Introducing the Keeneland Kids Club!
The Keeneland Kids Club in partnership with the UK HealthCare Kentucky Children’s Hospital is the FREE official club for Keeneland young fans.
If you're a young racing enthusiast aged 12 and under, join the Keeneland Kids Club and get ready to experience the magic of Keeneland like never before.
The Keeneland Kids Club is a membership program tailored exclusively for children with a mission to educate and give back to both the equine industry and the Kentucky community. Through the Kids Club, children are able to experience Keeneland through exclusive events, educational opportunities and communications to grow their love of horses and racing. Imagine getting behind-the-scenes access to the racetrack, meeting horses up close, and even having meet-and-greet sessions with jockeys!
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New members can register here will receive a personalized membership packet, special emails each month from Buckles with highlights from other members of the thoroughbred community. Kids Club members will receive a birthday card and exclusive invitations to gather for annual events. Register now for your FREE Keeneland Kids Club Membership.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, activities, and events exclusively for Keeneland Kids Club members!
Dates are subject to change. Check back for updates and keep an eye out for email communication about each event.
2024 Kids Club Events
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Sunrise Trackside
Bring the whole family out to Keeneland for Sunrise Trackside to experience the morning sights and sounds of morning works. The Starting Gate concession stand will offer coffee and donuts to enjoy while watching morning works. From 8:00 - 10:00 AM, children can take part in exciting activities under the grandstand including a meet and greet with Buckles, get their face painted, play fun games, get a jockey silk photo and more! Kids can also meet and greet with a horse from 8:30 - 9:00 AM in the Walking Ring. During this time, mini tours with one of our tour guides will be available starting from the welcome stand in the Paddock.
Spring Meet: April 6, 13, 20
Fall Meet: Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
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Kids Club Family Day
During the fall and spring race meets, Kids Club members and their families are invited to enjoy a special day at the races by receiving free general admission and access to reserved grandstand seating. Children’s activities will take place in the North Terrace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Spring Meet 2024: April 21st
Fall Meet 2024: Oct 21st (tentative)
Derby Day Kids Zone
Celebrate Derby Day at Keeneland for a day full of fun for the whole family. Kids Club members can enjoy free activities, including pony rides, crafts, sweet treats and exciting games in the lower Club and lawn area.
May 4th Tickets for admission to Keeneland can be purchased at tickets.keeneland.com.
Keeneland Kids Club Christmas Events:
Members will receive more information about these event and the links to purchase tickets via email.
December 14th and 15th
