Discovery Toys SALE!

August 1 - 7th
7 days!
25% off 7 toys!
These are some of my FAVORITES!



Roll and Play Game
Turn the cards over and roll - then choose a card!
Give A Hug, Sing A Song, Make A Silly Face and MORE!
$15  (Reg. $20)



Bath Shapes
Fun in the tub with no worries of the 'funk'
that gets inside squirt toys!
$16.85 (Reg. $22.50)

Caterpillar Shape Sorter
Durable wood! 
$11.25  (Reg $15)

Motor Works - BEST SELLER
My boys LOVE this!  A real working drill,
screwdriver, and lots of screws to put three
vehicles together then take them apart again!
$24 (Reg. $32.50)



Super Yummy Teether
Various textures!
Light Vanilla Scent
$7.50 (Reg $10)



Mosiac Mysteries
Create tons of unique designs!
$13.85 (Reg $18.50)



From Time to Time Game
3 Decks of cards = 3 Ways to Play!
$16.85 (Reg $22.50)



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The Bombers are Coming

The Aviation Museum of Kentucky
August 5 - 8th
The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 to 5, and on Sunday from 1pm to 5pm
Blue Grass Airport
4029 Airport Road, Lexington, KY 40510


The Collings Foundation is a non-profit, Educational Foundation (501c-3), founded in 1979. The purpose of the Foundation is to organize and support "living history" events that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation. Coming to AMK, The Collins Foundation's' B-17, B-24, and P-51 will be visiting during their 22nd season of the Wings of Freedom Tour.


During their visit, you will be able to see the planes up close on the ramp with a paid museum admission, the Foundation also offers additional experiences.

Walk through tours of the aircraft are $12 for adults, and $6 for children 12 and under for access to all of the aircraft. WWII Veterans get into the ground tours at no charge.

Experience a Flight aboard either the B-17 or B-24 for a donation of $425.

Or for the experience of a life time, Flight training in the TP-51C "Betty Jane". Flight training in the P-51 is $2200 for a half hour flight, and $3200 for a full hour. All participants will get the chance to feel what it was like to fly one of the most legendary fighters of WWII.

Reserve your space in History - Click here to book a flight

Chick Fil A Oatmeal GIVEAWAY!

Share a comment on our giveaway page and be entered to win a FREE Oatmeal Coupon from Chick Fil A Lexington!

COMING SOON!!!

Super Saturday at KET

The Cat in the Hat, PBS KIDS host Mr. Steve and WordGirl will join us for this year’s Super Saturday

August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KET Network Center at 600 Cooper Drive, Lexington.
This event is free and open to the public.

 
Kids can meet all the characters and explore hands-on music and science activities!

After the enthusiasm parents and kids showed for The Cat in the Hat at KET’s Super Saturday event last year, we’re bringing him back! Kids will have the opportunity to meet one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature.

With his melodic voice and guitar, Mr. Steve delights preschoolers every day. On PBS KIDS, Mr. Steve blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create an engaging experience for kids. Combining his two passions, music and kids, Mr. Steve believes he has “the coolest job ever.”


Superhero WordGirl fights crime using superhero strength and her colossal vocabulary with her monkey sidekick, Captain Huggy Face. Disguised as mild-mannered fifth grader Becky Botsford, WordGirl arrived on planet Earth when she and Captain Huggy Face crashed their spaceship!

Griffin's Gift Support Group

Each year, more than 4,000 infants die in the United States due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID). Kentucky had 75 deaths attributed to SIDS in 2008, and usually ranks first or second in the nation for SIDS cases. These numbers could be even higher as they do not include the more recent designation of Sudden Unexplained Death of a Child (SUDC).


On October 30, 2010, we lost our six-week old son, Griffin, to SUID. While trying to cope with our devastating loss, we found very few options for grieving families looking for information on SUID, available research data, counseling options, or support groups. Specifically, we were unable to find these resources in Lexington. This need led us to create Griffin’s Gift – The Gift of Hope to provide hope, support and resources to Kentucky parents, families, and friends after they have experienced the unexpected death of a child.

