Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Events

Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Come see Murray State's tenor / bass ensemble Una Voce and a cappella group EQ Blu on October 16th at 6PM in the Performing Arts Hall. Both ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Christopher Mitchell

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/una-voce-and-eq-blue

It's time to get creative! Thursdays on the farm are all about art! From folk to fine, we'll be exploring all kinds of different media, methods, and styles from the 1850s. You can join us! Perhaps you'll transform an old shingle into a beautiful landscape, make a clay figure, or try your hand at drawing with real walnut ink. There's one way to find out!Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts invites the public to attend the 15th annual A Taste of the Arts dinner and live auction event, with proceeds to provide scholarships for fine arts students, on Thursday, October 17, in Lovett Auditorium. Doors open at 5 p.m. for a cocktail hour, and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. For more information visit https://www.tourmurray.com/events/a-taste-of-the-arts-2

For More Information: 270.809.4518

It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing techniques on our bellows operated charcoal forge. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join us for a night of family fun - candy, games, hot chocolate, and a bouncy house!

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/trunk-or-treat

Benefit Concert For Western North Carolina! All proceeds will be donated to help relief efforts. Join us for these special Gospel Shows, where the soaring vocals and talented musicians will have you singing along to your favorite gospel songs and hymns!

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Come out and watch the Murray State women's volleyball team play against Indiana State!

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

The course starts on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge and crosses into the beautiful Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area. The course follows the paved path along Highway 80 until connecting with the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail. Runners stay on the trail for its entirety ending at Fenton. The course connects with the Kentucky Lake Bridge where runners will cross and finish just west of Kentucky Lake along Highway 80.

Single Runner:

The 13.6 mile race will begin at the Lake Barkley Bridge and travel west on a paved trail for 3.6 miles. The course then becomes a winding, woodland path with packed gravel for 8.2 miles. It then becomes paved again for the final 1.8 miles to the finish on the west side of Eggner's Ferry Bridge at Kentucky Lake. Moderate elevation changes will be evident through the woodland trail.

Two Person Relay:

The two person relay will travel the same course that was described for the half marathon. The exchange zone for the two runners will be at Golden Pond Visitor Center. This zone is approximately 7.4 miles from the start. The second leg is approximately 6.2 miles. The first leg is longer but consist of easier terrain for the runner.

Three Person Relay:

The three person relay will travel the same course that was described for the half marathon. The first segment will be a 3.6 paved run that will end at the Sunset Trailhead. The second segment will be a 3.8 mile woodland trail run that will end at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. The last segment is approximately a 6.2 mile run to the finish consisting of wooded trail and paved trail.

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This event is located at Tennessee River Jamboree, a new music venue near Murray, Kentucky. For tickets and event information, visit their website at https://tennesseeriverjamboree.com. NOTE: A portion of the proceeds from each show is donated to a non-profit organization including veterans groups, emergency services or Humane Society.

For More Information: https://tennesseeriverjamboree.com/events/

Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.

For More Information: https://www.goracers.com

Live music at Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill, located at Moors Resort, from 7pm to 10pm.

For More Information: https://www.moorsresort.com/dining/

$9 for ages 18+; $7 for ages 5-17; free for ages 4 and under.

Okay, young wizard, that does it - YOU are in DETENTION! Report to Hagrid where you are to help him take care of all the magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest. Make a magical wand, learn spells, and meet some fantastic beasts! Walk with prefects or professors, find the golden snitch, search for Aldo the baby Bigfoot, discover both real and magical creatures, and avoid the perils of this enchanted trail as a 1st-year student in this Harry Potter-themed, non-scary Halloween program. Costumes are encouraged, feel free to wear your favorite costume!

For the safety of our familiars and yours, please leave your pets at home.

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The hot social event of the fall! The Farmers Market is open from 7 am to noon, on the downtown court square. The Downtown Farmers Market exists to provide a location for farmers and crafters to promote their products directly to the consumers at a reasonable price, save family farms and stimulate the local economy. On average, 40 vendors (crafters, produce, baked goods, etc.) are set up every weekend. During peak season (June-July), more than 60 vendors will arrive.

