Upcoming Frankfort Events

Check out what's happening all around Frankfort, KY

Downtown Frankfort Derby Celebration

 Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am Downtown Frankfort Inc

Downtown Frankfort Summer Concert: Sam Williams - son of Hank Williams Jr.

Fri, 12 Jun at 06:30 pm Old State Capitol, Broadway Street

Bourbon on the Banks Festival

 Sat, 03 Oct at 02:00 pm River View Park USD 38 to 212

Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living in the Light

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:30 pm Grand Theatre Frankfort, KY

Downtown Frankfort Summer Concert: Ellie Ruth and Mama Said String Band

 Fri, 29 May at 06:30 pm Old State Capitol, Broadway Street

LIBERTY HALL-ER: an America250 Music Festival

 Fri, 03 Jul at 02:00 pm Ward Oates Amphitheatre

KSP Classics, Customs, and Cruisers Car Show

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States

Japan/America Society of Kentucky Japan Festival

 Sat, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Downtown Frankfort

The Culinary Bourbon Geek with Peggy Noe Stevens

 Fri, 02 Oct at 02:00 pm Kentucky History Center & Museums USD 107

2nd Annual Simon House Bourbon Ball Gala

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:30 pm 300 Washington St, Frankfort, KY 40601-1824, United States

Downtown Summer Slam

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 325 Ann St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Whiskey on the Water: Bourbon Lab on the Bourbon Boat

 Thu, 01 Oct at 02:00 pm "The Bourbon Boat" Kentucky River Tours USD 112

Bald Knob Annual Mud Bog 2026

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Harvieland Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States

KOI Drag Racing at The Franklin County KY Fair on Wednesday July the 15th

 Wed, 15 Jul at 07:00 pm Franklin County Fair, KY

BoDeans 40th Aniversary Tour

 Sun, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm Grand Theatre

KOI Drag Racing Off road Race at The Franklin County KY Fair on Wednesday July the 14th

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm Franklin County Fair, KY

Capital Pride Festival 2026

 Sat, 10 Oct at 11:00 am St Clair St, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States

Tommy Emmanuel in Frankfort

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm Grand Theatre

Capitol Expo 2026-Classic Car Cruise w/DJ Rick

 Fri, 05 Jun at 05:00 pm Lakeview Park

Gospel Explosion

Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Franklin County Farmers Market

FBCF Mother’s Day Walk

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm 100 Clinton Street,, Frankfort, KY

The Kentucky Hug Frankfort GRAND OPENING!

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 325 Saint Clair St., Frankfort, KY

Next Stop Comedy at Capital Cellars

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm Capital Cellars

Paws and Poses

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm 100 Companion Place, Frankfort, KY

Handcrafted History: A Kentucky Quilts & Quiltmakers Symposium

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

 Sun, 16 Aug at 07:30 pm Grand Theatre, St Clair St, Frankfort, KY, USA

Frankfort Color Run By Color Craze

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Frankfort Kentuckey

Revolutionary Kentucky Family Day

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Frankfort Heritage Lecture Serie: A History of the Kentucky Militia and National Guard

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm 319 Wapping St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Next Stop Comedy at Capital Cellars! - Frankfort, KY

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Capital Cellars Bar & Bottle Shop USD 30

Music in the Garden featuring River & Rail

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm 202 Wilkinson St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Coffee With Cats & Donuts With Dogs

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Sing-a-long Brunch: Motown/Soul

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Rocky's

Frankfort Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:30 pm Frankfort, Frankfort, Kentucky

Buckley Summer Camp June 15-19

 Mon, 15 Jun at 08:00 am Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, Germany Road, Frankfort, KY, USA

Free Screening Event - Frankfort

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:30 am Thomas D. Clark Center For Kentucky History

Pisgah Farms & Furlongs Half Mare-athon, 10K and 5K

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 am Versailles, Ky

Burlesque & Bourbon

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm The Foundry On Broadway USD 55

Stella for Kentucky Campaign Kickoff!

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm The Foundry on Broadway

Yoga for Beginners

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Paul Sawyier Public Library

Camp Fido - WEEK 1 (Kids 8-10)

 Mon, 15 Jun at 08:00 am 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

One More Round celebrating the Derby and beautiful spring weather live at Elkhorn Creek RV Park.

