Junie B. Jingle Bells

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells *Performed at The Opera House **REVIEW

The Lexington Children’s Theatre is ready for a wonderful holiday season with this upcoming performance featuring Junie B.! It’s me, Junie B. Jones and wowie, wow, wow have I got a story for you! It’s time for the holiday sing-a-long and normally I would be really excited but blabbermouth May is trying to ruin it all by tattling on me again. You […]

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Sudden Hearing Loss – Not to be Ignored

As a parent we are always concerned with our kids and ear infections but adults can also benefit from taking care of their hearing as well.  Sudden hearing loss is not to be ignored.  You went to bed with normal hearing but woke up with a sensation of a blocked ear and could not hear […]

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Halloween Safety Tips

Children love Halloween! They love getting dressed up and going out to collect treats …. it is fun and exciting for them. Here are some safety tips from the experts at Lexington Clinic Pediatrics to help your child have a safe and enjoyable holiday: Make sure your child’s costume is bright and reflective. For dark […]

Pumpkin Patches in Central KY

Fall Farms in Central KY

Find all the farm fun in Central KY! There are so many pumpkin patches, orchards, corn mazes, fall festivals and more right here in Central KY!  Click each location for more information and scroll to the bottom for more fall fun information! Pumpkin Patches, Farms, and Orchards Baldwin Farms – Richmond Bi-Water Farm – Georgetown Eckert’s Boyd […]

Nature Hop 2021

Nature Hop is a way for citizens to enjoy the natural areas of Fayette County. Participation in most Nature Hop activities is free and open to the public. Nature Hop is designed to: Raise awareness of nature in our urban environment; Encourage Lexingtonians and their visitors to experience natural spaces in new ways; Publicize natural areas in […]

Veterans Park Playground Profile

Playground Profile: Veterans Park

Veterans Park is one of the largest parks in Fayette County offering mountain bike trails, ballfields, monuments honoring Veterans, a life size tank, and playgrounds! There are two small but unique playgrounds that are part of the Veterans Park area. One small play area suitable for young children sits beside one of the park shelters […]

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Lexington Fire Department Special Events – Celebrate 150 Years!

The Lexington Fire Department is celebrating 150 years of service to our city and they are hosting a variety of exciting events over the coming weeks.  Enjoy a Fire Department Muster, tours, and even a parade!   September 19, 2021 Fire Department Muster Noon Regal Cinemas Parking Lot, Hamburg Enjoy demonstrations and a vehicle show by […]

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Lunch Box Tips

It’s important for children to eat healthy, as healthy foods and snacks help children concentrate and be more active. As schools start, many parents fret about how to make lunch boxes more nutritional and appetizing for their children. Here are a few tips from the experts at Jessamine Medical & Diagnostic Center, who offer comprehensive […]

Valley Park Playground Profile

Playground Profile: Valley Park

Lexington features a number of unique parks and Valley Park has so many neat things that make it special! Valley Park is located off Versailles Road just inside New Circle Road.  This is a wonderful spot that is host to many awesome events held throughout the year by Partners for Youth and other community groups.  […]

Belleau Wood Park Profile

Playground Profile: Belleau Woods Park

A day at the playground is a perfect way to get outdoors, enjoy being active, and have fun as a family or with friends!   Belleau Woods Park in south Lexington is a hidden gem with tons of space to explore as well as playground equipment for older and younger kids.  Check out all the features […]

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Fall Break Manners at the Farm Camp

Join Southern Hospitality & Etiquette for two fun mornings at the farm! This unique experience combines farm fun and etiquette for kids Kindergarten – 4th grades. Thursday & Friday October 7th-8th, 2021 9:00am-12:00pm Registration opens August 1st! Children will begin their mornings collecting duck eggs and feeding the “girls”.   After, they will enjoy a sit […]

10+ Back to School Tips from Teachers

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 […]

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Lyric Theatre Back to School Carnival

The Lyric Theatre and the William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association annual back to school carnival is backpack again! The Lyric Theatre and the William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association are partnering to bring backpacks and school supplies to children of families in need. Watch for info for 2022!   The backpacks will include school supplies, along […]

KidsFest Richmond

Richmond KidsFest

The 2021 KidsFest is ready to return to Irvine-McDowell Park after having to cancel last year’s event.  Enjoy great family fun activities all day for FREE! Saturday, September 11th, from 11am to 5pm at Irvine McDowell Park.   More details about all the fun will be posted closer to the event. Festivities Included:Stage ActsInflatablesGames & […]

Pandemic Food Relief Funds (P-EBT) EXTENDED!

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program is a financial resource for families with students who lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19. P-EBT provides households an EBT card with funds to spend on food at home for students.  Update July 2021 Information on the USDA website details Kentucky’s plan for […]

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