If you are in town on Saturday mornings, be sure to visit the downtown area to shop, socialize or just walk around the square.

It will become your favorite morning tradition!

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events

Multi-Award Winning Entertainer coupled with a 40+ year Air Force Veteran. Click the link below to purchase your tickets today!! https://tennesseeriverjamboree.com/shop/?fbclid=IwAR0AfwrwqVVewyJYEMjZ32P5JnyzUgcZdt3wDHMILrF7kWFZo28YESz-vtc Read more about the duo below: https://rebeccaandjamey.com/

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Save the date for Playhouse in the Park's second annual Ghost Light Walk! When: October 19th Where: Playhouse in the Park ! Registration starts at 6pm and the walk starts at 6:30pm

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/annual-ghost-walk

The course starts on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge and crosses into the beautiful Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area. The course follows the paved path along Highway 80 until connecting with the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail. Runners stay on the trail for its entirety ending at Fenton. The course connects with the Kentucky Lake Bridge where runners will cross and finish just west of Kentucky Lake along Highway 80. For more information visit https://www.lblbridgetobridge.com/

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

Join us for this one of a kind evening where YOU the audience gets to "write" the show! Distinguished musicians will be here to "duke it out" on the ivories, playing all your favorite songs per YOUR request. This will be an evening you don't want to miss!

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Come out and watch the Murray State women's volleyball team play against Indiana State!

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-volleyball/schedule

School House (all day): Explore educational tools and methods of the early 19th century. Book binding (10 am - noon): Create your own journal using historical leatherworking. Corn husk dolls (1 pm - 3 pm): Make your own doll out of corn husks.

For More Information: https://landbetweenthelakes.us/homeplace

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!

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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!

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Come see our Concert Choir and treble choir Vox Lumina on October 20th at 2PM at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Both ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Bradley Almquist.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/concert-choir-and-vox-lumina

We are not sheepish about working with fibers. From shearing the wool of the sheep, washing it, spinning it into thread or yarn, and creating beautiful textiles. Come join us every Monday Morning at the Homeplace and see how we process wool from our sheep. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Knitting, weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Tuesday morning, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that were a common sight on an 1850s farm. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

It's time to get creative! Thursdays on the farm are all about art! From folk to fine, we'll be exploring all kinds of different media, methods, and styles from the 1850s. You can join us! Perhaps you'll transform an old shingle into a beautiful landscape, make a clay figure, or try your hand at drawing with real walnut ink. There's one way to find out!Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

It's summer here at the Homeplace, that means it's going to be hot and humid, but we will still brave the heat of the forge. Come out and join us on Forge Fridays to see a demonstration of 1850's blacksmithing techniques on our bellows operated charcoal forge. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Show Dates: Oct. 25 - Nov. 3 Audition Dates: Sept. 9 & 10, 3 Females, 8 Males, 1 Boy Directed by: Donald Fleming Set in nineteenth-century Switzerland, this classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Purchasing cadavers from two unsavory grave robbers, he gives life to a creature both hideous and touching and so physically powerful and mentally twisted that he soon brings death or destruction to all who stand in hisway.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/frankenstein

On October 25th and 26th, Murray State's Opera Workshop members, under the direction of Dr. Maribeth Crawford, will be performing Godspell. These shows will both be at 7:30PM in the historic Lovett Auditorium. Tickets are $20 or free with a student ID. Godspell is a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/godspell

The ABLeS, a family band from Bolivar, MO, blend country, bluegrass, rock, and gospel influences into their unique sound. Led by vocalist Lisa Childress (ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year nominee), the band also features Brett Jarvis on drums and vocals, their daughter Addie Jarvis on vocals and guitar, and experienced musicians Steve Wood and Bobby Brown. With a mix of family harmony, contemporary instrumentation, and classic country hits, The ABLeS offers a versatile and entertaining performance.

