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There are family fun events and things to do for all ages in Lexington and Central KY. Here’s a list of 75 great activities in Central KY that every kid should do before they grow up!
Visit McConnell Springs , the Birthplace of Lexington. Founders’ Day in May is a great way to see history up close.
Take in the sights and sounds of Keeneland during a meet or for a special event.
Go to the Kentucky Horse Park and see the Derby trophies, go on a horse drawn carriage ride, and see famous racehorses. Hats Off Day is FREE each year.
Enjoy a spring festival or parade for St. Patrick’s Day, KiteFest, MayFest or Founders’ Day.
Take in the lights at Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park for the holidays.
Learn about the “Paul Revere of the South” at the Jack Jouett House – many events are free.
Learn something new at the Living Arts and Science Center. Discovery Nights are held monthly and are just $2 (suggested donation).
Explore the Kentucky Children’s Garden . Get FREE admission during some special events each year.
Walk the path at the Arboretum and stop by their fish pond and garden.
Cheer on the local minor league baseball team, the Lexington Legends . Join their Kids Club and kids get FREE admission on Sundays.
Support the arts and enjoy Gallery Hop held throughout the year.
Appreciate some jazz at Ecton Park or Moondance Amphitheater.
Experience a reenactment with the Settlement and Raid event at Fort Harrod or Fort Boonesborough .
Take a pedal boat ride at Jacobson Park .
Visit the University of Kentucky Art Museum – it’s FREE and they offer Family Fun Sunday events.
Enjoy a cold Ale – 8 – 1 – tour the plant for free in Winchester and get one FREE after your visit.
Enjoy a Free Friday Flick at Jacobson Park in the summer or a Fountain Film at Triangle Park. Summer Movie Events are held each year.
Taste a Kentucky favorite – Beer Cheese! The Beer Cheese Festival is held each June in Winchester.
Visit a County Fair in your community.
Canoe through our local waterways with Canoe KY.
Learn more about Mary Todd Lincoln with a visit to her former home – right in downtown Lexington! Free for kids K – 12th grade each Presidents’ Day.
Visit the State Capitol building – they offer FREE tours.
Listen to the Lexington Philharmonic – they offer hands on Instrument Petting Zoos and kids programming all year long.
See a show at the Lexington Opera House . The Lexington Children’s Theatre, Broadway Live!, local dance groups, and many others offer performances year round.
Learn about bison and how they roamed our area years ago at Blackfish Bison Ranch in Winchester.
Enjoy a national festival, Breyerfest , that is held at the KY Horse Park each summer.
Do something unique and visit the Dollhouse Museum in Danville.
See a movie at the Kentucky Theatre , a beautifully decorated theatre in downtown Lexington that opened in 1922.
Visit Parkette Drive In for a Poor Boy or Chicken Box.
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