Good morning, Frankfort.

Kiwanis Club hosted Longest Day of Play on Monday at Juniper Hill Park & Aquatic Center where local families enjoyed games and outdoor activities.

Frankfort Fire and EMS conducted two water rescues over the weekend along the Kentucky River at Peak’s Mill and Forks of Elkhorn, saving a kayaker with minor injuries and a family stranded on an island while urging caution as water levels can change quickly.

Target will open its new 128,000 sqft store on July 26 at The Paddocks of Frankfort on U.S. 127 South.

The store, the largest in Kentucky, is expected to hire around 200 team members and offer services like Drive Up and Order Pickup.

Toyota Kentucky started production of the new RAV-4 hybrid Monday at its Georgetown plant — and broke ground on an advanced paint facility that will reduce carbon emissions and save water.

The company announced a $500,000 grant to Bluegrass Community and Technical College for workforce training.

TVA (covering 39 Kentucky counties) invites residents to review its Preliminary Final 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and Environmental Impact Statement; a public webinar is scheduled for July 2 and comments will be accepted through the close of business on July 22.

Music in the Garden featuring River & Rail

6:30-9 p.m. — Liberty Hall Historic Site — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of Indie Folk/Americana music with the duo River & Rail.

Liberty Hall-er America 250 Music Festival

2-10 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Admission details coming soon — Celebrate with live music and historic vibes at a major birthday bash.

West Sixth Farm Tour

2-3 p.m. — West Sixth Farm — Reservations encouraged — Explore a scenic farm with brews and a peek into the farm's future goals.

2026 Summer Concert Series

6:30 p.m. — Downtown Frankfort Inc — Free entry — Enjoy incredible live music, great food, and vibrant summer nights on the riverfront.