Tag: family friendly

Monster Jam®

Monster Jam® is the most action-packed live event on four wheels where world-class drivers compete in front of capacity crowds in both monster truck racing and freestyle competitions. Celebrating 25 years of adrenaline-charged family entertainment, Monster Jam combines spontaneous entertainment with the ultimate off-road, motorsport competition. Monster Jam features the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger®, Max-DTM, El Toro Loco®, Monster Mutt® and many more. Monster Jam events leave you on the edge of your seat as these competitors thrill fans with jaw-dropping displays of gravity-defying feats.

 

Buy Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/180350/1542376?brand=monsterjam&brand=FELD&camefrom=CFC_FELD_WEBSITE

 

Santa & Mrs. Claus @ Hopewell Museum

Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their museum helpers for photos, crafts, and cookies. For kids of all ages. Free.

Danish American Christmas @ Berea

Santa’s workshops, storytelling, carols, live music, live candles, Christmas tree, dancing, food, refreshments, Santa Lucia processional.

Free admission.

Donations accepted. For more information: http://www.berea-folk-circle.org/

Christmas Parade in Richmond

Madison County Christmas Parade

The City of Richmond’s annual Christmas Parade is held the first Friday of December at 7:00pm.  Local businesses, civic organizations, schools and churches come out to sing Christmas Carols, ride of floats and offer gifts and candy to the crowds.  An award goes to the BEST FLOAT in each category that follows the theme of the year.

  • The parade line up will take place in the Alumni Coliseum Parking lot. All entries will be notified prior to the day of the parade with the lineup schedule and times. Please provide an email so we can send your information. If you do not have email, we will mail it to you. The parade will leave the lot at 6:45 p.m. in order to be Downtown by 7:00 p.m. Parade will happen rain or shine. Thank you for participating in the Richmond Christmas Parade. This year the parade will be held on December 2, 2016.

Lexington Christmas Parade

Love a Christmas parade? Wave to Santa and other celebrants at the Lexington Christmas Parade.

Presented by MetroPCS.

The state’s largest holiday parade begins at Main and Midland, and proceeds along Main Street to Broadway.

For any questions regarding the Christmas Parade please contact Laura Farnsworth at 859-335-8640 or laura@downtownlex.com.

Holiday Lights @ Buffalo Trace

Dates: Thursday, December 1, 2016 – Monday, January 2, 2017

Times:Dusk to 11:00 PM

See a kaleidoscope of sparkling lights and displays that captivate your imagination on a drive through Buffalo Trace Distillery!

Southern Lights

Admission: Monday – Thursday $15 per car, Friday – Sunday $25 per car

The 23rd Annual Southern Lights includes a self-guided four mile journey through a dreamland of fabulous light displays including never-before-seen displays and traditional favorites. Following the driving tour, families are encouraged to park and visit the holiday craft merchants, the KHP Gift Shop, seasonal entertainment and activities for children, petting zoo, pony and camel rides and so much more!

23rd Annual Southern Lights

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The 23rd Annual Southern Lights includes a self-guided four mile journey through a dreamland of fabulous light displays including never-before-seen displays and traditional favorites. Following the driving tour, families are encouraged to park and visit the holiday craft merchants, the KHP Gift Shop, seasonal entertainment and activities for children, petting zoo, pony and camel rides and so much more!

Details

  • Dates: Friday, November 18, 2016 – Saturday, December 31, 2016
  • Times:From: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Venue: Kentucky Horse Park
  • Admission:Monday – Thursday $15 per car, Friday – Sunday $25 per car
  • Recurrence:Recurring daily

Halloween Hoe-Down @ Richmond

Downtown Richmond Association is partnering with the Richmond Parks & Recreation Department to host a fun, free and family friendly night.  Activities will include:  inflatables, pumpkin painting, face painting, pet contest, costume contest,  live music, games, prizes and giveaways and of course, lots of candy!

  • Will take place on Friday, October 28, 2016

Spooky Time on Main – Nicholasville

See Thriller performed by Mindy’s Jessamine Classic School of Dance — in front of the Jessamine County Courthouse. Also trick or treating, contests, face art and more. Main Street from Oak Street to Chestnut Street will be closed from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Nicholasville Now.