Family Adventure Day
Family Adventure Day
Sunday, June 7 | Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
Celebrate Churchill Charlie’s birthday at Family Adventure Day! It’s the perfect event for families to enjoy an exciting day under the iconic Twin Spires. Experience thrilling horse racing and kid-friendly activities designed for fun and adventure. Children 12 and under will have opportunities to explore, play, and create unforgettable memories.
Ticket Options Available Now:
Dining | Reserved Seating | General Admission | Suite Options:
Event Details:
Sunday, June 7 | Gates Open: 11:30 a.m. ET
GIVEAWAYS:
- Churchill Downs Youth Hat (Enter to Win Tent | 1ST Floor Near Paddock Gate)
- Be one of the first 300 people to check in at the Enter to Win Tent and receive a youth Churchill Downs baseball cap. Limit one per child | while supplies last.
- Steve Buttleman VIP Experience (Enter to Win Tent | 1st Floor Plaza)
- Enter to win the ultimate VIP experience – a chance to meet Churchill Down’s bugler Steve Buttleman. Stop by our booth near the Plaza stage and enter to win.
ACTIVITIES:
- Stick Horse Races: Register for your chance to race in the Paddock!
- Registration Times: 11:30am -- 12:45pm
- Race Time: 1:08pm
- Face Painters: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
- Churchill Charlie Walk About: 12:00pm – 3:30pm
- Charlie’s Birthday Photo Op
- Inflatables bounce house, inflatable slide and obstacle courses
- Charlie’s Corner soft play & toddler farm themed bounce
- Game Zone featuring Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect4 and more
- Arts & Crafts Station
- Kona Ice Truck
Family Adventure Day Activity Map (PDF) >
Family Adventure Day Child Ticket Policy:
General Admission: Children may attend for free with paying adult (who is at least 18 years old with a valid ID).
Limit 2 children per paying adult. Additional children will require the purchase of a full price general admission ticket.
Reserved Seating: Children under the age of 2 may attend for free, provided the Child must be held or on the lap of an adult; Children ages 2 through 12, or any Child that needs his or her own seat, will require the purchase of a Child’s or full price Ticket.
Event Information:
Gates & Post Times
Sunday | June 7 | Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
| Race | Post Time | Wagering |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12:45 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3 P5 |
| 2 | 1:14 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3 P4 |
| 3 | 1:43 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3 P5 |
| 4 | 2:13 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3 DC6 |
| 5 | 2:45 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3 P5 |
| 6 | 3:18 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3 P4 |
| 7 | 3:50 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD P3* |
| 8 | 4:22 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE DD |
| 9 | 4:55 PM | WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 OE |
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