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Red Wolf Treat Time

Oct 8, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Wide World of Wolves

Oct 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Hoooooowl on over and learn about wolves around the globe! Red wolves used to be our largest local canine, but they aren't the only wolf on the block! Come see what wolves are like in other parts of the world!

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 8, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Habitat Earth

Oct 8, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


Firefall

Oct 8, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Explore

Oct 8, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 8, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 8, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Traveling with Light

Oct 8, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Red Wolf Treat Time

Oct 9, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Eat, Prey, Love

Oct 9, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Explore the secret world of red wolves as we learn how they hunt, who they hunt, and why they are the best spouses and parents in the animal kingdom! Afterward, let's look at our resident pair of red wolves!

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 9, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 9, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 9, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 9, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 9, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 9, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 9, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Red Wolf Treat Time

Oct 10, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Canine Crash Course

Oct 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Let's discover what makes a wolf a wolf, a fox a fox, and what the difference is between a cat and a dog. Dive into the adaptations that make canines so successful worldwide and then see some real examples.

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Little Star that Could

Oct 10, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 10, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 10, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Firefall

Oct 10, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Discover the Stars

Oct 10, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Explore

Oct 10, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Traveling with Light

Oct 10, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Pigging Out

Oct 11, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

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.


Your Barn is on Fire

Oct 11, 2025 - 1pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Your Barns on Fire!! Actually no, we are firing the Tobacco to preserve it. Come join us at the Homeplace as we fire our Tobacco. Firing is an important step in preserving our cash crop and preparing it for the market. Come smell the wonderful wood smoke rolling out the eaves of the barn.


Red Wolf Treat Time

Oct 11, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Scavenger Hunt

Oct 11, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Let's spend the day on a true scavenger hunt, as we look for clues and signs of Mother Nature's canine clean-up crew and win a nature prize when you finish.

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Skins & Skulls

Oct 11, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Stop by our booth to learn your different skins and skulls and how to tell them apart from each other. We can discover all the cool physical traits that make these animals successful in the wild.

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Animal Tracks Craft

Oct 11, 2025 - 1pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

It's hard to tell whose footprint is whose! Come make your own Critter Foot Field Guide to show us what wolf, squirrel, bobcat, and other animals' tracks look like, so we know which feet are which when we see them in the woods!

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Top Dogs

Oct 11, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

The American Red Wolf was the top predator in the Southern US. Discover the adaptations, behaviors, and skills that make it the "Top Dog" of the forest.

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Discover the Stars

Oct 11, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 11, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Traveling with Light

Oct 11, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 11, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 11, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 11, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 11, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Horsing Around

Oct 12, 2025 - 2pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

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.


Your Barn is on Fire

Oct 12, 2025 - 1pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Your Barns on Fire!! Actually no, we are firing the Tobacco to preserve it. Come join us at the Homeplace as we fire our Tobacco. Firing is an important step in preserving our cash crop and preparing it for the market. Come smell the wonderful wood smoke rolling out the eaves of the barn.


Mis-Snaken Identity

Oct 12, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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!


Red Wolf Treat Time

Oct 12, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Campground Critters

Oct 12, 2025 - 2:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Campgrounds are one of the best places to spot wildlife! In this program, you'll get the chance to meet a few critters that might wander into your campsite! Learn why campgrounds make a good home base for animals as well as what you can do as a responsible camper to keep them happy and healthy!

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Sunday Funday: Red Wolves

Oct 12, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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

*Part of the Wolf Week - Fall Break at the Woodlands Nature Station


Discover the Stars

Oct 12, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 12, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Traveling with Light

Oct 12, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 12, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 12, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 12, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Little Star that Could

Oct 12, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


Traveling with Light

Oct 13, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Explore

Oct 13, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 13, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 13, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 13, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 13, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Little Star that Could

Oct 13, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 14, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 14, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 14, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 14, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 14, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 14, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 14, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 15, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Habitat Earth

Oct 15, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


Firefall

Oct 15, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Explore

Oct 15, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 15, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 15, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Traveling with Light

Oct 15, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 16, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 16, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 16, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 16, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 16, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 16, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 16, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Little Star that Could

Oct 17, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 17, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 17, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Firefall

Oct 17, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Discover the Stars

Oct 17, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Explore

Oct 17, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Traveling with Light

Oct 17, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Howl-O-Ween

Oct 18, 2025 - 10am-4pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Road - Cadiz

Many of our favorite storybooks have come to life and taken over the Woodlands Nature Station! Journey through fun, family-friendly activities, crafts, and games that weave together stories of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and more! Help characters from some of your favorite stories unravel the mysteries of the natural world, explore fun facts about our native wildlife, and have a fun and wacky adventure through our backyard!

