Festivals & Fairs in Russellville, KY

Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

In 1 week · Aug 11 – Aug 17 · Kentucky Horse Park · 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY

Hip-hop & Poetry Club (August 5th & 19th Meeting) copy

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY · Ages 13+

Discover your voice and express yourself through words and music. Learn how to write lyrics, craft poems, and rap with confidence. Explore studio basics, from recording and mixing to sharing your tracks. Build performance skills and stage presence to showcase your art. Dive into the business side...

Greensboro Grasshoppers at Bowling Green Hot Rods

In 3 weeks · Tue, Aug 18, 11:35 PM UTC · Bowling Green Ballpark · 300 E 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY

MiLB High-A: Greensboro Grasshoppers at Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green Ballpark

Toledo Mud Hens at Louisville Bats

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 11, 10:35 PM UTC · Louisville Slugger Field · 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY

MiLB Triple-A: Toledo Mud Hens at Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field

Breakfast with the Beasts: Giraffe

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 4–18

Join us for Breakfast with the Beasts, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about the fascinating world of Giraffes.

Mobile BIL: DIY Lip Balm Holder

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · MEMORIAL · 971 SOUTH FOURTH ST, Louisville, KY

Use sublimation technology to decorate a lip balm holder. Lip balm included. Please register.

Spanish Conversation Group

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

For more information about the group please visit the Rosa F. Keller Library Spanish Conversation Group Facebook Page . To join the Keller Conversation Group Email List please sign up here .

DIY Zen Garden

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Walton Branch · 21 S Main St, Walton, KY 41094, Walton, KY

Create a miniature stone garden with sand and essential oils to promote creativity, focus and relaxation. Please register.

Canva Basics

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 11, 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 an introduction to Canva. Learn helpful features and simple techniques to design your next project. For Ages 13+

Dawning of Music in Kentucky: The Music of Anthony Philip Heinrich

In 1 week · Aug 8 – Aug 9 · Central Library · 140 East Main Street, Lexington, KY

Line Dancing

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

Get fit, have fun and learn several beginner-friendly line dances. Please register.

Royal Rendezvous (2026)

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 4:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY

August 8, 2026 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE with Zoo admission or membership Princesses have arrived from faraway lands to close out the summer season with all of their adoring (and adorable) subjects. Ball

Trivia Night – Mystery Flavor

In 2 weeks · Wed, Aug 12, 10:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 21+

You can guess, but we won’t tell you! Join us for a wild night of trivia with a super-secret theme. Don’t worry—we promise it’s a good one.

Summer Concert Rainout

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

Spot for summer rainout possibility.

Cross Creek Community Stop

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Offsite · Louisville, KY

Visits may be canceled for inclement weather or mechanical issues.

Woodland Art Fair

In 2 weeks · Aug 15 – Aug 17 · Pride of Place Walking Tour · Lexington, Lexington, KY

Frankenfriend

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 10, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Florence Branch · 7425 US-42, Florence, KY 41042, Florence, KY

Celebrate Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by creating a disembodied hand plushie.

Yoga

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hebron Branch · 1863 N Bend Rd, Hebron, KY 41048, Hebron, KY

A holistic approach to maintaining weight, increasing flexibility and building muscle. Bring a yoga mat. $30 fee for the month. Register online at www.boonecountyky.org/parks or call the Parks office at 859-334-2117.

Hub City Spartanburgers at Bowling Green Hot Rods

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 11:35 PM UTC · Bowling Green Ballpark · 300 E 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY

MiLB High-A: Hub City Spartanburgers at Bowling Green Hot Rods at Bowling Green Ballpark

ESOL Conversation Group

In 1 week · Fri, Aug 7, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Tates Creek Branch · 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington, KY

The weekly classes will be informal and guided by a moderator. EVERYONE is welcome - ANY native language, ANY English level. No registration needed. Practica ingles y conoce gente nueva. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ¡Todos los idiomas, todos los niveles de ingles. Jifunze Kiingereza na...

ArtSmart

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

Explore color and circles with pastels in the style of Wassily Kandinsky.

Bedazzle School Supplies

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Use your creative skills to bedazzle a pencil case & scissors for the upcoming school year! While supplies last.

