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Things to Do in Lexington, Kentucky in the Summer

Updated on May 14, 2015

Lexington, Kentucky is bursting with activity and things to do in the summer. People come out in droves for free movies, free concerts, and a variety of events and festivals around town. The cold weather is gone and the kids are out of school, so many residents are looking to spend time outdoors. Some residents plan summer weekend trips to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio and Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana, but most residents know that enjoying the summer in Lexington can be just as fun if you know where to go

Swimming

Lexington has so many affordable options when it comes to swimming each summer. There are several family aquatic centers, neighborhood pools, swim lessons, and swim teams to choose from. Daily admission ranges from $3 to $5 depending upon age and location. Swim lessons for children are only $25.00. Youth swim team registration is only $35.00, which is cheaper than other sports team fees. Swimming is the number one way residents, young and old, in Lexington choose to beat the heat each summer.

City Parks

Residents enjoy spending time at several city parks within the Lexington city limits. With 104 city parks to choose from, there is a city park within walking distance from almost every neighborhood. Depending upon the park, there are various amenities to choose from. Some of these include paved walking trails, playgrounds, swimming, fishing, paddle boats, dog parks, open fields, horse shoes, baseball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, restrooms, and so much more. Some of the more popular parks residents enjoy include Jacobson Park, Kirklevington Park, Shillito Park, Southland Park, Veterans Park, and Woodland Park.

Thursday Night Live Concerts

Every Thursday evening, from April to October, residents head down to the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Cheapside Park to enjoy live music.It is free to attend this event each week.Thursday Night Live last from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Worried about missing dinner? No problem. There are several food and beverage booths available to satisfy any hunger after a long day of work. For more information on the current band lineup, be sure to visit the event's website.

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Free Movies in Triangle Park

Fountain Films, as it is more commonly called, is where residents can bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit back and enjoy a free movie in Triangle Park. These free movies in Triangle Park take place on selected Fridays throughout the summer. Movies start around 8:45pm. What movie would be complete without refreshments? There will be vendors on hand for residents to purchase drinks, popcorn, and other snacks to eat while enjoying the movie. For an updated list of dates and scheduled movies, visit the Fountain Films website.

Lexington Legends

Lexington, Kentucky is known for UK basketball but during the summer they are also home to the Lexington Legends minor league baseball team. Affiliated with the Houston Astros, residents spend many summer nights enjoying one of the Lexington Legends' baseball games. Ticket prices range from $4.00 to $23.00 depending on your preferred seating. Check the website for game schedule, special promotions, giveaways, and fireworks schedule.

Keeneland

Just because the Kentucky Derby is over, doesn't mean the horse racing industry takes a break. If you are an early riser, consider heading over to Keenland watch the horses train. It is free admission from 6:00am to 10:00am. Also, check out special events during the summer months. For an up to date list of special events, be sure to visit their website.

Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park has a variety of events and activities to offer year round, but during the summer months the Kentucky Horse Park is the place to be for family fun and horse enthusiasts. Aside from being home to the Kentucky Horse Museum, the Kentucky Horse Park offers camping, horseback riding, farm tours, and horse-drawn tours. There are also several events and festivals that happen throughout the summer, such as the Festival of the Bluegrass in June, and Breyerfest in July. Among these events include horse shows, horse jumping competitions, and much more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the Kentucky Horse Park website.

Summer Events and Festivals

In addition to things to do on an everyday to every week basis, there are a variety of events and festivals across the city throughout the summer. Some of these include Cosmic Invasion, Festival of the Bluegrass, Woodland Arts Festival, Big Bands and Jazz, Southland Jamboree, and so much more. To learn more about these events and others scheduled this summer visit this website.

Lexington, Kentucky is always busting at the seams with activities for the whole family. Summer is a great time to enjoy what Lexington has to offer with family and friends. With so many activities and events available throughout the summer in Lexington, who has time to plan a vacation somewhere else?

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