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The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100%…

Open tournament held at the Kuttawa/Lyon County Boat Ramp. For more information, contact Timothy Mills at 270-889-1187.

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 Golden Pond Planetarium in Land Between the Lakes has shows each day of the week! Here is the lineup for Sunday: 10am - The Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon & Sun 12pm - From Earth to…

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!

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…

Who's hungry like a wolf? Our Red Wolves, of course! Learn about our red wolves, 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…

The MSU Town and Gown Community Band opens the 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Rotary Amphitheater Performing Arts Pavilion in Central Park. Led by Dr. Ashley Shoupe, Racer Band Director and Assistant Director of MSU Bands, its membership includes…

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…

Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our resident bald eagle at her dinnertime and discover her secrets of survival. Also find out about the successful bald eagle recovery…

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

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 to connect…

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!

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…

Explore treasure at the 400 Mile Sale on Highway 68! Register at 400mile.com to register your sale or plan your trip!

Join us for our kickoff event featuring live music from Kentucky Crossroads, a bluegrass gospel band that includes American Idol standout Adrienne Lee. Enjoy a delicious mix of dinner options from our expanded lineup of food trucks. Take part in…

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…

Opossums sure are awesome! Join us as we meet our resident rescued opossum, and learn why you DEFINITELY want one of these underrated marsupials patrolling your backyard!

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

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!

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Jamboree Weekend (June 5-7) at Holiday Hills Resort is packed with activity from start to finish, featuring a shirt tie-dye workshop, cookie and cupcake decorating station, lawn Olympics, bingo night, and live music from Almost Broke Band.

This years truck show will be June 6th from 12pm-5pm. Venders are needed at a cost of $50.00 a spot. Entry free is $40.00 per vehicle. Free for spectators. All makes and models are welcomed, come on out and support…

Kick off summer with a FREE guided hike their beautiful Pilot Knob Trail to celebrate National Trails Day. On this moderate, 3-mile hike, you will get to enjoy several different habitats, a great view of Kentucky Lake, and a scenic…

Kids ages 15 and under are invited out to Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park for the annual Free Fishing Rodeo at Eva Beach Day Use Area. Registration begins at 8 AM with fishing from 9 to 11 AM, followed by…

Program free with NS admission. Join a naturalist on a short hike through our prairie, about one-half mile. We will search for butterflies, insects and flowers while learning more about the unique prairie ecosystem. Meet at the flagpole.

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…

Explore the history and scenery of Johnsonville during this ranger-led hike through one of the area’s most unique historic sites. The moderate two-mile hike will pass Civil War locations, remnants from the old town era, and stretches of quiet natural…

Come listen to Haleigh Martin at Ralph's Harborview & Grill on June 26th at 7-10pm.

Come meet Nature Station's resident wildcat, Barkley! Learn about how bobcats live, how common they are in Land Between the Lakes, and check out how our bobcat reacts when we give him a new toy to play with!

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.…

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…

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.

Explore treasure at the 400 Mile Sale on Highway 68! Register at 400mile.com to register your sale or plan your trip!

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

Register for Take Your Kids Fishing Day using forms available at Cadiz City Hall & John L. Street Library.

Enjoy FREE entry to Cadiz Cruz In the first Saturday of each month April-October, 2026. View classic cars, trucks, off-roading vehicles, and motorcycles!

Celebrate America with the Flag Day Ceremony at the Farmer's Market. A 1 hour concert will follow the ceremony, and participants should bring lawn chairs.

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!

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Enjoy live music at Echo Charlie's, located at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

Spend a morning on the water with a ranger-led kayak trip through Harmons Creek WMA, one of the quieter spots in the area for wildlife viewing and bird watching. The group will leave from the Park Office at 8 AM…

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100%…

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…

Start off your June with a great production of Community Live Music. The Henry County Community Band under the direction of R. Michael Holden presents patriotic and Americana selections!

Who or what lurks beneath the waves? Join us as we "dive" beneath the surface of the lake and learn about some of the weird, strange, and even large creatures that live in Kentucky and Barkley lakes! You may be…

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our coyotes! 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…

The plow has long since made its rounds across the growing field. Effective as the plow is, it couldn't turn every bit of soil. In the spaces it missed, these liminal corners where the crops border other lands, the wild…

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…

Explore treasure at the 400 Mile Sale on Highway 68! Register at 400mile.com to register your sale or plan your trip!