There are lots of great pumpkin patches and fall festivals in the area but if you’re in the mood to be spooked check out these great events! Wicked World Scaregrounds5817 Tates Creek Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 Open September 26-27, 2025Open October 3 – 5, 2025Open Thursdays – Sundays starting October 9, 2025 October 28-November 1. […]
The annual Lexington Fire Prevention & Wellness Festival is back at the Fairgrounds of Masterson Station Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This free family event features a huge touch-a-truck and children’s play area, fire truck rides, fire department burn demonstrations, sensory-friendly area, pony rides, food truck vendors, community partner information booths, free food, and […]
It’s Back to School time and there are so many things to think about to get ready! It can be overwhelming, especially for new kindergarten families, transitioning from elementary to middle, or starting high school for the first time. From school supply shopping to schedules and buses there so many things to think about as […]
Kick off the 2025 University of Kentucky Football season with Fan Day! Saturday, August 2, 2025! Kentucky Football Fan Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2. The main attraction for the popular annual event will be open practice on the practice fields at the Joe Craft Football Training Center from approximately 11 a.m. to approximately 12:45 p.m. […]
AutumnFest at Bi-Water Farm is an annual tradition for my family and is a great place for all ages. I’ve been attending since 2000 when I took my first trip with the 1st and 2nd graders I was teaching. Pumpkins, hayrides, a great little kid spooky house, baby animals, a giant slide, play areas, train […]
The Jack O’Lantern Spectacular has been thrilling audiences at Louisville, Kentucky’s Iroquois Park for over a decade with its nearly mile-long tour of artfully carved pumpkins. The “organic art show,” produced by Oxford, Massachusetts’ Passion for Pumpkins, displays more than 5,000 illuminated pumpkins crafted by local artists paired with themed vignettes, music and special events […]
Fall is coming and it’s a great time to plan some family fun! The Bluegrass has so much to offer year round but fall is a great time to check out some special events and places that offer wonderful fall fun. Be watching for 2026 dates as they are announced. 1. Keeneland – Fall meet […]
Summer is a great time to cool off with a frozen treat but they are yummy year round! Check out this list of great places for ice cream, popsicles, frozen yogurt, gelato and more! If you have a favorite flavor at one of these spots or another place to share be sure to comment […]
Summer sun brings sunflower blooms to area orchards and farms in Central KY. Families can enjoy the beautiful sight of sunflowers each summer. Evan’s Orchard Eckert’s Orchard Our Sunflower Trail uses the same concept as a corn maze, but with sunflowers instead. That means you can get up close, personal and even tickled by the […]
Lexington features great classes and events for expecting parents. St. Joseph and Baptist Health both offer a variety of classes and special events. Baptist Health Classes and Maternity Tours Click HERE for current classes such as cesarean section classes, perinatal bereavement, childbirth and breastfeeding, and more. Watch for info about the annual Maternity Fair at […]
Are you looking for free meals, food pantries, or food for your children? Find information about area food banks, free meals and snacks and more. Central Kentucky has a variety of resources available for families in need. Food Banks Food banks are available in many communities. Some do require a referral but some you can […]
Celebrating Kentucky’s Signature Industry – FREE Event! Hats Off to Kentucky’s Horse Industry Day is a celebration of the horse and its impact on the state of Kentucky. The day offers fun family activities including arts and crafts for children, horse and pony rides for children and adults, interactive educational booths and a thrilling equestrian […]
17th Annual Kentucky Highland Renaissance FestivalThemed Weekends!!May 31st – July 20th, 2025 Weekends Only10:00am – 7:00pm Festival Site Address: 955 Elm St Eminence, KY 40019 ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW at www.kyrenfaire.com
May is Bike Month! May is National Bike Month! Bike Month celebrates riding a bicycle – for transportation, for exercise, for fun – while reminding drivers that the road is shared space for all. Drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention to their neighbors on the road. Bike Month will include in-person, virtual, […]
The Lexington Public Library has a variety of events at their many locations. They offer storytimes, after school homework help and snacks, summer programming and much more! Lexington Public Library Locations Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington 40513 Central Library, 140 E Main Street, Lexington 40507 *Farish Theater, Central Library Art Gallery, STEAM Lab, Friends Book […]