Lexington Littles · Oct 16–22

This weekend with little ones in Lexington

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 17

  1. MorningOpen STEAM Play (Central Library)10:30am–12:30pmCentral Library · Free
  2. LunchJoe Bologna’sOpen 11am–10pmDowntown, near UK · Kids’ meals $8–$9, 12-inch round to sicilian pizzas $14–$20
  3. After napLexington Children’s MuseumOpen 10am–5pmDowntown, 440 W. Short St. · Kids $10, adults $10

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. Big Blue Boo at UK SoftballSaturday, Oct 17 · Gates 12:30pm; first pitch 2:02pmJohn Cropp Stadium · Free · Ages 0+
  2. Scarecrow Parade at The ArboretumSat, Sun, Mon · All dayThe Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky · Free · Ages 0+
  3. Boo Bash (Marksbury Family)Thursday, Oct 22 · 11am–12pmMarksbury Family Branch · Free · Ages 0–5
  4. Pre-K Potion Making (Eastside)Tuesday, Oct 20 · 11am–12pmEastside Branch · Free · Ages 3–5
  5. Open STEAM Play (Central Library)Saturday, Oct 17 · 10:30am–12:30pmCentral Library · Free · Ages 2+

Checked October 16, 2026. Plans change, so check the event’s page before you head out.