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
Kentucky State Parks Events Calendar
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Lake Barkley State Resort Park , Cadiz
Join us on June 4th for The Music Strikes Back for Veterans at Lake Barkley State Park Beach . The bands performing Car Crash Liver , Past Nine, Blackberry Moon , Carl…
Western Waterlands
Western Waterlands
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
Put your best foot forward on one of the park’s five hiking trails, or join the park’s staff for a hiking program on National Trails Day! Opt outside and enjoy nature this…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Lake Barkley State Resort Park , Cadiz
Join us on June 4th for The Music Strikes Back for Veterans at Lake Barkley State Park Beach . The bands performing Car Crash Liver , Past Nine, Blackberry Moon , Carl…
Western Waterlands
Western Waterlands
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
*PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*Join park staff and the ESP Encounters of Supernatural Phenomena investigators for a night of paranormal investigation! We will be using a variety…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
Join us for a day of discovery at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site! On Saturday, June 10th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. there will be lots to explore including Ice Age fossils,…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - ALL CLASSES FULL**Contact [email protected] to preregister. Registration information below.Take a break from lessons and tests to spend some…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Kingdom Come State Park, Cumberland
Do
you have what it takes to complete the Warrior's Challenge Obstacle
Run? Put yourself to the test by running, swimming, crawling and
climbing your way through our park lake,…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
Kingdom Come State Park, Cumberland
Join
us for some "Fun on the Run" at Kentucky's highest in elevation
state park! Participants will make laps equivalent to a 5k through the park's shelter loop.Make sure you…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
*PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*Join park staff and the ESP Encounters of Supernatural Phenomena investigators for a night of paranormal investigation! We will be using a variety…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
Ho ho ho! Christmas in July will fill the campground with holiday cheer (minus the chill)! Join us for a variety holiday themed activities at the recreation shelter:Friday, 7/213…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region