What's Going on this Weekend December 17th and 18th

Another fun weekend coming up with lots of fun events. If you still need to get your Santa fix, check out some of the fun Santa picture events. Or, get outside with the Arboretum Solstice event or the McConnell Springs Jr Naturalist event. Weather-wise, we have a weird weekend coming up. Saturday looks way warmer with a high of 62 degrees but rainy. And, on Sunday, we are looking at a high of 27 degrees with some snowflakes. Shocking that this is the last weekend before Christmas. So, make sure your lists are complete and take some time for yourselves!

December 17th

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 12pm to 3pm. Christmas is almost here! Come celebrate with your Harley-Davidson family. In case you missed him on 10th, Santa will be back on the 17th from 12-3pm for some more free, professional pictures! Oh, and don't forget to wear your best ugly Christmas sweater! 2073 Bryant Road. More information here

McConnell Springs is having a Junior Naturalist "Winter Wildlife Treats" event at 10am. For grades K through 5th. Registration required at 859-225-4073.

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.

Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a "Santa's Sleigh is on Its Way to My House" storytime at 11am. It's a magical Christmas Eve, and all of the children in your town are sleeping. Well, all of the children but you! How could you possibly fall asleep when you know Santa and his sleigh are on their way? Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way! More information here.

Legacy All Sports is having an Extreme Inflatables Saturday Night Open Gym from 6pm to 9pm. Ages 5 and up. $20 admission for inflatables; $10 members and $15 nonmembers for regular open gym. Preregistration recommended and accepted until 5pm the day of. 261 Ruccio Way #105. More information here.

The Arboretum is having a Winter Solstice Celebration from 10am to 11am and 2pm to 3pm. Join us to welcome the winter season through crafts, science experiements and outside activities! There are two seasons that offer the same programming. The first session is from 10-11am and the second session is from 2-3pm. They are located inside and outside the Visitor Center. Cost is $1 per person. Please dress warmly as there will be a walk outside. More information here.

Central Library is having a Storybook Holiday Mini-Movies event from 11am to 12pm. Join us for a screening of some of your favorite book-based tales from Scholastic's Storybook Treasures collection. From The Little Drummer Boy by Ezra Jack Keats to Max's Christmas by Rosemary Wells, enjoy mini-movies & a snack in our cozy story room. For all children with a parent or caregiver. More information here.

The Hummel Planetarium in Richmond is having a "Season of Light" show at 12pm and a "Let it Snow" event at 1:30pm. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Ages 3 and under free, $5 for children and $6 for adults. More information here.

The Lexington Children's Theater is showing Alice in Wonderland at 2pm and 7pm. Alice is positively bored. So bored, in fact, that this curious white rabbit is the most exciting thing she’s seen all day. Of course following the rabbit is her most thrilling option at this point, so she’ll follow the rabbit all the way down the… Join LCT down the rabbit hole with all of the fantastical flair (and umbrellas) only a Ms. Viv adaptation can provide! For ages 4 plus. $18 for adults, $15 for children. More information here.

December 18th

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.

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 Lexington Children's Theater is showing Alice in Wonderland at 2pm. Alice is positively bored. So bored, in fact, that this curious white rabbit is the most exciting thing she’s seen all day. Of course following the rabbit is her most thrilling option at this point, so she’ll follow the rabbit all the way down the… Join LCT down the rabbit hole with all of the fantastical flair (and umbrellas) only a Ms. Viv adaptation can provide! For ages 4 plus. $18 for adults, $15 for children. More information here.