What's Going on this Weekend- December 10th and 11th

Whew! We are getting closer and closer to the holidays and there are tons of fun holiday events going on in and around Lexington. Tons of free Santa events including breakfasts and picture events. Lots of other holiday events including train rides, storytimes, and parades. The weather looks cool with a high of 37 on Saturday and sunny and rain and a high of 40 on Sunday. Reminder, there are no storytimes at the libraries this month!

Saturday, December 10th

McConnell Springs is having an Outdoor Skills Class from 9am to 10am. Learn camping, hiking, knots, orienteering and more. They are also having a Wooden Ornament Carving event at 10am. $10 per child with prepayment required. Call 859-225-4073 to register.

Raven Run is having a Little Explorers: Winter Wildlife Treats event at 10am for grades K-5. Registration required; call 859-272-6105 to register.

Carnegie Center is having a Toddler & Early Learner Combined event from 10:30-11:30 a.m for ages 2-5 and parent or caregiver. Free and the first 25 pre-registered families in attendance will each bring home a free copy of the book each month. Due to the popularity of the class, you must print your email confirmation – or be prepared to open it on your mobile device – and show it in exchange for your book. Registration required. 251 W. Second St. More information here.

The Willows at Hamburg is having Breakfast with Santa from 9am to 11am. Free Community Event. Breakfast & Pictures with Santa! 2531 Old Rosebud Rd. More information here.

Keeneland is having a Breakfast with Buckles event from 8:30am to 10:30am. Celebrate the holidays in your favorite pajamas with Buckles and the Keeneland Kids Club. Enjoy special holiday activities and crafts, donuts and hot cocoa. And don't miss the opportunity to have your photo made with Santa and Buckles.The event is free for Kids Club members; just bring an unwrapped toy or gift wrap supplies to donate to The Nest. More information and to rsvp here.

Wild Birds Unlimited is having a Holiday Photos with The Grinch and Parrots from 11am to 2pm. Wild Birds Unlimited of Lexington, KY will be coordinating with Wings of Love Parrot Rescue Center of the Bluegrass, Inc. to offer photos with The Grinch and the birds of Wings of Love on Saturday, December 10th from 11am-2pm! Photos will be FREE! Donations will be greatly appreciated but not required. We hope to see you there! 152 N Locust Hill Drive. More information here.

SANTA IS CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY! Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop is having Santa visit with free pictures from 12pm to 6pm. Live animals, free hot chocolate and plenty of trees, wreaths and other Christmas items. Bring your own camera to get some great photos of your family and Santa. 3389 Tates Creek Road. More information here.

Man of War Harley Davidson is having a Pictures with Santa event from 11am to 2pm. It's that time of year again... Santa's back! Bring the kids for free, professional pictures with Santa from 11am-2pm. Sit on his lap, tell him what you want for Christmas, pull his beard, whatever! One lucky guest will get a surprise! 2073 Bryant Road. More information here.

The Family Center in Wilmore is having a Holiday Potluck Brunch from 9:30am to 11am. Friends of the Family Center! Potluck Brunch! We'll make the Coffee. Join us for this very special Christmas party! 334 E Main Street, Wilmore. More information here.

Skyzone is having a Toddler Time with Santa from 10am to 11am. Sky Zone Lexington will be hosting a very special Toddler Time on Saturday Dec 10th with Santa joining in the fun! Toddler Time is open to jumpers 5 years and younger. The price is $10 for one hour (10am-11am) and includes the SkySocks. There is no charge for parents to come watch the kiddos jump ($2 for SkySocks if parents want to go on padded areas that surround the trampolines) Santa will be joining us until 12pm if older kids want a chance to say hello! Regular jump time will begin at 11am for all ages! 3644 Boston Road. More information here.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum is having a Santa Claus Train Ride at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 for children 2-12 and $14 for adults. 175 Beasley Dr. Versailles. More information here.

J's Place in Nicholasville is having a Christmas Candyland where kid's can decorate cookies from 11am to 1pm. Kids can make their way to different Candyland stations to decorate sugar cookies for free! St. Nich parade downtown Nicholasville starts at 5:30pm and immediately following the parade, Santa will be at J's to meet the kids and take photos! More information here.

St. "Nich" event in downtown Nicholasville. Activities will take place all day throughout downtown Nicholasville including: shopping at local businesses and eateries, 5-K Run, music, dance, craft show, parade and Santa! An old fashioned Trolley will be making its way through downtown Nicholasville carrying festival goers to destination stops. Parade begins at 5:30pm. Catalyst Church is showing "The Grinch" and "Rudolph" at the Coolidge Building at 7:30pm. More information here.

Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Storytime at 11am. Join us for a Storytime featuring If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, one of the most beloved children's books of all time. Coloring and activities to follow. More information here.

Legacy All Sports is having a Saturday Night Open Gym from 6pm to 9pm. Ages 5 and up. $10 members and $15 nonmembers. Preregistration recommended and accepted until 5pm the day of. 261 Ruccio Way #105. More information here.

Lexington Ice Center and the Thoroughbred Figure Skating Club is having an ice skating with The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown and more. 6-8pm with skating with Santa after the show (extra $2 for session and skates). $8 in advance and $10 at the door. 560 Eureka Springs. More information here.

South Elkhorn Church is having a Drive-Through Bethlehem event from 6pm to 9pm. Start or continue a family tradition by joining us for our annual event o the grounds of South Elkhorn. The night features live characters and live animals! Drive your family through a reenactment of this splendid evening leading up to the birth of Christ! As always, this is a free community event! 4343 Harrodsburg Road. More information here.

Other Storytimes:

Joseph Beth at 11am.

Wild Figs Books and Coffee 10:00am

Sunday, December 11th

Bluegrass Railroad Museum is having a Santa Claus Train Ride at 2 p.m. $12 for children 2-12 and $14 for adults. 175 Beasley Dr. Versailles. More information here.

The Willows at Citation is hosting Cocoa with Santa from 12:30pm to 2pm. Free Community Event • Cocoa and Pictures with SantaPancake Bar • Cocoa • Cookie Decorating. 1376 Silver Springs Drive. More information here.

Alltech's Celebration of Song at 3pm and 5:30pm. During the holiday season Alltech along with Dr. Everett McCorvey and the UK Opera Theatre puts on the Alltech Celebration of Song, a community concert featuring talented young singers from the Alltech Young Vocal Scholarship Competition, special guest artists, and most importantly you. Come join with us in singing some of your holiday favorites at this historic location.Admission is free and open to the public. 401 W Main Street (inside Victorian Square). More information here.

Lexington Ice Center and the Thoroughbred Figure Skating Club is having an ice skating with The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown and more. 4pm with skating with Santa after the show (extra $2 for session and skates). $8 in advance and $10 at the door. 560 Eureka Springs. More information here.

Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop is having Santa visit with free pictures from 12pm to 6pm. Live animals, free hot chocolate and plenty of trees, wreaths and other Christmas items. Bring your own camera to get some great photos of your family and Santa. 3389 Tates Creek Road. More information here.

Storytimes:

Joseph Beth Baby & Me at 11:30am