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Eco-Art Workshop: Petals to Pendants with Courtney Barnes
2026-06-20 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
JSP Members $15 | Non-Members $25 | Registration required (all ages welcome, children under 13 accompanied by an adult)
Join us for a morning of friends and flowers as we learn from artist Courtney Barnes. Courtney owns Evermore Pressed Bouquets and designs jewelry, framed memories, and more from pressed flowers. She will guide us in making a dried flower pendant or key chain that participants will take home. These pieces will be filled with resin and cured during the workshop time. You will then tour the Josephine Sculpture Park to source foliage and flowers to practice the art of pressing flowers.

Creative Connections: Side-by-Side (Jewelry Making)
2026-06-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Yes Arts, 317 W 2nd Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Themed-based project with direct instruction where child and caregiver co-creating or adult provides hand-over-hand support.

Bakery Basics (Hands-On)
2026-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | 525 Kitchen, 525 Warsaw Street, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Learn the foundations of baking in our Teen Bakery Basics class while mastering the art of soft, gooey, from-scratch cinnamon rolls. This hands-on experience builds confidence with essential techniques like mixing, proofing, and shaping—plus you get to take home something warm and delicious.
Ages 11-17 welcome. We take Yes Cards!

2026 Summer Clay Camp
2026-06-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Broadway Clay, 223 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Broadway Clay offers week-long clay camps in a professional studio environment. Through exploration, students become independent learners who aren’t afraid to freely create and make messy mistakes! Our qualified instructors teach skills that allow students to develop artwork worthy for a portfolio. Class descriptions and ages are below. If your child is age 13+, email us about volunteer opportunities during camp.
Cost: $170 Time: 9:00am -12:00pm
Kids Camp 1: Chillin’ with Clay: Polar Habitats June 1-5 Ages 7 – 12
Description: Explore the habitats of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Learn sculpting skills to carve polar bears, penguins, seals, and even an igloo! Students will throw on the pottery wheel to make mugs to hold their warm beverages ready for winter time!
Instructor: Kaja Jaques
Kids Camp 2: Tour de Clay: Paris June 8-12 Ages 7-12
Description: Explore the architectural marvels of Europe with first learning about Paris! Using clay, campers will build all sorts of pastries and entrees like you were dining in a French bistro. Of course this camp wouldn’t be complete without sculpting the Eiffel Tower and throwing master pieces fit for the Louvre on the pottery wheel.
Instructor: Kaja Jaques
Camp 3: Mythical Magic June 15-19 Ages 7-12
Description: Inspired by favorite fairytales and fantasy worlds, campers will become wizards of clay! Create mystical creatures and magical beasts through handbuilding, then throw enchanted cauldrons on the pottery wheel. This imaginative camp blends skill-building with storytelling for a truly magical clay experience.
Instructor: Katie Upchurch
Kids Camp 4: Favorite Things in Clay June 22-26 Ages 7-12 Description: Campers will bring their favorite things to life in clay! From sculpting favorite foods to building picture frames and playful finger puppets. Kids will explore both handbuilding and throwing techniques while letting their imagination lead the way. This camp is perfect for young artists who love making fun and functional projects.
Instructor: Katie Upchurch
Camp 5: Pottery Explorers July 6-10 Ages 4-6
Description: Preschoolers will explore and play with clay as they build simple projects, sculpt animals, and enjoy an introduction to the pottery wheel. A fun, hands-on camp focused on creativity, movement, and discovery for little hands!
Instructor: Cheryl Sandefur
Kids Camp 6: Dirt & Clay: Building with Nature July 13-17 Ages 7-12
Description: Campers will explore the natural world through clay by carving tiles, sculpting animals, building items like mushrooms for the outdoors! They will throw bowls on the pottery wheel and decorate with flowers or stamp with leaves. Kids will learn skills in handbuilding and wheel-throwing while encouraging creativity and artistic expression inspired by nature.
Instructor: Katie Upchurch

