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A kid’s perfect day in Lexington

Four children of varying heights and ages look through binoculars, backdropped by greenery in Hisle Park

You don’t have to look far to have a good time. | Photo via Lexington Parks + Rec

Sorry, but — NO ADULTS ALLOWED — this one is for the kids. Grown-up, please hand this over to your little one. Got it, kiddo? Let’s plan a family day together. Here’s a fun schedule for you to try.

Morning

Be a chef and cook breakfast for the adults at home. The night before, ask your family to choose from one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if any of the instructions seem confusing.

While you eat, talk about your plan for the day. Ask your family to help you prepare a backpack with things you’ll need. We suggest bringing:

🍫 Plenty of snacks like granola bars or Popcorn Paradise
💧 A water bottle
🧢 A hat

If you have time before heading to lunch, play at a playground like the one in Woodland Park.

Afternoon

For lunch, head to Poppy & Olive. The best part? You get to color while you eat. After you’ve filled your belly, spend the afternoon exploring the Explorium. What are you looking forward to most? Taking a picture with the giant teeth? Or standing inside a giant bubble?

The Explorium's Healthy Me gallery with a massive model of a mouth. — Kids are sure to take a bite out of everything The Explorium has to offer. | Photo by LEXtoday

Evening

Wrap up the day with a family dinner. Head to one of our local farmers markets to pick out foods you can make together. Over dinner, talk about everything you did today. Ask questions like:

🧠 What was something new you learned?
🤡 What was something funny that happened?
👀 What would we do differently if we did that again?
👍 What do you definitely want to do again? (And again and again…)

Grown-ups — take pictures along the way and share them with us. Also, send us more family-friendly recommendations and we may just feature them in an upcoming newsletter.

Asked

What family-friendly recommendations do you have?

Let us know

Events

Monday, May 29

Memorial Weekend Festival | Monday, May 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eckert’s Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Lexington | $6 | Commemorate the day with family at this festival featuring a petting zoo, wagon train, apple cider slushes, food from Lily Pads Food Truck, and live music.

Tuesday, May 30

Earth Lab: Geocaching | Tuesday, May 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Castlewood Park, 201 Castlewood Dr., Lexington | Free | Go on a geocaching adventure while getting a firsthand look at Lexington’s unique geology.

Wednesday, May 31

Garden Guild: Bug Friends & Foes | Wednesday, May 31 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kenwick Park, 312 Owsley Ave., Lexington | Free | Learn about the city’s pollinators, pests, and build a home for bugs that are beneficial to your garden.
Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales | Wednesday, May 31 | 5 p.m. | Chevy Chase Inn, 833 Euclid Ave., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Lexington’s oldest bar with a visit from the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales.
Yappy Hours | Wednesday, May 31 | 6-9 p.m. | Coldstream Park, 1850 Pisacano Dr., Lexington | Free | Grab Fido and head to the park for an evening of dog-friendly activities, food, live music, drinks, and more.

Events calendar here

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Masterworks’ goal is to democratize art investing. | Photo by Masterworks

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News Notes

Today Is

Memorial Day, honoring U.S. military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at the Lexington Cemetery’s Memorial Day Service today at 11 a.m.

Development

Fayette County will be receiving ~$2 million from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KDPI) funds, which will go towards improving Legacy Business Park. We are one of 11 counties receiving funding from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, which boosts land development to support well-paying jobs. (Kentucky Association of Counties)

State

Business publication Site Selection magazine has named Kentucky as the No. 1 state in the South Central Region and No. 5 in the nation for Prosperity Cup rankings. The rankings took into account the state’s economic competitiveness, development, and investment.

Eat

We’ve gotta taco ‘bout this. Taco Tico, at 212 Southland Dr., will receive the last 600 of the beloved, discontinued Klondike treat — Choco Tacos. On Friday, June 16 from 1-4 p.m., lovers of the taco-shaped ice cream can get a last taste before it’s gone for good. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Edu

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The Wrap

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From the editor

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