There are great things to do with kids in Central KY that cost $5 or less! Enjoy history, the outdoors, sports, and special events! Of course, the FREE stuff is always great so check out the links to FREE fun below!
Cool Places with Cheap Admission
Kentucky Children’s Garden (Open March – October) $4/person for everyone over 2 years of age
Mary Todd Lincoln House (March – November) Children (6–12) $6, Children (0–5) FREE, Adult $15
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill Watch for special admission deals. Music on the Lawn events in the summer are FREE!
Salato Wildlife Education Center (Open March – November) Adults $5.00, Youth (5 – 17) $3.00, Children 4 and under FREE
Fort Boonesborough Children (6 – 12) $5.00, Children Under 6 are FREE, Adults $8
Fort Harrod Children (6-12) $5.00, Children 5 and Under FREE, Adults $8.00, Seniors $6.00
Fun Things to Do
Summer Movie Events (Many are FREE!)
Visit a Central KY Aquatic Center – $7/adult, $5/child
Check out a University of Kentucky Sporting Event – many sports have affordable ticket prices
- UK Baseball Games
- UK Volleyball Games
- UK Gymnastics
- UK Softball
- UK Soccer (FREE!)
- UK Women’s Basketball
- UK Outdoor Track & Field
- UK Indoor Track & Field
Special Events
Michaels Craft Stores offer special Kids Club events throughout the year – many are free or cheap!
Enjoy Discovery Saturday at the Living Arts and Science Center (FREE)
Check out a Pay What You Will Performance at the Lexington Children’s Theatre (Typically the Saturday 7 pm performance)
Keeneland (April and October) General Admission $7 Wednesdays & Thursdays, $10 Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, $15 Opening Weekend, Children 12 and Under FREE
Updated 1/5/26 (Call ahead to confirm rates are still unchanged)
Check out the Lex Fun 4 Kids FREE Listings too!
