Join Kenton County Parks and Recreation for their first ever Come Outside and Play 5K on April 21 at 8:30 a.m. Run along the hills of the Fox Run Golf Course on a paved trail in a race to benefit the parks. Cost to participate is $25 – $35. Register online at kentoncounty.org or call… Read more »
Jane’s Saddlebag (13989 Ryle Road, Union) opens for the season on Saturday, March 31, with the Boone Mason Lodge Annual Easter Egg Hunt, beginning at 12 p.m. The event is free and open to the public — be sure to arrive at noon, as it won’t take long for all the eggs to be picked… Read more »
Northern Kentucky’s Behringer-Crawford Museum, located at 1600 Montague Road in Devou Park, Covington, has a new exhibit opening on Saturday, March 24, to honor the life and commitment of the late kindergarten teacher Betty White. Mrs. White was known for teaching over 450 students in her home after Kentucky suspended its Kindergarten program in 1959…. Read more »
Kenton County Parks and Recreation will begin accepting reservations for the upcoming season beginning Monday, February 5 at 7:30 a.m. for walk-in guests only. Reservations can be made at the Kenton County Public Works and Parks & Recreation Administration office, located at 420 Independence Station Rd. (in Lincoln Ridge Park), Independence, KY 41051. Shelterhouses are… Read more »
Calling all young artists! The Carnegie has opened registration for its winter 2018 ArtStop Artist Series workshops. The three eight-week workshops will focus on movement and dance, and will be led by teaching artist Kim Popa (of Pones, Inc.) and Jackie Smith. The winter 2018 classes are open to children ages 7-12 and take place… Read more »
Help families in need and earn free laser tag or a jump session at the same time! From Dec. 12 – 15 from 4 – 6 p.m. each day, ages 4 and older can bring in two cans of vegetables to Lazer Kraze (1335 Donaldson Road, Erlanger) to help a family in need this holiday… Read more »
United Way Success By 6® and its early childhood partners recently launched MyPre-K, an early childhood public awareness campaign in Northern Kentucky. The purpose of the general campaign is to show the unlimited potential of young children and elevate Pre-K as the first educational step toward shaping our youth. While United Way Success By 6®… Read more »
The Newport Aquarium and Humana will honor all the men and women who have served our country by offering free admission from Nov. 4 – 12. Active or retired members of the military, disabled veterans, military reservist, or anyone who has ever served in the Armed Forces can show their Military ID* at the ticket… Read more »
The teddy bear holds a special place in the hearts of many, which is why it’s getting it’s very own day. Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting a Teddy Bear Day at the Park on Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Head to Middleton-Mills Park (3415 Mills Road, Covington) with a… Read more »
Northern Kentucky University’s Research and Education Field Station (REFS) kicks off its “Talk & Walk” nature series with the first event, Planting for Pollinators, on Wednesday, June 7. The “Talk & Walk” nature series takes place at the Field Station, which is adjacent to and facilitates the use of the St. Anne Woods and… Read more »
