The 2018 Bluegrass Autism Walk, sponsored by the Autism Society of the Bluegrass, is set for Sunday, Sept. 9 at Kroger Field on the UK campus. Entertainment, children’s activities and a vendor fair are all part of this fundraiser to support autism awareness and advocacy. Registration is available online at asbg.ezeventsolutions.com/Walk/page/Home/ or by mail to […]
The highly-anticipated Touch-A-Truck event returns this month with a new location. This fundraiser for Child Development Center of the Bluegrass offers an opportunity for families to climb on, climb in, see, touch and explore construction, emergency and service vehicles of all sizes in a fun and safe environment. This year, Touch-A-Truck will take place at […]
DANIEL BOONE PIONEER FESTIVAL Aug. 31-Sept. 2 / Winchester www.danielboonepioneerfestival.com The Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival is a weekend of arts and crafts, talent contest, 5K run and concerts. TERRAPIN HILL HARVEST FESTIVAL Aug. 30-Sept. 3 / Harrodsburg www.terrapinhillfestivals.com A four-night, family-friendly music festival, with workshops, arts and crafts vendors, food and more. KENTUCKY STATE BBQ […]
Former UK basketball player Cameron Mills will deliver the keynote address at the Fayette County Extension Office’s 23rd annual “Next Best Years of Your Life: Living the Good Life” on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Extension Center at 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Mills, who played on two NCAA championship teams, is a senior management liaison […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre brings the First Lady of Flight to the stage this month with a production of “Amelia Earhart.” Explore the questions surrounding Amelia Earhart’s mysterious disappearance when a reporter is determined to find out what happened to one of the most iconic women in history. Showtimes are Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre will hold auditions in August for “The Ghosts of Pineville,” which is adapted from the graphic novels by Sara Turner. Show performances will be from Oct. 16 to 21. Auditions for actors 9-18 are Saturday, Aug. 18, 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 20, 7-9 […]
YMCA of Central Kentucky’s 14th Annual Kids Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7 a.m. at the Beaumont YMCA. All children between the ages of 6 and 14 are invited to participate in the swim, run and bike race. Swimming will take place in the YMCA outdoor pool and the bike and run […]
Art, food and fun will collide at the annual Woodland Art Fair on Saturday, Aug. 18 & Sunday, Aug. 19 at Woodland Park at 601 E. High St. More than 200 artists will showcase their work in mediums from ceramics, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting, photography, woodworking and more. The Fair will also feature live music, […]
A fundraiser for The Arc of Kentucky – the state’s largest volunteer organization – is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11 at Keeneland, Barn No. 2 at 4201 Versailles Road. The Walk to Bridge the Gap to Success will include inflatables, a silent auction and other activities for people of all ages. Exhibitors and sponsors from […]
Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass is teaming up with the LFUCG Health Department to host the annual Big Latch On, set for Saturday, Aug. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant Ridge Park in Lexington. The Big Latch On is part of an international effort to set a record for most babies breastfeeding at […]
