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Nov 11

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 12

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 13

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, November 13, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 14

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Taylor Swift 7:00pm - Laser Metallica
Contact: 270-924-2233
Nov 14

Elk & Bison Prairie Celebration

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 12pm - 5pm
Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Cadiz, LBL
Join us to celebrate 30 years of the Elk & Bison Prairie on November 14, from 12-5pm at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. There will be children's activities, free tours, guest speakers and displays highlighting the start of the prairie in 1996 to all the great reintroduction programs the animals of the prairie have been a part of. Full program schedule coming soon!
Nov 14

Weather or Not

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Can you read signs in nature to predict the weather? Do groundhogs or persimmon seeds tell us if winter will be harsh? We will try some fun interactive experiments to see what is true and what may just be an old wives tale!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 14

Fall Colors Craft

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall is well known as a beautiful time in Kentucky for the various colors of fall leaves. Let's look at some of the colors nature provides while we make our own array of fall colors in this fun, kid friendly craft.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 14

Bald is Beautiful

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit with our resident bald eagle at dinnertime and discover their secrets of survival. Also find out about the successful bald eagle recovery project that brought this majestic bird back from the brink of extinction in this area.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 15

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, November 15, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 15

For Goodness Snakes

Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
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!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 15

Crafty Coyotes

Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Coyotes are a common wildlife sighting around this area, and now is your chance to see our resident rescued coyotes, Campbell and Cadiz, up close! They're cunning, crafty, and scared of everything (that's called neophobia... who knew)?!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 15

Sunday Funday: Vulture

Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our vultures. Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued native wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 16

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, November 16, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 16

Animal Enrichment Experiments - Fall Homeschool Series

Monday, November 16, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Learn more about how we care for our resident animals and help us to craft enriching experiences for our captive wildlife! Note: This is a part of the Fall Homeschool Series; this program will involve helping to enrich and feed carnivores. Topics covered this session: Zoology, animal behavior $3 per participant. $10 per participant for full series. Advanced registration and full deposit required Reserve your spot by calling 270-924-2020
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 17

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 18

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 19

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 20

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, November 20, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 21

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Pink Floyd: Dark Side 7:00pm - Pink Floyd: The Wall
Contact: 270-924-2233
Nov 21

Lasers & Music at the Golden Pond Planetarium

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
This fall, the Golden Pond Planetarium is hosting laser-light shows all throughout October and November. Admission is $8 per person. Here are tonight's Lasers & Music shows: 5:30pm - Laser Retro: Best of the 80s 7:00pm - Laser Queen
Contact: 270-924-2233
Nov 21

Fall Wild Edibles Hike

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Join a naturalist on a 1-mile hike for an in-depth look at popular local nut trees! Learn about acorns and black walnuts, and ways to process and use them! Hike will last 1 hour. Free with Nature Station admission.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 21

Going Nuts!

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...squirrel? How much do you know about our most common squirrel, the flying squirrel? Come meet our tiny high-flyer up close and see if you could survive as a squirrel!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 21

Critters of the Cumberland

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Get up close and personal with some of the creatures that call the Cumberland River its home from the comfort of our theater.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 22

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, November 22, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 22

Mis-Snaken Identity

Sunday, November 22, 2026 - 11:30am - 12:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
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!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 22

Habits of Rabbits

Sunday, November 22, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Land Between the Lakes has two species of rabbits that hop through the underbrush. Let's discover more about their natural history and meet our resident rabbit.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 22

Sunday Funday: Bobcat

Sunday, November 22, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bobcat. 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 native wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 23

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, November 23, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 23

Talking Turkey - Fall Homeschool Series

Monday, November 23, 2026 - 11am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Craft a turkey call to gobble and squawk along with our resident fowl! Learn how turkey communicate and cooperate to survive. Note: This is a part of the Fall Homeschool Series, topics covered this session include animal communication, animal groups $3 per participant. $10 per participant for full series. Advanced registration and full deposit required Reserve your spot by calling 270-924-2020
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 24

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 25

Wednesday Planetarium Shows

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Habitat Earth 12pm - Traveling with Light 1pm - Explore 2pm - Firefall 3pm - Discover the Stars 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 26

Thursday Planetarium Events

Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Laser Legends of the Night Sky 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Earth, Moon, and Sun 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Habitat Earth 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 27

Friday Planetarium Events

Friday, November 27, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Tuesday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Nov 27

Hootenanny

Friday, November 27, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 27

Bunny Playtime

Friday, November 27, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny. Watch as he reacts to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued native wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 27

Campground Critters

Friday, November 27, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Fall is a great time for camping. Get a close encounter with some frequent visitors to our campground and learn about the special roles these critters play in Land Between the Lakes.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 28

Raptors, Up Close

Saturday, November 28, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Join our naturalists for a program dedicated to our favorite nocturnal singers - our owls! Meet our resident owls up close and learn how they survive in their nocturnal world, and what makes each species unique!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 28

Backyard Birds

Saturday, November 28, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Stop by our birding booth, as one of our naturalists shows you some of the more frequent visitors to come to the bird feeders in winter. Learn some tips and techniques to ID them, attract them, and help scientists monitor their populations.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 28

Eagle Watching 101

Saturday, November 28, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Who rules the waters and skies over Land Between the Lakes? The bald eagle, of course! Visit our resident bald eagles and learn some of the tips and tricks to view eagles in the wild throughout the winter.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 29

Sunday Planetarium Shows

Sunday, November 29, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Sunday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Earth, Moon, and Sun 12pm - From Earth to the Universe 1pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe 2pm - Traveling with Light 3pm - Firefall 4pm - Discover the Stars
Nov 29

Snake, Rattle & Roll

Sunday, November 29, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Attention all Cub Scouts and Cub Scout leaders: Bring the whole pack (or just your own kids) to earn an adventure at the Nature Station! This year, the theme is Outdoor Skills and activities will focus on hiking, orienteering, tree identification, and more! The adventures will be Mountain Lions (Lion), Tigers in the Wild (Tiger), Finding your Way (Wolf), Bear Habitat (Bear), Math on the Trail (Webelo), and Into the Woods (AOL). Cub Scout Day activities are included with regular NS admission ($7 for ages 16 and over, and free for ages 15 and under). Call 270-924-2299 for more information. We recommend planning a 2-3 hour visit to complete all activities.
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 29

Natural Ornament Craft

Sunday, November 29, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
Come to Nature Station and make a fun and creative ornament inspired by nature! Give them away as holiday gifts or keep them for yourself!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 29

Sunday Funday: Red Wolf

Sunday, November 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm
Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, LBL
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 native wildlife through fun enrichment activities!
Contact: 270-924-2299
Nov 30

Monday Planetarium Shows

Monday, November 30, 2026 - Various Times
Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL
The Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has daily planetarium showings from 10am through close. Here is their show schedule for this Monday! 10am - Little Star that Could 11am - Traveling with Light 12pm - Explore 1pm - Firefall 2pm - Discover the Stars 3pm - From Earth to the Universe 4pm - Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

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