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) $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
Fun Things to Do
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
Summer Movie Events (Many are FREE!)
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
- UK Baseball Games
- UK Volleyball Games
- UK Gymnastics
- UK Softball
- UK Soccer
- 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
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)