Dog Events Near LEX Airport

Select dates Apr 24–Aug 19

Bark in the Park with the Lexington Legends

Bring Fido to enjoy a Legends baseball game! Dog-friendly games are held on select dates throughout the season, so make sure to check the website's schedule to catch a game. Special game tickets can be purchased online in advance.

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Aug 23

Brews for Rescues

Lexington, KY 9.7 km

Brews for Rescues

West Sixth Brewing is hosting a yappy hour to benefit Lexington Humane Society! You'll get to meet adoptable pups, meet Brewtus in the kissing booth, and enjoy live music, vendor booths, and animal-themed trivia. Leashed pups are welcome outside!

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Aug 26

Yappy Hour at Coldstream Park

Lexington, KY 11.7 km

Yappy Hour at Coldstream Park

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! The gathering will include food trucks, live music, cold beer, frozen treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

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Select Jul 17–Aug 28

East End Evenings

Lexington, KY 9.8 km

East End Evenings

Head over to this monthly event with your leashed pup to listen to music in the park. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring picnics, lawn chairs, or cozy blankets for a comfortable evening of live R&B, soul, funk and dance music. Food, beverage and craft vendors will be available, and concerts will be held on the snowmobile stage.

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Jul 9–Sep 3

Backyard Sessions Concert Series at Buffalo Trace Distillery

Frankfort, KY 31.1 km

Backyard Sessions Concert Series at Buffalo Trace Distillery

Every Thursday night this summer, the gardens at Buffalo Trace Distillery come alive with great live music, food trucks, and cold drinks for the perfect summer evening. Seating is first come, first served, so pull up a chair and enjoy the sounds of summer.

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Sep 11–13

Best of the Bluegrass – Festival of the Horse

Georgetown, KY 23.7 km

Best of the Bluegrass – Festival of the Horse

Leashed dogs are welcome at this three‑day festival in Downtown Georgetown celebrating Bluegrass heritage with live music, vendors, food, and horse-related events. On Sunday, there will be a Blessing of the Pets ceremony and a Pet Parade!

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Select May–Sep

Summer Nights in Suburbia

Lexington, KY 4 km

Summer Nights in Suburbia

Kick off the weekend with your furry friend by attending a concert in the park! Visitors can listen to jazz, bluegrass, indie rock, folk, and more as they sit back in their lawn chairs or comfy blankets and snack on something from the local food trucks.

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Sep 30

Yappy Hour at Wellington Park

Lexington, KY 6.5 km

Yappy Hour at Wellington Park

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! The gathering will include food trucks, live music, cold beer, frozen treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

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Oct 18

Annual Canine Olympics

Versailles, KY 14.3 km

Annual Canine Olympics

This beloved annual event features over a dozen entertaining competitions, from athletic challenges like the Straight Dash and Frisbee Catch to whimsical contests such as the Hot Dog Splash and “I’ll Eat Anything!” Participants can also enjoy the Alumni Parade, Halloween Costume Contests, and a Blessing of the Animals ceremony. The day includes an Olympic Village with local vendors, food trucks and activities for all ages.

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Oct 28

Yappy Hour at Masterson Station Park: Howl-o-Week

Lexington, KY 8.1 km

Yappy Hour at Masterson Station Park: Howl-o-Week

You and Fido are invited to join the Lexington Parks Department for an evening event filled with fun and exercise! There will be a costume contest for prizes, food trucks, live music, cold beer, treats, and a variety of dog-related vendors.

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