Festivals & Fairs in Murray, KY

Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Murray, KY. Big events you don't want to miss.

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StageOne Family Theatre: Honey Bee Flight

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · CENTRAL · 1340 SOUTH FOURTH ST, Louisville, KY · Ages Up to 5

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.

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Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 3, 11:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 3–11

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.

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ROARchestra 2026

In 2 weeks · Sun, Jul 12, 12:30 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY

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.

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Pokémon Trainer Meet Up

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 10, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY · Ages 5+

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.

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Thomas Freese: Making Magic Wands

In 2 weeks · Tue, Jul 14, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Bon Air Regional Branch · 2816 Del Rio Place, Louisville, KY · Ages 6–12

Tips and techniques from a master wand maker. Limit 20. To register, call 502-574-1795.Ages 6-12.

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River City Puppers Presents: Lou the Baby Dinosaur

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Offsite · Louisville, KY · Ages Up to 5

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.

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AI Off-Road: Introduction to AI

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 8, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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.

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Preschoolers Explore the Ocean

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 7, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY · Ages 3–5

Your preschooler will exercise fine and gross motor skills with ocean themed activities. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Code Camp

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jul 13, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

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.

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Tape Town Car Play

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 16, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Tates Creek Branch · 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington, KY · Ages 2–5

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.

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Trivia Night – Spicy Summer Reads

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 15, 10:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 21+

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.

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Laser Engraving Workshop

In 2 weeks · Tue, Jul 14, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY · Ages 13+

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+

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Rainsite

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

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.

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Mr. Science Presents: Dino Lab

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jul 13, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Tates Creek Branch · 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington, KY

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.

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Curious Crafting!

In 1 week · Fri, Jul 10, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY

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!

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ROARchestra 2026: Summer Breeze

In 2 weeks · Sat, Jul 11, 11:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY

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.

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Dino-Mite Magic and Mayhem

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 9, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

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.

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Craft to Go

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 6, 4:00 AM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY · Ages 5–12

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.

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Princess and Hero Meet and Greet

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 7, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

For large groups (10+), please call ahead. Visit lexpublib.org/summer for more Summer at the Library events.

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Chick Picks

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 16, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

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.

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Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions: Classical Campout

In 2 weeks · Mon, Jul 13, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

Pretend to build tents, gather around an imaginary campfire, make musical s’mores and explore nature through sound, movement and play.

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Check Meowt Book Club

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jul 16, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY

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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Canceled, holding for children's

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 6, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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...

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Happy Tooth Fairy Party

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 6, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY · Ages 2–7

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.