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.
Of Kilns & Kick Wheels
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 kickwheeling!
Bald is Beautiful
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…
Sunday Funday: Opossum Playtime!
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our opossum! Watch as she 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…
Shanty Boat Rendezvous and Swap Meet Day 3
Enjoy a full day of shanty boat fun including a parade, seminars, and a swap meet with boats, motors, and marine gear and silent auctions!
Jonah Evans 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!
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Taylor Swift at 5:30pm Laser Metallica at 7pm
Tuesdays In the Park
If you're looking for a good time and great music, join us for Double Take! Bring a chair or blanket and let the kiddos enjoy the FREE Splash Park. Visit the food trucks for dinner or treats!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Friday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm
Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden
Pack comfortable shoes and a snack to learn all about heirloom old fashioned gardening techniques, and how the harvests were baked and canned hands-on at The Homeplace.
Robin 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!
Maggie Hollis
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Wild West Roundup Weekend
Wild West Roundup Weekend (July 31-August 1st) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a western-themed lineup with a Red Bull bar, stick horse rodeo, Frontier Relays, and bingo night.
Blacksmithing
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.
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…
30th Annual Hummingbird Festival
It's the 30th annual Hummingbird Festival at the Woodlands Nature Station! Join us August 1-2 for a hummingbird party that has become a community tradition. August brings hundreds of hummingbirds through Land Between the Lakes as they migrate south for…
Cadiz Cruz In
Come out to see classic cars, trucks, off road vehicles, and motorcycles or feature your own!
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Murray Downtown Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!
Station Joe
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 Underdogs
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Ethan Torsak
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
NCT Bass Club Open at Lick Creek
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%…
Coloring on the Farm
There are a lot of beautiful sites here on the farm. Come sit and relax, as we color some nice farm scenes.
Pigging Out
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.
Mystic Wolf
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!
Tuesday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd - Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd - The Wall at 7pm
Hummingbird Hangout
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 watch them in their morning feeding frenzy!
Secrets of Attracting Hummingbirds
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.
Cadiz Farmers Market
Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.
Golf Cart Poker Run
This annual event has been a fun way to kick off the Marina Day Weekend for over 5 years now! Cost per scorecard is $25 and can be played by an individual or a team! Profits go to support a…
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!
Rebekah Gilbert
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Back to School Bash Weekend
Back to School Bash Weekend (August 7-9th) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a fun close to summer with a campfire s'mores social, pencil charm crafts, classic playground games, a popcorn booth, and bingo night.
Murray Downtown Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!
Processing Yarn
Step into the colorful world of natural dyeing. Watch as we prepare our mordant and dye bath, then soak yarn until it reaches its rich, natural hue. As the pot simmers, enjoy a story from the past and learn how…
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…
Saturday Planetarium Events
Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Zeppelin at 5:30pm Laser Queen at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm
Exclusive Early Morning Access
Join us on Saturday and Sunday mornings in August to enjoy the hummingbirds during their busiest time of day! We will be offering special access before we open our doors to the general public to allow visitors exclusive time in…
Red Wolf Treat Time
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…
Vulture Culture
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 these birds that are crazy for carrion and learn how they play a crucial…
Dinner with the Hummingbirds
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,…
Grand Rivers Street Dance
Summer isn't Summer without the Grand Rivers Street Dance! Enjoy the Classic Rock sounds of The Underdogs, the second Saturday each month, May - September. Road is closed from Payne Street to Cumberland Avenue for dancing and enjoying the music!
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!
Peter Moon
Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!
Tom Peek
Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!
Processing Yarn
Step into the colorful world of natural dyeing. Watch as we prepare our mordant and dye bath, then soak yarn until it reaches its rich, natural hue. As the pot simmers, enjoy a story from the past and learn how…
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.
