Celebrating Kentucky’s Signature Industry – FREE Event! Hats Off to Kentucky’s Horse Industry Day is a celebration of the horse and its impact on the state of Kentucky. The day offers fun family activities including arts and crafts for children, horse and pony rides for children and adults, interactive educational booths and a thrilling equestrian […]
Summer Playground Days provides safe, engaging programming in neighborhood parks in Lexington. Events are recommended for children ages 5 and up. Each day, Parks and Recreation staff will visit the parks and host a variety of engaging and educational activities. Activities include recreational sports, make-and-take arts and crafts, STEM projects, supervised playground play, and the […]
Ballet Under the Stars, Lexington’s premier outdoor dance celebration, allows the community to experience a night of professional ballet at Woodland Park. Details July 30 – August 3, 2025 (performances each night)Gates open: 6 p.m. | Preshow: 8 p.m. | Main Curtain: 9 p.m. $9 per person (including tax); children 3 and under are admitted […]
17th Annual Kentucky Highland Renaissance FestivalThemed Weekends!!May 31st – July 20th, 2025 Weekends Only10:00am – 7:00pm Festival Site Address: 955 Elm St Eminence, KY 40019 ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW at www.kyrenfaire.com
Summer P-EBT is a benefit available to Kentucky families. Eligible school-aged children can get $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer. Summer P-EBT/SUN Bucks may have a different name depending on your location. Families can receive Summer P-EBT on top of other benefits like SNAP and WIC, and children can continue to enjoy […]
May is Bike Month! May is National Bike Month! Bike Month celebrates riding a bicycle – for transportation, for exercise, for fun – while reminding drivers that the road is shared space for all. Drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention to their neighbors on the road. Bike Month will include in-person, virtual, […]
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is proud to announce the return of the Kentucky Horse Park Run/Walk Club on May 26, 2025 through Labor Day! Meeting every Monday evening from 4:30-7:00 at the KHP Visitor Center, the Park welcomes the community to explore the grounds free of charge! A specific route is marked for visitors […]
Enjoy FREE Fishing Weekend in Kentucky! June 7 – 8, 2025- No fishing license is required in the state for all ages. Sample Kentucky’s outstanding fishing opportunities for free during Free Fishing Days on June 7-8, 2025. During this special weekend, you don’t need a license or permit to fish. Even anglers who live outside of Kentucky […]
The Lexington Public Library has a variety of events at their many locations. They offer storytimes, after school homework help and snacks, summer programming and much more! Lexington Public Library Locations Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington 40513 Central Library, 140 E Main Street, Lexington 40507 *Farish Theater, Central Library Art Gallery, STEAM Lab, Friends Book […]
Each year Thomas the Train visits the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, KY! It’s a great event for little ones and a great chance to spend a day having lots of family fun! Recently, Lex Fun 4 Kids writer Jennifer and her son visited and have some tips for you! Top 10 “Day Out […]
Each year, the YMCA of Central Kentucky, in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, sponsors, and community partners, hosts the annual neighborhood Back to School Rallies. August 2, 20259:30 am – 12:30 pm The rallies provide elementary, middle and high school students with free full-size backpacks and school supplies. Each site distributes supplies for all […]
Each Saturday morning during the Keeneland race meet you can enjoy getting a peek at the early morning fun at the track at Keeneland’s Sunrise Trackside. Visit Keeneland on Saturday mornings during the race meet to experience the sunrise, sights and sounds of Sunrise Trackside at Keeneland. Coffee and light breakfast offerings will be available […]
The annual Cuts & Curls program gives FCPS students of all ages a confident start to the school year with fresh haircuts and hairstyles. To make the Cuts & Curls program more convenient for families, the event has been transformed into a year-round opportunity, thanks to the generosity of community partners who have agreed to […]
Join us for a Summer of Creativity and Confidence at Wellness Creative! Choose from weekly piano, guitar, ukulele, or voice lessons–or even try all four in our Music Sampler class! With group and individual options available for both beginners and advanced students, there’s something for everyone. Younger friends can even join the fun with our Disney […]
The University of Kentucky offers great ways for kids to get up close with the teams! Join in the game and be a ball kid or join your team and get on the field with the baseball or softball teams! The UK Women’s Basketball team, UK Baseball, UK Softball and Kentucky Soccer teams all have […]