During the LexArts HOP, thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions and special arts events. With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, the LexArts HOP is arguably Lexington’s most anticipated visual arts celebration, and it happens on the third Friday of […]
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
Enjoy Summer Fun in Lexington and Central KY with the Summer Fun Guide! Links to all the best events, lists of Summer Movies, Summer Reading Programs, VBS listings and more! Summer Bucket List! I love making forever memories with my kids and summer is a great time to do just that! My Central Kentucky Summer […]
Get FREE Bowling ALL Summer with Kids Bowl Free!! Registered Kids Receive 2 FREE GAMES Of Bowling Each Day Of The KBF Program All Summer Long! More than 1,500 bowling centers around the globe provide 2 FREE Games of bowling each day to kids during the Spring and Summer. This program is designed by bowling centers to […]
Raven Run is a 734 acre nature sanctuary located just at the southern end of Fayette County. A short drive down Old Richmond Road or out Tates Creek Road will lead you to Raven Run located just off Jack’s Creek Pike. The sanctuary is run by the Fayette County Parks Department and is FREE to […]
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 Bluegrass Fair Returns and Springs into Summer June 5-15th, 2025 The Lexington Lions Club is thrilled to announce the 64th annual Bluegrass Fair at Lexington’s Masterson Station Park, for eleven unforgettable nights of entertainment featuring an exciting new line-up with three captivating acts that have appeared on national television shows like America’s Got Talent, […]
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 […]
Truck-a-Palooza, the city’s annual touch-a-truck event, is back and will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 1 pm at Fredrick Douglass High School. This event is open to all ages and is free to the public. June 7 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (sensory/quiet time is 9 – 11 […]
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 […]
Summer is full of great music events all around Central KY! Many are FREE and great for all ages. Tuesdays Big Band and Jazz at Moondance Amphitheater and Ecton Park FREE The return of spring means the return of one of Lexington’s longest-running and most beloved concert series – Big Band & Jazz. With […]
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 […]