Friday, May 20, 2011
Chick Fil A Text Alerts
Sign up for text alerts from Chick Fil A! This week they sent out a text for FREE chick-n-minis! We just showed our text and got our free minis with any purchase! Past alerts have been for free sandwiches, BOGO milkshakes, and more!!!
Text cfa51 to 411247
Sunday, May 22nd
High Hope Steeplechase
Truly a family day out, High Hope has many activities for all!
My favorite event when I was a kid were the Jack Russell Terrier Races!!! Yes, dog races!! It's a hoot!! You have to check them out at least once in your life! See below for more information about all that's going on, the schedule, and ticket info. Kids 12 and under are FREE.
For the kids!
Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Stick Horse Races, Obstacle Courses, Bouncy Castle, Clowns, ..and much more...
Terrier Races
Come see hurdle races, flat races and maze course excitement…only on a smaller scale! Come watch the little guys run their hearts out in live terrier and dachshund races. Over 30 races divided by breed, sex, age, height and skill! This is a must see event and fun for the entire family! Entires are taken the day of the event. Ribbons for 1st-4th places
Hounds!
The Woodford Hounds are proud to present a live demonstration of a tradition dating back to the 1500’s. Come meet the huntsman, hounds and horses. Meet and greet on the course after the parade concludes. This is a must see and do event that will remembered for a lifetime. Founded in 1981, The Woodford Hounds not only celebrate the rich tradition of hunting, the organization also has a mission of land preservation.
Shopping
Looking for those hard to find items, or unique gifts? High Hope is a great place to shop. Don't forget our vendors when you need refreshments, lunch or ice cream! Buffet luncheon served, beer, wine and soft drinks, great viewing of the course and this year for the first time a silent auction.
Schedule
11:00 Gates Open
12:00 Terrier Trials
Children's Tent opens
Vendors area opens
Members Pavion lunch begins
Heats for Children's Stick Horse Races
12:30 Cambo the Clown in Children's Tent
1:00 Flag Presentation by CKRH students National Anthem
1:30 Horses leave barn for 1st race
1:45 The David Mullins / Bill O'Neill Maiden Claimer
2:15 Horses leave barn for 2nd race
2:30 The Ramsey Farm Starter Allowance
Steve Canyon Award follows 2nd race
2:50 Horses leave barn for 3rd race
3:15 Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle
3:40 Parade of Woodford Hounds
4:00 Horses leave barn for 4th race
4:20 The Jay Trump Timber
4:40 Lurcher Race
Finals of Stick Horse race
5:15 Catch a Riding Star race followed by My Old Kentucky Home
Track Side Parking ($25) Park on the top side of the steeplechase course beside the rail. Includes admission for everyone in the car and a program. Tailgating invited.
Box ($125) A box for 8 people overlooking the finish to High Hope. Includes table and 8 chairs, admission and parking
Broadview Buildings, Inc. Member's Pavilion
($75 single $125 couple) Buffet lunch, drinks & admission
Preferred Tailgating
Spots 1-39 ($250)
Spots 40-60 ($225)
Back Row - 1-30 ($225) Spot on rail close to finish of High Hope for one car - Close to children's area, Jack Russell Terrier races, vendors. Previous tailgaters please submit reservation early in order to get same spot at last year.
Truly a family day out, High Hope has many activities for all!
My favorite event when I was a kid were the Jack Russell Terrier Races!!! Yes, dog races!! It's a hoot!! You have to check them out at least once in your life! See below for more information about all that's going on, the schedule, and ticket info. Kids 12 and under are FREE.
For the kids!
Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, Stick Horse Races, Obstacle Courses, Bouncy Castle, Clowns, ..and much more...
Terrier Races
Come see hurdle races, flat races and maze course excitement…only on a smaller scale! Come watch the little guys run their hearts out in live terrier and dachshund races. Over 30 races divided by breed, sex, age, height and skill! This is a must see event and fun for the entire family! Entires are taken the day of the event. Ribbons for 1st-4th places
Hounds!