As part of our mission, we will be hosting a monthly peer-led support group at the following times and location:
Griffin’s Gift Support Group
(for anyone touched by SIDS, SUID or SUDC)
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 – from 7:00 – 8:30
(with monthly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday thereafter)

Southland Christian Church
5001 Harrodsburg Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Building B, Room 108/110 

For more information, visit www.southlandchristian.org/care
Or email – griffinsgift@hotmail.com

Sessions will include informal discussions as well as more specific discussions led by a variety of speakers with expertise on this topic – including counselors, physicians, EMT personnel, police officers and coroners.

Also, we are looking for volunteers who may be interested in speaking at one of our upcoming meetings. For more information, contact Aneisa or Geoff Hall at 859-887-4159 or e-mail griffinsgift@hotmail.com.

The Circus Is Coming!

We Have Your Discount Ticket Code!



August 26 – 28, 2011
Rupp Arena ● Lexington, KY

“Barnum 200″ is billed as “The Biggest Birthday Bash in Circus History.” Ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson invites the audience to leap aboard the Ringling Bros. train and go on a family FUNtastic adventure to meet exotic characters and witness thrilling performances.

The Flying Caceres will attempt to complete the elusive quadruple somersault on the flying trapeze: a feat that hasn’t been mastered in more than three decades. The Puyang troupe from China will dazzle with a stunning display of dexterity as they bounce, flip, and twirl to new heights on a two-tiered trampoline. Through impossible contortions, body benders will fit three humans in a cube the size of a milk crate. The Mighty Meetal, the strongest man in the world, will lift more than 1,200 pounds. Among the hand balancers will be Duo Fusion, a married pair of performers with a twist – the wife does the heavy lifting.

Patrons can arrive an hour before show time for the All Access Pre-show – free to all ticket holders – where they can meet performers and animals, learn circus skills and enjoy a taste of the performance before the show even starts.

fun4kidsinlexingtonky followers save $5 per ticket – no minimum purchase required!

Click HERE for a Discount Ticket Order Form and HERE for a Seating Chart.

Tickets for orders placed prior to August 18, 2011 will be mailed.  Tickets for all orders placed after August 18, 2011 must be picked up at the WILL CALL window. NO DISCOUNTS after August 25, 2011.

Call Jana Curd, Group Sales Manager,at (859) 233.4567 x3292 for more information

August/September LPL Events!

For reservations for any library program call 2 weeks prior.  Call 231-5500 for the main line and select your branch.

Central Library Children’s Programs

Movies on the Big Screen
Mondays, August 1 & 8, 1:30 PM
August 1: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, 90 min. rated PG.
August 8: Tangled, 100 minutes, Rated PG
For all ages. Reservations Required.

Kirby’s Preschool Playhouse: Heat Wave!
Wednesday, August 10, 10–10:30 AM
Kirby returns to his once-a-month schedule with this special end-of-summer story time. For ages 3-5.

Fall Into Stories
Saturday, September 10, 2 PM - Stories, songs, and activities about the season. Make a fall decoration to take home. For ages 5-up. Reservations Required.

Kirby’s Preschool Playhouse:
Meet Mother Goose
Wednesday, September 14, 10–10:30 AM
Kirby meets Mother Goose at this story time filled with nursery rhymes, songs, and activities. For ages 3-5.

Beaumont Branch Activities

Ringling Bros. Clowns Live
Wednesday, August 3, 2:30 PM
Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be on hand for some fun. For all ages.

Little Golden Books Storytime Picnic
Friday, August 12, 11:30–12:15 PM
Bring a picnic lunch to the library and celebrate the Little Golden Legacy with stories and a special activity. For all ages.
Reservations Required.

Little Leonardos
Tuesday, September 6, 2:30–3:15 PM
Art activities using a variety of materials and methods. Dress for a messy time. For ages 2-5. Reservations Required.
 
Daring da Vincis
Tuesday, September 6, 3:45–4:30 PM
Learn about the life and work of a great artist and then create your own. Dress to be messy. For ages 6-12. Reservations Required.

