Fun Things to do in Central KY with Kids for $5 or Less

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!

Kentucky Children’s Garden (Open March – October) $3/person or $10/family of up to 5

Mary Todd Lincoln House (March – November) Children (6–12) $6, Children (0–5) FREE, Adult $15

Aviation Museum of Kentucky Children (0-5) & Members – Free, Children/Youth (6-16 years) $5.00, Adults (17-59 years) $10.00

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill $5 after 5 pm Admission Deal on select Friday and Saturday nights

Hummel Planetarium Adults (18-61) $6.00, Seniors (62+), Students (4-17), Military $5.00, EKU Staff and Students $5.00, Children 3 and under Free

Salato Wildlife Education Center (Open March – November) Adults $5.00, Youth (5 – 18) $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) $4.00, Children 5 and Under FREE, Adults $7.00

Jacobson Park Pedal Boats $4/half hour (April – October)

Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides at Shaker Landing (April – November) $10 (Ages 13+), $5 (Ages 6-12), Free (5 and Under)

Lexington Philharmonic Sound Explorers (September – April) $5 per person or get tickets to all 4 for $16

Visit a Central KY Aquatic Center – Most admissions are under $5 for children

Check out a University of Kentucky Sporting Event – many sports have affordable ticket prices

Michaels Craft Stores offer special Kids Club events throughout the year

Enjoy Discovery Saturday at the Living Arts and Science Center (FREE)

Check out a Pay What You Can Performance at the Lexington Children’s Theatre (Typically the Saturday 7 pm performance)

Keeneland (April and October) General Admission $5 per person, Children 12 and Under FREE

Enjoy Halloween Fun at Jack-O-Lantern Trail each fall at McConnell Springs $5/person (Kids 12 and under FREE)