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 the UK HealthCare Kentucky Children’s Hospital 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 to educate and give back to both the equine industry and the Kentucky community. Through the Kids Club, children are able to experience Keeneland through exclusive events, educational opportunities and communications to grow their love of horses and racing.
New members will receive a personalized membership packet and special emails each month from Buckles with highlights from other members of the thoroughbred community. Kids Club members will receive a birthday card and exclusive invitations to gather for annual events. Register now for your FREE Keeneland Kids Club Membership.
If you have any questions, please email our team at kidsclub@keeneland.com.
New member packet mailings may be delayed due to the high volume of registrations.
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Special Events 2024
Sunrise Trackside – Bring the whole family out to Keeneland for Sunrise Trackside to experience the morning sights and sounds of morning works. The Starting Gate concession stand will offer coffee and donuts to enjoy while watching morning works. From 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., children can take part in exciting activities under the grandstand including a meet and greet with Buckles, get their face painted, play fun games, get a jockey silk photo and more! Kids can also meet a horse from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the Walking Ring. During this time, mini tours with one of our tour guides will be available starting from the welcome stand in the Paddock.
April 6, 13, 20
October 5, 12, 19, 26
*October 26 – A special Halloween edition of Sunrise Trackside will take place including a costume contest and an appearance from the Headless Horseman at 10 a.m. in the Paddock.
Kids Club Family Day – During the fall and spring race meets, Kids Club members and their families are invited to enjoy a special day at the races by receiving free general admission and access to reserved grandstand seating. Children’s activities will take place in the North Terrace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 21
October 13
Starting Gate Storytime – Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at the Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children’s stories. Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity, and Keeneland Kids Club’s favorite mascot Buckles will be on hand to brush up on his reading and spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers. CLICK HERE to reserve tickets.
September 21: Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy Became One of the World’s Greatest Jockeys by Patsi B. Trollinger
November 16: A Moose in My Starting Gate by: Vicki Addesso Dodd
December 7: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmoose by: Vicki Addesso Dodd
Christmas – Keeneland Kids Club will host its Christmas with the Kids Club on December 14 & 15, 2024 exclusive to Kids Club members.
Click HERE for the Lex Fun 4 Kids Family Fun Review of Keeneland!
