Spark creativity with a trip to the Lexington Children’s Museum. | Photo provided by Lexington Children’s Museum
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Lexington Children’s Museum to hidden gems like the Musikgarten, there’s something in Lex for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 30 kid-friendly activities around the 859.
🧠 Educational activities
Lexington Children’s Museum, 440 W. Short St. If your child is curious and imaginative, this museum is the perfect spot for them. Kids will remember getting to fulfill their career dreams and pretend to be a doctor, newscaster + more.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir. This is where bookworms are born. Kids will remember getting to pick out their favorite book in the immersive children’s section.
Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Explore space stories in the Farish Planetarium or let the little ones flex their creative muscles with arts camp. Kids will love the variety of activities available like printmaking, cooking classes, and outdoor adventures.
Make + Take Paper Crafts | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lexington Center for Creative Reuse | $5 | Add a little touch of creativity to your decor by making your own paper craft Scandinavian stars.
Friday, Dec. 20
“It’s a Wonderful Life” + Christmas Sing-A-Long | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | $9.50 | This ultimate holiday evening includes eggnog and specialty holiday cocktails, a live organ + sing-a-long opportunity, followed by a showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Saturday, Dec. 21
Winter Solstice Yoga Under the Trees | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate | Free | Celebrate the Winter Solstice with yoga flows + intention setting for the new season and the new year. Fire Up Your Soul | 6:30-8 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park | $6 | Welcome winter with an intentional + slow-paced outdoor mindfulness walk, followed by a campfire get-together with hot cider and cocoa.
Sunday, Dec. 22
“Christmas Vacation” Costume Party | 5 p.m. | Arcadium | Price of purchase | Sip on boozy eggnog while dressed up as your favorite movie character, and enjoy a screening of this holiday classic. Sunday Cinema Series | 7-9 p.m. | Lost Palm | Price of purchase | Head to the upstairs rooftop bar for a special screening of “A Christmas Story,” while enjoying food + drink specials and free popcorn.
Feed + Supply is still accepting requests for Christmas dinner orders. Choose from main courses like a beef tenderloin or spiral cut honey glazed ham to sides like green bean casserole and corn pudding. The culinary team will even take your favorite family recipe and make it for you.
Cause
Got a little extra time on your hands? Operation Secret Santa is seeking volunteer “delivery elves” to help drop off gifts + food to families in need this holiday season. See the time slots that need to be filled today through Monday, Dec. 23. (LEX18)
Active
In partnership with 250LEX, January is Wellness Month at the YMCA of Central Kentucky. The community is invited to a variety of free classes + activities during Jump Start the New Year weekend, Saturday, Jan. 4-Sunday, Jan. 5. Think: Yoga, meditation, exercise speed-dating, and dietitian discussions.
Concert
Take a trip to “The Dark Side of the Moon” with Lexington Philharmonic’s next performance, “The Music of Pink Floyd” on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature a “kaleidoscopic fusion” of progressive rock with a live orchestra. Tickets start at $28.
Finance
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Sports
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Tech
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Job
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Shop
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In my best Mariah Carey voice, “It’s tiiiiiime.” If you’re looking for some festive fun this week, head to Yesterday’s Karaoke. You can rock the mic at Christmas Karaoke tonight at 8 p.m., or stop by Friday, Dec. 20 for an Ugly Sweater Party.
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