Put a little fright in your night with the return of Lexington Parks and Recreation’s FREE Freaky Flicks movie series! Enjoy fun, family-friendly, spine-chilling films to get you Spooky Season ready. Pre-show activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Monster Mash dance party. The movie will begin at dark, around 7:30 p.m. Put a […]
The Louisville Zoo celebrates 43 years of merry — not scary — fun this October with its ever-popular annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Meijer. Oct. 1 – 29, 2026 (Select Nights) Nightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m. *** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7 […]
Celebrate Autumn with a scenic train excursion and fun fall activities at the Kentucky Railway Museum. Fall Break ExpressOctober 1, 6 & 8Train rides at 2 pm Spend time with us on your Fall Break. Our 90-minute train excursion is perfect for entertaining the whole family. Stroll through the museum as well! Trick and Track […]
Register for the FREE Keeneland Kids Club! The Keeneland Kids Club is the official club for Keeneland fans 12 and under. The Keeneland Kids Club in partnership with Golisano Children’s at UK, is the free official club for Keeneland fans 12 and under. The Keeneland Kids Club is a program that was formed to support Keeneland’s mission […]
Ballet Under the Stars, Lexington’s premier outdoor dance celebration, allows the community to experience a night of professional ballet at Woodland Park. Dates & Info 2026 Ballet Under the StarsJuly 29 – Aug. 2, 2026 (performances each night)Gates open: 6 p.m. | Preshow: 8 p.m. | Main Curtain: 9 p.m. $9 per person (including tax); children […]
The Lexington Children’s Theatre has been delighting audiences since 1938 and is excited to announce a wonderful lineup for the 2026-2027 season! There is a great variety of shows planned for the season (note the Pay What You Will and Sensory Friendly Shows) as well as the annual Celebrity Curtain Call and Summer Family Musical […]
Pay What You Will LCT’s Pay What You Will (PWYW) performances are a great way to see imaginative, professional theatre with your whole family, at a price that works best for you! With PWYW, patrons may pay any amount they choose for their tickets to one of our shows. We strive to make theatre accessible, and we […]
Where is your child’s bus stop? This is one of the most important questions as we head back to school. Fayette County Schools has a special bus portal for information about bus routes, bus numbers, pick up/drop off times, etc. Families must inform FCPS if their children will ride a bus to school because the district […]
Planning for the upcoming school year is always key to a successful year. Learning start dates, vacations, holidays and more is important as you get ready for the start of school and plan doctor appointments, dentist visits, and vacations. Lex Fun 4 Kids has linked calendars for area schools below. Keep in mind calendars are […]
The FCPS Department of Family and Community Engagement’s Cuts & Curls initiative is a chance for students to get free or reduced-price haircuts and styles throughout the school year. We want everyone to feel confident when they step on campus! Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, families can make an appointment directly or […]
Chick Fil A Cow Appreciation Day is back for 2026! To celebrate 80 years of Chick-fil-A, we’re bringing back Cow Appreciation Day®. Join us July 14 in-restaurant for an ah-moo-zing day. Dress like a cow. Enjoy an entrée on us. Bring your whole herd in-restaurant on July 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to help celebrate Cow Appreciation […]
Local community partners are offering a variety of Back to School events for students and families. For more information about a specific event please contact the event sponsor. If you have an event to add please email lexfun4kids@gmail.com YMCA Back to School RalliesAugust 1st at Various Locations The rallies provide elementary, middle and high school […]
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 visitors. […]
McConnell Springs is the birthplace of Lexington and is a wonderful hidden gem. We have a 26-acre historic and natural city park right under our noses! McConnell Springs is located just inside New Circle off Old Frankfort Pike. You turn on Rebmann Lane and follow the signs that weave through industrial lots before entering the […]
Breyerfest is a annual event held each summer at the Kentucky Horse Park. You don’t need to be a huge Breyer Horse fan to check out all the fun going on all weekend. My boys have been for many years and we always have a blast. Here’s some great tips so you can plan your […]