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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Are you looking for ways to supplement your child’s classroom instruction, provide tutoring or additional support for learning, or challenge them with new teaching? The Lex Fun 4 Kids Educational Resources Guide will give you tools you need to help your child as they learn and grow! Tutoring Best Brains Carnegie Center for Literacy and […]
The Lexington Philharmonic has a variety of shows each year and this year for the 2021-2022 season they have a few great shows that are perfect for families! Throughout the season they offer shows at The Singletary Center for the Arts as well as special shows at various locations throughout Central KY. This year they […]
Where can you find great spots to enjoy the water in Central KY? Here’s the Lex Fun 4 Kids Water Fun Guide with links to lots of local resources for a day on the water! Remember, when you’re out on the water to follow all safety guidelines and teach your children about boat and water […]
The Lexington Children’s Theatre has been delighting audiences since 1938 and is ready to welcome families back into the theatre for the 2021-2022 season! There is a great variety of shows planned for the season (note the Pay What You Will and Sensory Friendly Shows) as well as the return of the Celebrity Curtain Call […]
With warmer weather here, we will all want to spend more time outdoors. And as we spend more time under the sun, sunscreen becomes very important…even for your babies. For infants less than 6 months of age, it is best to avoid long sun exposure. Infants should be protected from direct sun exposure through umbrellas, […]