Wee Learners
Wednesday, September 21, 2–2:45 PM
Have fun with science and math with books and special activities. For ages 3-5. Reservations Required.

Extreme Explorers
Wednesday, September 21, 3:30–4:30 PM
Explore the world with books and art activities from different countries. For ages 5-up. Reservations Required.
 
Magic Tree House: Lions at Lunchtime
Tuesday, September 27, 3:30–4:15 PM
Join Jack and Annie as they trek across the African plains, facing lions, warriors, and wildebeests, oh my! Book discussion and activity. For ages 6-8. Reservations Required.
 
Eagle Creek Children's Events
Chess Mates
Saturdays, August 13, 2–4 PM, August 27, 10 AM–Noon,
September 10, 2–4 PM, September 24, 10 AM–Noon
Chess mates is a drop-in club for all levels. Basic lessons are offered. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For ages 8-up.

Dragon Book Club
Tuesday, September 13, 4–5 PM
Activities include book discussions and reviews, games, and crafts.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For grades 1-3. Reservations Required.

Family Game Night
Thursday, September 29, 6:30–8 PM
Board and card games for families. Snacks provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. For families.

Pizza and Paperbacks
Thursday, September 15, 6–7. PM
Middle schoolers are invited to enjoy some pizza, book chatting, and fun while making new friends. For middle school. Reservations Required.

Stories Before Bedtime: Pajama Party!
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30–7 PM
Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed animals. We will have stories, a craft, and activities for the night. For ages 3-7. Reservations Required.
 
Northside Teen Activities
Teen Advisory Board Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, August 2, 7–8 PM
Joins us for our regular monthly meeting. New members welcome. For ages 12-18.

Teen Summer Reading Finisher Party
Saturday, August 13, 5:30–8:30 PM
Food and drinks, craft table, hanging out, raffles, and more in Northside’s parking lot. For ages 12-18.

Anime and Manga Club: Cosplay Workshop!
Saturday, August 20, 2:30–4:30 PM
Tips and tricks for putting together an awesome cosplay. Feel free to bring a costume/work in progress! E-mail Erin at ewest@lexpublib.org or  call 231-5590 for more information. For ages 12-18.
 
Make Your Own Video Game: Learn M.U.G.E.N
Monday, August 22, 6–8 PM
Stop playing those video games, and start making your own! For ages 12-18. Reservations Required.

Teen Advisory Board Pizza Party
Tuesday, September 6, 7–8 PM
Northside’s Teen Advisory Board is recruiting new members, so we’re throwing a pizza party to tell you what we’re all about. For ages 12–18.

Anime and Manga Mini-Con 5
Saturday, September 24, 1–4:30 PM
Black Butler Cosplay contest! 15-minute FanArt! Special performance by YouTube artist ShadowClone! Name that Tune, anime style! Be there! E-mail  ewest@lexpublib.org or call 231-5500 to register! For ages 12–18. Reservations Required.

Teen After-Hours Night
Friday, September 30, 5:45–8:30 PM  The library will close and only teens will be allowed in. For ages 12-18. Reservations Required.
 
Northside Children's Events
 
Ringling Bros. Clowns Live
Tuesday, August 2, 10:30 AM
Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be on hand for some fun. For all ages.

Inventors’ Workshop
Saturday, September 10, 2–3 PM
Kid scientists! Practice your skills with the Central Kentucky Inventors Council! For ages 7-11. Reservations Required.
 
Tates Creek Children's Events
Movers & Shakers
Wednesday, August 17, 10:30 AM
Get your wiggles out at the library. For ages 1-3.

Picnic at the Library
Friday, August 26, 11:30 AM
Bring your lunch and watch some movies based on children’s stories. For ages 2-up. Reservations Required.

Fashion Emergency!
Thursday, September 15, 3:30 PM
Using paper dolls as our models, we will be creating our own fashion line. Make your model runway ready! For ages 7-12.
Reservations Required.

