What's Going on this Weekend? October 1st and October 2nd

It has been a long, hot, dry summer but it looks like fall is finally here! A lot of fun options this weekend to choose from. But, it looks like there is rain in the forecast for Saturday with a high of 69 degrees. Sunday should be beautiful though with some sun and a high of 74 degrees. Hope you all enjoy this weekend and everyone gets a nap in!

Saturday, October 1st:

Boyd Orchard is having a Fall Festival. Take a hayride around the orchard, stop and pick some apples or pumpkins, enjoy lunch on the patio with live music and let the kids play on their playgrounds. Take your turn on the 90 foot slide, play on the 3 story tree house, or make your way to the top of the Giant Hay Castle! Kids $12 and adults $8. Hayrides can be purchased separately. 9:30am to 7pm. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info here.

Evans Orchard is having a Harvest Festival, which includes pony and hay rides, corn bin, tire climb, large slides, jumping pillows, fresh kettle corn, train rides, and animal area. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $8 per child, adults free with a paid child admission. 180 Stone Rd. Georgetown. Info: Evans Orchard Harvest Festival

Bi-Water Farms is having their AutumnFest. They have hayrides, Spooky FarmHouse, Enchanted Barnyard, Pirates Cove, Trike Track, Barnyard Babies, Lost Pumpkin Mine, li’l Pumpkin Play Patch, The Bird House, Bunnyville, Cowboy Corral, Billy Goat Mountain, 5 Acre Corn Maze, Sky High Slide, People Spinners, Bi-Water Ball Park, Pumpkin Vine Zip Lines, Bounce Around Corral, Chutes & Slides. General Admission. $10 plus sales tax. 2 years and younger are free. 9am-9pm. More information here.

LexVegFest is from 11am to 4pm. Come celebrate the benefits of plant based diet: taste good food, have a beer, enjoy live music, learn from our speakers, watch the cooking demonstration, and visit with different veg friendly vendors. Kids activities will also be provided by our volunteers. Entry is free. 2312 Palumbo Drive. More information here.

Country Boy Brewing is having an Autumn Bazaar from 12pm to 9pm. Join us for a celebration of Lexington's thriving art scene at our 3rd Annual Autumn Bazaar! Shop for art, crafts, home goods, clothing, and lots of other cool stuff from more than 40 vendors while enjoying Country Boy beers, coffee fromNate's Coffee, donuts made fresh on-site by North Lime Coffee & Donuts - Limestone, and Mexican favorites from Los Hermanos Locos. Back by popular demand, The Giant Robot Co. will be printing original Country Boy shirts on site - choose from their selection of designs, t-shirt styles, and ink colors to custom design a shirt! 436 Chair Avenue. More information here.

Red Mile Racing is having their Family Fun Night from 6pm to 930pm. Join us for a family friendly night at Red Mile Racetrack! Bouncy house, petting zoo, and face painters along with tons of carnival games! We will also be selling lemonade to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand. Free for all to attend with Live Harness Racing happening all night! 1200 Red Mile Road. More information here.

Lexington Children’s Theatre is having “Fancy Nancy the Musical.” Based on the beloved book series. 2 p.m and 7pm. $18 adults, $15 children. Recommended for ages 4 and up. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Raven Run Sanctuary is hosting stargazing with the Amateur Stargazing Club from 7pm-9pm. Call the day of to make sure it is still planned since inclement weather can cancel. 3885 Raven Run Drive. 859-272-6105.

Paul Miller Ford is having their second annual Family Safety Day from 12pm to 5pm. Parents can get the nation's #1 child ID kit FREE! There will be giveaways, child safety experts, the latest technology for protecting kids of all ages & great activities! First 400 kids will get a free book. 98.1 The Bull will be there as well as Cheezy Mac, where you can get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. They will also have a fire truck for your kids to explore. The event is free. More information here.

BCTC is having their Community Day. Family fun activities that include free popcorn, arts and crafts, photo booth, cornhole, Baxter the Robot, games and more. Learn about financial aid, scholarships, and transfers. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 500 Newtown Pike. Info at 859- 246-6654.

