Family Fun & Learning Night: Celebrate Health

What better way to Celebrate Health than with a fun-filled night away from screens (TV, computer, etc.) with movement, crafts and a healthy (and delicious) meal?

And it’s all free.

All of that is on the menu for Wednesday, March 20, 5-7 p.m. at the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning at 251 West Second Street in downtown Lexington.

The theme for this Family Fun & Learning Night is Celebrate Health with the law firm of Stoll Keenon Ogden serving as partner.

Activities include:

  • Make crafts with the Living Arts and Sciences Center.
  • Create an art project with Dr. Melissa Carver, who will address mental health and well-being for kids.
  • Jump, run and test your balance with an obstacle course provided by Urban Ninja Project.
  • Learn about healthy snacking by making your own trail mix using quality ingredients.
  • Plus, every family receives a free book.

The evening is capped by a healthy meal featuring soup, vegetables and a make-your-own salad.

The event is for children 3-12 and their grownups. Mealtime is an opportunity for adults to take a break from dinner prep to connect with peers.

Dr. Carver’s art project will allow children to explore mental health issues.

“It’s important for children to know that they can open up to family members about their feelings, and that sharing these feelings is important,” said Jessica Mohler, the Center’s Head of Communications and Marketing.

“Sadness is a part of life. Kids can think they are the only ones who have sad feelings. We know that community is the best way to overcome hardship, and that’s part of what this Learning Night is about.”

Celebrate Health: Wednesday, March 20, 5-7 p.m. To register, visit carnegiecenterlex.org or call (859) 254-4174.