Upcoming Events
Past Events
Candlelight Weekend November 7-9th
Step into a winter wonderland as Candlelight Weekend returns to Downtown Frankfort! The second weekend in November, the city comes alive with twinkling lights and holiday magic. Prepare to be charmed as festive cheer and cozy warmth fill the air, transforming every corner into a scene from a winter fairy tale.
Come visit us at Capital City Museum, and add a dash of sweet magic to your holiday spirits with our wickedly delicious festive treats!
Hallow's Eve Cupcake Class - Oct. 30th
Get ready to conjure up some cupcake magic! Join our Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class on October 30th from 6-8p.m. and learn to create spooky designs like spiders, mummies, bloody brains and more. Perfect for beginners, or seasoned witches and wizards! Learn piping techniques, tips, and tricks to craft 6 wickedly delicious cupcakes to take home just in time for Halloween. Enjoy free refreshments and fresh artisan pizza pies from City Line Pizza. Don’t miss out on this sweet and savory Hallow's Eve Event—get your tickets now, before they vanish forever! 👻
Haunting on the Hill - October 19th, 2024
Gather ‘round, wicked souls! This year’s Haunting on the Hill will be crawling with vendors—us included—ready to fill your bags with loads of free candy for all the little trick-or-treaters! Join us for a night of chills and thrills at Haunting on the Hill! Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a spooky evening of trick-or-treating fun.The spirits await—so gather your family, grab your broomsticks, and fly on over for a night of frightful delights! " 🎃👻🦇
Museum After dark: book release party
Kentucky Deceased is an 8x10 hardcover book written by Zack Poehlein and designed by Katherine O'Dell of Derby City Midnight. The book dives into four stories from the annals of the award-winning Kentucky Deceased podcast, presenting legends and folklore from around the Capital City and Franklin County in a new light. Kentucky Deceased examines what the supernatural, paranormal, and the bizarre mean to a community and its residents, showing that the strange is what ties us all together. The event will have food, alcohol, vendors, tarot readings, and so much more!