What's Going on this Weekend? November 5th and 6th
Whew! I don't know about you, but after last weekend and Halloween, I could use a quiet weekend. There are plenty of things to do this weekend to keep you busy though. Try out a free Ninja class, attend a Royal Princess Party or get pictures with Cinderella, make a family tree or roast a Thanksgiving turkey, play with some Lego's, or go to the Footloose storytime. The weather will be beautiful with highs at 65 degrees Saturday and 69 degrees Sunday. So, it may be a good weekend for park play before the weather changes again and winter comes. If you are looking for a new park to try out, check out my posts of local parks! And, don't forget that Daylight Savings is this weekend, so set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night!
Saturday, November 5th
Skillz for Kids is hosting a free Kid's Ninja Class from 10:45am until 11:30. Join us for a SALA field trip to Skilz for Kids for a FREE ninja class for children aged 4-7. Siblings welcome! Skilz gives kids confidence in their physical abilities and makes them LOVE being physically active. Kids who play are healthier and happier in life. 2560 Palumbo Drive, #110. More information here.
Cathedral of Christ the King is hosting a Royal Princess Party from 11am to 1pm. Please join us for the Royal Princess Party on November 5, 2016 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hehman Hall. It will be an early afternoon of fun for Princesses 8 and under to enjoy various activities: crafts, glitter station, cookies, tea sandwiches and many more! Early bird pricing is $20 per Princess deadline for this is 11/04/16. Tickets will be available at the door - $25 per Princess and $20 for each additional Princess in your royal family. 299 Colony Blvd. More information here.
A Cup of Common Wealth is having their Big Ol' Coffee Family Day from 7am to 7pm. Last year we created a holiday to celebrate our incredible community of customers and baristas, also known as our Big Ol' Coffee Fam! You guys are just super amazing and we couldn't even begin to do this crazy life without you. We'll have a day packed full of fun! Whooo Wants Waffles will be out here from 8am - 1:30pm and we'll also have some fun ways you can win free drinks, games for you to play, art stations, and lots of crazy excitement! Stop by and enjoy the goodness that is our Big Ol' Coffee Family and know that we love you more than we are able to say! 105 Eastern Avenue. More information here.
ReKid is having a Portraits with Cinderella event from 11am to 3pm. Cinderella will be coming to Re-Kid on November 5th from 11am-3pm for princess portrait mini sessions. Sessions will cost $30 and include a CD of all images taken. Don't miss this special opportunity to dress up like a princess and meet the princess herself. Sessions are extremely limited and will be first come, first serve. Please call 859-260-1402 to schedule your appointment. 197 Moore Drive. More information here.
Home Depot is having a Veterans Day Toy Helicopter Workshop from 9am to 12pm. Join our hands-on workshop in honor of Veterans Day, and you and your child can build a toy helicopter with turning blades! Once the toy helicopter is built, your child can decorate it with paint & stickers to create a mini-military vehicle. More information here.
Mathnasium of West Lexington is having their Grand Opening from 10am to 1pm. We will be celebrating the opening of Mathnasium of West Lexington on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00 to 1:00. There will be refreshments, games for the kids to play, and some giveaways. Come by and see our Center while getting to meet our staff! We look forward to meeting you and getting to know you!! We have decided to extend our Open House until 1:00 this Saturday afternoon. Come see us!! 3801 Dylan Place #112. More information here.
Williams Sonoma is having a Junior Chef event Thanksgiving Helper: Turkey & Sides at 10am. Join your family in the kitchen and help roast the Thanksgiving turkey. We’ll also show you how to cook some yummy side dishes that we guarantee will steal the show! Suitable for ages 8-13. Preregister (859) 272-5856.
Shaker Village in Harrodsburg is having a Family Tree of Life event from 4pm to 5pm. $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 6-12, ages 5 and under free Join us for a family art project! Share your family’s story by creating your very own family tree. Draw inspiration from the Shaker Tree of Life and celebrate your heritage. Registration and prepayment necessary. More information here.
The Lexington School Prospective Family Day is from 10am to 12pm. Treat your kids to one of our special classes like art, music, or science.Get to know our teachers, one on one.Take a customized, student-led tour. 2020 Georgian Way. More information here.
Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort is having National Bison Day from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Join us at the bison prairie at 2:30 pm for your chance to learn more about these creatures. Educators will be on hand to answer your questions and a special feeding will provide an up-close look at our herd, including a calf born in September. Admission $4 for adults, $2 children over 4, free for 4 and under. More information here.
Raven Run is having a Wild Mushroom ID Hike at 12pm. Kentucky has a deep and rich tradition of mushroom collection and cultivation. But there are thousands of species of mushrooms and some can kill you within minutes of eating them. YIKES! We will take you on a FREE introductory hike to identify some mushrooms and discuss how to educate yourself on how to properly identify mushrooms and distinguish between important characteristics of local mushroom varieties. More information here.
Joseph Beth is having their Lego Play Day at 11am. Let's dump all the Lego's in the floor for an hour of fun and free play! More information here.
Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a Footloose Storytime at 11am. Time to cut loose! Have a rockin' time at our Storytime to the fun of Footloose, rewritten for children by the one and only Kenny Loggins. To add to the fun, the book includes a CD with new recordings by Kenny Loggins. Join us for this music-inspired Storytime! More information here.
Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is also having a Mini Maker Faire: Make Workspace with speakers and events from 11am to 5pm. Experience the latest in virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, pen-invent technology, robotics, coding and programming with demonstrations from Bloxels, sphero SPRK, Air Hogs Connect, VEX Robotics, XYZprinting and more. Session will last 1 hour. More information here.
Other Storytimes are:
Beaumont Branch: Family Storytime11:00 AM (Families)
Central Library: Super Saturday11:00 AM (Families)
Tates Creek Branch: Saturday Storytime11:00 AM (Families)
Sunday, November 6th
Fall back one hour for Daylight Savings
NoLi Fall Car Show is from 12pm to 5pm. Join us for our Fall Car Show. Classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, music, amazing food, and fun for the neighborhood! Open to all. Awards will be presented for Best Car, Best Rat Rod, Best Motorcycle, and more. 760 N Limestone. More information here.
Churchill Downs in Louisville is having Family Adventure Day from 12pm to 5pm. Bring the kids to Churchill Downs for a day of racing and family activities including pony rides, inflatables, petting zoo, stick horse races, face painting, and more on Sunday, November 6th. Join in on the Meet & Greet with University of Louisville Basketball players from 1-3 PM. Tickets are just $8 when purchased online in advance, and include unlimited access to all kid-friendly activities. Activities will conclude around 5 PM weather permitting. More information here.
Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a Mini Maker Faire with speakers and events from 11am to 5pm. Experience the latest in virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, pen-invent technology, robotics, coding and programming with demonstrations from Bloxels, sphero SPRK, Air Hogs Connect, VEX Robotics, XYZprinting and more. Session will last 1 hour. More information here.
Storytimes:
Joseph Beth Baby & Me at 11:30am
