Calendar of Events
Classes and Events
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Call (859) 257-6955 to pre-register for classes and workshops unless otherwise noted.
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September 2018
Kentucky Children's Garden fall hours (starting August 28 and continuing through October 28, 2018)
Thur/Fri/Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun: 1 to 5 pm
Closed on UK football home game days
6 [Thursday]
New StoryWalk book: Explorers of the Wild, by Cale Atkinson.
22 [Saturday]
UK Football home game: on-site parking not available, but the grounds are open.
26 [Wednesday]
► Taking Great Pictures at The Arboretum: for Beginners! Learn how to photograph landscapes; bring your cell phone or camera and meet at the Visitor Center.
Time 5:30 to 7 pm
Ages 13 and up
Cost $15/person
Limit 15 participants, pre-registration required.
27 [Thursday] RESCHEDULED!
Kentucky Children's Garden (KCG) Member Appreciation Party
Time 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Ages members only
Cost FREE for members
28 [Friday] America In Bloom National Symposium attendees will visit the Arboretum (2 to 4 pm). If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know by sending an email to Annette Evans (annette.evans@uky.edu)
29 [Saturday]
UK Football home game: visitor parking not available, but the grounds are open.
October 2018
Kentucky Children’s Garden fall hours (starting August 28 and continuing through October 28, 2018)
Thu/Fri/Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Sun: 1 to 5 pm
CLOSED on UK football home game days
LAST day of the 2018 season is Sunday, Oct. 28
1 [Saturday] Advance Ticket Sales for Party for the Pumpkins, Visitor Center, Cash or Check ONLY - $7 plus 6% sales tax and $5 plus 6% sales tax for KY Children's Garden 2018 Season Members
6 [Saturday] Plant Exchange – bring items at 9 am, Exchange starts at 10 am.
Please note that due to new sales tax regulations, the $2 admission price for non-Friends members must be charged sales tax and admission price will be $2.12.
6 [Saturday]
Celebrating the Seasons: Amazing Autumn
Time 10 am to 1 pm
Ages 2 and up
Cost Regular admission rates apply, FREE for KCG members
Call (859) 257-9339 or email jackie.gallimore@uky.edu with questions.
6 Saturday to 14 Sunday
Tree Week
The Urban Forest Initiative presents Tree Week a celebration of of Lexington's trees and the ways trees impact our lives.
13 [Saturday]
4th Annual Party for the Pumpkins Fall Family Festival
Time 2 to 6 pm
Ages All ages
Cost $7, plus 6% sales tax ($7.42 per person)*
$5, plus 6% sales tax for Kentucky Children's Garden 2018 Season Members ($5.30 per person)*
*children under 2 years FREE.
Admission includes:
- event entrance
- crafts and activities
- refreshment voucher good for 1 drink & 1 snack
- free pumpkin for each child age 12 & under while supplies last
- admission to Kentucky Children's Garden from 2 to 6 pm
20 [Saturday]
UK Football home game: on-site parking not available, but the grounds are open.
November 2018
3 [Saturday]
UK Football home game: visitor parking not available, but the grounds are open.
17 [Saturday]
UK Football home game: visitor parking not available, but the grounds are open.
18 [Sunday]
Friends of The Arboretum Annual Meeting
Time 2 to 4 pm
Location E.S. Good Barn
Ages Adults
Cost Free for Friends members; non-members welcome to attend to learn more about the Friends and what they do.