If your family needs to apply for free and reduced lunch benefits in Fayette County Public Schools you must go ONLINE and sign up. The 2024-25 school year applications for a student’s free/reduced eligibility are available online. Even if you are in a CEP School where all students receive free lunch your information is still […]
Planning for the upcoming school year is always key to a successful year. Learning start dates, vacations, holidays and more is important as you get ready for the start of school and plan doctor appointments, dentist visits, and vacations. Lex Fun 4 Kids has linked calendars for area schools below. Keep in mind calendars are […]
Ballet Under the Stars, Lexington’s premier outdoor dance celebration, allows the community to experience a night of professional ballet at Woodland Park. Details July 31 – August 4, 2024 (performances each night)Gates open: 6 p.m. | Preshow: 8 p.m. | Main Curtain: 9 p.m. $9 per person (including tax); children 3 and under are admitted […]
Local community partners are offering a variety of Back to School events for students and families. For more information about a specific event please contact the event sponsor. If you have an event to add please email lexfun4kids@gmail.com YMCA Back to School RalliesJuly 27, 20249:30 am – 12:30 pm The rallies provide elementary, middle and […]
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports – will see the debut of La Familia, a Kentucky alumni team. La Familia will host the Lexington Regional, looking to defend home court at Rupp Arena from July 19-23, 2024. Kentucky alumni team La Familia, who are making their TBT debut […]
Each year, the YMCA of Central Kentucky, in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, sponsors and community partners, hosts the annual neighborhood Back to School Rallies. July 27, 20249:30 am – 12:30 pm The rallies provide elementary, middle and high school students with free full-size backpacks and school supplies. Each site distributes supplies for all […]
The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate with family. There are great events happing all across Central KY! If you know of one not yet listed email lexfun4kids@gmail.com **Watch for weather cancellations!!! Please confirm with individual events that they are still a go. 2024 Events (Keep watching for more updates) Lexington Monday, […]
Apple Camp: Create an Interactive Story of Kindness We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. Campers will draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes, and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Devices will be provided. For sessions […]
Doggie Paddle, sponsored by Nancy Barron & Associates, Inc. Investments, and BVS, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, at Southland Pool. Enjoy pet-related vendors, shop merchandise, and mingle with fellow animal lovers. It’s Lexington’s largest pool party just for dogs! Join us for a splashin’ good time for you and your pup while supporting the […]
The Lexington Children’s Theatre offers camps throughout the summer for children ages 4 – 18! You kids can enjoy a unique experience as they help bring children’s literature to life! Spots will fill quickly so reserve your space quickly. Camps are all centered around a variety of children’s books and plays that will engage children […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre Summer Theatre School has camp fun for ages 4 – 18 throughout the summer! The mission of Lexington Children’s Theatre’s Education Department is to provide students of all ages with the means to actively explore the beauty, diversity, complexity and challenges of the world around them through the dramatic process. We strive […]
The Nature in Your Neighborhood program brings free, family-friendly fun to parks across the city! Beginning on June 4th, 2024 and continuing on weekdays until August 9th, these activities offer a range of experiences that focus on connecting with nature and learning about our environment. Together, we’ll create art with natural pigments, enjoy storytelling sessions, […]
Summer Playground Days provides safe, engaging programming in neighborhood parks in Lexington. Events are recommended for children ages 5 and up. Each day, Parks and Recreation staff will visit the parks and host a variety of engaging and educational activities. Activities include recreational sports, make-and-take arts and crafts, STEM projects, supervised playground play, and the […]
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, occurs annually on June 19. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth’s commemoration is on the anniversary date of June 19, 1865, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger led a force of soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to deliver General Order […]
LexArts Cultural Pass is a pilot program in 2024 that provides free access to many of Lexington’s arts and culture institutions for youth grades K-12. It encourages students to continue their education in the arts to avoid summer learning loss. The LexArts Cultural Pass is valid for admission at participating venues for Summer 2024. Cultural Pass is a partnership […]