• S’MORES NIGHT AT THE CAMPGROUND

    John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    S'MORES NIGHT AT THE CAMPGROUND Saturday, August 9,2025 6:00 PM   Celebrate National S'mores Day with us at John James Audubon Park State Park! Meet at the Audubon Park Campground Shelter at 6:00 PM for an evening of fun, while we prepare and enjoy America's favorite fire-side dessert. Sit around our campfire and roast s'mores […]

  • 8th Annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike

    John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    8th Annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike Saturday, August 23, 2025 10 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. Cost: FREE   Take time this morning to explore the Park’s only wooded Pet Trail (Eagle Glen) during our 8th annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike. Bring your furry pal, your family/friends, or just yourself and join this free […]

    Free
  • What Flies at Night?

    John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    What Flies at Night? Saturday, August 30 7:30 P.M.-10 P.M. John James Audubon State Park Cost: $5/person   Head to John James Audubon State Park on Saturday, August 30th, from 7:30-10 P.M., for an incredible evening exploring the nighttime insect world! Special guest, Kevin Wiener, of the wildly popular Facebook page, “All Bugs Go to […]

    $5
  • MONARCH MIGRATION MYSTERIES

    John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 8-11:30 A.M. John James Audubon State Park Museum Cost: $5/person; discounts for FOA members and larger families The Monarch Butterfly captures everyone’s attention! This nearly endangered species completes a two-way migration, but there’s so much mystery surrounding it! Attend the Monarch Migration Mysteries program: You’ll learn the Monarch’s incredible […]

    $5
  • “Making Monarchs” Craft Event

    John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    Sunday, Sept. 14 2:00-4:00 P.M. John James Audubon State Park Museum Cost: Varies by craft   Save the date! Join us on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14th for a brand-new event, “Making Monarchs,” a fun opportunity to get creative with us, making Monarch Butterfly-related crafts! Kids and adults can participate. There will be several FREEBIE crafts, […]

  • “Ask A Curator Day” Presentation

    John James Audubon State Park Museum 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    Sunday, September 21, 2025 3:00 P.M. John James Audubon Museum Cost: FREE   To celebrate “Ask a Curator Day,” our Museum Curator Connor Humphrey will be answering the 3 most asked questions he receives. Connor will cover how Audubon’s paintings were made into prints, what connections Audubon had with slavery, and what a museum curator […]

    Free
  • Campground Halloween Weekend – Activities and Contests

    John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    Book your campsite now, get your costumes ready and pull out your spookiest decorations--you won't want to miss the Campground Halloween event at John James Audubon State Park on October 17-19! Free activities for campers are planned throughout the weekend to get you in the Halloween spirit. Join in our campsite decorating contest, age-level costume […]

  • National “Take-a-Hike Day” Family Hike

    John James Audubon State Park 3100 US-41, Henderson, KY, United States

    Celebrate “National Take-a-Hike Day” by experiencing the beauty and diversity of Audubon Park in autumn! Join our park naturalist on Sunday, Nov. 16th at 1 P.M., for this 1-mile guided hike. This is a FREE event, so bring the whole family and all your friends along, even your leashed pets! Wear sturdy shoes, as this […]

    Free