Upcoming Fall Events at Shaker Village

There are many fun activities that take place daily at Shaker Village but when it comes to fall, it’s the best time to head out to this beautiful place in Kentucky. The Healthy Community Fall Trail Festival is September 3rd and features runs and a field festival.  There will be cooking demonstrations, nature programs and fun for the kids as well.  Of course, runners can enjoy admission to Shaker Village free with the race registration. It’s all free for kids so bring the kids with you to you on! HarvestFest is September 10-11 and is everything you want to kick

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The Levee Kids Karnival

On August 20th, Newport on the Levee is hosting a “Karnival” for everyone to enjoy.  This event runs from 11am-5pm and is free to attend.   They will have entertainers, inflatables, carnival games and arts & crafts, workshops, corn hole, hourly shows and more. Although they do not charge admission, tickets will be for sale for carnival games and to play on the inflatables. They will also have drinks for purchase. The entertainment includes folks on stilts, jugglers and magicians.  As for the shows, they will have a juggling show, magic show, fire show and hula hoop workshop. To see a

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Cinemark Community Day – FREE Movies

August 20, 2016 from 9AM – 1PM  This event will feature family-friendly movies for FREE along with discounted concession offerings! It is a fundraiser for WE.org More details: FREE family movies at all Cinemark locations from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Movie selection at each theatre may include the following family-friendly films: Kung Fu Panda 3, Home, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Madagascar 3, and Shrek. Discounted concession items including: $2 small popcorn, $2 16 oz. soft drinks, and all packaged candy varieties for $2 (While supplies last) Showtimes and movie selection will be available to view online at

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Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K Walk/Run to benefit Kosair Children’s Hospital

This is a fun annual event for families.   Splash ‘n’ Dash 5K Walk/Run August 6th – 9am The Parklands of Floyds Fork – Beckley Creek Park   Runners and walkers can choose to splash their way through a 5k obstacle course or a kid-friendly 1k course filled with fun and refreshing ways to cool off in splash zones. After the race, enjoy family-friendly activities in the “Just for Kids” Zone: • Water slides • Water balloon toss • Splash park • Face painting • Water obstacle course Learn more and register at www.SplashNDash5k.org or by calling (502) 629-8060. The Kosair

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Review of Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area

Our family had a wonderful first visit to the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area, which is owned and operated by the KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources. It is right on KY-1638 off US-31, not too far off the interstate, and has so much to offer that it is well worth a drive to spend the day or even longer!  You pick up a map and pay at the main gate, just $3 each person over 12 years old unless you are using any of the special activities like horse trails, mountain bike trails, or shooting ranges, which has

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