Events & Programs

Events & Programs

Upcoming Events & Programs

UK Home Game Closures

Football season means some changes to the availability of The Arboretum and the Kentucky Children's Garden. Read here to find out why and how.

UK Home Game Closures

Football season means some changes to the availability of The Arboretum and the Kentucky Children's Garden. Read here to find out why and how.

Arboretum Bird Walk

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Join us for a guided Bird Walk at The Arboretum. This is a free event; pre-registration is required.

UK Home Game Closures

Football season means some changes to the availability of The Arboretum and the Kentucky Children's Garden. Read here to find out why and how.

Community Naturalist Seminars

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Join us for our monthly evening gatherings celebrating the wonders of the natural world.

Gardening Series: Gardening with Fall Vegetables

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Join us to learn about gardening Fall Vegetables!

Scarecrow Parade

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Join us for the 2025 Scarecrow Parade!

Let's Go Nuts!

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Join this walk to look specifically at those that produce nuts in the fall: oaks, hickories, walnuts and a few surprises!

Arbor Day Celebration

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Welcome to our 34th Annual Arbor Day celebration! Enjoy free admission to the Kentucky Children's Garden and tree-related programs.

Fantastic Fungi

- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Contact Information

Scott Smith
Acting Director

500 Alumni Drive Lexington, KY 40503

+1 (859) 257-6955