Summer Riding Lessons
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Life Adventure Center, 570 Milner Road, Versailles, 40383, United States
Riders at Life Adventure Center will connect with horses, build resilience, and have lots of fun! Our classes are up to 4 students each with CHA- certified instructors.
Your rider will learn to groom, tack, and care for their horse before and after each class. In addition to practicing traditional riding skills, students will also have the opportunity to try trail riding, mounted games, vaulting, and more!
We believe in making our programming accessible to as many people as possible and have scholarships available!
Please fill out our scholarship form and turn it into our registrar Paige: Paige@lifeadventurecenter.org
Summer Lesson Schedule:

Classes run from 10:15am-11:30am
Mondays, June 1st – July 20th

Longest Day of Play
2026-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | KY
It is that time again friends! On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort, I would like to ask you to please mark your calendars for the 2026 Longest Day of Play occurring Monday, June 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Juniper Hill Park and Aquatic Center. I am sure you are as excited as we are to get back together and promote play in our community! Wristband required!

Pottery Lesson
2026-07-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Broadway Clay, 223 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Join us for a night at the studio to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel. In this easy introductions, we will run you through how to center, pull up, shape a cylinder, and cut your piece off of the wheel. Bring your friends!
Kids 12 and under must have an adult with them.

YAYpop
2026-07-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Yes Arts, 317 W 2nd Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
A 3 hour immersive art experience with direct instruction in a focal area.
June 17, Doodley Do! The Art of Doodles
July 8, Trash to Treasure

Youth Paddling Club
2026-07-09 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Canoe Kentucky, 7323 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Youth Paddle Club is a program designed to engage young people in paddle sports, fostering both skill development and an appreciation for outdoor activities. Youth have the opportunity to connect with others who share their interests, build confidence on the water, and develop a lifelong love for paddling.
We will paddle on either the Kentucky River or the Elkhorn Creek. We will have the opportunity to utilize different paddling vessels depending on the weather and water conditions.
Youth Paddle Club includes:
Staff, vessels, life jackets and paddles for the evening.
Youth Paddle Club is open to all skill levels for ages 9 years old to 17 years old.

Handbuilding Workshop: Koi Fish Bowls
2026-07-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Broadway Clay, 223 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Design your own Koi Pond for whatever use you dream of. Craft your own koi to swim among your waterlilies and pond accents. You will then glaze your creation. We will bisque fire your habitat, and then during the glaze firing we will add glass beads to create magic!
Our handbuilding workshops are a great way to be introduced to clay. The class begins with a demo, followed by guided instruction.
This is a workshop for multiple ages. Children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult. We allow one adult to assist in the making, then others need to pay for a spot.
Your projects will take 3 weeks to be completed, and you will receive a text or phone call when your projects are finished firing. We hold projects for 1 month and then they disappear from the store.

2026 Teen Cooking Classes: Global Street Food
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 525 Kitchen, 525 Warsaw Street, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Travel the world without leaving the kitchen in our Teen Global Street Food Cooking Class, where young chefs learn to create bold, authentic flavors from iconic street foods across the globe. From savory to sweet, this hands-on experience builds confidence, creativity, and a love for diverse cultures—one delicious bite at a time.
Ages 11-17 welcome. We take Yes Cards!

Adventure Seekers Camp
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Life Adventure Center, 570 Milner Road, Versailles, 40383, United States
This camp experience is designed for 13 – 15 years olds. All activities are intentionally sequenced to help your camper build resilience, connection, and communication skills.
Activities are debriefed by our trained facilitators to help your child connect the experiences with real life. For this camp, we are offering an optional Thursday night overnight in our tents under the stars. Meals, snacks, and hydration will be provided.
On our last afternoon of camp see your camper participate in some of our amazing activities from their time at camp. This is an optional activity for you so please save the date if you are available to join us. More information about this experience will be shared during camp.
We believe in making our programming accessible to as many people as possible and have scholarships available! Please contact our registrar Paige at paige@lifeadventurecenter.org for an application. Scholarship applications are due by March 1st.

2026 Teen Cooking Classes: Farmers' Market Foodie
2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | 525 Kitchen, 525 Warsaw Street, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Discover how to shop smart and cook fresh in our Teen Farmers’ Market Foodie class, where you will learn to turn seasonal finds into simple, delicious meals. Along the way, you’ll stretch their budget, reduce waste, and support local farmers—one market basket at a time. Ages 11-17 welcome. We take Yes Cards!

