The Mary Todd Lincoln House will celebrate Presidents’ Day on February 19, 2018 with a special program for children and their families. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with activities that explore the theme “Presidential Pastimes.” Inspired by the leisure activities that Mary, Abraham, and their children enjoyed—from marbles to music—this informal […]
It’s time for talented singers and musicians to step to the plate and earn a spot in the Lexington Legends’ lineup — the lineup of performers who will sing or play the National Anthem before Legends’ home games in 2018. The Legends will hold this year’s tryouts at Fayette Mall near Dillard’s on Saturday, February […]
Engineers Day, or E-Day, is a celebration of everything engineering has to offer. From building bridges to discovering new medications to writing the software that powers our cell phones, engineers and computer scientists do the things that make our 21st-century world work. February 24th, 2018 9 am – 1 pm WHAT IS E-DAY? The 2018 […]
Plan some fun this spring break in Lexington and Central KY! FREE Fun! Camps! Family Fun! Special Events Easter is April 7th! Find Easter events here! Lexington Public Library – Watch for possible reopening dates! Richmond KiteFest March 27, 2021 UK Baseball (Limited seating) 3/30/21 UK vs. Bellarmine 6:30 pm UK Softball 3/29/21 […]
39th Annual Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival ~ FREE in downtown Lexington! Rain or shine. All festival activities under tents at Cheapside Park from 10:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. The St. Patrick’s parade is the longest-running citywide civic event in Lexington. We look forward to continuing the tradition and welcoming even more people to […]
$5 February Returns for Four “Museum Row” Attractions Frazier History Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, the Muhammad Ali Center, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts to offer $5 deals for locals The Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Frazier History Museum, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts […]
Hands on fun with Little Sprouts at the Abroretum! Each Wednesday in March enjoy hands on learning and fun at the Arboretum. There are two sessions offered each day. Session One: 10-10:45 a.m (maximum 20 children) Session Two: 11-11:45a.m. (maximum 20 children) Cost: $3 per child per session (cash or check only) Pre-registration required. […]
Information about registration for the upcoming Fayette County school year. Registration starts February 6th, 2018! Kentucky law requires children between 6 and 18 years old to attend school, and the birthday cutoff for enrolling in kindergarten is age 5 on or before Aug. 1. Also, families may apply for preschool if their child turns 4 on or before Aug. 1 and […]
Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents: Alice in Wonderland March 30 at 7 pm March 31 at 11 am & 2 pm (VERY LIMITED number of tix available at the door for the 2 pm performance) Lexington Opera House Take a whimsical trip to Wonderland this Spring when Bluegrass Youth Ballet (BYB) of Lexington, Kentucky presents Alice […]
Enjoy Reds family fun at the Cincinnati Reds Caravan Lexington Stop. Fayette Mall Saturday, January 27, 2018 5 pm – 7 pm Free Meet some of your favorite Reds players, mascots, broadcasters and members of the front office on the 2018 Reds Caravan presented by Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network! All stops listed below […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom March and Commemorative Program Downtown Lexington/Heritage Hall Monday, January 15, 2018 10 am The University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government invite you to join us on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Heritage Hall in the Lexington Convention Center for a FREE event celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The […]
HALF-PRICE DAYS January 2 – March 9, 2018 Enjoy half-price Zoo admission every day! Every weekend, guests can watch penguins, polar bears, snow monkeys and even elephants enjoy the winter weather in their own way during a variety of animal enrichment activities. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! New for 2018! Purchase the Polar Pass to enjoy discounted admission, a 4-D Experience […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre Presents ONE special performance of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this January! POSTPONED TO 1/19/18 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES: Friday, January 19 – 7:00pm MOVED DUE TO WEATHER TO JANUARY 19, 2018 SCHOOL MATINEES: January 11-12 at 10:00 & 11:45am ON TOUR: January 15-26 Recommended for ages 7+ Recommended for grades 2+ […]
Sacagawea: Discovering History January 21, 2018 – January 28, 2018 COST: Public Prices: $19 adults, $16 children PUBLIC PERFORMANCES: Sunday, January 21 – 2:00pm Saturday, January 27 – 2:00 & 7:00pm Sunday, January 28 – 2:00pm SCHOOL MATINEES: January 23-26 at 10:00 & 11:45am Recommended for ages 8+ Recommended for grades 3+ Performed on the […]
Kids Can Get in FREE during Winter Family Days at Newport Aquarium One FREE child ticket with each full price adult Jan. 3 – Feb. 28 Newport Aquarium announces the return of Winter Family Days, where one child (ages 2-12) gets in FREE with each full price adult.* Just in time for visitors to escape from the […]