The Nature in Your Neighborhood program brings free, family-friendly fun to parks across the city! Beginning on June 4th, 2024 and continuing on weekdays until August 9th, these activities offer a range of experiences that focus on connecting with nature and learning about our environment. Together, we’ll create art with natural pigments, enjoy storytelling sessions, […]
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 […]
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, occurs annually on June 19. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth’s commemoration is on the anniversary date of June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger led a force of soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to deliver General Order […]
The Living Arts and Science Center Family Events LASC is celebrating 50+ years and their newly expanded facility now includes a teaching kitchen, a dedicated ceramics studio, a digital media lab, new classrooms and art galleries and Lexington’s only Planetarium! Check their event calendar for upcoming programming for the entire family. Welcome to the Living Arts […]
LexArts Cultural Pass is a pilot program in 2024 that provides free access to many of Lexington’s arts and culture institutions for youth grades K-12. It encourages students to continue their education in the arts to avoid summer learning loss. The LexArts Cultural Pass is valid for admission at participating venues for Summer 2024. Cultural Pass is a partnership […]
Fayette County Schools has numerous school sites providing meals this summer as well as a few Lexington Public Library branches. Families can find additional community meal sites by texting or calling: Additional Food Available this Summer Lexington Rescue Mission – Free breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and hot, nutritious lunches from 12 to […]
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 […]
There are so many wonderful area parks in Central Kentucky. This great playground and park guide will help you find unique parks, great playgrounds, fun areas to explore, biking and hiking trails, dog parks and more! Keep watching because more park and playground guides are added all the time!
SUN Bucks is a new grocery benefit available across most of the U.S. Families with eligible school-aged children can get $120 per child to buy groceries during the summer. SUN Bucks may have a different name depending on your location. Families can receive SUN Bucks on top of other benefits like SNAP and WIC, and […]
The Bluegrass Fair Returns and Springs into Summer June 6-16th, 2024 The Lexington Lions Club proudly presents the 63rd annual Bluegrass Fair at Lexington’s Masterson Station Park for eleven fun-filled nights, showcasing an “all-new” entertainment line-up featuring Lady Houdini – The World’s Premier Female Escape Artist! This year’s fair will also feature: Sea Lion Splash – […]
VBS Information is here! Check out local Vacation Bible Schools in Central KY this summer. Many are open for ages 3 or 4 through 5th grade. Be sure to check specific birthday and age restrictions when you register. If you have a Bible School to add please email lexfun4kids@gmail.com Watch for more listings for Summer 2024 […]
Enjoy FREE Fishing Weekend in Kentucky! June 1 – 2, 2024- No fishing license is required in the state for all ages. Every year Kentucky offers free fishing days the first weekend in June (June 1 – 2, 2024). On free fishing days no license (including the Kentucky trout permit) is required of residents or […]
Truck-a-Palooza, the city’s annual touch-a-truck event, is back and will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, between 10 a.m. and noon at Fredrick Douglass High School. This event is open to all ages and is free to the public. June 8 | 10 a.m. – noon (sensory hour is 9 – 10 a.m.)Frederick Douglass […]
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 […]
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 […]