Pattern Palooza

In 3 weeks · Mon, Aug 17, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hebron Branch · 1863 N Bend Rd, Hebron, KY 41048, Hebron, KY

Explore how patterns work by painting with your fingertips, making bracelets and playing with music.

3D Printing Class

In 2 weeks · Thu, Aug 13, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Join us to learn how to search, download and slice a design for the 3d printer! </p> Acompáñenos para aprender a buscar, descargar y cortar un diseño para la impresora 3D!

Maker Monday

In 1 week · Mon, Aug 10, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Walton Branch · 21 S Main St, Walton, KY 41094, Walton, KY

Create a vision board to reflect on your goals, interests, and hopes for the school year ahead.

Printmaking for Beginners

In 2 weeks · Sat, Aug 15, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace to learn rubber block printing basics and start your first project. This workshop will cover common printmaking terms, tools, and instruction for the full process.

Chair Yoga

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY

Join local yoga instructor Chie Tanaka for a free chair yoga class! This class is aimed at beginners but all experience levels are welcome!

Kids Cafe

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY

God's Pantry snack from 3-5pm Monday through Saturday (during summer, before school is back in session)

Best of the Best

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Florence Branch · 7425 US-42, Florence, KY 41042, Florence, KY

Read bestselling novels and join the discussion. This month, read The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper. Please email Michael at mstulz@bcpl.org to register.

Thrillers and Chillers

In 2 weeks · Thu, Aug 13, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

High Tea and Misdemeanors by Laura Childs Read suspense, mystery, and true crime. Email Alisa Snow at asnow@bcpl.org for more information.

ESOL Beginning English Classes

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Beginning English classes are held twice weekly to help participants improve English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Classes and class materials are free to everyone. Participants can practice their new skills at any of...

Beach Bash Dance Party

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

Wear your favorite summer themed attire - Hawaiian shirts, flip flops, cool shades, water wings and more to dance to family fun beach tunes.

TBD Goats

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 11, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

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Sublimation Bookmarks

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 11, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Walton Branch · 21 S Main St, Walton, KY 41094, Walton, KY

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Hooked on Books

In 1 week · Sat, Aug 8, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY

This month's theme is Cyberpunk. Pick any book you want that fits the theme and come discuss it with friends! Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read. Spoilers may occur, so please be advised. If you're not sure what to read,...

Chess Club

In 1 week · Tue, Aug 11, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

Drop in to learn the fundamentals of chess from a certified instructor or challenge someone to a game. All skill levels are welcome.

Plant Bling

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

Bedazzle your garden and make it sparkle with beaded stakes.

Watercolor Club

In 2 weeks · Sat, Aug 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY · Ages 10–17

Watercolor painting club with a Youtube lesson each month suitable for beginners, dilettantes, and anyone who just wants to hang out and paint with us. Registration required so I will be able to purchase enough supplies for everyone. This program is for adults. Library card not required, just...

Grocery Shopping on a Budget

In 1 week · Wed, Aug 5, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Florence Branch · 7425 US-42, Florence, KY 41042, Florence, KY

Learn practical tips for stretching your grocery budget, planning meals and shopping smarter. Presented by Brighton Center.

Jungle Pajama Party

In 2 weeks · Wed, Aug 12, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Scheben Branch · 8899 US-42, Union, KY 41091, Union, KY

Put on your PJs and explore the wild! Make a lion mask, craft binoculars, go on an animal hunt and enjoy roar-ingly good stories.

BIL: Underground Railroad Quilt Blocks

In 1 week · Thu, Aug 6, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Walton Branch · 21 S Main St, Walton, KY 41094, Walton, KY

For this class we will be providing fabric that is a reproduction of Civil War fabrics. You are more than welcome to bring your own, we will be doing one block each night that will require 3 to 4 different color fabrics. If you have a half a yard of each fabric you will have more than enough, even..

Books and Brews

In 1 week · Sun, Aug 9, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Books and Brews Book Club UNPUBLISHED

Into the Wilderness

In 2 weeks · Sat, Aug 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

Bring outside fun indoors! Read books at a pretend campsite, make a pair of binoculars and meet a live bat with the Cincinnati Museum Center on Wheels.