 Sat, 02 May at 06:30 pm Elkhorn Creek RV Park

Pottery Class: Mugs

Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm 223 W Broadway, Frankfort, KY

Break Bread Sunday

 Sun, 17 May at 09:00 am Frankfort, Kentucky

POTTERY FOR A PURPOSE-SECOND STREET SCHOOL BETA FUNDRAISER

 Sat, 16 May at 04:30 pm POURter's

Cinco DeMayo @ Miguel’s

Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm Miguel's Restaurant

Mother’s Day

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 pm 3891 Georgetown Road, Frankfort, KY

Historic Walk Down Memory Lane

 Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Poetry & Music in the Garden

 Tue, 12 May at 06:30 pm 202 Wilkinson St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Whistles Workshop

Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm 223 W Broadway, Frankfort, KY

Flower Pot Workshop

Sat, 09 May at 09:30 am 223 W Broadway, Frankfort, KY

Sculpture Social | Wind Phone by Mollie Rabiner

 Tue, 23 Jun at 06:30 pm 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

J. J. and Sherwin Live

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm Casa Fiesta

Free Oil Change @ AutoPros of Frankfort

 Tue, 05 May at 08:00 am 761 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States

2nd Annual Spring Tea Party Benefiting Simon House

 Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm 400 Evergreen Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601-7685, United States

2026 Bright Futures in Mental Health Luncheon

 Fri, 15 May at 11:30 am Capital Plaza Hotel USD 45 to 328

Derby Showcase Sale

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Silverlake Farm

Andrew Lee

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

Break The Silence: Mental Health Awareness Event at Memories Event Venue

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm 811 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601-3305, United States

Whiskey Thief

 Fri, 15 May at 03:00 pm Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

Classic Car Cruise-In

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Independence Bank

2026 Golf Scramble

 Fri, 19 Jun at 01:00 pm Juniper Hill Golf Course

Living in History:The Garden Club of Frankfort Annual Home and Garden Tour

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Frankfort, Kentucky

Frankfort Darkverse Color Run

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Fort Hill (Frankfort, Kentucky)

1st Annual KY Native Growers Sale at JSP

 Sun, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm Josephine Sculpture Park

SAHIBA Arabian Spring Show

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 am Lakeside Arena

Unity in the Community

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am First Baptist Church Free

Women’s Conference- June 12-13th

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm 3891 Georgetown Road, Frankfort, KY

Tuesday Night Kayak Class

 Tue, 19 May at 05:00 pm Elkhorn Creek

Flag Heart Mosaic Workshop - Frankfort, KY

 Sun, 05 Jul at 01:00 pm Completely Kentucky

Frankfort Color Run By Color Craze

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Fort Hill (Frankfort, Kentucky)

CAPITAL CITY RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Billy G Terhune 2026 Memorial Show

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 am Lake View Park, 219 standmantown Lane, Frankfort, Ky

Bryce Ernest Taylor at The Brown Barrel - Frankfort, KY

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm The Brown Barrel - Frankfort

Whiskey Thief

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 am Whiskey Thief Distilling Co

Revolution to Statehood: Kentucky's Founding in History and Memory Exhibit Opening

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Watercolor Sundays at The Ashbrook

Sun, 24 May at 02:00 pm 300 Washington Street Frankfort KY 40601

Paint Like Paul Sawyier: Cove Spring!

 Thu, 25 Jun at 01:00 pm Cove Spring Park Free

Buckley Summer Camp July 6-10

 Mon, 06 Jul at 08:00 am Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary

Carried by the Wind: Expressive Arts Grief Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Third Wednesday Old-Time Music Jam Session at the Coffeetree

 Wed, 20 May at 06:30 pm 235 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Pastoral Anniversary Gala

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm KYSU Research and Demonstration Farm

Sheldon Road @ Roses Bar and Grill (Frankfort, Ky)

 Sat, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm Rose's BAR and GRILL

Funnel Cake 3K

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Lakeview Park

Archaeology in Education Teacher Workshop

 Wed, 20 May at 09:00 am Kentucky Heritage Council - SHPO

Intrepid @ Miguel's in Frankfort

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm Miguel's Restaurant

Sculpture Trail Club with WalkBike Frankfort

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Derby Day at the Elks

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am 309 Lewis Street

Trash for Cash 2026

Sat, 02 May at 09:30 am Frankfort Ky

Sheldon Road @ Roses Bar and Grill (Frankfort, Ky)

 Sat, 25 Jul at 08:00 pm Rose's BAR and GRILL

Prayer In The Park Frankfort

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Juniper Hill Park

Change Management One-Day Workshop in Frankfort, KY

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am Regus Center USD 693 to 913

"Going In" - 6 Part Meditation Series, Part 5 of 6-REGISTRATION FULL

Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm 511 West Broadway St., Frankfort, KY

2026 KVRA Picnic

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Cove Spring Park

Feedback & Review: KY's Sustainable Materials & Recycling Plan (Central KY)

 Wed, 27 May at 09:30 am Energy and Environment Cabinet Free

Bowls of Love Spring Soup Supper

 Tue, 12 May at 05:00 pm 202 Medical Heights Dr., Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

Trivia Night at Howser Tavern

 Tue, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Howser Tavern Free

FCDEC

 Thu, 14 May at 05:30 pm 404 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601-1929, United States

Psychic Surgery Training and IPHM Certification

 Sat, 29 Aug at 09:00 am 511 West Broadway St., Frankfort, KY

PTSA Meeting

 Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm Second Street School