Parks and Recreation Events
Lexington city pools close for the season this month, starting with Douglass and Picadome pools on Sunday, Aug 4 at 6 p.m.
Out and About in Central Kentucky
Lexington city pools close for the season this month, starting with Douglass and Picadome pools on Sunday, Aug 4 at 6 p.m.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Dragon by bringing its own magical creatures to Lexington’s Rupp Arena for six performances Sept. 6-8.
The Kentucky Children’s Garden at the UK Arboretum plans to open three new areas this year, adding a Transportation Garden, Environmental Stewardship Circle and Compass Rose to this popular outdoor learning environment designed for children 2-10 years old.
The Fourth of July Festivities in downtown Lexington span four days, July 2-5. Here’s the schedule:
Positive Parenting/ Shortstuff
Despite studies that show the negative effects of spanking on children, far too many parents still resort to this form of discipline.
Corporal punishment is an ineffective way to teach children to be responsible, confident and trustworthy.
Positive Parenting/ Shortstuff
Have you ever entered summer with a lot of enthusiasm for all the things you and your children are going to do, and suddenly it’s mid-August? Where does the time go?
At our house, we learned that the best summers don’t just happen… they involve a little bit of planning. Here’s how:
Positive Parenting/ Shortstuff
My 8-year-old just won’t go to bed!”
“My son has to do his homework. I don’t want to hear the arguments!”
“When I was a kid and my dad told me to do my chores, I jumped to it! What’s with the protests?”
Disney On Ice presents “Dare to Dream,” which brings Disney’s newest princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production.
The Living Arts & Science Center is inviting families to come enjoy a free day of hands-on art, science and music on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The YMCA of Central Kentucky will celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a free community event on Sunday, April 21 from 2-5 p.m. Healthy Kids Day is part of a national initiative to encourage kids to get moving and families to live healthier lifestyles.