Downtown Lexington Tree LightingSunday, December 1, 20243 pm – 7 pm Head to Triangle Park on December 1st, and join us for our annual Holiday Lighting Festival presented by Baird! Lexington’s Christmas Tree will be lit with beautiful bright lights, and Lexington’s Hanukkah Menorah will shine ahead of the festival. Plus, community choirs will sing […]
Enjoy the holidays while riding the rails! There are two great train stations in Central KY that offer special Holiday events. The Bluegrass Railroad Museum in Versailles Santa Trains 2024 When snowflakes start to fly in Kentucky, Santa and Mrs. Claus bring Holiday Cheer to the Bluegrass Railroad Museum. Santa Train Rides Saturdays, November 30th, […]
Memberships and experiences make wonderful gifts any time of the year! Enjoy local family fun with memberships to local museums, zoos, learning centers and more! Classes can also be a great gift ideas! Enjoy art, music, and more! *** Remember!! Many offer reciprocal memberships so when you join one you get discounts or free admission […]
Celebrating its 31st year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal is a magical holiday tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bluegrass and beyond. See over a million twinkling lights from the safety of your car. Enjoy the return of the Holiday Village which promises to be brighter than […]
Wondering where you can get a fresh cut Christmas Tree? Here’s a great list of where you can get live Christmas Trees (cut your own or pre-cut) at area Christmas Tree Farms and Shops in Lexington and Central KY. Grab a live tree and enjoy the smells of the holiday season indoors. Choose and Cut […]
One of our Lex Fun 4 Kids writers took her son out for some ice skating at the Triangle Park Skating Rink in downtown Lexington. She has 5 great tips for you to plan your visit! (2017) The week before Christmas during school winter break, my husband and I took our 5-year-old son ice-skating for […]
Order your Thanksgiving Dinner or Holiday Meal and enjoy an easy holiday meal! Thanksgiving Dinner can be a scary meal to prep but it doesn’t have to be! If you’re looking for some help with sides, a turkey, or the whole meal we have a list of spots you can use locally to prepare things […]
Mark your calendars and make plans to kick off the Holiday Season at the Lexington Cabela’s Santa will arrive on his decked out Tracker Boat with his elves and friends! Saturday November 2, 20245 pm FREE ACTIVITIES & GIVEAWAYS! Experience Santa’s Magical Arrival, Tree Lighting, and Seasonal Treats at your local Bass Pro Shops and […]
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is delighted to host the 22nd annual Southern Lights Stroll and 5K presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health Creating Safer Neighborhoods Initiative. The Kentucky Horse Park invites you to help set the Holiday Season in motion as you join the 2024 Southern Lights Stroll on Sunday, November 23rd, 2024! The […]
Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child or senior adult has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community who […]
Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania presented by University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union returns to downtown Lexington with a family-friendly pumpkin carving event Sunday, Oct. 27, and a jack-o’-lantern display each night from Oct. 27‑31. The return of PumpkinMania is made possible this year by the generous support of our sponsors. The return of PumpkinMania is made possible […]
There are so many pumpkin patches, orchards, corn mazes, fall festivals and more right here in Central KY! Click each location for more information and scroll to the bottom for more fall fun information! Pumpkin Patches, Farms, and Orchards Baldwin Farms – Richmond Bi-Water Farm – Georgetown Allen Farms – Lancaster Buckmeadow Farm – Lawrenceburg Daynabrook Farm […]
AutumnFest at Bi-Water Farm is an annual tradition for my family and is a great place for all ages. I’ve been attending since 2000 when I took my first trip with the 1st and 2nd graders I was teaching. Pumpkins, hayrides, a great little kid spooky house, baby animals, a giant slide, play areas, train […]
There are lots of great pumpkin patches and fall festivals in the area but if you’re in the mood to be spooked check out these great events! Wicked World Scaregrounds Open September 20-22, 27-29, 2024Open Thursdays – Sundays in October 2024 October 30-November 2Gates open at 8 pm, Hours nightly varyBuy tickets online *limited number […]
Celebrate Autumn with a scenic train excursion and fun fall activities at the Kentucky Railway Museum. Enjoy the petting zoo, photo opportunities with Spike the Bear, pick a pumpkin from the patch and bounce away the day on the bounce house! September 28th, 2024Train rides at Noon & 2 pm Ticket Information Adult Ages 13-64 […]