The Headley-Whitney Museum of Art is hosting some great upcoming events for kids and families. Groovy Threads Tie-Dye Date(s): May 13th Time: 1 PM – 3 PM Admission fee: $10 early online registration, $15 at the door Bring t-shirts, socks and pillowcases to dye and we will provide the supplies and instruction you […]
Welcome back to the Bluegrass Birding Festival! We are looking forward to a fun-filled weekend of birding. Central Kentucky has great opportunities for birding with over 350 documented species. Entrance to the festival will be FREE and open to the public. Our goals for this festival are to expose as many as possible to the […]
Crouching Tiger Hidden Ninja Parents Survival Night Friday, May 13th The Little Gym of Lexington Kentucky 3101 Richmond Road, Suite 309 Lexington, KY 40509 859-266-2266 Need a night out, it’s Parents Survival Night! You can enjoy time to run errands, a date with your loved one, or just a minute to breath? No worries, drop the kids off […]
Family Day Saturday, April 30, 11am-1pm The Lexington Art League presents Family Day, an exploration of Andrew Brinkhorst’s This is the Thing exhibition at the Loudoun House from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The artwork that will be on display is a documentation of local bands, musicians, and music venues in Lexington. This is the Thing documents […]
Top 5 Must-Have Treats At The Walt Disney World Resort My friend Christina at Mickey Adventures is back with more great Disney tips! This time they are super yummy! Check out her list of Top 5 Treats and if you are ready to plan your Disney vacation she can help – the best part is […]
The Cincinnati Reds offer great fun for families throughout the year. Whether it’s a baseball game, Hall of Fame visit, Reds Heads event, camp, or special event the Reds have family fun for all ages. The Reds do family fun right at their home games. Here are some great tips for a visit to a […]
My boys and I headed up to Cincinnati to enjoy the riverfront before attending a Reds game. There are great spots for family fun all along the river and it’s a cool spot to explore. There are great walking paths, spots to get down by the river, places to enjoy nature, as well as play […]
Kremer Wholesale is a local party supply shop where you can grab tons of party supplies including items you can find from Oriental Trading. They will even order Oriental Trading items for you at a discount with NO shipping fees! Recently I stopped in Kremer Wholesale and took a few pictures so you can see […]
A Union Civil War Fort built in 1863 for the Defense of the Kentucky River. The earthwork fortification was built by Union Soldiers to defend the ford and ferry at Boonesboro. A scenic trail provides a beautiful view of the Kentucky River. FREE Living History Event! May 21st 10 am – 3 pm Take self-guided […]
May 18 – 22, 2016 Masterson Station Park Admission: FREE The famous Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial will once again be held at Lexington’s Masterson Station Park from dawn–dusk, marking 54 years of border collie trials in the Bluegrass. This competition, nearly identical to the one in the popular movie “Babe,” is one of the largest, longest-running […]
The Valley View Ferry primarily services the residents of Fayette, Jessamine, and Madison counties. It is the oldest year-round ferry service in the United States and the last ferry remaining on the Kentucky River. We drove down one afternoon to check it out and my boys thought it was great to ‘drive’ across the river! We […]
2022 UPDATE – SHAKER VILLAGE NO LONGER OPERATES THE DIXIE BELLE. A Dixie Belle Riverboat ride is a memorable way to see the Kentucky River and the beauty that surrounds it. Enjoy a relaxing ride aboard Shaker Village’s 115-passenger riverboat, through high limestone cliffs and untouched natural beauty. One-hour narrated cruises describe the historical importance […]
Today is the day to get a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes* between 7 AM and 7 PM at IHOP®. Then, consider leaving a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® or other designated local charities. Together with guests like you, we’ve raised nearly $20 million since 2006— one free short stack at a time. […]
In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket… for free. New for March 2016 is a special edition of Museum Day Live!, providing […]
Need a night out, time to run errands, a date with your loved one, or just a minute to breath? No worries, drop the kids off for a night filled with crafts, fun in the gym, pizza and a movie! It’s a “Dr. Seuss” PSN! We are excited to have fun celebrating Dr. Seuss and his many books with games and […]