Great Library Event for Parents!

Accelerated Reader, Lexile, Reading Counts?

Confused about all those points and levels? Learn about the different school reading programs and how to select and find appropriate books for your child.

Beaumont Branch       

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Reservations Required - Call (859) 231-5500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Bounce U Sessions

HOLIDAY OPEN BOUNCE SCHEDULE
WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT WE ARE OPEN!
SPACE IS LIMITED  CALL 859-268-6238
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY.

Wed. Nov. 23rd

 9:30-12:30PM Both rooms open-1 room Cosmic

 1:00-4:00PM Both rooms open-1 room Cosmic

 5:00-8:00PM Both rooms open-1 room Cosmic

Create & Bounce Camp- (7:30-4:00PM/8:30-3:00) must Pre-Register

 Closed for Thanksgiving

 Friday Nov. 25th

9:30-12:30PM Both rooms open-1 room Cosmic

 1:00-4:00PM 1 Room Open

 5:00-8:00PM Both rooms open-1 room Cosmic

Create & Bounce Camp- (7:30-4:00PM/8:30-3:00) must Pre-Register

$5.00 RATE!   and as always... Don't Forget To Wear Your Socks!

 

Create & Bounce

Holiday

Day Camp

2 Dates to choose from!

Wed. Nov. 23rd, 2011

Fri. Nov. 25th, 2011

Create & Bounce is a Drop Off Event for Kids ages 4-11

Reservations and Payment Must be made in Advance

CALL-859-268-6238 to make your Reservation Today

CAMP INCLUDES

Thanksgiving Day Crafts

Lots of Bouncing

Games

Pizza and Drink

Snack

Kid Friendly Movie

All Supervised by our Amazing Party Pro's!

Price/Hours

Regular Hours

8:30AM-3:00PM

$35.00 for the first child and $25.00 for siblings

Extended Hours

7:30AM-4:00PM

$45.00 for the frist Child and $35.00 for Siblings

Parents must show valid i.d. to pick up.

Watch for additional Holiday Camp Dates coming soon

December 19th-30th

Check out our Events Calendar for more info.

On Snowshoe and Avalanche!! To the top of the porch....

Meet Central KY's own reindeer!

Sunday, December 11th 1 - 5 pm
Life Adventure Center
Versailles, KY

Enjoy sipping hot cocoa by the fire and see the reindeer!

Awesome December Joseph Beth Events

Check out the great upcoming Kids Events at Joseph Beth Booksellers!

Lexington Ballet previews
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 am

Join the Lexington Ballet for a very special preview of their production of The Nutcracker- a holiday tradition! Performances begin Saturday, December 10th at the EKU Center for the Arts. Find out more about this production and the Lexington Ballet at www.lexingtonballet.org.

Joseph-Beth's Annual Breakfast with Santa featuring The Night Before Christmas Saturday, December 10 at 8:30 am Get your wish lists in order to meet the big guy himself at JBB’s annual Breakfast with Santa! Join us for a morning of holiday fun including a delicious breakfast from Bronte Bistro and a special reading of the Night Before Christmas! Do not forget your cameras! Tickets are $8.95 for kids, $14.95 for adults, and $13.95 for Gives Back adults. Tickets available November 12th thru December 7th Christmas Sing Song Story Time Saturday, December 17 at 11:00 am Join us for a very special story time as we get in the holiday spirit by singing some of our favorite Christmas Carols with special guest Jack Branum playing the guitar! Kid's Wrapping Party! Saturday, December 17 at 1:00 pm Kid’s Wrapping Party Ages 4 and up Tickets $3.00 Tickets on sale December 3rd Get the holidays wrapped up! Kids, bring in your presents for friends and family and get them wrapped up! You put lots of thought and spent your hard earned money for the perfect gift now make your gift look perfect! We’ll have lots of holiday gift wrap and a special station for you to make your own gift wrap! Don’t miss this special opportunity to keep your gifts a secret and let them sparkle!

Fun FREEBIE!

Perfect for those of you who saw Sid the Science Kid today at KET!!  Enjoy!

FREE Downloadable episode of Sid the Science Kid!  Thanks to Freebies 4 Mom for this one!

Special Book Reading and Signing with George Ella Lyon

The Morris Book Shop Welcomes local author, George Ella Lyon!

Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 pm: Celebrated Kentucky author George Ella Lyon will read from and sign her latest book releases for children: All the Water in the World, Which Side Are You on? and The Pirate of Kindergarten.
We will also have copies of George Ella's "grown-up" books on hand, including A Kentucky Christmas. Please join us for a very George Ella day!

