Downtown Frankfort is the place to be this summer! The 2026 Summer Concert Series features an exciting lineup that will rock your socks off with incredible live music all season long. Enjoy evenings filled with great bands, delicious food, cold drinks, and the vibrant atmosphere that makes downtown Frankfort such a special place to gather. Bring a chair, bring your friends, and experience the sound of summer on the riverfront.
Bourbon Street on Broadway is back and bigger than ever! Join us downtown for a spectacular evening filled with sights, sounds, and surprises for the whole family.
Experience the thrill of fire performers, aerial artists, circus acts, belly dancers, stilt walkers, human statues, magicians, hula hoopers, and more. Move to the beat at our crowd-favorite Silent Disco, and bring the kiddos to our exciting Kids Zone, packed with tons of free activities designed just for them!
Come hungry—local food trucks and drink vendors will be serving up delicious bites and sips all evening long.
It’s a free, open-to-all celebration of creativity, community, and carnival vibes—right in the heart of downtown Frankfort.
Join us for a bewitchingly delightful evening of magic, mystery, and spirits at Witches Night Out – a cocktail stroll through the heart of Downtown Frankfort. Embrace the enchantment on the spookiest night of the year.
This is your chance to unleash your inner witch and celebrate the season with fellow Halloween enthusiasts.
Halloween Themed Cocktails: Participating bars and restaurants will serve up an array of cocktails specially crafted for the occasion. Sip on concoctions like “Witch’s Brew,” “Elixir of Enchantment,” and “Midnight Spell”.
Spooky Shopping: Explore our charming downtown shops, each offering bewitching Halloween-themed items and unique finds. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect costume accessory, décor for your haunted home, or a magical gift, our local boutiques have everything you need to make this Halloween unforgettable.
Live Music: Enjoy enchanting tunes by Twist of Fate, setting the perfect spooky vibe on St. Clair Street.
Intuitive Card/Psychic Readings: Peer into the future and uncover secrets as skilled intuitive readers offer throughout the evening on St. Clair Street.
More info to follow
Join us for the eeriest and most exciting race in the region! The Black Cat Chase 3K, presented by Frankfort Regional Medical Center, brings together the community for thrills, chills, and Halloween fun!
With Halloween-themed festivities, such as costumes, Halloween music, and more, this event is perfect for the entire family. Whether you choose to participate by yourself, with a friend or spouse, school or work group, or with the whole family, the Black Cat Chase 3K will be sure to deliver high quality entertainment for everyone involved. The start/finish of the race will once again be held in Downtown Frankfort in front of the Old Capitol lawn!
Registration Details:
July 27 - Aug. 23 Race Fee: $27
Aug. 24 - Sept. 20 Race Fee: $32
Sept. 21 - Oct. 11 Race Fee: $37
Oct. 12-23 Race Fee: $40
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Packet Pickup Details:
Thursday, October 22, 4 - 7 p.m. | Prevention Park YMCA
Friday, October 23, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Prevention Park YMCA
Friday, October 23, 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Old Capitol-Broadway Street
Downtown Frankfort Inc. is excited to invite you to a thrilling evening of family-friendly Halloween fun. This event is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to celebrate Halloween in a safe and festive environment. Let’s light up the night with laughter, joy, and Halloween magic! We can’t wait to see you there.
Kids’ Trick or Treat: Visit local downtown businesses and trick-or-treat stations along Broadway Street from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. A big thank you to our Candy Sponsors: Dr. Black’s Eye Associates, Whitaker Bank & Roger’s Funeral Home
Face Painting Station: Get into the spirit with fun face painting from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Spooky Halloween Music: Enjoy eerie tunes during trick-or-treating to set the perfect Halloween mood from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Thriller Parade: Watch the iconic Thriller Parade as it makes its way down St. Clair and Broadway Street at 7:00 PM.
Bring your best costumes and get ready for a night of family-friendly fun!