What's Happening this Weekend- March 11th and 12th
Lots of great options to get you out and about this weekend! Check out the Comic and Toy Convention, Stache-A-Palooza at the Lexington Legends, the St. Patrick's Day Parade, lots of fun story times, and a LEGO Batman event. The beautiful, warm weather is taking a break this weekend with highs only in the 30s on Saturday and low 40s on Sunday. Maybe even a bit of snow on Saturday to really get you looking for spring. Plus, don't forget to turn your clocks forward an hour early Sunday morning.
Saturday, March 11th
Lexington Comic and Toy Convention from 10am to 7pm. This is a family friendly comic and toy convention with several media guests from many different genres of film and television. Stop by to see the Original Red Ranger, Austin St. John! More info is available on the convention website at: http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/index.html!! Tickets start at $45 for a one-day pass. Children under 10 are free. More information here.
Micheal's Stores is having a Painter's Tape Reveal Art Event from 1pm to 3pm. First, you start with a white canvas. Then, you MAKE a masterpiece! Join us in stores this Saturday, March 11, 1:00-3:00 PM local time for our Painter's Tape Reveal Art Event! Buy any canvas and the rest of your supplies are free! More information here.
Lexington Legends is having a Stache-A-Palooza 2017 event from 10am to 3pm. Stache-A-Palooza 2017 is the ultimate Legends fan fest & the first chance to check out what's new at Whitaker Bank Ballpark this season! Join us at Stache-A-Palooza for: Inflatables for ALL ages (Slides / Obstacle Courses / Games) Euro Bungee, Mechanical Bull, Photo Booth, Big L, Pee Wee & friends, Princesses, Face Painting, Hair Braiding, Contest Prizes, DJ, Green Beer, Free Food, Samples & more! Join us on Saturday, March 11th for this FREE kid friendly & dog friendly event! More information here.
The Family Center in Wilmore is having a Booby Traps- Avoiding Early Pitfalls event from 10:30am to 12pm. Join Christina Scribner , IBCLC, CNM, APRN, from Copper Creek Midwifery, for this informative event! Our guest breastfeeding expert will cover common traps that many nursing moms find themselves struggling with, as well as suggestions to help avoid or navigate these traps. This will be a great experience for anyone planning to nurse, nursing or support persons. More information here.
The Family Center in Wilmore is having a Single Parent Power event from 5pm to 7pm. A Monthly meeting for parents like you! Parenting with out a Partner. Everyone is welcome! Meetings are laid back and have lots of time for eating and talking while kids of all ages have something to do! We hope to have things like Game Night, Craft Night, maybe even a special guest or two. Help us spread the word and come hang out!!!DETAILS: Bring the kids or get a sitter, its up to you. $5 meals will be available - sponors coming soon. Be sure to click GOING and let us know how many so we can appropriately plan. A registration link will be provided the week of the event, you can pay through our secure Paypal or just put your donation in the jar. We are also asking $3-$5 a family (for non-members) to help with our facility costs. More information here.
PolkaDot PlaySpot is having an open play event from 9am to 1pm. Bring your favorite little kids by for fun toys, activities, and crafts. Admission is $7 per child age 1 and up (with a sibling discount available). We hope to see you there! More information here.
Lexington St. Patrick's Day Parade from 8am through the day with the parade starting at 1pm. Features vendors, singers and musicians throughout the day. Eight performance groups will be taking the Irish festival stage on Saturday, March 11, 2017, as part of the city’s 38th Annual Alltech St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival. The lineup features local musicians and dancers, as well as two international acts.The festival is part of an all-day celebration that begins at 8 a.m. with the Shamrock Shuffle to benefit Lexington Habitat for Humanity. For 2017, the Irish festival will be held at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza at 120 N. Limestone in downtown Lexington. It begins at 10:45 a.m. and the annual “Blessing of the Keg” will be held at the Alltech tents at 11 a.m. The parade begins at 1 p.m.Our yearly festival lineup features musicians, singers and dancers from across Kentucky and, in 2017, the world!More information here.
Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort is having a Bear Aware Enrichment event at 11am. Since black bears are very smart and spend a lot of their time searching for food, being "Bear Aware" means being mindful of food and garbage storage. We invite you to witness an enrichment that will demonstrate just how skilled black bears can be at making campsite mischief! This special enrichment starts at 11am at the black bear exhibit. More information here.
McConnell Springs is having an Outdoor Skills event at 9am. Learn about knot tying, fire building, hiking, backpacking and more. Info: 859-225-4073.
Legacy All Sports is having a Saturday Night Open Gym. 6pm to 9 p.m. Children 5 and up may stay unattended; all others may have a parent accompany them in the gym. The cost is $15 per participant. Concessions are available at most open gyms; snacks, candy, drinks, and pizza (per slice) are $1 each. Concessions Cards are available for purchase at any desired amount during open gym sign-in. Pre-registration is recommended and is accepted until 5:00pm the day of. More information here.
Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a Dancing Storytime at 11am. From the #1 New York Times bestselling children's book creator Matthew Van Fleet comes a laugh-out-loud, jazzy story of a little baby chick who leanrs how to dance from a friendly band of animals who know all the right moves! Don't miss out on our storytime featuring the title Dance. More information here.
Barnes and Noble in Hamburg is having a LEGO Batman Movie event at 2pm. Kids will be able to help Batman protect Gotham from the Joker by making their very own LEGO Batman Speedwagon! Kids can also collect the final two limited edition trading cards featuring characters from the movie. More information here.
Joseph Beth is having a Get the Job Done story time at 11am. Get messy, Build it Big and WORK together! Everyone's favorite crew of tough construction machines is back together and we couldn't be happier! Celebrate with stories, songs and a fun craft! Ages 3 and up. More information here.
The Hummel Planetarium at EKU is showing One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure at noon and Awesome Light: Episode 3 at 1:30pm. One World, One Sky is recommended for children up to 2nd grade and with special needs. Awesome Light: Episode 3 is more advanced. Adults $6, children $5 and children under 3 are free. More information here.
The Living Arts and Science Center is having a The Second Star to the Right story time at 12:30pm in partnership with Lexington Childrens Theatre! Explore “A Space Adventure” Discovery Room starting at 10 am. Come to the Planetarium at 12:30 to enjoy Lexington Children’s Theatre’s “Second Star to the Right” Story Time with Peter Pan Jr., followed by a showing of “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” at 1:15pm. Tickets are $4.00 and can be purchased in advance here.
Cinemark Fayette Mall Theater is having a sensory friendly showing of the LEGO Batman movie at 10am. The lights and music will be turned down to for a more sensory friendly experience. Tickets are $5.75. More information here.
Kentucky State University in Frankfort will host Kids Fest 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Exum Center gymnasium. Admission is free. The fun-filled event will feature hands-on learning activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, inflatables, door prizes, music, refreshments and exciting performances.Kids Fest is sponsored by the Franklin County Community Early Childhood Council and is designed to promote health, wellness and educational opportunities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For more information, call 502-209-8156.
The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is having a Toddler and Early Learner Combined story time event from 10:30am to 11:30am. For 2-5 year-olds & their parents/guardians. Join us for story time, parent-assisted activities, and snacks designed to encourage early excitement for reading through hands-on activities for parent and child. This laid-back atmosphere is friendly to busy toddlers and preschoolers and is a great first-introduction to a story-time setting. Now offering two date options per month! Choose one date each month; you may change month-to-month depending on which day works best for you. Funded by PNC Foundation.*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. More information here.
Sky Zone has Toddler Time from 10am to 11am. Let your kids 5 and under enjoy three different jumping areas, including a foam pit. Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. $12 per child, including socks. $2 extra for non-jumper parent socks. More information here.
Lexington Dance Factory has a Mommy and Me class (ages walking to 2 years) from 9am to 9:30am. Free. More information here.
Other Storytimes:
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)
Wild Figs Books and Coffee 10:00am
Sunday, March 12th
**Daylight Savings Time Begins**
Lexington Comic and Toy Convention from 10am to 4pm. This is a family friendly comic and toy convention with several media guests from many different genres of film and television. Stop by to see the Original Red Ranger, Austin St. John! More info is available on the convention website at: http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/index.html!! Tickets start at $45 for a one-day pass. Children under 10 are free. More information here.
Norton Center in Danville, KY is having an Odd Squad-LIVE event at 2pm. Attention Odd Squad fans! Something very odd has happened in your home town. Ms. O needs YOU to team up with Odd Squad agents in this live, interactive adventure based on the Daytime Emmy Award-winning hit television series on PBS KIDS. There will be gadgets! There will be villains! There will be music! There will be comfortable seats, but you’ll only need the edge… because, frankly, it’s bad for posture to sit all the way back. You’ll see your favorite Odd Squad agents on screen to give out exciting assignments and YOU just might get called up on stage to the mathroom! Well, what are you waiting for? Go!Please note: Everyone that enters the theatre needs a ticket, including those that will occupy your lap.VIP Experience:Get exclusive access to the odd squad during a special vip Meet & Greet. This package includes a photo opportunity with cast Members and prime seating for the performance! Please note: Everyone that enters the theatre needs a ticket, including those that will occupy your lap. Adults must also purchase VIP tickets to accompany children who attend the VIP Experience. Tickets start at $15.00 with VIP tickets at $65. More information here.
Joseph Beth storytime at 1130pm