Follow The Morris Book Shop on Facebook!

Christmas at the Galt House KaLightoscope Christmas GIVEAWAY

Our latest giveaway has started!  Head to our Giveaway Page and enter to win a Family 4 Pack of tickets to see the KaLightoscope Christmas at the Galt House in Louisville!!  Good any day from NOW until January 2. 

Learn more at
KaLightoscope Christmas on Facebook
KaLightoscope Christmas Online

Holiday Shopping

Monday, November 14th
6 - 8 pm
Pinnacle Neighborhood Clubhouse
(Off southpoint Drive across from the big tank and the Veteran's Park Southeastern Baseball Fields - Look for the big tent covering the pool!)

Discovery Toys
Thirty One
Tastefully Simple
Mary Kay
Pampered Chef
Turbo Kick
Scentsy
Handmade Jewelry and Dresses
Stella and Dot
Tupperware

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics

Get registered now for the next clinics!
Clinics are held at all Lowe's Locations - PRE REGISTER online to guarantee a kit for your child as long as you arrive by 10:15.


November 19th Sleigh

The December 3rd clinic is a train caboose - then kids can come back in the coming weeks to complete the train!!

Lexington Children's Theater Madeline's Christmas

Madeline's Christmas

Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
Script and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby
Music by Shirley Mier
Saturday, November 26 at 2:00,
Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 & 7:00
Sunday, December 4 at 2:00
Ages: Primary audiences
Adults $17 / Children $14
The Lexington Opera House

In an old house in Paris that is covered in vines, “Pooh, pooh!” sings the littlest girl, named Madeline. “Achoo Achoo” sing Miss Clavel and all the other little girls when they fall ill. No flu will keep them from enjoying Christmas! With the help of a magical rug salesman and a little dose of holiday cheer Madeline finds a way to nurse her friends back to health and get them to their families in time for Christmas. Let Madeline prove to you that nothing is truly impossible!

Lexington Children's Theater Old Jake's Skirts

Old Jake's Skirts

Adapted by Jose Cruz Gonzalez
Picture book by C. Anne Scott
Illustrated by David Slomin
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00, Saturday
December 17 at 2:00 & 7:00
Sunday, December 18 at 2:00
Ages: ALL
Adults $17 / Children $14
LCT Main Stage

“Humph!” Old Jake doesn’t need anyone other than his trusty ole hound dog, Shoestring. There’s plenty of fixin’ that needs to be done ‘round the farm and Jake simply doesn’t have time for small talk! Besides, if he ever grows bored he can pass the time with his favorite whittling knife. But what happens when Jake and Shoestring stumble across a trunk full of calico skirts—calico skirts with many magical and unexpected uses? Who woulda thunk that a couple skirts are all it takes to melt this old man’s heart?

Nutcracker in One Act

Ho Ho Ho!!!!

Santa Lexington Green has arrived!  (Starts Daily on Nov. 18th but he's there this weekend)


Open
Mon - Sat 10am - 8 pm  Break from 2 pm - 3 pm
Sunday 10 am  - 7 pm Break from 2 pm  - 3 pm

PETS Welcome M - F

Make a reservation!!  859-983-2630

More information available ONILINE

**Military, First Responders, EMS Workers, Restaurant Workers - BRING AN ID and get a FREE 4 x 6
(My favorite Santa)

Preschool Fair

Don't forget!  Saturday, November 11th 10 am - NOON

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Snowman Napkin Holder
Sat. December 3rd  9am - NOON  FREE

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

Pre-Conception Event

Expecting Great Things – Pre-Conception Edition

Central Baptist Hospital invites you to Expecting Great Things, The Pre-Conception Edition, Monday, November 14th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This FREE event will include dinner and a panel discussion with our CBH obstetricians.  Let us help you have a healthy pregnancy by discussing topics such as pre-conception health, finding a physician, and tips for nutrition and exercise.
Seating is limited.  Registration is required for this event by calling 859-260-6174.
The event will take place in the Central Baptist Hospital Education Center located on the lower level of the 1720 building (Building E) at the hospital

NEW Giveaway Coming Soon!