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Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.

For More Information: https://www.goracers.com

Live music at Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill, located at Moors Resort, from 7pm to 10pm.

For More Information: https://www.moorsresort.com/dining/

Join the Calloway County Tennessee RiverTowns program for a free kayaking adventure on October 26th!

Register for a single or tandem kayak by October 22, spots are limited! You may bring your own boat, but all participants need to register beforehand. No previous kayaking experience is needed. Life jackets are mandatory and provided if using a Tennessee RiverTowns kayak.

For more information, visit this link

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*Ideal for home educators.

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!

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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!

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Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Amelia's Run (formerly known as The Amelia B Wilson LBL Run) for 2024 will feature a 10km, 5km, and Kid's Run. It remains under the direction of Durbin Race Management and is hosted by incredible volunteers from the Grand Rivers area, most of whom knew and loved Amelia Wilson.

The race honors a spectacular woman, Amelia Brown Wilson, who was taken too soon. She was a staple of the Grand Rivers community. The race is being used as a fundraiser for an organization she believed in and worked so hard for: the Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA). Amelia was an organ recipient early in life and unfortunately lost her life due to complications later in life (but way too soon at 39 years old). Please see more in the next sections.

Fall running at Land Between the Lakes and Grand Rivers KY is stunningly beautiful. This year's race will feature the same 10km course, a new 5km course, and a Kid's Fun Run!! The Kid's race will be between 1km and 1 mile in length

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The Fourth Saturday during the Summer enjoy Rock, Country, and Blues from "Crowfoot" at the Grand Rivers Street Dance.

JH O'Bryan from Payne Street to Cumberland Avenue for dancing in the street from 7 - 10 pm!

Free Event, Great Fun!

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The hot social event of the fall! The Farmers Market is open from 7 am to noon, on the downtown court square. The Downtown Farmers Market exists to provide a location for farmers and crafters to promote their products directly to the consumers at a reasonable price, save family farms and stimulate the local economy. On average, 40 vendors (crafters, produce, baked goods, etc.) are set up every weekend. During peak season (June-July), more than 60 vendors will arrive.

If you are in town on Saturday mornings, be sure to visit the downtown area to shop, socialize or just walk around the square.

It will become your favorite morning tradition!

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events

Join us for our 3rd Annual Adult Themed party. This year the theme is Homecoming, dig out your lettermans sweaters, jackets, design your own mums, etc. A 21+ event that has turned out to be a fun-filled evening of laughs, memories and good times. All to help raise money for kids to have a memorable Christmas. Ticket info coming soon, sponsorships are now available.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/adult-decades-homecoming-dance-the-grove

Hopefully the first of many Scream-Os at Wits' End Records in Murray. Pls utilize street/court square parking - can't park in either parking lot directly across the street Music at 8-ish. You know the drill by now. Wear a costume!

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/scream-o-rama

On October 25th and 26th, Murray State's Opera Workshop members, under the direction of Dr. Maribeth Crawford, will be performing Godspell. These shows will both be at 7:30PM in the historic Lovett Auditorium. Tickets are $20 or free with a student ID. Godspell is a musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/godspell-bmt73

Walk down memory lane through a wide-ranging musical decade that defined a generation!

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*Ideal for home educators

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!

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 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. Help us prepare some super snacks for the coyotes, vultures, and more. Then watch as the animals try to figure out how to open their pumpkin presents and chow down!

For More Information: 270-924-2299

We are not sheepish about working with fibers. From shearing the wool of the sheep, washing it, spinning it into thread or yarn, and creating beautiful textiles. Come join us every Monday Morning at the Homeplace and see how we process wool from our sheep. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Knitting, weaving, sewing, quilting... What do all of these crafts have in common? They're all forms of textile crafts! Every Tuesday morning, join the Homeplace for a deep dive into one of the myriad textile crafts that were a common sight on an 1850s farm. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Wood was the most common material on the 1850s farm and working with it was often second nature to the historic farmer. Try your hand at the wood lathe, carving and carpentry the way it used to be done. Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

It's time to get creative! Thursdays on the farm are all about art! From folk to fine, we'll be exploring all kinds of different media, methods, and styles from the 1850s. You can join us! Perhaps you'll transform an old shingle into a beautiful landscape, make a clay figure, or try your hand at drawing with real walnut ink. There's one way to find out!Admission fees apply!

