Kentucky Events

Kids’ Stuff

The Louisville Orchestra presents Nightlites: Wabbits

DATES: March 18, 6:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Brown Theatre on Broadway, Louisville
INFO: (502) 584-7777

Syrian Temple Shrine Circus

DATE: March 19-21
LOCATION: Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 631-7793

Robots: The Interactive Exhibition

Explore the field of robotics in this exhibition, based on the movie Robots. Children and adults can experience firsthand how robotic arms work and how industrial robots have become part of the workforce.
DATES: Opens March 20
LOCATION: Louisville Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville
INFO: (502) 561-6100, or (800) 591-2203

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Tickets are $5 for pancakes, sausage and drinks. Bring your camera. Sponsored by the Henderson County Fine Arts Guild.
DATES: March 20, 8-10 am
LOCATION: Applebee's, Henderson
INFO: (502) 584-7777

Spring Break Circus Camp, Beginning and Intermediate Students, Ages 7-16

Cost is $200; $160 for each sibling. In a noncompetitive environment, beginning students learn to walk on stilts and balance on the rola bola and the rolling globe. Manipulation skills include juggling and plate spinning. Intermediate students progress to more challenging balance skills, such as the low tight wire and unicycle. Manipulation skills include juggling (balls, clubs, and rings), poi, diablo and hula-hoops.
DATE: March 22-26, 9 am-3 pm
LOCATION: Ballet Tech, 6543 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati
INFO: Steve Roenker, (859) 581-7100

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

Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!

Tickets start at $15.
DATE: March 26, 7:30 pm CT; March 27, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm CT
LOCATION: Carson Center, Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

Sesame Street Live! "When Elmo Grows Up"

DATES: March 26-28
LOCATION: Brown Theatre on Broadway, Louisville
INFO: (502) 584-7777

Easter Egg Hunt at My Old Kentucky Home State Park

For children ages 10 and under. Admission to the hunt is free. Features free prizes and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Kids can have their photos made with the bunny for a small fee.
DATES: March 27, 1 pm
LOCATION: My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown
INFO: (502) 348-3502

Yum! Brands OrKIDSTRA: Carnival of Animals With Underground Railway Theatre

Recommended for children ages 3-10, accompanied by an adult.
DATES: March 27, 11 am
LOCATION: Brown Theatre on Broadway, Louisville
INFO: (502) 584-7777

Discovery Night: Lego Robots! with special STARLAB Planetarium shows

Bruce Walcott, director of the University of Kentucky’s Center for Manufacturing, explores the fundamentals of robots made of Legos. Also, special shows will highlight constellations to look for and planets to identify in April’s night sky.
DATES: April 1, 6-8 pm
LOCATION: Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
INFO: (859) 252-5222

Spring Break Drop-In Workshops

Parents and kids ages 4 and up are invited to stop by to spend 20-30 minutes on a hands-on art project, then tour the museum’s three floors of exhibition galleries. The cost is $6 per child. No reservations necessary. Projects offered this year are April 5, Identity Portraits; April 7, Fun Foam Prints; and April 9, Paper Engineering.
DATE: April 5, 7, and 9, 1-4 pm
LOCATION: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
INFO: (502) 589-0102

Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!

Tickets are $10, $20, $25, and $3.
DATE: April 13, 4 pm and 7 pm ET
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
INFO: (606) 324-3175

Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Green Thumb

DATE: April 16-18
LOCATION: Bank of Kentucky Center, Highland Heights

“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

Smuckers Stars on Ice

DATE: May 4
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular

DATE: May 14-16
LOCATION: Freedom Hall, Louisville
INFO: Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft KidArt Camp

Cost is $144 for museum members and $169 for non-members. Explore all sorts of media and techniques, including fiber art projects, painting, photography, and sculpture. The week also includes lunch at the Belvedere, and a chance to meet the museum’s artist-in-residence.
DATES: Grades K-1, June 14-18; Grades 2-3, June 28-July 2; Grades 4-5, July 12-16. Hours are 10 am-3 pm.
LOCATION: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., Louisville
INFO: (502) 589-0102, or email danewaters@kentuckyarts.org

Camp Mound Mayhem Summer Day Camp

Registration is $110 per child and includes a T-shirt, snacks, and lunch on Friday. Features hiking, flint knapping, archery, tie-dye, and "Mississippian" Feast Friday that features a turkey baked in an earth oven. Special rates are offered for early registration, multiple registrations, and Friends of Angel Mounds members. Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available.
DATE: June 21-25 and June 28-July 2
LOCATION: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville, Ind.
INFO: (812) 853-3956

Time Detectives Archaeology Summer Day Camp

Registration is $110 per child and includes a T-shirt, snacks, and lunch on Friday. Activities include excavations, artifact sifting, games, and activities focusing on archaeology from all over the world. Special rates are offered for early registration, multiple registrations, and Friends of Angel Mounds members. Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available.
DATE: July 12-16
LOCATION: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville, Ind.
INFO: (812) 853-3956

Camp Shalom and Camp Gesher

Cost is $150 per week for regular camp (9 am-3 pm), $190 per week for extended day (9 am-5:45 pm). For ages 4-10 and 11-13.
DATES: July 26-Aug. 6 (Registration deadline June 2)
LOCATION: Jewish Federation of the Bluegrass, 1050 Chinoe Road, Suite 302, Lexington
INFO: Jana LaZur, (859) 268-0672, email: campshalom@jewishlexington.org

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Blackacre Artweek

Cost is $145 without bus transportation and $165 with bus transportation. (Bus transportation is available from select locations.) Designed for middle school age students with an interest in art, and all projects are taught by professional artists. The program gives students an in-depth learning experience with a variety of media from fiber art to metalsmithing.
DATES: July 26-30, 9:15 am-3:15 pm (with early dismissal on Friday)
LOCATION: Blackacre Nature Preserve, 3200 Tucker Station Road, Louisville
INFO: (502) 589-0102, or email danewaters@kentuckyarts.org

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