Festivals & Fairs in Russellville, KY

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

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Mario Shrinky Dinks

In 2 weeks · Wed, Sep 30, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Join us for a Fall Break Mario Day and make your own Mario-themed keychains! Draw your design and watch the plastic shrink into your own tiny creation. (Materials provided while supplies last)

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Boo at the Zoo (2026): 501st Legion Night

In 2 weeks · Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 3+

Join us for the sweetest party in town! Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price.

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Boo at the Zoo (2026)

In 2 weeks · Thu, Oct 1, 9:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 3+

Join us for the sweetest party in town! Boo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides, and special attractions all for one great price.

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Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Louisville Cardinals

In 1 week · Sat, Sep 26, 4:00 AM UTC · Cardinal Stadium · 2800 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY

NCAA Football: Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

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Let's Play: Ultimate Rock, Paper, Scissors!

In 1 week · Thu, Sep 24, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY · Ages 6–12

Take the classic game of Rock, Paper, Scissors and add extra fun! This program is recommended for ages 6-12+ and their caregivers.

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Collaged Button Making

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 29, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY · Ages 13+

Join us at the Eastside Makerspace as we use comics, books, and magazines to craft layered collages, which we will then transform into unique pin-back buttons. Ages 13+ *Registration Recommended*

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Beginner Cricut Class

In 1 week · Sat, Sep 26, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Join us to learn how to use the cricut machine to make your own custom tumbler. </p> Acompáñenos para aprender a usar la maquina cricut para crear tu propio vaso personalizado.

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Trunk and Snout Party

In 1 week · Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

Celebrate National Elephant Day with your favorite elephant and pig duo. Play pin the snout on the pig, pigeon toss cornhole and do a scavenger hunt.

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September Birthday Bash

In 1 week · Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY

You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: our September Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing animals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month. These birthday celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re designed to connect you with the animals.

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DIY Tiny Piñatas

In 1 week · Tue, Sep 29, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a creative twist! Decorate your own tiny piñatas while learning about the the traditions and celebrations. While supplies last. No registration required.

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Senior Sundays in September presented by Humana 2026

In 1 week · Sun, Sep 27, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 55+

Along with Humana, the Louisville Zoo is excited to celebrate seniors during three Sundays in September. Any senior over the age of 60, will receive FREE admission to the Louisville Zoo on September 6, 20 and 27 at admission windows ONLY. And don’t miss Grandparents Day on September 13. Parking is..

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Alebrije Craft for Kids

In 2 weeks · Wed, Sep 30, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY · Ages 8–11

Alebrijes are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures thought to bring protection and good luck. Come make your own spirit animal. Ages 8-11. No registration required.

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Wildlife Photography (Fall 2026)

In 1 week · Sat, Sep 26, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Louisville Zoo · 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, Louisville, KY · Ages 16+

Learn the art of wildlife photography in this hands-on class at the Louisville Zoo that is perfect for beginners eager to capture animals in action.

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Sleepy Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 23, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

Snuggle up in your jammies for storytime! Children ages birth through 5 years will build language and literacy skills through interactive stories and songs. Storytimes are designed with certain ages in mind, but welcome all children.

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Mexican Bark Painting

In 3 weeks · Tue, Oct 6, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY · Ages 5–11

Create your own painting inspired by the Mexican tradition of using paper made from tree bark. Dress for mess. Recommended for children ages 5-11. No registration required.

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Toddler Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Walton Branch · 21 S Main St, Walton, KY 41094, Walton, KY · Ages Up to 5

Children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 have fun developing pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Storytimes are designed with certain ages in mind, but welcome all children.

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Teen Escape Room: Crystal Cove

In 1 week · Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Tates Creek Branch · 3628 Walden Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, Lexington, KY · Ages 10–17

There's trouble brewing in Crystal Cove! You'd better help the gang solve this mystery before it's too late, or you might just become a Scooby snack... The program will be split in two 45-minute game sessions (starting at 3:00PM and 4:00PM) with a quarter-hour break between. Each session's group...

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Roots and Resilience: My Ancestors’ Story

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 23, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY

Explore African American genealogy and NKY connections to the Underground Railroad as public historian Cordel George uses local records to trace his family's journey from enslavement to the present day.

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Let's Read...And Make Puppets!

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 23, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY · Ages 5–11

Pura Belpré used puppets to create bilingual storytimes. Learn about her and make your own puppets. For children ages 5-11. No registration required.

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Family Time

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Hebron Branch · 1863 N Bend Rd, Hebron, KY 41048, Hebron, KY

Help your children ages birth through 5 years build language and literacy skills through interactive stories, songs, and music. Storytimes are designed with certain ages in mind, but welcome all children.

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Beaumont Book Club

In 2 weeks · Sat, Oct 3, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY

The Lamb is a folktale, a horror story, a love story, an enchantment. With this teeming, gothic debut, Lucy Rose wrings the relationship between mother and daughter until blood drips from it. No registration required. Copies of the book are at the Beaumont Branch Circulation desk.

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Baby Time

In 1 week · Wed, Sep 23, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, Burlington, KY · Ages Up to 5

On-the-floor interactive fun for babies through 18 months. Encourages a love of books and builds pre-reading skills through stories, fingerplays, songs, and playtime. Storytimes are designed with certain ages in mind, but welcome all children.