For More Information: 931-232-6457

Nature Station offers live animal programs featuring a different animal daily in September and October. Enjoy a closer look, and sometimes a chance to touch or help feed, as staff introduces you to one of our resident ambassadors.

*These programs will be different during Fall Break: Wolf Week. Oct.5-12

For More Information: 270-924-2299

Always October 31, always 5 - 7 pm at the Grand Rivers Community Center.

Businesses and the community decorate treat areas and dress in costumes to make this a fun experience for all.

Prizes are awarded to the best-decorated booth spaces.

Event takes place indoors at the Community Center so it is never canceled due to weather or outdoor conditions.

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Join us for The Trail Of Treats! Prize for best children’s costume!

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/the-trail-of-treats

Live music at Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill, located at Moors Resort, from 7pm to 10pm.

For More Information: https://www.moorsresort.com/dining/

Join the Calloway County Tennessee RiverTowns program for a free kayaking adventure on November 2nd!

Register for a single or tandem kayak by October 22, spots are limited! You may bring your own boat, but all participants need to register beforehand. No previous kayaking experience is needed. Life jackets are mandatory and provided if using a Tennessee RiverTowns kayak.

For more information, visit this link

For More Information: 270-713-0110

Overnight Halloween Murder Mystery Package ADULTS ONLY-Starting at $249.96 + Tax* *Double Occupancy/NON-REFUNDABLE

Contact reservations for upgrades and additional occupancy pricing.

Murder and Merriment presents: "The Ghost of Windsor Manor!” - Saturday, November 2nd-Sunday, November 3rd

Includes Acts 1 & 2 and Dinner Buffet on Saturday + Breakfast Buffet and Final Act on Sunday. Please RESERVE BY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024-LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE! Reservations-270-474-2211. Add-on Promotion-Starting at an additional $59.96 + Tax. Come a day early on Friday for leisure! Enjoy breakfast Saturday morning. Show will start on Saturday and conclude on Sunday. Cottage upgrades available!

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Show Dates: Oct. 25 - Nov. 3 Audition Dates: Sept. 9 & 10, 3 Females, 8 Males, 1 Boy Directed by: Donald Fleming Set in nineteenth-century Switzerland, this classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Purchasing cadavers from two unsavory grave robbers, he gives life to a creature both hideous and touching and so physically powerful and mentally twisted that he soon brings death or destruction to all who stand in hisway.

For More Information: https://www.tourmurray.com/events/frankenstein

Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.

For More Information: https://www.goracers.com

Live music at Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill, located at Moors Resort, from 7pm to 10pm.

For More Information: https://www.moorsresort.com/dining/

The Grand Rivers Holiday Artisan Market is a great place to begin your Holiday shopping or find hand-crafted unique items for yourself.

The Market is held indoors at the Grand Rivers Community Center and features artists and crafters from the local region.

There is no admission to shop in this great market.

Vendors are juried and selected to be in this event.

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The Hometown Holiday Celebration event is like experiencing a Dickens Christmas story or being in a Hallmark® Christmas movie in real life. This one-day event takes place in Little Lake Park and transforms into a magical Christmas experience.

Past Hometown Holiday Celebrations included S'Mores by an open fire, Ice Skating, Alpine tubing, train rides to Santa's Magic Igloo, and performances from some of your favorite Christmas characters. The cost is $15 per person at the gate or $10 per person when purchasing tickets in advance online. Ticket sales usually open 2 months prior to the event.

