Outdoor Activities in Frankfort, KY

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World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Lexington Opera House · 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY

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Lazy Lawncare

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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The Butterfly Greenhouse

The Butterfly Greenhouse · Wilson Nurseries, 3690 E West Conn, Frankfort, KY

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2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

In 6 days · Apr 22 – Apr 27 · Kentucky Horse Park · 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY

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Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY

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The Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden · 2091 Lewis Ferry Rd, Frankfort, KY

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EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB

Wed, Jul 15, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Tates Creek Branch · 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington, KY

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Little Crooked Creek Safari

Little Crooked Creek Safari · 1430 Little Crooked Creek Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY

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Beaumont Book Discussion Group

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY

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Mariposa Butterfly Performance

In 3 weeks · May 9 – May 10 · Lexington Children's Theatre · 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY

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Lexington Womens Recognition Garden

Lexington Womens Recognition Garden · 565 Wellington Way, Lexington, KY

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Vintage Pickin in the Bluegrass

In 1 week · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Masterson Station Park · 3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY

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USEF Pony Finals

Aug 4 – Aug 10 · Kentucky Horse Park · 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY

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Frankfort Water Park

Frankfort Water Park · Frankfort Water Park, Lexington, KY

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Kentucky Spring Classic

In 4 weeks · May 12 – May 18 · Kentucky Horse Park · 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY

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Fall Vegetable Garden

Tue, Jul 7, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY

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Silver Ridge Stables

Silver Ridge Stables · 4745 Lagrange Rd, Shelbyville, KY

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Horror Murder Movie Club

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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Swahili Day 2026

Jun 13 – Jun 15 · Gatton Park on the Town Branch · 795 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY

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Franklin County Farmers Market

Franklin County Farmers Market · 404 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY

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Seedleaf's Spring Garden Party

In 1 week · Apr 25 – Apr 26 · Clerestory at Greyline Station · 101 W Loudon Avenue, Lexington, KY

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Mariposa/Butterfly

In 2 weeks · May 2 – May 11 · Lexington Children's Theatre · 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY

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Glenns Creek Distillery

Glenns Creek Distillery · 3501 McCracken Pike, Frankfort, KY

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BreyerFest

Jul 10 – Jul 13 · Kentucky Horse Park · 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY

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Nature Crafting

Tue, Oct 6, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY

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Josephine Sculpture Park

Josephine Sculpture Park · 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd, Frankfort, KY

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Animal Signs for Teens & Tweens

Tue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Jun 1, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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Kentucky River Tours

Kentucky River Tours · 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY

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Holiday Nature Ornament

Thu, Dec 3, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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Lakeview Park · 112 Park Ave, Frankfort, KY

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Outdoor Activities in Frankfort, KY

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

Lazy Lawncare

The Butterfly Greenhouse

2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

Master Gardeners & Plant Giveaways

The Botanical Garden

EARLY BIRD BOOK CLUB

Little Crooked Creek Safari

Beaumont Book Discussion Group

Mariposa Butterfly Performance

Lexington Womens Recognition Garden

Vintage Pickin in the Bluegrass

USEF Pony Finals

Frankfort Water Park

Kentucky Spring Classic

Fall Vegetable Garden

Silver Ridge Stables

Horror Murder Movie Club

Swahili Day 2026

Franklin County Farmers Market

Seedleaf's Spring Garden Party

Mariposa/Butterfly

Glenns Creek Distillery

BreyerFest

Nature Crafting

Josephine Sculpture Park

Animal Signs for Teens & Tweens

Eastside Children's Scavenger Hunt

Kentucky River Tours

Holiday Nature Ornament

Early Readers Book Club

Capitol View Park

Capitol View Park Trails

Kentucky's Floral Clock

Dolly Graham Park

South Frankfort Park :)

Juniper Hill Park

East Frankfort Park

State Game Farm

River View Park

Leslie Morris Park

Kentucky State Parks

Thorn Hill Garden

Benson Creek

Kroger Brighton Park

Cove Spring Park

Medical Heights Park

Upper Cove Spring Park and Archery Range

Lakeview Park

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