Free Explore music with the Lexington Philharmonic MusicLab! The MusicLab is a portable studio that combines electronic and acoustic instruments and other technology for a fun, hands-on experience that provides an opportunity for participants of all ages and abilities to make music while simultaneously learning about the science of sound and electricity. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Registration...

Free Drop in anytime between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM to make and decorate a variety of sweet candy concoctions and other candy inspired activities! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

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].

Free Wear your favorite pajamas to the library for a party! Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to decorate a pillowcase, listen to stories and so much more. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Free Wear your favorite pajamas to the library for a party! Drop in anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to decorate a pillowcase, listen to stories and so much more. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

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.

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...

This is an amazing opportunity to take a river boat cruise as a family! Come join Canoe Kentucky Professionals and play a fun game with your family and friends!  Snack will be provided. $15 per person, Game is geared for 4th graders and up.   Kentucky River View Park Boat Dock 710 Wilkinson Blvd Frankfort KY 40601  

Performance training for ages 9 and up.

Free Drop in anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to celebrate the adventurous stories of Aaron Reynolds including Nerdy Birdy, Creepy Carrots, and more! Play games, make crafts and listen to stories. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required.

Free Thou shalt have a blast! Tweens in grades 3-5, join us for a night of medieval fun. No registration required.

Performance training for ages 9 and up.

Free Meet the raptors! Learn the natural history, species statistics, and their individual stories of some of the birds of prey being cared by Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. Families should bring chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn. This event will be held  in the gardens at Liberty...

Free Let’s celebrate the start of fall by creating candles with your favorite autumn scents! This event is for teens in grades 6-12. No registration required. Teen events are exclusively for middle and high school students in grades 6-12. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to enjoy the children’s and teen areas during teen events, but may not attend.

Performance training for ages 9 and up.

Free Need something to do over fall break? Stop by anytime between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM and enjoy the incredible bubble tent! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. Please note: latex balloons will be used during this program.

Saturday, Oct. 11 & Oct. 26 from 5-8 Looking for a spooky good time? We have a few options for you to paint Halloween ceramic bisque in the shop. You can drop by anytime during our open hours M-F 11-6 & Sat. 11-5 to purchase bisque and paint in shop individually or in a smaller group: https://broadwayclaypay.square.site/product/in-studio-painting/235?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=16 You can come...

Ages: 5-11 Kids night is designed as a fun introduction to clay and a perfect time to drop your kids off in a safe & enriching environment while you eat dinner downtown or run some errands. This class is a drop off program for kids only who are independent workers. We have a Monday night class for kids who need...

Walk through our market and see fresh produce, eggs, breads, meats, jams and salsa, cheese, soap, plants, and more, all produced in Franklin and surrounding counties.  Enjoy fresh food, support local farmers, and chat with friends. Kids Days at the Market are held every month on the second Saturday. More information coming soon!

What better way to start off your weekend than getting some lovin' from our cats and dogs? On the 2nd Saturday of each month, make plans to visit the LIFE House For Animals anytime between 10 AM - 11 AM to enjoy "Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs." You can... Relax in our lobby and meet adoptable cats. Each...

Free Explore the Capital City Airport with us! Families with kids of all ages are welcome. No registration required. This event will be held at Capital City Airport, 90 Airport Rd., Frankfort, KY, 40601. In the event of inclement weather, please check the Paul Sawyier Public Library Youth Services Facebook page for updates about this event.