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Kids’ Stuff

Shrine Holiday Circus Extravaganza

DATE: Nov. 27-29
LOCATION: Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 631-7793

A Children’s Nutcracker

Tickets are $12 and $10. Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet is performed by children for children. Features the Children’s Center for Dance Education and local dancers.
DATE: Dec. 11, 7 pm CT
LOCATION: Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, 2000 College Drive, Madisonville
INFO: (270) 821-2787

Lexington Philharmonic Family Series: Candy Cane Concert

The holiday tradition continues as guest conductor Ryan Shirar and the Diana Evans Dancers return to share the stage with the Lexington Philharmonic. This USO-themed concert includes dancing and holiday music.
DATE: Dec. 13, 3 pm ET (Pre-concert activities begin at 2 pm)
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Harlem Globetrotters

DATE: Dec. 30, 2 pm and 7 pm ET
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

Doktor Kaboom!

Doktor Kaboom! performs original interactive Science Comedy shows for audiences of all ages.
DATE: Jan. 9, 2 pm CT
LOCATION: Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson
INFO: (270) 831-9800

Harlem Globetrotters

DATE: Jan. 16
LOCATION: Freedom Hall, Louisville
INFO: (502) 367-5000

Lexington Philharmonic PB&J Series: Ashland Trio

Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and play with instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
DATE: Jan. 30, 10 am and 11 am ET
LOCATION: Beaumont YMCA, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Features 150 artifacts recovered from the 1912 Titanic disaster.
DATES: through Feb. 15
LOCATION: Louisville Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville
INFO: (502) 561-6100, Ext. 6111

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Zing Zang Zoom

DATE: March 10-14
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

Lexington Philharmonic PB&J Series: Drum Circle

Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and play with instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
DATE: March 13, 10 am and 11 am ET
LOCATION: Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Playhouse Disney Live! on Tour

DATE: March 26, 3 pm and 6:30 pm ET
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

“Expect the Impossible” with Mark Nizer’s 3-D Show

Features original comedy, world class juggling, movement, music, and technology.
DATE: April 24, 2 pm CT
LOCATION: Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson
INFO: (270) 831-9800

Lexington Philharmonic PB&J Series: Woodwind Quintet

Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and play with instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
DATE: April 24, 10 am and 11 am ET
LOCATION: McConnell Springs, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Kids Corner Cafe

A program of America’s Second Harvest, Kids Corner Cafe for ages 5-18 provides a hot, nutritious meal along with adult supervision, organized games, activities, homework help and encouragement. There is no charge to participate.
DATE: Tuesdays, 3-5:30 pm ET
LOCATION: St. Luke United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2351 Alumni Drive, Lexington
INFO: Donna Knox, (859) 263-3785; or visit the church on Tuesdays 3-5:30 pm or Sundays 8:30 am to noon.

Family Horseshoe Club

DATE: Tuesdays, 6 pm ET
LOCATION: Lion’s Club Community Park Horseshoe Pits, Winchester
INFO: Lawrence Barrett, (859) 595-1027

Stroll to Fitness

A fitness program just for moms that incorporates exercise while pushing a stroller. Sponsored by the Winchester/Clark County Parks and Recreation Department.
DATE: Mondays, 9:30 am ET
LOCATION: College Park, Winchester (Bad weather location: College Park Gym)
INFO: (859) 744-9554

Baby and Me Story Time

For babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Older siblings welcome, too!
DATE: Thursdays at 11:00 am ET and Sundays at 11:30 am
LOCATION: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington
INFO: (859) 273-2911