Christmas at Thorn Hill

Thorn Hill Education Center 700 Leslie Avenue, Frankfort, United States

Thorn Hill invites you and your family to a fun filled night! Free and open to the public.

Sharing is Caring

Exum Center, Kentucky State University 101 University Drive, Frankfort, KY, United States

Ages: Elementary Aged kids and their families Frankfort families are invited to join the Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation, Kiwanis and Kentucky State University for a holiday party with games, pizza and crafts! Free. Open to the public.

Festival of Lights- A Multicultural Family Celebration

Yes Arts 317 W 2nd Street, Frankfort, KY, United States

Families are invited to join us for our multicultural holiday celebration, Festival of Lights. Participants of all ages will experience Christmas, Hanukkah, Santa Lucia, Las Posadas, Kwanza and Winter Solstice as they explore a variety of activity stations together with their family in this FREE open house style event. Hot Tip: Keep the fun rolling with the Frankfort Christmas Parade...

Joyfull Gratitude Gathering

Josephine Sculpture Park 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY, United States

THANK YOU donors, partners, volunteers & visitors for an incredible year! Our staff & board invite you to celebrate at the JSP event barn. Enjoy grooves by DJ Always, Night Sky Tour with Starpointe Astronomy, fire dancing with Hearts on Fire, hot cocoa bar & cider, bonfires & sweet treats! Bring your own chair or blanket and reusable mug. Free...

Inauguration Day Events

8:30 a.m. Inaugural Breakfast Reception Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History 9:30 a.m. Inaugural Worship Service First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Inaugural Parade Starts in downtown Frankfort and ends in front of State Capitol 1:30 p.m. Inaugural Prelude Capitol steps 2 p.m. Swearing-In Ceremony Capitol steps 6 p.m. The Grand March Capitol Rotunda...

Event Series 4H: Sr. Bee Club

4H: Sr. Bee Club

Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY, United States

Ages sixth grade and up. This club will teach youth about beekeeping, bee boxes, pollinator gardens, honey tasting and much more! For more info, contact 4-H Agent MacKenzie Preece at [email protected]. Free.

Event Series 4H: Jr. Cooking Club

4H: Jr. Cooking Club

Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY, United States

The 4-H Cooking Group is open to youth in 4th to 12th grade. If you want to learn to cook and try new recipes, the Cooking Club is the group for you!  The program is designed to teach youth cooking skills such as techniques, utensil use, and basic culinary skills. Junior club is for ages 9-13. They will learn basic cooking...

Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Paul Sawyier Public Library 319 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY, United States

Recommended ages: Baby & Toddler , PreK , School Age Families with kids of all ages, meet us in the Youth Services Program Room for a traditional storytime. Free. Registration is not required.

Event Series 4-H Dog Club

4-H Dog Club

Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY, United States

Open to youth ages 9-18 years old.  Youth and their dogs will learn obedience, companionship, and responsible dog ownership.  All dogs must be current on all vaccinations and have all puppy vaccinations. Meets the first and third Monday of the month. Click HERE for the 2023/2024 forms. For more info, contact 4-H Agent MacKenzie Preece at [email protected].