LemonAiD Days supports local homeless children while empowering young people to make a positive difference in our community. By operating a LemonAiD stand during the month of July, kids raise money that supports children staying at The Salvation Army’s Emergency Homeless Shelter in Lexington. HOMELESSNESS IN THE BLUEGRASS Last year The Salvation Army was […]
Enjoy Summer Fun in Lexington and Central KY with the Summer Fun Guide! Links to all the best events, lists of Summer Movies, Summer Reading Programs, VBS listings and more! Summer Bucket List! I love making forever memories with my kids and summer is a great time to do just that! My Central Kentucky Summer […]
Over two hundred years ago Lexington and the surrounding Bluegrass was a woodland paradise for pioneers seeking freedom and land of their own. William McConnell and a group of explorers were camping down by the Springs when word came of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the Revolutionary War. In honor of that […]
Free comic book day is celebrated all over the United States! It’s a fun way to enjoy comic characters, dressing up in costumes, special events and of course FREE COMICS!! Free Comic Book Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in May each year. Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Watch for […]
There are many great places to get wet in Kentucky! From splash parks to aquatic centers it’s a great time to enjoy time with your family and explore a new place! Lexington Lexington is home to six aquatic centers. Aquatic facilities include play areas for children, slides, bathhouses and concession stands. All pools accept cash, check […]
The University of Kentucky Volleyball team offers a variety of summer camp options for kids entering grade 5 – 12th grade! Find all skills camps, setter camps, serving camps and more! UK Volleyball Summer Camp Options One Day All Skills Camp This one-day camp focuses on developing skills in all aspects of the game. Campers […]
Plan some fun this spring break in Lexington and Central KY! FREE Fun! Camps! Family Fun! Special Events Partners for Youth Spring Break Adopt a Park Daily April 1 – 5, 20241 PM – 4 PMFREE Douglass Park Lexington Public Library Enjoy some spring break fun with special Spring Break Activities, STEM Fun, storytimes and […]
Join Bluegrass Youth Ballet for an adventure-filled summer!Children will enjoy arts & crafts, ballet, music, and drama related to each week’s theme. Damsels, Dragons and Dinosaurs FOR STUDENTS AGES 4-8JUNE 10, 2024 – JUNE 14, 20249:00 AM – 12:00 PM$150/WEEK FOR STUDENTS AGES 4-8JUNE 17, 2024 – JUNE 21, 20249:00 AM – 12:00 PM$150/WEEK FOR […]
Inclusive, creative, evidence-based music therapy camps! Wildwood Music Therapy is offering a variety of musical summer camps for ages 5 to 18 designed with disability and neurodivergence inclusivity in mind. Our Rock Band and Ukulele camps focus on musical skill building and playing in an ensemble, while our Social Music Therapy groups will use music […]
Camp Carnegie is a series of six pre-professional, half-day camps for rising sixth through eighth grade students at the Carnegie Center. Experienced, passionate instructors lead fun, hands-on activities while field trips and visits with community leaders deepen learning experiences. Camps encourage summer learning and teach life skills or introduce campers to fascinating fields that could lead to […]
The Little Gym Summer Camps are here! Enroll your child for a 3-hour camp of play, adventure, and themed activities in their gymnastics program. Open to ages 3 – 10. Day camp at The Little Gym of Lexington East gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy and week-long commitments. […]
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in a musical! When the bus driver has a small emergency, a very unlikely volunteer shows up to take the driver’s place – a pigeon! But should this small but tenacious bird really be allowed to take the wheel? What do YOU think? Based on Mo Willems’ Caldecott Honor award-winning book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The […]
Enjoy Family Fun in Lexington and Central KY with the Lex Fun 4 Kids A to Z Guide! New to Lexington? First time parent? Visiting from out of town? We have all the fun summed up for you in this cool list! Enjoy! Arboretum and Kentucky Children’s Garden – Featuring a wonderful walking path, gardens […]
Jacobson Park is a 216 acre park off Richmond Road just outside Man O War Blvd in Lexington. It’s a wonderful spot for all ages featuring a dog park, a lake perfect for fishing, pedal boats, a boat ramp, basketball courts, shelters and a newly redesigned playground for the kids! We recently headed out to […]
There are great things to do with kids in Central KY that cost $5 or less! Enjoy history, the outdoors, sports, and special events! Of course the FREE stuff is always great so check out the links to FREE fun below! Cool Places with Cheap Admission Kentucky Children’s Garden (Open March – October) $3/person or […]