Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
This year’s festival debuts a new collection of handcrafted Chinese lantern displays, blending centuries-old artistry with imaginative design to create an unforgettable nighttime adventure.
Festivals & Fairs in Fulton, KY
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StageOne Family Theatre: Honey Bee Flight
After meeting the queen, a group of young honey bees set out on their adventurous new job: finding pollen and nectar! With the help of an experienced forager bee, the new team learns waggle dance directions and collects treasures to bring home to the hive. Ages 0-5.
ROARchestra 2026
ROARchestra is back! The Louisville Orchestra and your Louisville Zoo have partnered together again to present a wildly entertaining musical evening. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy live music under the stars at the Zoo’s renovated Oasis stage.
Pokémon Trainer Meet Up
Meet and hang out with other Pokémon fans! Bring your cards to trade or play, or chill out with a craft. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Omaha Storm Chasers at Louisville Bats
MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field
Thomas Freese: Making Magic Wands
Tips and techniques from a master wand maker. Limit 20. To register, call 502-574-1795.Ages 6-12.
River City Puppers Presents: Lou the Baby Dinosaur
Location: Boone Woods Park (6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005) In case of a rain, event will be held at the Main Library. Call Parks' Rainout Hotline at 859-334-2283 for updates.
Postcard Printmaking
Try a simple printmaking technique by carving your own stamp and creating a postcard.
AI Off-Road: Introduction to AI
Presented in partnership with the University of Kentucky School of Information Science, this session introduces us to the basics of artificial intelligence. We will learn what AI is, how to ask effective questions, and how AI can help solve everyday problems.
Tinker Tales
Enjoy a book and songs, then use everyday bits and bobs to build, play and create again and again.
Preschoolers Explore the Ocean
Your preschooler will exercise fine and gross motor skills with ocean themed activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Escape Room
There’s been a murder at the library! Solve riddles, find clues and figure out whodunnit in this murder mystery escape room.
Code Camp
Choose your path: code a game, build a mobile app or experiment with hardware. Work at your own pace and try coding projects in this beginner-friendly camp.
Tape Town Car Play
We'll have plenty of tape 'roads' connecting different parts of our interactive town. Bring your own toy car or borrow one of ours to drive our masking tape roads and explore different neighborhoods on your road trip adventure. Recommended for ages 2-5 with caregiver.
Nature Art
Explore patterns found in nature and use them as inspiration for your own art.
Trivia Night – Spicy Summer Reads
Summer is heating up! Sparks will fly at this wild night of trivia based on book boyfriends from fan-favorite novels across all genres of romance.
Laser Engraving Workshop
Join us in the Eastside Makerspace for a laser engraving class. We will discuss design ideas and the capabilities of engraving at the library as we Create a pair of custom coasters For ages 13+
Maker Monday
Make a shark tooth necklace and watch fin-tastic footage of these ocean predators.
Rainsite
Location: Boone Woods Park (6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005) In case of a rain, event will be held at the Main Library. Call Parks' Rainout Hotline at 859-334-2283 for updates.
Mr. Science Presents: Dino Lab
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
Curious Crafting!
Are you curious about animals from Australia or Butterflies? Maybe you want to learn more about dinosaurs or puppet-making. In each Curious Crafting session we will explore a new topic, read a book, and make a craft to take home!
Wild Workout: Pilates (Giraffe) – SOLD OUT
Find inspiration in nature as you stretch and strike a pose with our giraffe herd looking on.
The Oddity Hour
Design your own felt photocard holder to add a personal flair to your favorite mementos.
ROARchestra 2026: Summer Breeze
ROARchestra is back! The Louisville Orchestra and your Louisville Zoo have partnered together again to present a wildly entertaining musical evening. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy live music under the stars at the Zoo’s renovated Oasis stage.
Dino-Mite Magic and Mayhem
Roar like dinosaurs, help shape a story and jump into the action as tales twist and turn at this prehistoric party with PJ’s Entertainment.
Craft to Go
Craft To Go kids' craft kits will be available for pick-up at Eastside Library starting July 6, while supplies last. Limit one kit per customer. For ages 5-12.
Wild Workout: Pilates (Giraffe)
Find inspiration in nature as you stretch and strike a pose with our giraffe herd looking on.
ArtSmart
Don't be fooled. Explore mystifying optical illusions, then create your own!
Mad Scientists
Explore what's hiding inside markers by testing different inks, racing colors up paper strips and creating colorful art.
Chess Club
Drop in to learn the fundamentals of chess from a certified instructor. All skill levels are welcome.
Princess and Hero Meet and Greet
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
Chick Picks
Women of all ages reading a variety of genres. This month, "The Wartime Book Club" by Kate Thompson. Email Karen at khelmle@bcpl.org with questions.
Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions: Classical Campout
Pretend to build tents, gather around an imaginary campfire, make musical s’mores and explore nature through sound, movement and play.
Pikachu Party!
For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.
Painted Rocks
Use acrylic paint pens to turn rocks into colorful creations, perfect for your garden.
Check Meowt Book Club
Registration is required; the book is available for pick up at the Beaumont Branch’s front desk. If you have any questions, please email mstout@lexpublib.org.
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Who was the Hodgenville, Kentucky native before he arrived in the White House? Forrest Loeffler portrays a young Lincoln who reflects on his time as an Illinois lawyer and state representative as well as his time growing up in the backwoods of Kentucky and Indiana. Join us as we get to see how...
Workshop Wednesday
Roll up your sleeves, experiment with new technology, and get crafting!
Happy Tooth Fairy Party
Kids can try on wings and wave magic wands while practicing brushing, sorting foods, and exploring real dentist tools. Goodie bags included. For ages 2-7. No registration required.
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