The Woodford Hounds are proud to present a live demonstration of a tradition dating back to the 1500’s. Come meet the huntsman, hounds and horses. Meet and greet on the course after the parade concludes. This is a must see and do event that will remembered for a lifetime. Founded in 1981, The Woodford Hounds not only celebrate the rich tradition of hunting, the organization also has a mission of land preservation.
Shopping
Looking for those hard to find items, or unique gifts? High Hope is a great place to shop. Don't forget our vendors when you need refreshments, lunch or ice cream! Buffet luncheon served, beer, wine and soft drinks, great viewing of the course and this year for the first time a silent auction.
Schedule
11:00 Gates Open
12:00 Terrier Trials
Children's Tent opens
Vendors area opens
Members Pavion lunch begins
Heats for Children's Stick Horse Races
12:30 Cambo the Clown in Children's Tent
1:00 Flag Presentation by CKRH students National Anthem
1:30 Horses leave barn for 1st race
1:45 The David Mullins / Bill O'Neill Maiden Claimer
2:15 Horses leave barn for 2nd race
2:30 The Ramsey Farm Starter Allowance
Steve Canyon Award follows 2nd race
2:50 Horses leave barn for 3rd race
3:15 Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle
3:40 Parade of Woodford Hounds
4:00 Horses leave barn for 4th race
4:20 The Jay Trump Timber
4:40 Lurcher Race
Finals of Stick Horse race
5:15 Catch a Riding Star race followed by My Old Kentucky Home
Track Side Parking ($25) Park on the top side of the steeplechase course beside the rail. Includes admission for everyone in the car and a program. Tailgating invited.
Box ($125) A box for 8 people overlooking the finish to High Hope. Includes table and 8 chairs, admission and parking
Broadview Buildings, Inc. Member's Pavilion
($75 single $125 couple) Buffet lunch, drinks & admission
Preferred Tailgating
Spots 1-39 ($250)
Spots 40-60 ($225)
Back Row - 1-30 ($225) Spot on rail close to finish of High Hope for one car - Close to children's area, Jack Russell Terrier races, vendors. Previous tailgaters please submit reservation early in order to get same spot at last year.
Saturday, May 21st McConnell Springs Founders Day!
Check out all the fun at the place where Lexington was born, McConnell Springs! Located just inside New Circle Road off Old Frankfort Pike you'll find this hidden treasure!
Check out all the events online!
Celebrate Lexington's official "birthday" with a full calendar of activities for the whole family to commemorate the city's founding in 1775 at McConnell Springs.
Colonial Crafts Festival features period reproductions for purchase from vendors who demonstrate their skills. Historic reenactments, singing, dancing, contests, fun, food, and more!
FREE ADMISSION
Check out all the events online!
Celebrate Lexington's official "birthday" with a full calendar of activities for the whole family to commemorate the city's founding in 1775 at McConnell Springs.
Colonial Crafts Festival features period reproductions for purchase from vendors who demonstrate their skills. Historic reenactments, singing, dancing, contests, fun, food, and more!
FREE ADMISSION
Joseph Beth Customer Appreciation Day!!!
Head out to Joseph Beth this Sunday, May 22nd for a day FULL of great family activities!!
