Kenton County Parks & Recreation

06/01/2026

🎬🔍 Murder, mystery and a memorable night out!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our "Preview to Murder" Murder Mystery Dinner last Friday. Guests stepped back into 1928 and followed the clues to unravel a Hollywood mystery filled with twists and surprises.

We want to give a special shout out to the host of the night, Matthew Taylor, for bringing the story to life and keeping everyone guessing!

06/01/2026

This week’s summer program lineup is packed with fun! ☀️

🎨 Tuesday, June 2 - Art in the Park at Pioneer Park
“Basic Weaving”
10:00 a.m.

🐍 Wednesday, June 3 - Wild Wednesday at Middleton-Mills Park
“Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly” with the Kentucky Reptile Zoo
9:30 a.m. - Pre-Program with Kenton County Public Library
10:00 a.m. - Main Program with Kentucky Reptile Zoo
11:00 a.m. - Post-Program with NKY Health

🐧 Thursday, June 4 - Science Thursday at Pioneer Park
“Penguin Pals” with the WAVE Foundation from Newport Aquarium
9:30 a.m. - Pre-Program with Kenton County Public Library
10:00 a.m. - Main Event with the WAVE Foundation

Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. at all three events.
Lunches provided by Kenton County Public Schools. Kids eat free and adult lunches are available for $5.75.

05/29/2026

This beautiful Prairie Warbler may be small, but it’s hard to miss with its bright yellow face and striking black markings around the eyes and cheeks.

Prairie Warblers are slender songbirds with long legs and a thin, straight bill, often seen in woodlands and overgrown fields searching for insects. They’re known for constantly bobbing their tails as they move among leaves and low branches.

📍 Doe Run Lake Park

📷: Foto By Guitto, LLC

05/27/2026

We kicked off our summer programming this morning with the first Wild Wednesday of the season! 🦁

Kids got hands-on with real animal skulls as Dr. Tom Sproat taught them all about the incredible wildlife found in Africa. Dominach’s Taekwondo Academy also joined us for an action-packed lesson that got everyone moving.

Join us again on June 3 for our next Wild Wednesday as the Kentucky Reptile Zoo brings “Lifestyles of the Sleek and Scaly” to Middleton-Mills Park! 🐢🐍

05/27/2026

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Big things are happening at Kenton County Parks & Recreation 🌳🚧

Kenton County Fiscal Court officially approved Prus Construction as construction manager for the NEW Kenton County Park — another exciting milestone as this transformational project moves closer to breaking ground later this year!

Spanning 225 acres, this future park will become the largest in Kenton County’s park system and a destination for recreation, gathering, trails and outdoor adventure for generations to come. While new amenities are on the way, preserving the natural beauty of the property remains at the heart of the vision. 🌿

Learn more here https://bit.ly/4wUWBGj

05/26/2026

Spend your tomorrow evening with great music at Wine Down Wednesday!

We’re excited to welcome live musical guest Moonshine Drive Drive to the stage at the Independence Farmer’s Market.

Bring a chair or blanket, grab your friends and enjoy a relaxing evening outdoors with wine, beer and delicious food trucks on site.

📍 Independence Farmer’s Market behind the Historic Kenton County Courthouse
5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
(The Farmer’s Market itself will not be open during the event.)

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Presented by The City of Independence, Kentucky and Kenton County Parks & Recreation.

Thank you to the vendors making this event possible: Barleycorn’s Brewhouse, Redman's Farm & Winery, Wild Side Experience, LaRosa's Pizzeria, Seahan’s Coffee Co. , Better Blend and the Kenton County Public Library Outreach Branch

05/26/2026

⏰ Final call for tickets! Don’t miss your chance to attend our “Preview to Murder” Murder Mystery Dinner! 🎬🔍

Today is the last day to reserve your seat for this unforgettable evening of mystery, suspense and old Hollywood glamour.

Step back into 1928 and help solve the murder of a powerful movie producer just before a major film premiere. Question suspects, uncover clues and see if you can crack the case before the night is over.

🍽️ Heavy hors d’oeuvres + dessert included
🎭 Dress up or come casual
🕵️ Interactive mystery experience
📅 Friday, May 29 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Riedlin-Schott Community Room (1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY)
🎟️ Adults only | Limited spots available

🎫 Ticket sales end tonight: https://bit.ly/kcprcatalog

05/25/2026

Summer is here, which means our summer programming is back starting this week! ☀️🌳

Join us for two fun, hands-on mornings with Wild Wednesdays and Science Thursdays.

📍 Wild Wednesday | Wednesday, May 27
Middleton-Mills Park
Dr. Sproat and Critters in the Classroom present African Skulls

📍 Science Thursday | Thursday, May 28
Pioneer Park
Crystal Clear Science presents Wonderful Water

⏰ Schedule for both events:
• Pre-program activities: 9:30 a.m.
• Main event: 10:00 a.m.
• Post-program activities: 11:00 a.m.
• Lunch served: 11:30 a.m.

Bring the kids out for a morning of learning, exploration and summer fun!

05/21/2026

⏳ Time is running out to grab your tickets for our “Preview to Murder” Murder Mystery Dinner! 🎬🔍

The ticket deadline has been extended to May 26, giving you a few extra days to reserve your seat for this one-of-a-kind night of mystery, suspense and Hollywood glamour.

Step into 1928 and help solve the murder of a powerful movie producer just moments before a major film premiere. With clues to uncover, suspects to question and twists around every corner, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

🍽️ Heavy hors d’oeuvres + dessert included
🎭 Dress up or come casual
🕵️ Interactive mystery experience

📅 Friday, May 29 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
📍 Riedlin-Schott Community Room (1840 Simon Kenton Way, Covington, KY)
🎟️ Adults only | Limited spots available

🎫 Buy your tickets by May 26: https://bit.ly/kcprcatalog