Nighty-Night Little Friend!
Monday, September 19, 7 PM
Bring your favorite stuffed friend to a special story time! We will be reading bedtime stories and getting ready for bedtime. For ages 2-up.
 
Little Hands, Big Ideas Math & Science: Be an Archeologist
Wednesday, September 21, 1:30 PM
Learn as you play! This month we will excavate and discover. Pretend to be an archeologist at the library. For ages 3-5. Reservations Required
 
Village Branch Children's Events
Homework Help/ Ayuda con tarea
Monday–Thursday, 4–8 PM
Volunteers and resources to help students with homework weekdays after school. For grades K-12. Tenemos recursos y voluntarios para ayudar a los niños a completar su tarea. For grades K-12.

Back to School Paperwork and Open House
De regreso a la escuela: Ayuda con el papeleo de la escuela
Thursday, August 11, 6–8 PM
Get help completing back-to-school paperwork. For all ages.
Vengan a recibir ayuda con el papeleo de la escuela.

Hispanic Heritage Month Storytime/
Cuentos en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Wednesday, September 21, 6–6:30 PM
A celebration of vibrant and diverse Latino culture through stories, folktales, and songs from Latin America. For families.
Una celebración de la cultura Latina con cuentos y canciones de America Latina

Ticket Giveaway Coming Soon!

We have Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Tickets!

The circus is in town August 26 - 28th.
Starting August 1st we will be giving away a set of 4 tickets each day for 4 days!

Twitter Giveaway

Head over to Twitter and Tweet "@Fun4KidsLexKY has great info on family fun" and you're entered to win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Purex Crystals Fabric Softener!

FREE School Supplies!

The YMCA of Central Kentucky, in collaboration with 20 local neighborhoods, is hosting the sixth annual Ready, Set, Go! Lexington Neighborhood Back-to-School Rallies. The events on Saturday Aug. 6 will provide 8,000 elementary, middle and high school students with free backpacks and school supplies.   Registration is from 9 - 11 am **Supplies will be given out at Noon.  NO Late Registrations - Child MUST be with adult to pick up supplies.


Each neighborhood site will distribute supplies for all grade levels and provide activities, resource booths, entertainment, food, speakers and fun!

Registration for the free supplies will run from 9 to 11 a.m. at each location, and backpacks will be distributed at noon. Students must be with a parent or guardian in order to receive supplies. All 8,000 backpacks are provided by Kentucky Utilities.

The participating neighborhoods include Bracktown, Cardinal Valley, Carver, Castlewood, Coolivan, Duncan Park, Eastland Church of God, Gainesway, Gardenside Christian Church, Douglass Park, Imani, Arlington Irocka, Mary Todd, Pralltown, Radcliffe Marlboro, Spiegel Heights, William Wells Brown Community Center, Winburn and Woodhill.

For more information, call the United Way at 2-1-1 or LexCall at 3-1-1.

Backpack supplies

Primary kit (K-grade 2) -- washable markers (set of 8), crayons (24 count), pocket folders, blunt-tip scissors, composition notebook, pencil top erasers, No. 2 pencils and glue sticks

Elementary kit (grades 3-5) -- No. 2 pencils, crayons (24 count), washable markers (set of 8), scissors, pocket folders, composition notebook, pencil top erasers, 1-inch binder and dividers with tabs for three-ring binder

Middle/high school kit -- No. 2 pencils, medium point blue pen, medium point black pen, highlighter with clip, pocket folders, spiral notebooks, 1-inch binder and dividers with tabs for three-ring binder

LemonAid Days!

You still have time to help raise money for The Salvation Army!  Participate in LemonAid Days!

Follow them on Facebook

Check out the website



Thursday, July 28th 4pm - 7pm Fayette Mall (Macy's Parking Lot on Reynolds Rd.)

Bill Meck – Honorary Chair
Join us at the Finale! Enjoy balloons and snacks and also pick up your T-shirt! If you have any questions, call (859) 252-7706 ext. 125 or email

Firefighter Challenge Aug 13 - 14

Mark your calendars now so you can plan to head out to Lexington Green for the Scott Firefighter Combat Challege.  They have hosted the event in the past and the course itself looks awesome! 