11:00 am •Baby & Me Story Time
12:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with the Lexington Children’s Theater
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Lexington Children’s Theater
•Our Favorite Kids Craft Event
•Live Music with Bluegrass Collective
1:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with Operation Read
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Operation Read
•Kids Carnival Games
•Meet the Berenstain Bears
2:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with the Woodford Humane Society
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Woodford Humane Society
•Lego Play Party
•Face painting
•Win a Family 4-Pack of Barney Live Tickets
3:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with WEKU’s Roger Duvall
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to WEKU
•Kids Carnival Games
•Meet the Berenstain Bears
•Face painting
•Win a Set of Joseph-Beth VIP Event Tickets
4:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with the Living Arts & Science Center
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Living Arts & Science Center
•Beading to Beat Autism Event
•Meet Cambo the Balloon Artist Clown
•Face painting
•Win a Joseph-Beth Prize Pack
5:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing
•Live Music with Fourscore
•Meet Cambo the Balloon Artist Clown
•Kids Dress-up Party
•Win an John Grogan Autographed “Marley & Me” Poster
6:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing
7:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing
11:00 am •Baby & Me Story Time
12:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with the Lexington Children’s Theater
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Lexington Children’s Theater
•Our Favorite Kids Craft Event
•Live Music with Bluegrass Collective
1:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with Operation Read
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Operation Read
•Kids Carnival Games
•Meet the Berenstain Bears
2:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with the Woodford Humane Society
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Woodford Humane Society
•Lego Play Party
•Face painting
•Win a Family 4-Pack of Barney Live Tickets
3:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with WEKU’s Roger Duvall
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to WEKU
•Kids Carnival Games
•Meet the Berenstain Bears
•Face painting
•Win a Set of Joseph-Beth VIP Event Tickets
4:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing with the Living Arts & Science Center
•5% of This Hour’s Sales Donated to Living Arts & Science Center
•Beading to Beat Autism Event
•Meet Cambo the Balloon Artist Clown
•Face painting
•Win a Joseph-Beth Prize Pack
5:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing
•Live Music with Fourscore
•Meet Cambo the Balloon Artist Clown
•Kids Dress-up Party
•Win an John Grogan Autographed “Marley & Me” Poster
6:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing
7:00 pm •$100 JB Gift Card Drawing
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Can I Get A Peep! Peep?
Pulling out of the station for its 16th consecutive ride on the rails, the Day Out With Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011 will visit more than 45 cities in the United States and Canada. Day Out With Thomas is the only place for families to take a ride with a 15-ton replica of everybody’s favorite No. 1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts. Each year the tour grows, traveling to new destinations, adding new activities and welcoming new visitors.
My family will be there tweeting LIVE and updating our Fun 4 Kids Facebook Site LIVE! For more information on how you can join me, take a look at the Day Out with Thomas Schedule and choose an event that you and your family might be interested in attending. Thomas the Tank Engine will be sharing breaking news reports through his Twitter feed.
Click here for info on all that the event has to offer!
Just a short drive from Lexington you'll find the Kentucky Railway Museum. Each year for two weekends Thomas the Tank Engine visits and brings lots of great activities with him!
Check out the full schedule online - you can choose times to ride the train and then visit the other activities throughout the day! I'll be blogging more about this event in the coming weeks!
Become a Fan of the Kentucky Railway Museum on Facebook!
Follow your favorite Blue Engine on Twitter!
Enter to win the Kentucky Moms Thomas Tickets Giveaway!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics
May 28th 10 am Biplane
June 11th 10 am Goofy Golf
Upcoming Events at Salato
June 8 Brown Bag Lunch Series: Salato Wildlife Education Center
Turtle Turtle! Wednesday, noon – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free. Limit: None Participants: All are welcome!
Do you know which turtle you can find in your backyard or which one you can spot in your neighboring
creek? Bring your lunch and join Salato Center’s Jamie Cook for a close up look at Kentucky’s amazing turtles
and to learn more about their habitats. No registration required.
June 11, July 9 and August 13
Safari Saturdays (for ages 3–6)
Bring your little ones to the Salato Center on the second Saturday of every month for a fun-filled
morning of activities. This program is designed to foster within your child a connection to wildlife and
the outdoors. Every month will have a different theme to promote nature awareness. Parents or chaperones
must remain with their children during the program. All programs are from 10-11 a.m. Pre-registration
required.
July 16 Herpetology House
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Limit: None.
Participants: All are welcome!
Kentucky’s native reptiles and amphibians are crawling in from damp and dark places for you to view and enjoy at the 10th Annual Herpetology House. More than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians live in Kentucky. Last year, more than 60 species were represented! Guest speakers from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and other organizations will offer presentations about Kentucky “herps” that we’re sure you will find both educational and entertaining. No registration required.
July 30 Biologist in Training for Kids
Saturday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Limit: 20
Participants: Ages 8 and up
If you have a kid interested in learning about insects and who loves to wade in streams, then this program is perfect! Kentucky is home to a great diversity of fish and other aquatic species and in this program we are going to teach kids how to identify common insects in our streams. These macroinvertebrates teach us about water quality and we will show you the ones that can only live in clean water. All participants will receive a biologist-in-training booklet filled with activities. After an introduction, we will take on off-site trip to the Elkhorn Creek for close up observations of aquatic species. Be sure to bring water, wear sunscreen, wear old clothes that can get wet and shoes that are suitable for wading through water. Program may be cancelled due to bad weather. Registration and pre-payment are required.