Christmas at the Galt House Hotel

Create special holiday memories with your family and friends during Christmas at the Galt House Hotel. The 2011 Christmas event is bigger and better as the multi-layered celebration grows. KaLightoscope Christmas, the main attraction which is impossible to describe will showcase new interactive, lighted sculptures with a discovery around every corner. A brand new attraction is being added for 2011, the breathtaking and magical Snow Fairy Castle where children can wander through , open secret doors, write down their Christmas wishes in hopes that the Snow Fairy will make them come true.. Plus, a walk through a new charming Christmas Village will grab your attention, while peeking in the village shop windows to see what's going on inside. A world-class dinner show will have you whistling holiday tunes, Breakfast with Santa is a must and shopping in Mistletoe Marketplace will excite gift givers looking for that unique gift.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Kentucky Center Ticket Office
Local: 502-584-7777
Outside Area: 800-775-7777
Family Night Tuesdays (4 for $40)
Adults: $15.99 Weekdays/ $17.99 Weekend
Senior ($2.00 off): $13.99 Weekdays/$15.99 Weekend
Children 4 & Under: FREE
For group or student tours call 800-939-4258

Hours of Operation
10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Monday thru Saturday
Noon-8:00p.m. Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day.
Closed Christmas Day

Meet Sid and Have Some Science Fun

Mark your calendars, and get ready for a Saturday of physics fun and learning!

On Nov. 19, join KET for Sci Phy Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come explore, create and investigate the world of physics at this free family and community event: Meet Sid the Science Kid and participate in hands-on demonstrations!

This event will take place at KET Network Center at 600 Cooper Drive in Lexington.

Holiday Shopping Open House

Monday, November 14th 
6 - 8 pm

Pinnacle Neighborhood Clubhouse

Off Southpoint Drive

 

 Discovery Toys
Thirty One Gifts
Mary Kay
Tastefully Simple
Pampered Chef
Tupperware
Scentsy
Handmade jewelry
Handmade dresses
Stella and Dot
TurboKick
And MORE!

MULAN Jr. at SCAPA

The Lexington Opera House

School Shows: Thurs., Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 11 - 10:00 AM & Noon – 60 minutes

Grades K-12

Public Shows:

7PM Thurs., November 10, 2011

8PM Friday, November 11, 2011

2PM and 8PM Saturday, November 12, 2011
Tickets $10

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Lexington Center Ticket Office downtown. If you choose to buy tickets by phone or online, there will be service fees. Ticketmaster charges $4.50 per ticket and $3.65 per order for phone and online purchases.

China has been invaded by the Huns and each household is required to send a male family member to serve in the Emperor’s army. But what do you do when the conscription notice arrives and the only male is your elderly, crippled, beloved father? If you are Fa Mulan, you disguise yourself as a man, take your father’s conscription notice, his armor and weapons, and report for training knowing that if you are discovered you will be executed. Join Mulan and Mushu, her dragon sidekick, on this mission of mercy which becomes legendary when she not only saves her father, but her country as well, bringing great honor to her family.

Triangle Park Tree Lighting and Skating Rink Opening!

The Downtown Lexington Corporation
Friday, November 25th
Tree Lighting Festival in the newly redesigned Triangle Park!

Holiday food and drink, music, and the Unified Trust Company Ice Skating Rink are the perfect backdrop as Santa Claus visits Downtown Lexington to turn the magic key and light Downtown! The Grand Opening of the Unified Trust Company Ice Skating Rink will take place at 2:00pm in Triangle Park.

From 2-7, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and more will be setting the mood for a delightful day in Downtown.

At 6:00pm, join Santa Claus as he flips the switch and lights up Downtown Lexington.

From 7-10, free carriage rides will be provided so guests can see the city lit up for the season.

FREE LEGO Club Magazine!

sign up for your kids to get a FREE Lego Club Magazine! 

Gymboree School Skills Open House!

Check out the Gymboree Play & Music of Lexington, KY School Skills OPEN HOUSE! Friday, November 11th from 4 - 7 pm! Open to the public! Check out the great program Gymbo has for OLDER kids!!!  Just out Harrodsburg Road past Man O War

THIS SATURDAY!

Harvest Fun at the Children's Garden

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky Saturday, November 12 - Harvest Fun! at 11 am Ages 6+ Cost: $3 per child/KCG 2011 Members Free
Children will have the opportunity to help prepare the Kentucky Children’s Garden for winter through fun tasks. Afterwards they will make a gourd music maker they can take home. Meet in the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center. We will be going outside during this class, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Thank you!

Santa has arrived at Fayette Mall

You can now visit Santa at Fayette Mall!

Santa Photo Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10am to 9pm (Break: 1pm - 2pm, 5pm - 6pm*)
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm (Break: 2:30pm - 3pm*)

Christmas Eve: 10am to 6pm (Break: 1pm - 2pm*)
*Breaks subject to change.

Special Events with Santa
Saturday, November 19: Breakfast with Santa, 8am to 10am
This event is FREE for kids under 10 with purchase of an adult meal, space is limited.

Get info on how to get a FAST PASS so you can skip ahead to the VIP entrance!