Welcome to the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge®- seen on ESPN for a dozen years, now on Versus. The Challenge annually attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. The Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public. Wearing "full bunker gear" and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb. "victim" as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.

Lexington Public Library Events!

The LPL has lots of great events planned for the end of their summer reading program!  For reservations call the main line and listen for directions to push the number for your branch!  231-5500

July 14
Beaumont - Tai Chi Fan Dance 2 - 2:45 (Ages 5 - 10 Reservations Req.)
Eagle Creek - Physics Petting Zoo 4 - 5pm (Grades 4 - 5 Reserv. Req)
Northside - Wild West Day 2 - 4 Hear Wild West Stories and Meet Buddy the Miniature Horse!
Tates Creek - One World, Many Voices: Passport to Antarctica 2 pm (Ages 6+ Reserv. Req)
Gaming Night 6 - 8 pm (Ages 8 - 12)

July 15
Beaumont - Make instruments for the Marie Augustine Garbage Can Band (I know she's given prizes in the past - make one here or at home!)
Tates Creek - Skeletons and Skulls 2 pm (Ages 8 - 12 Reserv. Req)

July 17
Central Branch Game Day 2- 4 Drop in for board games and Wii

July 18
Marie Augustine's Garbage Can Band **Bring a homemade instrument and you might win a prize! - Beaumont 11 am, Village Branch 2 pm, Northside 6:30 pm
***RESERVATIONS REQUIRED***

July 19
Marie Augustine's Garbage Can Band **Bring a homemade instrument and you might win a prize! - Central Branch 10 am, Tates Creek 2 pm, Eagle Creek 6:30 pm
***RESERVATIONS REQUIRED***
Village  - Tai Chi and Chinese Fan Dance 3 pm (Ages 6 - 12 Reserv. Req)

July 20
Central Branch -
Kirby's Playhouse 10 am (Ages 3 - 5)
Count Down To Kindergarten FCPS Event 1:30-2:30 Fun Stations:Things to Know In K
Tates Creek - Welcome to Mario's World (Ages 8 - 12 Reserv. Req)

July 21
Northside - Chinese art and culture 2 - 3pm (Ages 6 - 10 Reserv. Req)
Tates Creek - Gaming Night 6 - 8 pm (Ages 8 - 12)


July 23
Tates Creek - Where In the World is LPL: Passport to Haiti 1 - 4pm (All ages)

July 26
Beaumont - Magic Tree House Dingoes at Dinnertime 3:30 - 4:15 (Ages 6 - 8 Reserv. Req)
Eagle Creek - Stories Before Bedtime 6:30 - 7  (Ages 3 - 5 Reserv. Req)
July 27
Central Branch - Kirby's Playhouse 10 am (3 - 5 yrs)
Beaumont - Extreme Explorers  3 - 4pm (Ages 6 - 12 Reserv. Req)
Tates Creek- Family Night: See the World 7 pm (Ages 4 - 9 Reserv. Req)

July 28
Tates Creek -
Passport to the Outback 2 pm (Ages 6+ Reserv. Req)
Gaming Night 6 - 8 pm (Ages 8 - 12)

Salato Herpetology House

Head out to Salato for a great event!
July 16 Herpetology House Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: Free. 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

Evans Orchard Sweet Corn Festival

July 16, 2011, Saturday 9:30 am-6:00 pm

Join Evans Orchard for our annual Sweet Corn Festival! Craft booths, pony rides, live music and corn eating contest are just a few reasons to make this festival a must on your summer's to do list!

Explorium Events

Check out upcoming events at the Explorium!

