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Paddle for a Purpose
Join us Sunday, September 25 through Sunday, October 30, 2022, as we paddle the length of the Lower Kentucky River. This is a flat-water paddle which will highlight the scenic beauty of Kentucky River. You will view everything from large limestone cliffs to rolling river fields, bald eagle nests and muskrat workings, and historic bridges and communities. We will also Lock Through 4 river locks. Each Sunday we will paddle a different section of the river, from Frankfort to Carrollton. Each section of the river will include a 4-to-6-mile paddle on the Kentucky River, riverside discussions with…
Free History & Nature Meet Up
Leslie Morris Park at Fort Hill
Tours are Tuesday-Saturday starting at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. There is a 5pm tour time available on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Leslie W. Morris Park on Fort Hill, named for the property owner from whom the city of Frankfort acquired the land, offers a historic area around two Civil War forts, the Sullivan House Interpretive Center, and many acres of wilderness forest and meadows right in the middle of Frankfort, Kentucky’s capital city. Please call Capital City Museum at (502)…
2022 Bourbon & History Walking Tour
Frankfort Tourist Commission
Tickets for scheduled tours are available for purchase until 24 hours before the scheduled date and time.Join Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. for a 45-60 minute guided walking tour in historic downtown Frankfort. Historian Russ Kennedy portrays Col. Taylor, the father of the modern bourbon industry and will be your guide. You will be entertained and informed as you learn about Frankfort’s rich and spirited bourbon history! The tour is 1 mile in length and begins promptly at 1pm in…
2022 Bourbon & History Walking Tour
Frankfort Tourist Commission
Tickets for scheduled tours are available for purchase until 24 hours before the scheduled date and time.Join Colonel E. H. Taylor Jr. for a 45-60 minute guided walking tour in historic downtown Frankfort. Historian Russ Kennedy portrays Col. Taylor, the father of the modern bourbon industry and will be your guide. You will be entertained and informed as you learn about Frankfort’s rich and spirited bourbon history! The tour is 1 mile in length and begins promptly at 1pm in…
Darrell Scott
The Grand Theatre
James Darrell Scott, known as Darrell Scott, is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The son of musician Wayne Scott, he moved as a child to East Gary, Indiana. He was playing professionally by his teens in Southern California. Later, Darrell moved to Toronto then Boston.
Public Art Guided Walking Tour
Frankfort Visitor Center
Join our guide, Terry Strickland for a 60-minute guided walking tour and learn about the artists, sculptures and murals that are within the historic area. You will be entertained and informed as you see, touch and learn about our downtown public art program.The tours are curated in collaboration with Josephine Sculpture Park and FrankArts – the Franklin County Arts Council and are being offered as part of the Frankfort Public Art Tour. Frankfort is the state capital of Kentucky and…
Hike Club @ West Sixth Farm
West Sixth Farm
Join West Sixth Farm's hiking club with Woods and Waters Land Trust! All are welcome to hike Fridays at 5p — with prizes for 5 and 25 hikes with West Sixth Farm! Sturdy shoes, water and smiles are all that are needed to attend! Leashed pups welcome.
2022 Capital Pride Festival
Old Capitol Lawn
Capital Pride is a family-friendly LGBT Pride Festival that will feature drag shows and other entertainment. There will also be children’s entertainment, Pride merchandise, a vendor fair and food trucks.
Paddle for a Purpose
Join us Sunday, September 25 through Sunday, October 30, 2022, as we paddle the length of the Lower Kentucky River. This is a flat-water paddle which will highlight the scenic beauty of Kentucky River. You will view everything from large limestone cliffs to rolling river fields, bald eagle nests and muskrat workings, and historic bridges and communities. We will also Lock Through 4 river locks. Each Sunday we will paddle a different section of the river, from Frankfort to Carrollton. Each section of the river will include a 4-to-6-mile paddle on the Kentucky River, riverside discussions with…
