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 […]
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, […]
Celebrate your inner ninja with 2-hours at Ultimate Ninja Athletics! A Ninja birthday is an awesome way to celebrate with friends and have a ton of fun! Your reservation includes: 2 hours to use how you’d like in our 10,000 sq. ft. Ninja Gym! Party host Up to 15 participants per party (non participants do […]
Summer Camps at Ultimate Ninja Athletics just WENT LIVE and they are having a 🥳 FLASH SALE 🥳 to celebrate! Camps start the first week of Summer Break and are the perfect way for your little ones to burn some energy while having tons of fun! CAMP DETAILS ✅ Led by 5X American Ninja Warrior ✅ Monday – Friday ✅ 9:00am […]
Join LCT on a topsy-turvy adventure! Follow the fearless Alice as she learns about growing up while still staying true to herself amid a wacky, upside-down world. This classic adaption of Lewis Carroll’s We can’t wait for you to follow us down the rabbit hole in LCT’s Discovery Production of Alice in Wonderland! Streaming Performances(Click the date for tickets)Weekend of May 7Weekend of May 14 Streaming passes are available […]
Goodwood Brewpub recently opened just off Nicholasville Rd. near Target and my boys and I headed over to check it out! They have a great menu with a variety of options and of course, brews! It’s very kid friendly and they even have KIDS EAT FREE on Tuesdays! There is also a location in Frankfort overlooking […]
Celebrate Children’s Literature with this month’s Carnegie Center FREE Family Fun & Learning Night! Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Celebrate Children’s Book Week and tune in to a special visit featuring Louisville children’s author Deedee Cummings. Registration is required to receive a free mailed packet with a copy of one of Deedee’s books, a themed activity […]
Did you know that poor sleep negatively affects our immune system, in both adults and children, and can contribute to a child being ‘sickly’. Very often, lack of good quality sleep leads to behavioral problems during the day, including the inability to concentrate in school, daytime drowsiness and emotional volatility. Quality sleep is important for […]
There are so many wonderful natural areas in Kentucky to explore and the Kentucky River Palisades offer wonderful views as well as great spots for a picnic and very cool geological features! Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is about thirty minutes from Lexington so it’s a great day trip for a great hike! The Tom […]
Registration is now open for weeklong summer camps at Explorium of Lexington. Camps are for children ages 3 – Fifth grade. Full day and half day options are available with an awesome variety of themes for kids will all kinds of interests. May 24 – 28 – Adventureland – create games and […]