Calling all Pirates! All pirates, ages 4-10, are invited to the Explorium for a pirate themed pirate party on July 16 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM! Wear your best pirate garb and join us for the party, which includes a party favor, cupcakes and apple juice, a pirate craft and games. Call 859-258-3253 ext. 11 to make your reservation. The cost is $10 (includes admission)and is payable by July 15, 2011


The Explorium will be awarding a child the opportunity to represent the Explorium at an upcoming August 1 Legends game. The lucky child will be throwing out the first pitch. Enter your child's name in a drawing for this prize at the Explorium's front counter during the month of July. Ages 12 and under. Contest winner will be announced July 30.


Thumbprint Caterpillar

Sun Jul 17 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Silly Putty!
Sat Jul 23 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Silly Putty!
Sat Jul 23 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Silly Putty!
Sun Jul 24 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Origami Insects
Sat Jul 30 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Origami Insects
Sat Jul 30 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Origami Insects
Sun Jul 31 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Lexington Children's Theater 2011-2012 Season

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!  Check out the upcoming season at The Lexington Children's Theater! 

Order your tickets NOW!  Package deals save you $$$

2011 / 2012 Season

Annie
Charlotte's Web
The Boxcar Children
Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Madeline's Christmas
Old Jake's Skirts
Tales of a Shimmering Sky
There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom
Sacagawea: Discovering History
Goodnight Moon

Something BIG!

Special favor to ask to all my Fun4Kids friends!

I do this blog and my Facebook site with no fees or make money from ads - just as a service.
Share some love back and head to The Little Gym of Lexington Facebook site. They are having a referral contest! Head over to their page and tell them "Betsy Waters told me Something BIG is coming to The Little Gym!" THANKS!!!! You all are awesome!

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics

Registration is open for the next two Build and Grow Clinics! 
July 23 10 am Binoculars

Aug 13 10 am School House Photo Holder

Camp Joseph Beth

Check out some great Camp Joseph Beth activities coming up this month!

We have 15 exciting camp activities planned! Four of the events do have a $5 supply fee, but the rest are free. We do ask that you RSVP by phone or in the store so we can plan appropriately.


Tuesday July 12th 10:30 am
Bounce for Boynton/Toddler Times are always FREE and Open to the Public!
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Tuesday July 12th 1pm
Irresponsible, Catastrophic Science
Ages 9 and up
Camp Supplies: $5.00 (RSVP Required)
Join us for some show stopping science. We’ll demonstrate and you’ll get to perform experiments that are so fun you’ll forget you are learning.

Thursday at July 14th 10:30 am
Bounce for Boynton/Toddler Times are always FREE and Open to the Public!

Thursday July 14th 1pm
Beading to Beat Autism/7 and up
FREE (RSVP Required)
Michaela Riggle www.beadingtobeatautism.org, has set an example of how crafting can change the world. Through selling handmade beaded bracelets she is raising money and awareness to build a state of the art research facility for Autism in Louisville. KY. We will make beaded bracelets to send to Michaela to add to her online shop.

Saturday July 16th 11:00-1:00pm
Camp Joseph-Beth/10 Minute Puppets
FREE (RSVP Required)
Puppets are wonderful friends and easy to make! Join us as we try some of the puppet patterns from Workman’s 10-Minute Puppets! There is a perfect puppet for whatever age performer you have.
Ages 3-5: Caterpillars and Butterflies
Ages 5-7: Envelope Bird
Ages 7-9: Hello Birdie

Tuesday July 19th at 10:30 am
Bounce for Boynton/Toddler Times are always FREE and Open to the Public!

Tuesday July 19th 1pm
Potato Chip Science/9 and up
Camp Supplies: $5.00 (RSVP Required)
Become a master of snack attack science. Who knew that potato chips could be more than your favorite side dish? We’ll use the whole spud to explore hands-on experiments sure to get your stomach growling.

Wednesday July 20th 1pm
Tie-Dye/5 and up
Camp Supplies: $5.00 (RSVP Required)
It is not summer without tie-dye! Splash some color on your wardrobe and create that summer style. Bring something to tie-dye (hat, socks, shirt, and pillowcase) and learn about different techniques for tie-dye!

Thursday July 21st at 10:30 am
Bounce for Boynton/Toddler Times are always FREE and Open to the Public!

