What's Going on this Weekend? October 8th and 9th.
Another fun fall weekend coming up. And, after the warm up last week, I think we will all be glad for the nice seasonal weather this weekend. Sunny days with highs at 68 and 69 degrees. Should be dry and beautiful. And, good thing because there are some great things going on this weekend including more orchard festivals, fall festivals, Ninja storytime, the first Sunrise Trackside, and the two great Halloween Zoo events.
Saturday, October 8th
**Children's Garden is closed today due to the UK football game**
Boyd Orchard is having a Pumpkin 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 Farm House, 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 is $10 per person. 2 years and younger are free. 9am-9pm. More information here.
Keeneland is having their Sunrise Trackside event. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the morning works every Saturday during the race season. Enjoy breakfast in the trackside Equestrian Dining Room for $8 (kids five and under eat free). Visit the Kids Club Corner and meet the Keeneland mascot Buckles. There will be free activities, including photos in jockey silks, face painting, and more. Learn about Keeneland through a guided walking tour of the grounds. Tour groups will depart from the welcome stand in the Paddock. Watch a live, educational equine demonstration take place in the saddling paddock, with a new guest each Saturday. Learn from the experts with a trackside handicapping seminar with handicapper Katie Gensler. Q&A with jockeys in the Walking Ring. Reservations are not taken or needed. All Saturday morning activities continue rain or shine. Breakfast is $8 per person, age 5 and under eat free. Starts at 7am until 11:30am. More information here.
Shaker Village is having Discovery Trek-Be A Spider event from 3-4pm. Join us for a family art project! Learn about friendly, though often misunderstood, helpful spiders, then make your own eight legs and big eyes from recycled materials. Afterwards, try out your new spider legs with a parade around The Farm.$10 ages 13+, $5 ages 6-12 and free age 5 and under. Must register beforehand. Fee includes 20% off dining voucher and complimentary admission to the Village. Dining reservation recommended to assure availability – 800.734.5611, ext. 360. 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
Cincinnati Zoo is having their HallZOOween. Children 12 & under can trick-or-treat around the zoo, enjoy animal encounters, ride the Hogwarts Express Train and more. Noon-5 p.m. Free with zoo admission, some activities require extra fee. $18 adults, $13 children and seniors. $10 parking. 3400 Vine St. Info here.
South Elkhorn Christian Church is having a Fall Festival from 9am to 4pm. South Elkhorn Christian Church has one of the largest outdoor free craft shows in the Lexington area. They will host over 150 booths presenting crafts of all kinds. Live music from 10 AM-2 PM. Admission and parking are both free. Bring your family and friends! 4343 Harrodsburg Road.
Marksbury Fall Festival in Lancaster Kentucky will be going on from 11am to 4pm. Please join us to kick off fall at Pasture Burgers and BBQ! Entertainment with Neal James - The Banjo Man, Horsemanship and roping demonstration, bounce house, hay rides, veggie sling shot, concessions, and lots more festive fun and games! 7907 Nicholasville Road, Lancaster Kentucky. More information here.
Beech Springs Farm Market is having their Scarecrow Festival from 11am-2pm. Auction at 1:00pm, lunch from 11:00-1:00 (Hotdogs).4776 Old Boonesboro Rd. – Winchester, KY $2 per person entry. Lunch provided by Fox's General Store. More information here.
Toys R Us is having a Lego Build and Play Event from 12pm-2pm. Enjoy their Event is intended for ages 6-up. Parental supervision is required at all times for minors. Limit one per customer. More information here.
McConnell Springs is having an Outdoor Skills event from 9am-10am. Learn skills related to outdoor activities including camping, hiking, knots, orienteering, paddling, and backpacking. 416 Rebmann Lane.
UK Roundup 2016 at 8am, you're invited to join us at the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's annual Roundup event! There will be live music, food provided by the Kentucky Pork Producers, games for the kids, and a pep rally with the UK Wildcat Marching Band and Cheerleaders before UK takes on Vanderbilt! More information here.
Lowes is having a Pumpkin Carving Build and Grow Demonstration at 10am. Make sure to register beforehand here.
Williams-Sonoma is having a Haunted House Decorating Junior Chef class at 10am. Let’s make a haunted house! In this class you’ll assemble a spooky gingerbread mansion and decorate it as you please. Then you can take your bewitching creation home and show it off for Halloween. Suitable for ages 8-13. $30, which includes haunted house kit. Located in Fayette Mall. More information here.
Joseph Beth is having Ninja Storytime with AKF Lexington at 11am. Help us welcome AKF Lexington forNinja storytime! We'll share a story, learn some martial arts and make a fun craft! You don't want to miss this favorite storytime! More information here.
Barnes and Noble is having a Tek: The Modern Caveboy Storytime at 11am. Tek is a caveboy in love with technology. His tablet, video games, phone and TV keep him deep in his cave, glued to his devices, day in and day out. He never sees his friends or family anymore - and his ability to communicate has devolved to just one word: "UGH"! Can anyone in the village convince Tek to unplug and come outside into the big, beautiful world? Join us at Storytime to find out! 1932 Pavillion Way. 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)
Sunday, October 9th
Boyd Orchard is having a Pumpkin 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 Farm House, 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 is $10 per person. 2 years and younger are free. 12pm-7pm. More information here.
Kentucky Children's Garden is having a Leaf Scavenger Hike at 1pm and 3pm. Admission is $3 per person (and remember to pay at the Visitor's Center). 500 Alumni Drive.
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
Cincinnati Zoo is having their HallZOOween. Children 12 & under can trick-or-treat around the zoo, enjoy animal encounters, ride the Hogwarts Express Train and more. Noon-5 p.m. Free with zoo admission, some activities require extra fee. $18 adults, $13 children and seniors. $10 parking. 3400 Vine St. Info here.
Storytimes:
Joseph Beth Baby & Me at 11:30am
