The city is shifting gears for Truck-a-Palooza, the popular event that provides an up-close look at the vehicles used by the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. This year the event will be virtual, running Monday, October 19 through Friday, November 20. During the five week event, members of the public will […]
Doctor, Why does my child pick his nose? Concerned Mother There are many reasons why a child might pick his nose. Sometimes it’s allergies. With allergies, the nose may itch, and it is relieving to scratch the itch by picking the nose. If you notice sneezing, congestion, watery eyes or clear nasal drainage, a trial […]
PumpkinMania 2020 goes online! Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania, a fall festival and pumpkin-carving event and display, is going virtual in 2020 instead of happening in person. In its 10th year, the annual event will feature online activities — including an opportunity to share photos of your jack-o’-lanterns — with the larger community. Transylvania’s 5th Annual Alumni […]
Enjoy a Spooktacular good time at the YMCA! When: Saturday, October 24 from 3-5 p.m. Where: Whitaker Family YMCA Register ONLINE or in person (You will need to make an account to register but you do NOT need to be a YMCA member) There will be costume contests, a pumpkin decorating contest, leading up to […]
During these uncertain times, the 2020-21 school year is unlike any we’ve seen, or experienced, before. Whether you are planning for traditional schooling, a hybrid model (half in-person, half online), or going completely online, you need to be well prepared. Back to school is always challenging at the best of times, and this year, we […]
The Red River Gorge has amazing hiking, arches to see, overlooks to enjoy, kayaking fun, and much more! Check out these awesome Airbnb cabins right in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest and Red River Gorge area and book a family adventure soon! My family loves to visit the Red River Gorge for […]
Richmond Parks and Recreation is excited to host their first Kite-Fest. On September 12th, 2020 join them to make, decorate and fly kites at Lake Reba Recreational Complex. Richmond Parks and Recreation will have limited kite kits available for free for participants aged 2-12. Richmond Parks and Recreation will have limited amount of Crayons/Markers however […]
Camp Sousley is a privately operated 52 acre military camp for youth. Its flagship program, the Military Adventure Camp, offers military-style boot camps as a military exploration and preparatory experience for kids and teens interested in the military or defense fields. Courses for our camps are modeled after real world Army, Marine, Navy, and Private […]
Are you looking for a place for childcare or day camps for your child to attend during NTI 2DL classes? Lex Fun 4 Kids has a growing list of available options for childcare and educational help as well. Explorium Wild Thyme Legacy Gymnastics baseEDU YMCA of Central KY Lion’s Den at Ultimate Ninja ABV Academy […]
Fayette County Public Schools has shared information about meal distribution for the summer of 2021. Meals will be available at various school and community locations for pickup at specific times. No meals will be delivered. On Aug. 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that school districts may go back to using the national waiver for […]
Are you in need of additional school supplies? Here’s another great Lexington Back to School Drive-Thru event to get some great supplies for your students. Lex City Church is holding a community Back To School Drive-Thru Parade on August 29th from 11am-1pm. They have 1000 FREE packs of back to school supplies to distribute to the community. […]
Where can you find amazing cinnamon rolls in Lexington? Whether you’re looking for huge rolls with a heavy glaze, no icing, cream cheese icing or even special flavors Lex Fun 4 Kids has compiled a list of some of the best! DV8 Kitchen is a unique place in Lexington and has received lots of recognition […]
Enjoy a family road trip to Cincinnati and drive thru the Dinosaurs! Jurassic Quest is a traveling dinosaur show and this year due to COVID-19 they are making it a drive-thru event. These prehistoric creatures are taking over Coney Island Amusement Park from August 21 – 30th. Load up the kids and enjoy this unique […]
Are you worried about how to keep your children healthy, social and happy during this stressful and challenging COVID-19 pandemic, especially as they get ready to go back to school online? Easy! Just follow the 5-2-1-0 rule to keep yourself and your family healthy and fit. What is 5-2-1-0? Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables […]
The Lexington Public Library announced today it has removed all fines and fees on library cardholder accounts. Effective immediately, there are no balances on any customer accounts, including those which were previously blocked for unpaid fines. The Library offers valuable services to everyone in our community, but those resources are especially important for those experiencing […]