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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!

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Visit McConnell Springs, the Birthplace of Lexington. Founders’ Day in May is a great way to see history up close.
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Take in the sights and sounds of Keeneland during a meet or for a special event.
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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.
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Enjoy a spring festival or parade for St. Patrick’s Day, KiteFest, MayFest or Founders’ Day.
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Take in the lights at Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park for the holidays.
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Learn about the “Paul Revere of the South” at the Jack Jouett House – many events are free.
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Learn something new at the Living Arts and Science Center. Discovery Nights are held monthly and are just $2 (suggested donation).
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Explore the Kentucky Children’s Garden. Get FREE admission during some special events each year.
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Walk the path at the Arboretum and stop by their fish pond and garden.
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Cheer on the local minor league baseball team, the Lexington Legends. Join their Kids Club and kids get FREE admission on Sundays.
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Support the arts and enjoy Gallery Hop held throughout the year.
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Appreciate some jazz at Ecton Park or Moondance Amphitheater.
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Experience a reenactment with the Settlement and Raid event at Fort Harrod or Fort Boonesborough.
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Take a pedal boat ride at Jacobson Park.
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Visit the University of Kentucky Art Museum – it’s FREE and they offer Family Fun Sunday events.
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Enjoy a cold Ale – 8 – 1 – tour the plant for free in Winchester and get one FREE after your visit.
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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.
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Taste a Kentucky favorite – Beer Cheese! The Beer Cheese Festival is held each June in Winchester.
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Visit a County Fair in your community.
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Canoe through our local waterways with Canoe KY.
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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.
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Visit the State Capitol building – they offer FREE tours.
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Listen to the Lexington Philharmonic – they offer hands on Instrument Petting Zoos and kids programming all year long.
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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.
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Learn about bison and how they roamed our area years ago at Blackfish Bison Ranch in Winchester.
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Enjoy a national festival, Breyerfest, that is held at the KY Horse Park each summer.
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Do something unique and visit the Dollhouse Museum in Danville.
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See a movie at the Kentucky Theatre, a beautifully decorated theatre in downtown Lexington that opened in 1922.
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Visit Parkette Drive In for a Poor Boy or Chicken Box.
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