20 Things Kentucky Families are Doing This Summer In Irvine
Looking to plan a staycation? Want to make the most of your time with your kids this summer and explore Kentucky?
50 distinctive quilt patterns can be found on barns all over Estill County. |
Don’t miss out on fun right here at home. Explore your local area or make a trip to Estill County to complete your summer break to-do list.
1) Explore the Back Roads | by taking a country drive on the Quilt Trail
2) Enjoy the Small Things in life | at the Estill County Library Lego Club at 4pm on Thursdays
3) Bathe in Nature | at the Lily Mountain Nature Preserve
4) Explore Kentucky History | at the Fitchburg Furnace
5) Enjoy a Live Concert | at Rising Park behind the Estill County Library for Pickin’ in the Park on June 26th
6) Buy Local at the Farmers Market | Estill County Farmers Market on Fridays from 3:30-6:30pm at the Estill Co. Fairground Pavilion or on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month from 11-2pm
7) Go Camping or Plan a Retreat | at Aldersgate on the weekends – call for availability
8) Enjoy a Family Pizza Night | at the Steam Engine Pizza Pub
Yes folks, that is the largest morel mushroom we have ever seen. |
9) Climb on a Playground | at the Choo Choo Playground at Veterans Memorial Park
10) Get Emotional During a Movie | while watching A Wrinkle In Time at the Estill County Public Library on June 22 at 2pm
11) Take a Quintessential Hometown Photo | next to your public art
12) Relax By or on a Body of Water | at Heidelburg Park
13) Get a Brain Freeze | at The Twin
14) Experience a Festival | 2018 Estil County Fair, June 30th – July 7th
15) Catch the Local Lunch Special | at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
16) Participate in the Local Summer Reading Program | at the Estill County Public Library
17) Get in a Little Retail Therapy | at Main Street Sweets
18) Get Creative | at the Estill County Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1:30 for Crafternoon
19) Go Fishing | on the Kentucky River at Heidelburg Park
20) Gather in the Moonlight | at the Moonlight Market on July 20, August 10 and September 7
Nicole