Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Events

Watch the Murray State Racer's Women's Basketball team take on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at the CFSB Center!

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Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits, that will have your whole family laughing!

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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.

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

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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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Created by Western Kentucky native Ben Wilson and his English Bulldog Farley, the Kentucky Comedy Festival is dedicated to bringing laughter and joy to our community. Profits from the Kentucky Comedy Festival go to support Mr. Wilson's Living the Dream with Ben and the Bulldogs Scholarship at Murray State University and future Kentucky Comedy Festivals in Western Kentucky! Support comedy and support Kentucky, and buy your tickets to the Kentucky Comedy Festival today!

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The Benton Annual Holiday Open House returns again for the 2024 holiday season this November 8-9 throughout Marshall County! Enjoy open houses from several boutiques, jewelry stores, cafes, bookstores, and other fashionable retail shops! Mark your calendars and don’t miss this event.

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A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!

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Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits, that will have your whole family laughing!

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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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A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!

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Join us for a afternoon filled with all your favorite Elvis Gospel songs featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey at Clemens Fine Arts Center in Paducah, KY.

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Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits, that will have your whole family laughing!

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A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!

For More Information: 1-888-362-4223

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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A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!

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On December 6th at 6:00 PM, Santa himself will make a spectacular airplane landing at Kentucky Dam Airport. While his famous sleigh gets a tune-up at the North Pole, Santa’s trading his reindeer for wings – but one special reindeer couldn’t bear to miss the fun and will be joining the festivities! Your family will witness Santa’s exciting flight arrival and enjoy wonderful holiday activities. Create perfect Christmas memories with photos featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s favorite elf, and a real reindeer! This enchanting experience is completely FREE! Tickets will be available November 15th at 8:00 AM. Entry is by car (one ticket per car), and with limited parking, we encourage carpooling to let more families enjoy the magic.

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The 2024 MRCOOL Marshall County Hoopfest is back at Marshall County High School in Draffenville, Kentucky. This year’s lineup promises to be exciting as top teams from around the country mix it up with local high school teams from western Kentucky.

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Downtown Benton, Kentucky will be the scene of holiday cheer with A Benton Christmas! Save the date for December 14th as this year’s festival will feature a classic car show, kid’s crafts, the lighted Christmas parade and plenty of holiday cheer. The theme this year is “A Classic Christmas”. Don’t miss this event – we’ll see you in downtown Benton!

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