondays
There is always something to do in the garden. Come learn the timeless skill of gardening at The Homeplace as we spend our mornings in the garden this summer. Learn hands-on skills like planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting while connecting…
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Wooly Wednesday
Join us each week for Wooly Wednesdays and discover the world of fiber and farm animals! Spend time with our sheep while learning about wool - from shearing and cleaning to spinning and crafting. This hands-on program offers a chance…
Art on the Farm Thursday
Happy Little Tree's... Every Thursday you will be able to join one of our interpretive staff members to create a work of art inspired by views of The Homeplace! Learn about the popular artistic styles of the mid-1800's and watch…
Forge Friday
It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing…
Highland Games
Experience a day filled with traditional strength competitions, lively demonstrations, and cultural fun. Watch (or try your hand at) classic events like stone throwing, and learn about the history and heritage behind these time-honored games. With music, activity, and plenty…
Meet the Birds
Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and…
Music on the Farm
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!
Snake Feeding Sundays
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…
Muddy Mondays
There is always something to do in the garden. Come learn the timeless skill of gardening at The Homeplace as we spend our mornings in the garden this summer. Learn hands-on skills like planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting while connecting…
Trades Tuesday
Farmers in the mid-1800's needed to possess a wealth of knowledge and skills to make it on their own. Trade Tuesdays will demonstrate some of the common and not so common skill sets that would be needed on a historic…
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Beatles at 5:30pm Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 7pm
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Laser Vinyl - Classic Rock at 5:30pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock at 7pm
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Fright Light at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm Laser X: 90's Alternative Rock
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting shows! Pink Floyd: Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd: The Wall at 7pm
2026 Murray - Calloway County Fair
This year's fair will include a carnival and laser tag for the kids! Other events also include: A Mini Tractor Pull, Motorcycle Races, Demolition Derby's, and live performances from The Almost Broke band. Admission is $15.00 per person and will…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
The Hobbit
For one night only see Playhouse in the Park bring the beloved story The Hobbit to life!
Tough Enough
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Hashbrowns
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Dad's Weekend at Holiday Hills Resort
Dad's Weekend (June 19-21) at Holiday Hills Resort is all about time outdoors and friendly competition, with a campfire jam and s'mores social, fishing, a water cannon battle, a family kayak challenge, bingo, and backyard games throughout the weekend.
Leight July at Ralph's
Come listen to Leight July at Ralph's Harborview & Grill on June 26th at 7-10pm.
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
King Kaiju
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Gina Caturano
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Live Music at Echo Charlie's
Enjoy live music at Echo Charlie's, located at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Kentucky Lake Bowfishing Series
The Kentucky Lake Bowfishing Series kicks off in 2026 at PL Outdoorsman, located at 8740 Highway 79 North in Buchanan. Entry fee is $100 with 2 to 4 man teams. Open trailer and side pots. Dates are: April 18: 7pm-3am…
Rayla Ray Band
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Johnny Mac at Ralph's
Come listen to Johnny Mac at Ralph's Harborview & Grill on June 26th at 7-10pm.
Robyn Taylor
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Paul Rosewood
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Mardi Gras at Holiday Hills Resort
Mardi Gras (June 26-28th) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a lively weekend of themed fun, including Owl Talk, a bead-making station, a beads exchange party, a Mardi Gras parade, bingo, and beach volleyball.
Hazel Horsepower Cruise In
Bring the family, stroll through town, and enjoy a morning full of chrome, horsepower, and community fun. Whether you're showing off your ride or just love checking them out, you won't want to miss it! Dash plaques for the first…
Street Dance
The Grand Rivers Street Dance is a summer tradition that began over 30 years ago! The 4th Saturday of each month June, July & August enjoy the sounds of Crowfoot, a little rock, a little country, and a little blues…
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Southern Rose
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Memphis Yahoos
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Sammy Jo Johnson Band
Enjoy live music at Echo Charlie's, located at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
AC-43
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
The Wheelhouse Rousters
The "Wheelhouse Rousters" band is back by popular demand. Originally called "Bawn in the Mash", this ensemble of outstanding musicians bases much of its repertoire on songs of the rivers from west Kentucky to Colorado. Leave room in your shoes…
America 250 Celebration at Eddyville City Park
Celebrate America's 250th with free watermelon courtesy of Farmers Bank, a hot dog eating contest, and more in the Eddyville City Park. Festivities will take place July 2nd from 5-7pm.
Memphis Yahoos
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Taylor Borton
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Thunder Over Eddy Creek
Celebrate Independence Day early at Echo Charlie's with a firework show! We will light up the sky at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Thunder Over Eddy Bay Movie Night
Enjoy Lake Barkley's longest running fireworks display after sunset at Eddy Creek Marina!
Red, White & Lakeside Weekend
Red, White & Lakeside Weekend at Holiday Hills Resort brings a full weekend of summer celebration with a cornhole tournament, pool party games, a craft zone, a patriotic parade, bingo, and fireworks for the Fourth of July.
4th of July Celebration at Kenlake Marina
Kenlake Marina presents a 4th of July celebration at the Kenlake Amphitheater with food by DJ's Smokehouse & Grill opening at 5pm with music and fireworks to follow!
Gravel Road
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Third Time Around
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Fireworks on the Lake
Kenlake Marina will be hosting a fireworks display on July 4, giving visitors a fun way to celebrate Independence Day at the marina!
Live Music at Echo Charlie's
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Jaws on Eddy Bay Movie Night
A Lake Barkley first! Watch Jaws on the big screen from the comfort of your own tube or kayak at Eddy Creek Marina!
Crywulf
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Joel Nulty
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
King Kaiju
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Christmas in July Weekend
Christmas in July Weekend (July 10-12) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a festive summer twist with a marina crawl, Santa photo op, Chef Jamie's food truck, an ornament-making station, and bingo night.
Stronghold
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Peter Moon
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Live Music at Echo Charlie's
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Grits & Whiskey
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Blue Velvet Jazz
"Blue Velvet Jazz" is a Nashville-based quartet featuring vocalist Hannah Clair. Their concert selections are largely from the standards of the American Song Book. Hanna Clair's vocal style and renditions lend special flavor to the music of the instrumental quartet…
Chelsea Rhodes
No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!
Arielle
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