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This is staff favorite. Very broad in scope, the show begins with some brief history of how we have progressed in our understanding of the universe. In the past one hundred years we have grown exponentially and with the aid of the tech industry we are now able to observe aspects of the universe for the first time. Next, we enjoy a nice trip through the solar system - and beyond. We have lots of enthusiasm for the deep space concepts and many of our visitors and patrons agree. Deep space is infinitely interesting. With stunning visuals and a top-notch narration, it is easy to see why this show quickly became a favorite. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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Some of this debris collides with the Earth daily and is harmless. Some of the other objects may also collide with us, but we surely hope not. But we know it has happened before as you will learn in the show. Dedicated nightly searches are carried out around the globe using the most sophisticated instruments and computer software to detect Near Earth Objects (NEOs). A collision with a large comet or asteroid has the potential to destroy an entire civilization and change the course of history. Just ask the dinosaurs. Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.

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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center created Earth, Moon & Sun to help children explore the relationship between our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. Children are helped in their exploration by Coyote, a character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Native American stories woven throughout the show illustrate how we have long sought to understand our planet and the skies above us. In this show, Coyote proves to be an amusing guide because he has so many misconceptions about space. Coyote's confusion brings scientific facts to light and helps students think about how Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system. Students learn why the Sun rises and sets and the basics of fusion and solar energy. They examine the Moon's orbit, craters, phases, and eclipses. The show also describes past and future space travel to our Moon and beyond. Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.

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Traveling with Light presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. The Sun is the closest star to Earth and generates the energy that provides the light and heat necessary for life. Nevertheless, the Sun is not the only source of natural light. Fire has accompanied the Earth since its inception and has played a very important role in the evolution of the human being, so much so that its discovery by primitive societies changed their way of life. Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.

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On a clear, dark night, most of us, at one time or another, have gazed upon the stars and wondered about all those tiny points of light. Many of us are able to identify different patterns and constellations in the stars. But, what are those tiny points of light? This exciting program takes viewers beyond a simple observation of the night sky and delves into the fascinating lives of stars Admission fees apply. For showtimes, download the full Planetarium schedule here.

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Have you ever wondered how our modern spacecraft can navigate quickly and accurately to Earth orbit and beyond? Find out in EXPLORE! It's the story of humanity's fascination with the stars - from ancient stargazers and astrologers to the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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Children love a good underdog story. This full-dome presentation is about the newest baby star in the sky - Little Star. He quickly discovers he is just an average star, but he yearns to become special and have planets of his own. Along the way in his quest, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star special. He also discovers much about planets and what it takes to lead a solar system. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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Children and adults will enjoy this animated laser show where Aesop the owl will lead you on a light-hearted look at the Greek mythology associated with some of the constellations. This includes the stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus; the beautiful princess Andromeda; Cetus, the terrible sea monster, Scorpio the scorpion; and Orion the hunter. A non-laser full-dome version of this show is also available. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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Living networks connect and support life forms large and small - from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. In the California Academy of Sciences' latest original planetarium show, Habitat Earth, discover what it means to live in today's connected world. Through stunning visualizations of the natural world, dive below the ocean's surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in kelp forest ecosystems, travel beneath the forest floor to see how Earth's tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive, and journey to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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"Totality" is a fascinating look at all the wonders of eclipses, especially total solar eclipses. An eclipse is described simply as when one celestial object blocks another from our view. This program, produced by Bays Mountain Planetarium, examines what eclipses are, how and when they occur, and what wonderful sights they create. We also look back to a fascinating period in scientific discovery when general relativity was proven with the photographic recording of a total solar eclipse. Our production includes a variety of wonderful styles - from spectacular space environments to humorous pop-up books. A very special part of the show relates, in a very human way, what happens when you are caught in the shadow of the Moon and the Sun is plunged into a total solar eclipse. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars. Mark Hamill will walk you through the dynamic process of how stars are formed, exciting adventures in space exploration, the significance of the electromagnetic spectrum in observing the universe, as well as the rich cultural history of astronomy from around the world. Admission fees apply. For a complete planetarium schedule, download this PDF.

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