Thursday July 21st 1pm
World Record Paper Airplanes/7 and up
FREE (RSVP Required)
Discover how to make 3 different designs (Easy, Med, and Hard) of paper airplanes and then put yours to the test with games of skill and chance: Can your plane fly through the hoop, go the distance and let your team win the relay race? After ward we will watch our planes soar off the balcony!

Tuesday July 26th at 10:30 am
Bounce for Boynton/Toddler Times are always FREE and Open to the Public!

Tuesday July 26th 1pm
Draw Superheroes with Cory/9 and up
FREE (RSVP Required)
Don’t just doodle in your margins! Draw Superheroes. Learn the basic of “fan art” from Cory our in-house comic book guy!

Thursday July 28th at 10:30 am
Bounce for Boynton/Toddler Times are always FREE and Open to the Public!

Thursday July 28th 1pm
Paper Toy Monsters/8 and up
Camp Supplies: $5.00 (RSVP Required)
Trend Alert! Paper toys are popping up everywhere! Join us to make a spectacular 3D toys featured in the book Paper Toy Monsters.  Then get the opportunity to create your own paper toy using pre-cut templates!

Saturday July 30th 11am
Story Time Yoga with Free 2B Yogis
FREE (RSVP Required)
Explore a story and learn some yoga poses with Jennifer and Ashley from Free 2B Yogis. This interactive event uses music, movement, games and stories to teach kids yoga fundamentals and breathing exercises! Learn more about Free 2B Yogi at www.free2byogis.com

Half Off Deals! (Kiddie Kutters in Brannon!)

There are still 78 Kiddie Kutters (Brannon Crossing) deals available from Hey, It's Half Off! 

I used mine and got both my boys' hair cut for a great price

Just pay $10 for a $25 store gift certificate.  You must use it in one visit so taking two kids is the best deal.
(Regularly $15.95 each!)

FREE Bowling ALL Summer!

This program is designed by Collins Bowling Centers to give back to the Bluegrass community by providing a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.


Children under the age of 15 are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long (June 1 to August 15), courtesy of Collins Bowling Centers along with the schools and organizations.

You may register on this site for future events and receive special updates on youth-related bowling activities by joining the Kids Club.

KY Theater Summer Movies

Fantasia is playing at the KY Theater on July 13th at 1:30 and 7:15 as part of their summer movie series!

Summerfest Starts July 6th

Summerfest is Coming!

The season opener is William Shakespeare’s Richard III directed by Sidney Shaw, July 6-10. The second production brings Artistic Director Joe Ferrell back to directing with the world premier production of Bo List’s new adaptation of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly’s Frankenstein, July 13-17. The SummerFest closer is The Rocky Horror Show – July 20-24 directed by Wes Nelson with choreography by Jenny Fitzpatrick and music by The Johnson Brothers. SummerFest promises to be bigger and better than ever!


Tickets are available online or at the event.
Blanket space for up to 4 people. Tarp provided. $55.00
Reserved Chair Seating. Chair provided. $15.00
General Admission for one. Bring your own blanket. $12.00

Lexington Junior League Horse Show

The Lexington Junior League Horse Show starts July 11th!

July 11-16 at The Red Mile
2011 Schedule of Events

Saturday, July 9th in the Round Barn featuring The Jimmy Church Band. $50 per person
Free admission with a Party Hopper Exhibitor Armband

Monday, July 11
8:30am Trainer's & Groomsmen Breakfest

Tuesday, July 12
Horses for Hero's Night
6:30pm All active duty and vetarns attend for free

Wednesday, July 13
6:15pm Stick Horse Race
6:30pm Family Night

Thursday, July 14
Paint the Red Mile Pink, Breast Cancer Awarness Night
9:30pm BBQ after the Show at Tattersalls
Free admssion with the Party Hopper Exhibitor Armband.

Friday, July 15
9:30pm After Hourse Tailgate on The Red Mile Apron featuring Chad Graham and 30 Spokes
Free admission with the Party Hopper Exhibitor Armband