Turtle Turtle! Wednesday, noon – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free. Limit: None Participants: All are welcome!
Do you know which turtle you can find in your backyard or which one you can spot in your neighboring
creek? Bring your lunch and join Salato Center’s Jamie Cook for a close up look at Kentucky’s amazing turtles
and to learn more about their habitats. No registration required.
June 11, July 9 and August 13
Safari Saturdays (for ages 3–6)
Bring your little ones to the Salato Center on the second Saturday of every month for a fun-filled
morning of activities. This program is designed to foster within your child a connection to wildlife and
the outdoors. Every month will have a different theme to promote nature awareness. Parents or chaperones
must remain with their children during the program. All programs are from 10-11 a.m. Pre-registration
required.
July 16 Herpetology House
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Limit: None.
Participants: All are welcome!
Kentucky’s native reptiles and amphibians are crawling in from damp and dark places for you to view and enjoy at the 10th Annual Herpetology House. More than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians live in Kentucky. Last year, more than 60 species were represented! Guest speakers from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife and other organizations will offer presentations about Kentucky “herps” that we’re sure you will find both educational and entertaining. No registration required.
July 30 Biologist in Training for Kids
Saturday, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $10. Limit: 20
Participants: Ages 8 and up
If you have a kid interested in learning about insects and who loves to wade in streams, then this program is perfect! Kentucky is home to a great diversity of fish and other aquatic species and in this program we are going to teach kids how to identify common insects in our streams. These macroinvertebrates teach us about water quality and we will show you the ones that can only live in clean water. All participants will receive a biologist-in-training booklet filled with activities. After an introduction, we will take on off-site trip to the Elkhorn Creek for close up observations of aquatic species. Be sure to bring water, wear sunscreen, wear old clothes that can get wet and shoes that are suitable for wading through water. Program may be cancelled due to bad weather. Registration and pre-payment are required.
Big Band and Jazz Concerts at the Arboretum
May 17th, 24th, 31st @ 7:00pm- Big Band and Jazz Concert. Free. Sponsored by LFUCG Parks & Recreation. These are being held at the Arboretum in May and will move to Ecton Park starting in June.
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program
Barnes and Noble has their summer reading program information posted! FREE book for those kids who complete the program! (read 8 books and write them in your B&N journal!) Journal available online!
Reptile Rendevous at the Explorium
Take a closer look at live reptiles at this annual Explorium event featuring creatures with claws, scales, and shells presented by the Kentucky Reptile Zoo!
See an alligator, an anaconda, and much more. Touch a tortoise and a blue-tongued skink. Learn about the reptiles and their habitats. Complete a Reptile Scavenger Hunt and be entered into a drawing for a prize from our gift shop!
All ages. Drop in any time between 10am-2pm on May 21. Free with regular admission.
See an alligator, an anaconda, and much more. Touch a tortoise and a blue-tongued skink. Learn about the reptiles and their habitats. Complete a Reptile Scavenger Hunt and be entered into a drawing for a prize from our gift shop!
All ages. Drop in any time between 10am-2pm on May 21. Free with regular admission.
Parenting Seminar at the Explorium - FREE Childcare in the museum!!
Join us on May 19 as the Explorium continues its 2011 Parenting Speaker Series. Tina Thompson - on of Lexington's best nutritionists will be presenting "Raising Healthy Eaters Without Creating Eating Disordered Behavior."
...The Explorium will be open and staffed for children of attendees during this event. The event is free for both parents and children but does require a reservation for your child. A light supper will be
served for all children attendees.
Call us at at 859-258-3253 ext 25 to reserve your child's spot. Children can arrive as early as 6 PM. The seminar will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 7:45 PM.
...The Explorium will be open and staffed for children of attendees during this event. The event is free for both parents and children but does require a reservation for your child. A light supper will be
served for all children attendees.
