14 Things to Do on FCPS Fall Break 2026: Camps, Trains & Family Outings

No-school-day camps, free library movies and fall outings to fill the week of September 28–October 9.

Updated September 28, 2026 · 14 picks

Fall break is here, and Lexington-area museums, libraries, farms and parks have lined up camps, drop-in programs and family events to fill the days. Below you'll find full-day and half-day camp options for working parents, plus free and low-key outings for families who want a slower week.

Camps and timed-ticket events fill up fast over break, so register or buy tickets online before you drive out. For the free library and park programs, arrive a few minutes early — seating and supplies are often first-come, first-served.

1.Fall Break Camp at the Lexington Children's Museum
The children's museum runs its school-year camps all week, September 28 through October 2, with hands-on themed days (including a Goo Camp on October 5). It's a solid pick if you need somewhere for the kids to land during the workday.
2.Fall Festival No-School-Day Class at the Living Arts & Science Center
The Living Arts & Science Center offers a fall-themed no-school-day class on October 5 for kids who love art and science projects. While you're there, check the Farish Planetarium's daily show schedule.
3.School's Out Camps at the Explorium of Lexington
The Explorium schedules camps on days when school is out, so break week is covered with play-based museum programming.
4.Fall Break Movies at Central Library
Free
Central Library screens movies on September 29, 30 and October 1 — an easy, free indoor option on a rainy break day.
5.Fall Break Express at the Kentucky Railway Museum
The Kentucky Railway Museum runs its Fall Break Express excursions October 6 through 9. A real train ride is an easy sell for train-obsessed preschoolers and big kids alike.
Through Oct 8
6.Fall Break Days at Eckert's Versailles Orchard
Eckert's hosts special Fall Break days on October 6 and 7, on top of a season that includes hayrides, a Pumpkin Jamboree (October 3–4) and AppleFest.
7.Jurassic Quest at Central Bank Center
Central Bank Center · Lexington
The traveling dinosaur experience lands downtown on October 3 — a big-ticket break outing for dino fans of all ages.
Sat, Oct 17 · ScareFest Sat, Oct 17 · ScareFest Fri, Nov 13 · Lexington Christmas + Gift…
8.Southland After School: Fall Break Hours
Southland Christian Church's Lexington campus extends its after-school program to fall break hours starting September 29, with regular sessions resuming October 5–7.
9.Intro to Archery & Atlatl at Hisle Farm Park
Hisle Farm Park · Lexington
Hisle Farm Park offers youth and multigenerational Introduction to Archery sessions on October 3, followed by atlatl throwing on October 4. Great for a family that wants to try something genuinely new.
Sat, Oct 10 · Pumpkin Carving at Hisle Sat, Oct 17 · Take a Hike - Scavenger Hunt Sat, Nov 7 · Fall Migration Bird Walk
10.Evans Orchard and Cider Mill
Georgetown
Georgetown's orchard and cider mill is in full fall season through November 1, with activities and live music on the weekends — Matthew Douglas Simpson plays October 3 and 11.
Through Nov 1 · Evans Orchard Fall Season Sun, Oct 11 · Matthew Douglas Simpson Sun, Oct 18 · Matthew Douglas Simpson
11.Fall Farm Fun at Middle Springs Farm
This Paris farm's fall season runs through November 1, making it an easy midweek escape while school is out. Check the website before you go.
Through Nov 1
12.Story Walk at McConnell Springs Park
McConnell Springs Park · Lexington
McConnell Springs pairs a picture book with a walk outdoors on October 3, and follows up with a Tree Week plant and tree ID walk on October 11 and an Indigenous History Walk on October 12.
Sun, Oct 11 · Tree Week: Plant and Tree …Mon, Oct 12 · Indigenous History Walk Sat, Oct 17 · Junior Naturalist: Terrifi…
13.Family Open Swim at Goldfish Swim School
Free
Goldfish on Nicholasville Road opens its warm indoor pool to the public for family open swims on Saturdays and Tuesdays, including September 29, October 3 and October 6.
14.Dunbar Community Center Kids' Classes
Dunbar Community Center · Lexington
Dunbar runs kid-friendly programming right after break, including a children's gluten-free pumpkin pie cookie baking class on October 7 and a Bingo Blast with squishy prizes on October 8.
Thu, Oct 8 · Children's Bingo Blast: Wi…Tue, Oct 13 · Girl Scout Exploration Ser…Wed, Oct 14 · Craft of the Month: Decora…