Free + Fun in Frankfort
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Looking for free activities in Frankfort? Here’s a few of our favorites. These Frankfort venues offer youth and family programming and are open to the public.
Check their websites and/or social media for up to date activities and times.

Josephine Sculpture Park
Explore nearly 70 works of art throughout 40 acres of native meadows and newly forested areas. Enjoy picnic areas, native plants, wildlife habitat and a rotating exhibit of contemporary art that is fun for the entire family. The best part? The Park is FREE to visit, sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Josephine Sculpture Park also accepts Yes Cards for their paid programs and events. Visit their website to learn more.

Paul Sawyier Public Library
Located in downtown Frankfort, the library offers awesome programming for all ages!

Cove Springs Park
Cove Springs has hiking trails, waterfalls and plenty of space to move. It’s free and open daily.

Frankfort Public Art Tour
Walk around downtown and find public art on every corner. Use the Visit Frankfort map to find them or explore on your own.

Capital City Museum
The Capital City Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There’s no admission fee. Exhibits cover a variety of Frankfort history and fun.

Daniel Boone’s Grave
It may seem odd to visit a cemetery, but this is a historic spot! The Frankfort Cemetery overlooks the Kentucky River and the Kentucky State Capitol.

Switzer Covered Bridge
If you need to get outside and explore, check out Frankfort’s covered bridge. Built by George Hockersmith c.1855, this historic bridge is 120 ft. long, 11 ft. wide, and of Howe truss design. Each entrance has a saw tooth edge. Rebuilt in 1998, the bridge is on the National Historic Register. Hours are dawn to dusk.

Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill
Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill features two Civil War earthen forts, the Sullivan House visitor / interpretive center, the Gippy Graham picnic pavilion, a scenic downtown Frankfort overlook and several hiking trails, paved and natural single track surface. Free guided tours are available. Visit their website for more information.

Be a Frankfort Tourist
Tour your own town! Visit Frankfort offers walking tours and self guided digital tours. Visit their website to find times and locations for guided tours as well.

4-H Dog Club
2024-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY, 40601, 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 mackenzie.preece@uky.edu.

Monday Game Night
2024-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway Street, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Join us for Game Night! Gather your friends for a lively evening of camaraderie. All ages are welcome. We’ll have board and card games to choose from, or bring your favorites from home!

Mondays, January 22 to March 3

*Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe serves alcohol.

4H: Communications Club
2024-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Open to youth 9-18, this club focuses on the various forms of communication. Speeches, demonstrations, and written! Stay tuned for the 4-H commercial created by the club!
Contact Club Leader Denise Boebinger for more information on the club! Email: dboebinger@me.com

Free.

4H: Livestock Club
2024-02-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 101 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
This club focuses on all livestock and creating a farm. They have explored chick hatching this spring! Stay tuned for their next project!
Contact the Club Leaders Ryan & Haelie Shouse at haelie1988@yahoo.com for more info!

Pulling the Ones You Love Closer: Making Home a Refuge (Parent Cafe)
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Second Street School, 506 W 2nd St, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Parent Cafes are open to all parents and caregivers in Franklin County.
Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers can talk and learn from each other about the challenges and victories of raising a family.
Watch this video from Be Strong Families, or check out what some of our local parent leaders have to say below!

Dinner & Childcare Provided

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Self Love Journey (Youth Cafe)
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington Street, Frankfort, 40601, United States
You’re invited to a Youth Café! Connect with your peers through conversations about life and Protective Factors. This month’s theme is self love and self care.
Dinner provided. Transportation available.

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Athlete Development Program
2024-02-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Guru Fitness, 363 Versailles Road, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Ages 9 and up
Just Grind Performance offers Performance Training for Athlete Development for all sports.
Types of training:

Agility
Speed
Conditioning
Strength
Hand Eye
Fast and Slow Twitch

$150 per month. Yes Card accepted.

Pokémon Art Academy
2024-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Yes Arts, 317 W 2nd Street, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Wednesdays • 5-6pm • 3rd-8th graders

Calling all Pokémon lovers!
This multimedia weekly academy includes a special PokéArt project featuring step-by-step guided drawings of your favorite characters, needle felted Pokémon pals, clay trainer gear and more! Participants will have time to create their masterpieces before enjoying social time with their PokéPeers. A perfect way to help your kiddo get off the screen and make new friends with shared interests!
Book one week or many!

Mirror Mirror on the Wall (Parent Cafe)
2024-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | First United Methodist Church, 211 Washington Street, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation hosts monthly Parent Cafes for parents and caregivers that have been impacted by incarceration. February’s theme is self love and self care.
Learn more on their website at wjrfoundation.org.

Frankfort Anime Fest
2024-02-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, 40601, United States
Frankfort Anime–Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful Capital City Frankfort, Kentucky.
Frankfort Anime-Fest will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including:
•anime candy • maid cafe • toys • video games
•anime manga • cosplay • artwork sketches • apparel & jewelry
In addition, a roster of anime industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. This will be one show not to miss!

ADMISSION $20.00 | FREE PARKING | KIDS FREE UNDER 11
