20th Annual Founders’ Day and Colonial Crafts Festival Saturday, May 17th 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate Lexington’s official “birthday” with a full calendar of activities for the whole family to commemorate the city’s founding in 1775 at McConnell Springs. Colonial Crafts Festival features period reproductions for purchase from […]
A festival celebrating the literary, visual & performing arts 2016 Saturday May 7, 10am – 6pm Sunday May 8, 11am – 5pm Gratz Park & Transylvania University Enjoy a lovely weekend in Gratz Park taking in the sights and sounds of spring at Mayfest! Enjoy over 70 arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage choices, […]
1st Annual Madison Touch-a-Truck, Touch Your Community Event Presented by Leadership Madison County and the City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation. Cost of admission is $15.00 per car. Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 11am-3pm EKU Alumni Coliseum
The Lexington Children’s Theatre closes out the 2013-2014 season with the touching performance, Gossamer, based on the book of the same name by Lois Lowry. The story is recommended for children grade 3 and above. The play introduces us to John, a young boy who has been put into foster care because of abuse at […]
ARBOR DAY 2014 at The Arboretum State Botanical Garden April 26 10 am – 2 pm Activities: · More than 40 exhibitors · Proclamation by the mayor · Presentation of Tree City USA Award · Tree planting ceremony with KU representatives, Lexington Dignitaries and Arboretum Staff · Free admission to KU Day in the Kentucky […]
pARTicipate in Art, Science, at the Living Arts & Science Center’s Family Fun Day! It’s springtime in the Bluegrass and a great time to explore, experiment, and get creative inside and out! Join the Living Arts & Science Center’s teachers, staff and special guests for a free day of hands-on arts, science and music activities […]
“Changing Lives One Play at a Time” is a one day youth football camp for kids 8-14 years old. The camp will feature basic offensive and defensive skills taught by professional football players, high school and little league coaches, and collegiate athletes. The camp will consist of Q & A session with NFL players and […]
Local railroad stations are offering special Easter train rides for the holiday! Bluegrass Railroad (Versailles) Easter Bunny Train Ride Join us for the 2014 Easter Bunny Train! The Saturday before Easter, April 19th, at 2 p.m. we have invited a furry friend of ours to join us on the train. “All Aboard for fun!” […]
The Kentucky Horse Park offers wonderful fun for families right here in the Bluegrass. The Horse Park is a great day trip for any locals or a unique spot for out of town guests. From the beautiful rolling hills divided by fences and spotted with horses that call the Horse Park home to the buildings that house […]
Adapted by Larry Snipes Based on the book by Kentucky Poet Laureate James Still Now, the High Tall Woman’s made her mind Up ‘bout turnin’ Jack into tadwhacker stew; But not to worry, you know what to do! It’s time to howl like a storm and buzz like a bee, And see if we can […]
The Lexington Children’s Theatre is a wonderful part of our local community. The theatre offers up it’s 75th season this year and presents yet another wonderful slate of shows. When my boys were about 2 1/2 they got to each attend their first shows at the theatre. We’ve attended dozens of shows since. We love […]
Enjoy the fun of Downtown Louisville at a great price! Museum Row on Main has a special promotion for the month of February! The promotion encourages locals to enjoy these wonderful attractions that are close to home. Thanks to $5 February, Kentucky and Indiana residents can escape a dreary, cold winter day and take […]
50% Savings – Now – February 28 (Winter Hours 10am-5pm) * March to the Cincinnati Zoo and save a waddle of cash! Experience cooler prices and even cooler animals during Penguin Days, with half-price Zoo admission every day and special animal encounters every Saturday & Sunday, January 5 through February 28. Plus, enjoy heated indoor […]
Enjoy a fun night at local Chick Fil A restaurants with your son! Mother Son Date Knights feature special service, table settings, photos, and the Cow! We had a wonderful time last year! (Tickets will be on sale Monday, January 20th)
Get ready for baseball season with a visit from the Cincinnati Reds! The Reds Caravan rolls into Alltec Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25 Lexington, Ky. from 4 to 7 pm. * * The South Tour features Latos (Thursday only), LeCure (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), Miller, general manager Walt Jocketty, minor league outfielder […]