Lizzy and Leo Martinez have a plan – they want to be the “smartest kids in the world!” Studious Leo is convinced that winning a local TV quiz show is the first step to a better life for their family. Maybe he and Lizzy can even take their hardworking mami and papi on vacation to Hawaii! But when their parents refuse to let Leo participate in the quiz show, Lizzy decides to […]
Put a little fright in your night with the return of Lexington Parks and Recreation’s FREE Freaky Flicks movie series! Enjoy fun, family-friendly, spine-chilling films to get you Spooky Season ready. Pre-show activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Monster Mash dance party. The movie will begin at dark, around 7:30 p.m. Put a […]
Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania, an annual fall festival and pumpkin-carving event will be held October 29, 2023. Pumpkins will be on display from October 29 – November 2nd. The return of PumpkinMania is made possible this year by the generous support of our sponsors. The Transylvania and Lexington communities are invited to carve pumpkins Oct. 29 […]
Kids ages 12 and under can enjoy the Halloween season with fewer scares at the Jack-o-Lantern Trail. This event is a great way to mix some Halloween fun in with all the cool things at McConnell Springs! 2023 Jack-o-Lantern Trail Hike Nights Wednesday, Oct. 25 | Thursday, Oct. 26 | Friday, Oct. 27 | Saturday, […]
Fall is coming and it’s a great time to plan some family fun! The Bluegrass has so much to offer year round but fall is a great time to check out some special events and places that offer wonderful fall fun. Be watching for 2023 dates as they are announced. 1. Keeneland – Fall meet […]
The Jack O’Lantern Spectacular has been thrilling audiences at Louisville, Kentucky’s Iroquois Park for over a decade with its nearly mile-long tour of artfully carved pumpkins. The “organic art show,” produced by Oxford, Massachusetts’ Passion for Pumpkins, displays more than 5,000 illuminated pumpkins crafted by local artists paired with themed vignettes, music and special events […]
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 […]
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 30th, 2023Train rides at 11 am & 2 pm Ticket Information Adult Ages […]
Where is your child’s bus stop? This is one of those most important questions as we head back to school. You can find your child’s bus stop and bus number for the morning or afternoon using the bus finder. Click HERE to head straight to the Bus Finder. You can also find instructions on how […]
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 RalliesAugust 5, 2023 DCBS Back to School Rally at Ashland Avenue Baptist ChurchJuly […]
KET welcomes kids and families to enjoy family fun and activities for FREE at their Super Saturday event! Where: KET at 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY 40502 When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 | 9 am – 2 pm What: A fun, free family event featuring performances, activity booths, and much, much more! Stay tuned for more […]
Enjoy a birthday celebration with the Lexington Counter Clocks! A ballpark birthday is always a memorable experience and fans of all ages can enjoy their party at the park! The Legends offer a variety of packages for kids and adults! All-Star Suite Package ($575) 16 Total Tickets Birthday Person Receives: 1st pitch, Team Signed Ball, Legends […]
Kick off the 2023 University of Kentucky Football season with Fan Day! Saturday, August 5th, 2023 The schedule has been set for Kentucky Football Fan Day, presented by UK HealthCare, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. The main attraction for the popular annual event will be open practice on the practice fields at the Joe Craft Football Training Center […]
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 2023-24 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 […]
The annual Child Development Center of the Bluegrass Touch-A-Truck is a very special annual community-wide event that offers a unique opportunity for all ages to touch and explore construction vehicles, emergency vehicles and service vehicles of all sizes from organizations around the region. This year’s event is not being held but be watching for a […]