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
General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton
Are you looking for a memorable adventure on National Trails Day? Bring your whole family to experience a guided twilight hike on Saturday, June 3rd at 7pm! Our Naturalist team…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls Of Rough
Every second Friday of every month guests are entertained with traditional Bluegrass music. Enjoy the evening by starting in the Grayson's Landing Restaurant and end the…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond
A weekend devoted to everyone's birthday. We will have scheduled times for crafts, entertainment, free tours and putt-putt, and lots more. Saturday afternoon we will have a…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond
A weekend devoted to everyone's birthday. We will have scheduled times for crafts, entertainment, free tours and putt-putt, and lots more. Saturday afternoon we will have a…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond
This annual event allows children to participate as they learn about life in the 18th Century. Some common work presented may include building a split rail fence, grinding corn,…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond
A weekend devoted to everyone's birthday. We will have scheduled times for crafts, entertainment, free tours and putt-putt, and lots more. Saturday afternoon we will have a…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls Of Rough
Cody Lohden and the Lohden Boys Band are the featured entertainment is Friday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. Central time. Bring the whole family out to enjoy this free…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls Of Rough
Make you dad feel special by bringing him to enjoy our delicious Father's Day Buffet in the Grayson's Landing Restaurant. Food selections and prices will be listed…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton
Join us as we celebrate dad! Our buffet menu will be released soon and reservations will start mid-May
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region