Kids Clay Night with Broadway Clay
2026-07-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Broadway Clay, 223 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Kids Clay Night or Parents Night Out
Ages: 5-12
Kids night is designed as a fun introduction to clay in a professional studio environment. This is a perfect time to drop your kids off in a safe & enriching environment while you eat dinner downtown or run some errands!
Pottery will be ready for pick up in 2 to 3 weeks, and you will receive an email or text when finished.
Note that children need to be able to work on their own, as it is a drop-off program.

Ice cream Sunday Bowls Workshop
2026-07-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Broadway Clay, 223 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Choose between a Waffle Cone Mug with classic waffle cone texture along with drips of ice cream on the rim, or a Sunday Bowl when one scoop just won’t cut it. Themug can be used for tea and coffee, but could also be used to serve a delicious ice cream sundae. Your painters can decorate these to match their favorite ice cream flavors and even decorate with fun toppings like jimmies and sprinkles!
Haven’t painted before? No problem! Our studio artist will guide you through the glazing process with the many colors in the studio.
This is a workshop for all ages. Children under the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult. We allow one adult to assist in the making, then others and to pay for a spot.
Your projects will take 3 weeks to be completed, and you will receive a text or phone call when your projects are finished firing. We hold projects for 1 month and then they disappear from the store.

Eco-Art Workshop: Making Music with Nature
2026-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
JSP Members $10 | Non-Members $20 | Registration required (all ages welcome, children under 13 accompanied by an adult)
Join Rhythm Science Sound at the Josephine Sculpture Park as we explore the sonics and music of the natural world. Through Bio-Data Sonification, a technique of using the bio-electric signals in living organisms and ecologies, we will create melodies, tones, rhythms, and compose unique musical pieces in collaboration with nature. We will create music alongside plants, moss, fungi, humans, etc and dive into the cool science of ecology, bio-electricity, and sound that this technology makes audible!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Expect the unexpected during these fun one-shot adventures! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Registration is required.

Glow Float
2026-07-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Canoe Kentucky, 7323 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Have you ever wanted to paddle on the Kentucky River as the sun sets and the twilight fades? Here is your opportunity to join in on our GUIDED GLOW FLOAT paddle! We will embark on our journey together with our glow lights ready to shimmer and reflect on the water.
This trip includes:
Professional Guide, vessels, paddles, and lifejackets.

Summer Camp: Frontier to Freedom
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31 | Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W Broadway, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The founding of the United States and Kentucky was a revolutionary experiment in self-governance. Throughout the week, campers will delve into the lives of Kentucky’s founding mothers and fathers and explore how the Revolution influenced our state!

Campers will:
• Visit historic sites in downtown Frankfort
• View colonial artifacts in the archives of the Kentucky Historical Society
• Investigate the diverse groups that inhabited Kentucky prior to Colonial settlement
• Experience frontier life through hands-on activities like printmaking and quilting

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday while discovering the rich beginnings of Kentucky!

*This camp is designed for children between the ages of 10 and 13.

Kentucky River Ice Cream Float
2026-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Canoe Kentucky, 7323 Peaks Mill Road, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Make the most of the final days of the paddling season with our Guided Paddling Trip into downtown Frankfort — the perfect afternoon escape for families, friends, and anyone craving a little adventure (and a sweet reward!).
Glide along the picturesque Kentucky River, discovering the hidden natural beauty that winds behind the heart of downtown Frankfort — a peaceful, unexpected view of the city’s “backyard.” Along the way, enjoy stories, wildlife sightings, and the simple joy of being on the water during a warm summer afternoon.
The best part? We’ll cap off the trip with a stop at the beloved Hoggy’s Ice Cream Shop, where you’ll enjoy a delicious treat as a refreshing reward for your paddle!
This experience is perfect for making memories — relaxed, scenic, and fun for all ages.

Trip Includes:

Professional guide

All paddling equipment (vessels, paddles, lifejackets)

A scoop of your favorite ice cream at Hoggy’s

Where: Kentucky River into downtown Frankfort
When: Summer afternoon
Registration required — spaces are limited!
