25 Things Kentucky Families Will Be Doing This Summer In Danville

  Looking to plan a staycation or make the most of your time with your kids this summer?  

Don’t miss out on fun right at home.  Explore your local area or make a trip to Danville to complete your summer break to do list.

1) Take to the trails | at the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge

2) Enjoy the small things in life | at The Great American Dollhouse Museum 

Read our review here.

3) Wait for the peach truck | at Ace Hardware and Appliances on June 22nd

4) Birdwatch | at the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge (it is here twice, we really love it!)

5) Watch fireworks | at Millennium Park on 4th of July

6) Explore Kentucky history | at Constitution Square Historic Site or the Historic McDowell House Museum

7) Experiment | with flavors at Elmwood Inn Fine Teas (June is Ice Team Month)

8) Get a brain freeze at the local ice cream shop or | at the Burgin Dairy Barn (near Danville)

9) Buy local at the farmers market | at the Boyle County Farmers Market on Saturday’s from 9-1pm

10) Cheer on your favorite athlete | during the Main Street Live Cornhole Tournament on June 21st

11) Take in a local concert or play | at Mainstreet Live or at the Pioneer Playhouse

12) Play on bounce houses | at Party On Air Extreme Inflatables 

13) Get emotional during an outdoor movie | while watching the Greatest Showman during Lawn Chair Theatre 

14) Swim | at the Danville Public Pool 

15) Wave at your neighbors during a parade | at the Great American Brass Band Festival (already happened, but save the dates June 6th – 9th, 2019, for their 30th anniversary)

16) Relax by or on a body of water | at Harrington Lake

17) Yard “Sale” | around Boyle County 

18) Harvest from a garden | through the Community Garden Planters

19) Experience a local fair or festival | at the Boyle County Fair, June 12th – 16th

20) Ride bikes as a family | on the 2168 Connector Trail

21) Participate in the local Summer Reading Program | at the Boyle County Library (Why? Click Here!)

22) Shop at an antique mall or flea market | at Not Just Antiques

23) Get creative | at The Community Arts Center

24) Fish | at the pond at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (near Danville)

25) Go out for donuts | at Burke’s Bakery

Nicole