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When: November 1, 2025 @ 5:04 pm – 6:04 pm
Where: Big Bone Lick State Park, 3380 Beaver Rd Union, Kentucky 41091

Big Bone Lick State Park will honor National Bison Day with special activities at the park related to the iconic "National Mammal" as recognized in 2016 by President Obama.

National Bison Day


When: October 17, 2025 – October 19, 2025 all-day
Where: Big Bone Lick State Park, 3380 Beaver Rd Union, Kentucky 41091

Details of the 2025 Salt Festival are still in the planning stages, but mark your calendars to attend the annual event at the park on October 17-19.  Specific times for[...]

2025 Annual Salt Festival


When: June 14, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Big Bone Lick State Park, 3380 Beaver Rd Union, Kentucky 41091

Bring the kids to the park for a "Day of Discovery" and learning at the 2025 Discovery Days event at Big Bone Lick State Park on June 14th from 11:00AM-2:00PM.

Discovery Days



When: May 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Big Bone Lick State Park, 3380 Beaver Rd Union, Kentucky 41091

Mark your calendars!  The annual Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Badge Day will be held at Big Bone Lick State Park on May 17th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM.  

Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Badge Day


When: April 26, 2025 all-day

Specific details regarding location and times for the 2025 Northern Kentucky History Day on April 26th will be available soon and this event entry will be updated when those details[...]

Northern Kentucky History Day


When: February 9, 2025 @ 4:03 pm – 5:03 pm
Where: Boone County Library - Sheben Branch, 8899 US Hwy 42 Union, Ky 41091

Was Kentucky only hunting grounds for Native Americans after 1492, or did they create villages and actually live here?  Join Jeannine Kreinbrink - Archaeologist and President of Northern Kentucky Cultural[...]

Kentucky: Hunting Grounds and Home Base for Native Americans