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Kentucky State Parks put the “special” in special events, celebrating everything from wildflowers in the spring to spectacular fall colors in the mountain and lake areas.

 

From Elk viewing tours to ghost walks or reenactments and living history events, there are weekends full of fun, free entertainment to create special memories with your family and friends. Search KY state parks below by date range or by park name to view a list of each individual park’s events and read about each one. You and the kids can pick out which destinations and events you want to enjoy, then start building your itinerary.

Kentucky State Parks Events Calendar

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Jun 3 2023, 7:45pm
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs
Come celebrate National Trails Day at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. The park naturalist will be leading a night hike on the golf course path. We will see what kind of…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Jun 10 2023, 8:00pm
Pennyrile Beach, Dawson Springs
We will use the almost full moon to guide us over the water to see what creatures are using the lake. Trips will last about 2 hours on the water. Bring water, bug spray, and a head…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Jul 1 2023, 11:00am
Pennyrile Beach, Dawson Springs
Come celebrate Independence Day with us at Pennyrile! Lots of fun family friendly activities will be held at the beach all day long. Rent a boat or make your own tie-dye shirt as…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Jul 8 2023, 8:00pm
Pennyrile Beach, Dawson Springs
We will use the almost full moon to guide us over the water to see what creatures are using the lake. Trips will last about 2 hours on the water. Bring water, bug spray, and a head…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Aug 5 2023, 8:00pm
Pennyrile Beach, Dawson Springs
We will use the almost full moon to guide us over the water to see what creatures are using the lake. Trips will last about 2 hours on the water. Bring water, bug spray, and a head…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Sep 4 2023, 11:00am
Pennyrile Beach, Dawson Springs
Come celebrate Labor Day and enjoy the last day before the beach closes for the season! Lots of fun family friendly activities will be held at the beach all day long. Rent a…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Oct 5 2023, 12:00am
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs
Enjoy a spacious table to work all weekend, plus a chance to win scrapbook-related prizes. Registration fee is $40 or $45 to come a day early and is limited to 40 participants. To…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Oct 6 2023, 12:00am
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs
Enjoy a spacious table to work all weekend, plus a chance to win scrapbook-related prizes. Registration fee is $40 or $45 to come a day early and is limited to 40 participants. To…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Oct 7 2023, 12:00am
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs
Enjoy a spacious table to work all weekend, plus a chance to win scrapbook-related prizes. Registration fee is $40 or $45 to come a day early and is limited to 40 participants. To…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Oct 8 2023, 12:00am
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs
Enjoy a spacious table to work all weekend, plus a chance to win scrapbook-related prizes. Registration fee is $40 or $45 to come a day early and is limited to 40 participants. To…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