July 4th (3rd) activities!! July 1, 2010

This email was forwarded to me (I hope it’s okay for me to repost!!) If you go to the link at the bottom, you can see all the planned activities. I think we’ll plan to spend the whole day downtown this year!

MEDIA CONTACT:
Penny Ebel
Director of Special Events
859-258-3100

Kids can have all-day fun at Fourth of July Festival
Kids of all ages can look forward to all-day fun at Lexington ’s Fourth of July Festival this year.

A petting zoo and pony rides, inflatables, crafts and entertainment – much of it free – will be provided from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 3, in downtown Lexington .

A free Kids Zone will be set up in the Billboard parking lot on the corner of Short and Limestone Streets with inflatables and games.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fayette Cooperation Nursery School and Kindergarten, Inc., will offer free craft activities in the Billboard lot.

Meanwhile, BRIK City , an activity that teaches building skills, will be set up in Phoenix Park from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the American Institute of Architects’ East Kentucky Chapter.

In the Billboard lot, entertainment aimed at youngsters will be featured from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free entertainment includes a magician and Disney Princess songs.

Carnival games, a swinging ship ride, pony rides and a petting zoo will all be in the Centrepointe block surrounded by Main , Vine, Limestone and Upper streets.

There will be a multitude of vendors this year selling kid crafts, toys and food in Phoenix Park , Courthouse Plaza , the Centrepointe block, along Short Street , and at Cheapside Park . Wares range from t-shirts and balloons to silly bands and child-size UK clothing.

Most of the entertainment will break at 2 p.m. for the parade, which this year will go down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Broadway. The entertainment will resume about 3:30 p.m. at six different downtown locations: Upper Courthouse Plaza , Billboard lot, Centrepointe lot, Main Street side of Cheapside Park , History Museum on Short Street , and Phoenix Park .

For more information, call Penny Ebel at 859-258-3100 or log on to www.lexingtonky.gov and click on the American flag at the left of the screen.

My work here is done May 20, 2010

No, I’m not going anywhere.

I was doing my daily survey of the blogscape (I think I totally made that word up) and came across this great article.  A bunch of the activities are already mentioned here but there’s always more to add to the calendar!!

http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/05/your-guide-to-free-summer-fun.html

Enjoy!!

Oh goodness May 20, 2010

I’ve been a bit busy! I guess there’s just too many great things to do!

I did go to the Stock Dog Trials and the Sheep and Fiber Festival where I fell in love with some baby alpacas and vowed to own some. Ahh, then I’ll have time to blog regularly!

If you are looking for something to do THIS Saturday, my dear friend Ashley sent me this link: http://www.ket.org/kidsandfamilies/

From the website:
Make plans now to join the Big Red Dog as KET and Spindletop in Lexington co-host a free KET Family Fun Club event Saturday, May 22 from noon to 3 p.m. Be sure to bring a camera for the day’s events, which include Clifford visiting with the children, crafts, and games.

Thanks Ashley!!

For once, I’m looking forward to Monday May 8, 2010

Well, this week got a little busy.  Sorry I didn’t have more posts for you!  This coming week is full of so much to do, I’m not sure how to decide!  Here’s just a taste.

Monday is the Jack and the beanstalk puppet show at Central Library.  It’s going to be at all the libraries throughout the week so if you can’t make that one, check out the calendar and find one that will work.

Also on Monday is the Bluegrass Babywearing monthly meeting at Baby Moon.  I always want to go, they feature a different carrier each month and help you wear your baby.  I need to learn how to wear my little guy on my back and I know this is the place to learn…you know without dropping the baby. 

And the Northside Library is having Day of the Child.

Whew!  I can’t even imagine what Tuesday will look like!

Even Better May 5, 2010

Remember when I told you about the stock dog trials ar Masterson Station park next week?  Well I went back to the site and read the last paragraph (oops) and there is also the first Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival going on!  There are vendors, workshops and food.  All local and oh so exciting (if you know me, you know I’m barely containing myself at the thought of all that yummy wool roving and yarn…oh!  and meeting the people who spun and dyed it…I can’t wait!)

It’s $3 for adults, 12 and under are free!

There’s still room in lots of the workshops.  They look so great and are fantastic prices.  I may have to learn to spin my own yarn…

Yes, it is FREE! May 5, 2010

So I finally heard back from the Explorium and, yes, it is free for the kids to go to the Explorium (and be supervised) while mom and dad go to the parenting lecture!

Wow!

Check out my original post about this series to register for tomorrow’s topic or if that’s too short of notice, there are several more in the weeks to come.

Sorry May 4, 2010

The day got away from me.  I never called the Explorium.  I will tomorrow.

Also, I have some summer camp information for you tomorrow as well!

New Parenting Series at the Explorium May 3, 2010

Jen let me in on this exciting event!  (Everyone clap for Jen.)

The Explorium has Parenting Speakers coming in to give free lectures.  It says that the Explorium is open and staffed for the kids of the attendees.  Does that mean they get in free as well?  I called and unfortunately, they are closed.  I’ll call in the morning to let you know.

In the meantime, click the link above to learn more.

The series begins this Thursday from 6:30-7:45.  You do need to be registered.  Call Sarah Chamberlain at 859-258-3253, ext. 11.

Summer Reading Round Up May 3, 2010

There are lots of Summer Reading Programs around town.  Do one or all of them!  Click on the links to get all the details.  There are specific requirements for each program.

• Barnes and Nobel, read 8 books, receive a free book.
• Lexington Public Library, there are different requirements for each age group (birth through adult).  It looks like they are still working on the page, check back for prizes.
• LifeWay Christian Book Store, get a prize fir every 10 books read from June to July and an entry for a Grand Prize for every book read.
• Half Price Books, kids 14 and under can earn a $3 gift card every week they read 15 minutes a day.

Okay, I know there’s more, I think Family Book Stores has one as does Joseph Beth Book Sellers.  There’s also restaurants with programs.  Tell me what you know and I’ll add to the list! 

Here’s an article with lots of summer reading book lists.

Coming up this week May 3, 2010

I just discovered that Family Magazine has an online calendar.  That’s fantastic because I always seem to lose mine.  Here’s a few things that caught my eye for the upcoming week. 

Thursday, May 6^th The Living Arts and Science Center is having a Discovery Night from 6-8.  It’s called Mammal Skull Mystery with special STARLAB Planetarium shows.  There is a suggested donation of $1 for kids 5-11 and $2 for 12 and up.

Saturday, May 8, Central Library is having Mother’s Day activities.  Call (859) 231-5534 to register.  While you’re at it, register for the Jack and the Beanstalk puppet show on May 10 at 10:00 am. 

Don’t forget to tell me about any kids eat free deals you know of.  I’m going to call and confirm these deals this week.