This unique Halloween-themed programming will be great for fans of all ages. Family Friendly Costumes are welcome. For the safety of our animals, please leave your pets, familiars, and mythical creatures at home. No pre-registration required.


Apple Fest

Oct 18, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Come out for the annual Apple Fest where we celebrate one of the best fruits of fall the apple! There will be all things apple from butter to carving. There will be fun for the whole family. Keep an eye out for updated information on programs for the day.


Apple Butter

Oct 18, 2025 - 10am-12pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

The copper kettle is over the fire in the yard filled with apples! It is time to cook up this year's batch of delicious apple butter! Gather round and take your turn stirring with the paddle. Watch as slices of apples turn into the smoothness of the butter that will give a special treat during the winter's cold months.


A Taste of Autumn: Fresh Apple Cider

Oct 18, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Oak barrels creak under the weight of the press. The aroma of crushed apples combines with the cooling, leaf-strewn breeze. Fall is here. Come join us in making apple cider and will raise a toast to your company.


Tree-mendous Hike

Oct 18, 2025 - 11:30am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Spidey Senses

Oct 18, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Fall is filled with spiders! Argiope, orb weavers, daddy long legs, trap doors and more are trying to finish the long year and set up for the next. Discover the spiders around you and how to identify them!


Nature's Monster Mash

Oct 18, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Vampires!? Zombies!? Coming back from the dead? AAHH It sure sounds scary! Did you know Mother Nature came up with them first? Let's find out the true "monsters" in your backyard and out there in the woods.


Discover the Stars

Oct 18, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 18, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Traveling with Light

Oct 18, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 18, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 18, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 18, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 18, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Treat the Sheep

Oct 19, 2025 - 2:30pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

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.


Cooking on the Wood Stove

Oct 19, 2025 - 10:30am
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Visitors to the homeplace love to talk about their memories of wood cook-stoves and the old cast iron skillets that have been passed down through the generations. Come and experience traditional cooking methods and learn how to take care of Granny's skillet for the next generation.


Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Oct 19, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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.


Sunday Funday: Wildcat

Oct 19, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

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


Discover the Stars

Oct 19, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 19, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Traveling with Light

Oct 19, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 19, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 19, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 19, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Little Star that Could

Oct 19, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


Traveling with Light

Oct 20, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Explore

Oct 20, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 20, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 20, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 20, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 20, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Little Star that Could

Oct 20, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 21, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 21, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 21, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 21, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 21, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 21, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 21, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 22, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Habitat Earth

Oct 22, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


Firefall

Oct 22, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Explore

Oct 22, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 22, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 22, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Traveling with Light

Oct 22, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 23, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 23, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 23, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 23, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 23, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 23, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 23, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Little Star that Could

Oct 24, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 24, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 24, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Firefall

Oct 24, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Discover the Stars

Oct 24, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Explore

Oct 24, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Traveling with Light

Oct 24, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Pigging Out

Oct 25, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

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.


Leatherworking

Oct 25, 2025 - 11am
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

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.


Howl-O-Ween: Storybook Multiverse!

Oct 25, 2025 - 10am
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Many of our favorite storybooks have come to life and taken over the Woodlands Nature Station! Journey through fun, family-friendly activities, crafts, and games that weave together stories of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and more! Help characters from some of your favorite stories unravel the mysteries of the natural world, explore fun facts about our native wildlife, and generally have a fun and wacky adventure through our backyard.

This unique Halloween-themed programming will be great for fans of all ages.

Admission: $9 for ages 18+, $7 for ages 5-17, Free for 4 and under
No Pre-Registration required
Family Friendly Costumes are welcome
For the safety of our animals, please leave your pets, familiars, and mythical creatures at home.


Discover the Stars

Oct 25, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 25, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Traveling with Light

Oct 25, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 25, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 25, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 25, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 25, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Horsing Around

Oct 26, 2025 - 2pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/

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.


Cooking on the Wood Stove

Oct 26, 2025 - 10:30am
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Visitors to the homeplace love to talk about their memories of wood cook-stoves and the old cast iron skillets that have been passed down through the generations. Come and experience traditional cooking methods and learn how to take care of Granny's skillet for the next generation.


Did You Hear That?

Oct 26, 2025 - 1:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal sounds! Whoo's making that sound? We'll be playing a game to see if you know whoo's who and what's what.

*Ideal for home educators.


Sunday Funday: Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Oct 26, 2025 - 3:30pm
Woodlands Nature Station // 3146 Silver Trail Rd. - Cadiz
270-924-2299

Happy Halloween to the Nature Station's animals! Jack-o-lanterns make great containers to stuff with festive feasts for our critters. Come join us as we provide some super snacks for the bobcat, opossum, coyotes, vultures, and more. Then watch as the animals try to figure out how to open their pumpkin presents and chow down!