West Sixth is having an Oktoberfest from 2pm-10pm. A full day of live music, german food, bouncy houses, food trucks, a 100ft tented beer garden, live giant-pumpkin carving, and of course, litre steins of beer! The taproom with be stocked with our traditional glass steins, special tappings, and brewery tour at 2pm, and a fundrasing combo tour with FoodChain and the brewery at 4pm! 550 W Sixth Street. More info here.

Scott County Church of Christ is having their Annual Fall Festival in Georgetown from 3pm to 6pm. There will be games, hayrides, food and more! Participate in voting in our first ever Chili Cook Off! We will have a bouncy house, a pumpkin scavenger hunt and lots of fun prizes that kids can win! 1776 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown. More information here.

Mary Queen of the Rosary School is having their Fall Festival from 2pm to 11pm. Fun and entertainment for all ages including live music, bingo, adult & children's games, food, bingo, and inflatables. Also, a $10,000 raffle. 605 Hill N Dale Road. More information here.

Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a Highlights Magazine storytime at 11:00 AM. Join us for engaging activities and fun with features from Highlights™ magazine, including puzzles, group activities and a make and take book (while supplies last). For more than 70 years, the Highlights for Children brand has been committed to helping families raise creative, curious, caring and confident kids. Don't miss this engaging event for your little one! More information here.

Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is also having a LEGO Star Wars Build Event at 4:00 PM. Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for our LEGO® Star Wars Rogue One Build Event. In this open and fun-filled activity, participants and Star Wars fans alike will get to build designs from the exciting new film coming out this year. More information here.

Other Storytimes are:

Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime 11:00 AM (Families)

Central Library: Super Saturday 11:00 AM (Families)

Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime 11:00 AM (Families)

Morris Book Shop Big Ears Storytime 11:00am

Wild Figs Books and Coffee 10:00am

Sunday, October 2nd:

Boyd Orchard is having a Fall Festival. Take a hayride around the orchard, stop and pick some apples or pumpkins, enjoy lunch on the patio with live music and let the kids play on their playgrounds. Take your turn on the 90 foot slide, play on the 3 story tree house, or make your way to the top of the Giant Hay Castle! Kids $12 and adults $8. Hayrides can be purchased separately. 12pm to 7pm. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Info here.

Evans Orchard is having a Harvest Festival, which includes pony and hay rides, corn bin, tire climb, large slides, jumping pillows, fresh kettle corn, train rides, and animal area. 12pm-6 p.m. $8 per child, adults free with a paid child admission. 180 Stone Rd. Georgetown. Info: Evans Orchard Harvest Festival

Bi-Water Farms is having their AutumnFest. They have hayrides, Spooky FarmHouse, Enchanted Barnyard, Pirates Cove, Trike Track, Barnyard Babies, Lost Pumpkin Mine, li’l Pumpkin Play Patch, The Bird House, Bunnyville, Cowboy Corral, Billy Goat Mountain, 5 Acre Corn Maze, Sky High Slide, People Spinners, Bi-Water Ball Park, Pumpkin Vine Zip Lines, Bounce Around Corral, Chutes & Slides. General Admission. $10 plus sales tax. 2 years and younger are free. 12pm-7pm. More information here.

Lexington Fire Prevention Festival. This annual event will feature fun for the entire family. Patrons can enjoy vision/hearing screenings, pony rides/petting zoo, fire truck rides, a kids combat challenge, bouncy houses, bike rodeo, Kasey the Fire Dog and much more.

Other activities include health & wellness booths, fire safety stations and the popular touch-a-truck featuring multiple LFD trucks, military trucks and other LFUCG vehicles. From 2-6pm. 3051 Leestown Road. More information here.

Louisville Zoo is having the World’s Largest Halloween Party, a not-so-scary event for all ages. Come in costume, see the animals and trick-or-treat. 5-8:30 p.m. See website for ticket pricing. 1100 Trevilian Way. Info: here

Kentucky Children's Garden is having a Tree Hike at 1pm and 3pm. Admission is $3 per person (and remember to pay at the Visitor's Center). 500 Alumni Drive.

Lexington Children’s Theatre is having “Fancy Nancy the Musical.” Based on the beloved book series. 2 p.m. $18 adults, $15 children. Recommended for ages 4 and up. 418 W. Short St. Info: 254-4546.

Storytimes:

Joseph Beth Baby & Me at 11:30am