Call us at at 859-258-3253 ext 25 to reserve your child's spot. Children can arrive as early as 6 PM. The seminar will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 7:45 PM.
Joseph Beth Customer Appreciation Day 5/22
Customer Appreciation Day at Joseph Beth is coming up! May 22nd. We've got some great deals going on. More information soon, but here's a quick tease.
-Kids eat free in the Bronte Bistro -$100 giveaways on the hour 12-7
-Gift Cards on Sale -Discounts for everyone with special deals for Gives Back Members
-Kids eat free in the Bronte Bistro -$100 giveaways on the hour 12-7
-Gift Cards on Sale -Discounts for everyone with special deals for Gives Back Members
Carnegie Center Family Event with George Ella Lyon!
Don't forget to register your family for Children's Book Night tomorrow, May 17, at the Carnegie Center, 5:30- 7:30pm! Learn to make your own book and participate in storytelling activities and crafts. Make your own bookmarks, plant yourself a rainbow and meet author George Ella Lyon! Special thanks to the generous sponsor: Qx.net! Register at the link attached!
Gymboree Special!
Gymboree Play & Music of Lexington, KY has a great special! CALLING ALL TEACHERS!!! Having the summer off means more quality time with YOUR OWN children! To help you make time spent even more fun you get a $10/ month discount for all TEACHERS! Yay! Start when you want..check out a FREE class to get started!
KBA No School Event 5/17
Wondering what to do with the kids with no school tomorrow?
KBA Sports Election Day… PAY PER PLAY! KBA has open gym from 9 am – 4 pm Tomorrow - Tuesday May 17, 2011 $10 for all day play or $15 with lunch included
BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND DODGEBALL
KBA Sports Election Day… PAY PER PLAY! KBA has open gym from 9 am – 4 pm Tomorrow - Tuesday May 17, 2011 $10 for all day play or $15 with lunch included
BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND DODGEBALL
Charlie Hope Concert
June 11 1:00 - 2:30 at The Morris Book Shop Award-winning children's entertainer Charlie Hope will play from her acclaimed albums "I'm Me!" and "World of Dreams." Bring the kids to see this remarkable songstress and her creations! We would like to thank Amberly Warnke, host of the children's radio show "Ages 3 and up!" for bringing Charlie to our store.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Deedle Deedle Dees!
The Lexington Public Library welcomes the Deedle Deedle Dees tomorrow, May 10th, at the Central Branch!
TWO Shows! 9 am and 10 am!
So much fun! Great educational music for older kids and fun for the little ones too!
TWO Shows! 9 am and 10 am!
So much fun! Great educational music for older kids and fun for the little ones too!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Today's Groupon!! $10 for THREE Bounce U Sessions
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Mutt Strutt 2011
The Lexington Humane Society Presents...
WHAT: The 14th Annual Mutt Strut, dog-friendly 2K walk sponsored by PetSmart.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14 at 9am – be sure to arrive early so you can check in (beginning at 7:30am) and visit some of our local vendors, adoptable animals and meet lots of other animal lovers.
WHERE: Keeneland Barn 2
WHY: To have fun and help support the nearly 5,000 animals that come through the LHS doors each year!
**All participating dogs must be current on their licensing and rabies vaccination and be wearing their tags the day of the event.**
NO MAY Storytimes at TC Library - Check out Super Saturdays instead!
Stop by the Tates Creek library Saturdays in May and do an awesome activity! (9:30 am)
May 7: We celebrate our moms!
May 14: A beautiful flower bouquet
May 21: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
May 28: We celebrate our troops and veterans with Memorial Day flags
May 7: We celebrate our moms!
May 14: A beautiful flower bouquet
May 21: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
May 28: We celebrate our troops and veterans with Memorial Day flags
Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine LIVE at the Kentucky!
Saturday, June 4th 10 am!!
See America's most popular young adult horror author, R.L. Stine, in the historic, and some say haunted, Kentucky Theatre complex. Mr. Stine will read from his work, talk about writing great horror stories, and sign books. For reservations, call Heather at (859) 422-6849 and leave a message.
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