Discover the Stars

Oct 26, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 26, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Traveling with Light

Oct 26, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 26, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 26, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 26, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Little Star that Could

Oct 26, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


Traveling with Light

Oct 27, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Explore

Oct 27, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 27, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Firefall

Oct 27, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 27, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 27, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Little Star that Could

Oct 27, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 28, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 28, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 28, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 28, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 28, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 28, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 28, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 29, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Habitat Earth

Oct 29, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


Firefall

Oct 29, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Explore

Oct 29, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 29, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Discover the Stars

Oct 29, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Traveling with Light

Oct 29, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Oct 30, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology inspired stories of the constellations, including princesses, warriors, and even sea monsters. Explore the fight of good versus evil, death, honor, betrayal, and sacrifice themed in a way that is suitable for younger viewers. **Warning: Some flickering/dynamic light elements may not be suitable for light sensitive groups.


Traveling with Light

Oct 30, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


Earth, Moon, & Sun

Oct 30, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Journey along with Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral tradition, as he explores the relationship between Earth and its neighbors. Native American stories woven through this show illustrate how we have long tried understand our planet and the skies above us. Recommended for younger audience.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 30, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Habitat Earth

Oct 30, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

In the only Earth Science offering, learn how living networks connect and support life forms large and small. Discover what it means to live in today's connected world-from deep in the ocean to beneath the forest floor. Suitable for all ages


From Earth to Universe

Oct 30, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Discover the Stars

Oct 30, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Halloween in the Holler

Oct 31, 2025 - 10am
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Spend the day in the holler here at the Homeplace and enjoy an old-fashioned Halloween filled with autumnal activities, folktales, and friendly frights. Costumes encouraged!

10am - 12pm | Stories and Strange Spirits The 1850s were full of things that go bump in the night. Settlers brought folklore from their own homes, and met new haunts along the way! Come sit by the fire and enjoy some spooky stories filled with creatures and spirits both local, and abroad.

10am - 3pm | Making Spooky Masks Halloween is just around the corner and that means spooky spirits are out and about. Did you know that folks used to make and wear their own masks so these spirits couldn't recognize them? Come on out and join us in decorating a mask of your own!

2:20 - 3pm | Costume Contest Visit the Homeplace today in your spookiest attire, or wear your best historical garb. We will have a fun competition with categories for Historical, Creative, and Best Costume.


Stories & Strange Spirits

Oct 31, 2025 - 10am-12pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

The 1850s were full of things that go bump in the night. Settlers brought folklore from their own homes, and met new haunts along the way! Come sit by the fire and enjoy some spooky stories filled with creatures and spirits both local, and abroad.


Making Spooky Masks

Oct 31, 2025 - 10am-3pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Halloween is just around the corner and that means spooky spirits are out and about. Did you know that folks used to make and wear their own masks so these spirits couldn't recognize them? Come on out and join us in decorating a mask of your own!


Costume Contest

Oct 31, 2025 - 2:30pm-3pm
The Homeplace // 4512 The Trace - Dover
https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace/

Visit the Homeplace today in your spookiest attire, or wear your best historical garb. We will have a fun competition with categories for Historical, Creative, and Best Costume.


Little Star that Could

Oct 31, 2025 - 10am-11am
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Little Star is born as an unnamed, average star, but he wants to be special. Along his journey, he learns what makes each star special and exactly what it takes to lead a solar system - and even discovers his name.


From Earth to Universe

Oct 31, 2025 - 11am-12pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

How has our understanding of the universe progressed in the last 100 years? Explore how technology has allowed us to observe new parts of space for the very first time.


Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Oct 31, 2025 - 12pm-1pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star has a story. Follow along and learn how they are formed, their beauty, and their destructive power. Explore the history of astronomy around the world. Recommended for all ages.


Firefall

Oct 31, 2025 - 1pm-2pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shooting star? Explore where meteors come from, what they are made of, past impact evidence and even possible future impact predictions.


Discover the Stars

Oct 31, 2025 - 2pm-3pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wondered. This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars.


Explore

Oct 31, 2025 - 3pm-4pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

Enjoy the story of humanity's fascination with stars, from ancient astrologers to breakthrough discoveries. Also learn how modern spacecraft navigate the skies. Recommended for all ages.


Traveling with Light

Oct 31, 2025 - 4pm-5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium // 238 Visitor Center Drive - Golden Pond
270-924-2233

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. From the heat and light of the Sun to the evolutionary impact of fire, light plays a vital role. Recommended for all ages.


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