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.
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Kentucky State Parks Events Calendar
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Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
Have brunch with the Easter Bunny Saturday April 1, 2023. Begin the morning by arriving at 10:00 A.M. for photo time with the Easter Bunny. While you wait, the children can enjoy…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
We will have fun family oriented recreation programs throughout the weekend. On Easter Day we will be serving our Easter Buffet and will have our annual Easter egg hunt sponsored…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
We will have fun family oriented recreation programs throughout the weekend. On Easter Day we will be serving our Easter Buffet and will have our annual Easter egg hunt sponsored…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz
Come to Lake Barkley State Resort Park for our delicious Easter Buffet! Reservations are required. Entrees include Baked Pit Ham, Roast Beef, Fried Chicken and Pork Loin along…
Western Waterlands
Western Waterlands
Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz
Come on down to this Easter 'egg'stravaganza at Lake Barkley State Resort Park! The fun will be across the road from the Fitness Center where the Easter Bunny will be around to…
Western Waterlands
Western Waterlands
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
Carter Caves Paddle TripsTYGART CREEKA 6-mile guided canoe or kayak trip that navigates you down Tygart Creek which cuts Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
Carter Caves Paddle TripsTYGART CREEKA 6-mile guided canoe or kayak trip that navigates you down Tygart Creek which cuts Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
Carter Caves Paddle TripsTYGART CREEKA 6-mile guided canoe or kayak trip that navigates you down Tygart Creek which cuts Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
This weekend has been set aside as a special time for campers. Those camping this weekend will get two nights camping for the price of one. Special rates will apply to campers for…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
This weekend has been set aside as a special time for campers. Those camping this weekend will get two nights camping for the price of one. Special rates will apply to campers for…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians