Places to go with kids
316 parks, libraries, museums, farms, theaters and more around Lexington, with their upcoming family events.
Parks & Playgrounds
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McConnell Springs ParkParks & Playgrounds · LexingtonNatural-area park that runs nature programs for kids, including Junior and Tiny Tot Naturalist classes, story walks, guided history walks and campfire s'mores.21 upcoming eventsRestroomsWalking trailsPicnic shelter
Hisle Farm ParkParks & Playgrounds · LexingtonLexington park that hosts outdoor family programs such as guided hikes and scavenger hunts, bird walks, introductory archery and atlatl throwing, and seasonal craft events.13 upcoming events
Raven Run Nature SanctuaryParks & Playgrounds · Nicholasville734-acre nature preserve with hiking trails and educational programs.10 upcoming eventsRestroomsWalking trailsPicnic shelter- Dunbar Community CenterParks & Playgrounds · LexingtonA City of Lexington community center offering children's baking and craft classes, bingo, field trips and a fall festival.9 upcoming eventsBall fields & courts
Floracliff Nature SanctuaryParks & Playgrounds · RichmondA nature sanctuary in Richmond offering guided hikes, birding walks, nature journaling classes and kids' hikes.6 upcoming events- Kelley's LandingParks & Playgrounds · RichmondOutdoor nature area that hosts guided bird walks, owl prowls, hikes and junior naturalist programs for families.6 upcoming events
Museums & Science
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The Living Arts & Science CenterMuseums & Science · LexingtonArt and science center with the Farish Planetarium, offering daily planetarium shows, family classes, Discovery Saturdays and no-school-day camps for kids.51 upcoming events- Headley-Whitney MuseumMuseums & Science · LexingtonArt museum on Old Frankfort Pike with rotating exhibitions such as quilt shows, offering gallery tours, artist talks and hands-on kids' create and craft workshops.26 upcoming events
Explorium of LexingtonMuseums & Science · LexingtonHands-on children's museum in downtown Lexington offering homeschool days, themed camps, sensory hours and members-only hours.19 upcoming events
Aviation Museum of KentuckyMuseums & Science · LexingtonAn aviation museum near the Lexington airport with aircraft exhibits and flight simulator sessions for visitors.8 upcoming events- Kentucky Historical SocietyMuseums & Science · FrankfortHistory organization in Frankfort offering exhibits, walking tours, homeschool history days, scout programs and youth summits.5 upcoming events
Lexington History MuseumMuseums & Science · LexingtonA local history museum in downtown Lexington with rotating exhibits.3 upcoming events
Libraries
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Berea Branch LibraryLibraries · BereaA public library branch in Berea with story times, toddler time, Lego Club, teen programs and afternoon craft sessions.147 upcoming events
Richmond Branch LibraryLibraries · RichmondPublic library branch in Richmond with storytimes, toddler programs, Lego club, craft sessions and teen clubs.143 upcoming events- Scott County Public LibraryLibraries · GeorgetownPublic library in Georgetown with baby, toddler and preschool storytimes, kids' art classes, a makerspace, read-to-a-dog sessions and teen clubs.128 upcoming events
- Lexington Public Library - CentralLibraries · LexingtonDowntown Lexington public library branch with regular baby, toddler, evening and STEAM storytimes plus craft sessions and live music programs.98 upcoming events
Paris-Bourbon County LibraryLibraries · ParisPublic library in Paris with storytimes for ages 0-2 and 3+, plus teen programs like art club, gaming and an adventuring guild.65 upcoming events- Beaumont BranchLibraries · LexingtonA Lexington public library branch offering baby, toddler and preschool storytimes plus kids' crafts, Lego challenges and Pokémon meet-ups.63 upcoming events
Farms & Orchards
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Eckert’s Versailles OrchardFarms & Orchards · VersaillesAn orchard in Versailles with a fall season of family events including hayrides, a pumpkin jamboree, trick-or-treating and AppleFest.12 upcoming events
Evans Orchard and Cider MillFarms & Orchards · GeorgetownAn orchard and cider mill in Georgetown with a fall season of activities and live music.6 upcoming events- Equus Run VineyardsFarms & Orchards · MidwayA vineyard in Midway that hosts seasonal events such as a fantasy-themed harvest fair.2 upcoming events
Bi-Water FarmFarms & Orchards · LexingtonA farm that hosts a fall AutumnFest for families.1 upcoming event- Devine's Corn MazeFarms & Orchards · HarrodsburgA corn maze and pumpkin patch farm attraction in Harrodsburg.1 upcoming event
- Middle Springs FarmFarms & Orchards · ParisA farm in Paris, KY that hosts fall family farm activities.1 upcoming event