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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My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown
My Old Kentucky Home will be transformed into the bizarre Victorian world of funerals and mourning all of October! Enter the mansion, draped in black swag and feather plumes, and…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
John James Audubon State Park, Henderson
Book your campsite now, get your costumes ready and pull out your spookiest decorations--you won't want to miss the Campground Halloween at John James Audubon State Park! Our Park…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
Boo! The most wicked time of year is here! With 2023 bringing even more spooky sounds and dreadful décor, will you dare to play a round of Haunted Mini Golf? Haunted Mini Golf…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Carlisle
A tributary of the mighty Ohio River, the Licking River meanders over 300 miles - stretching from southeast Kentucky all the way towards Cincinnati. As part of your experience, you…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Ft. Boonesborough State Park , Richmond
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scares of over one and one-half miles of Halloween lights and displays from your car. For more information please call (859)527-3454.
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Columbus-Belmont State Park, Columbus
Civil War Days is a fun and educational weekend for all ages. There will be reenactments, encampments, living history, speakers, battles, period dance, a memorial, and a…
Western Waterlands
Western Waterlands
Ft. Boonesborough State Park , Richmond
There will be around 1000 vehicles participating in this large three day car show. In addition there will be swap meet and food vendors. For more information please contact Gary…
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
My Old Kentucky Home, Bardstown
My Old Kentucky Home will be transformed into the bizarre Victorian world of funerals and mourning all of October! Enter the mansion, draped in black swag and feather plumes, and…
Bourbon, Horses & History
Bourbon, Horses & History
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Union
Boo! The most wicked time of year is here! With 2023 bringing even more spooky sounds and dreadful décor, will you dare to play a round of Haunted Mini Golf? Haunted Mini Golf…
Northern Kentucky River Region
Northern Kentucky River Region
Ft. Boonesborough State Park , Richmond
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scares of over one and one-half miles of Halloween lights and displays from your car. For more information please call (859)527-3454.
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region
Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon & Boone Region