John James Audubon State Park

A sure sign that fall has arrived in Henderson? The Lions Club Arts & Crafts Festival, held each October at John James Audubon State Park! Stroll through rows and rows of regional artisans and makers, take in the crisp fall air and colorful fall foliage, and leave with special treasures made with love.

Spend a little bit of time on this National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 27th at 2 P.M., getting to know the diversity of trees around John James Audubon State Park! Our naturalist will lead you on an accessible guided walk around the park’s wooded edges to help you identify the many tree species found…

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…

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 story in an engaging presentation, then caravan with us offsite to capture, tag, and release these beautiful creatures. Tags and butterfly nets are…

Join us at John James Audubon State Park on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 14th for a brand-new event, “Making Monarchs.” It will be a fun opportunity to get creative making Monarch Butterfly-related crafts! Kids and adults can participate. There will be several FREEBIE crafts, some $5 crafts, and one paint-along wearable project for $15. You pick…