8 Local Things To Do This Season

Feldman Farms U-Pick Flowers

Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August & September from 4:00 – 8:00pm 

Feldman Farms 

Bring the entire family and come tour a flower farm and cut a fresh bouquet. Fill a Mason jar for $12. Sunflowers and dahlias $1 each. A jar, water, and scissors are provided. For more information, please call (270) 855-1176.

Teen Hangout 

Every Tuesday in August & September @ 4:00-6:00pm

Henderson County Public Library

Head to the teen department for Nintendo Switch games, Oculus virtual reality, board and card games, and random crafts. For more information, please contact Glennese Patterson at 270-826-3712 ext. 223.

Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival 

Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10

Audubon Mill Park 

Immerse yourself in the timeless sounds of Kentucky at the Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival. Held amidst the century-old shade trees of Audubon Mill Park, this family-friendly event offers a delightful blend of bluegrass music and folklife activities. From toe-tapping tunes to interactive experiences, come and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the region in a picturesque outdoor setting. Visit www.bluegrassinthepark.com for more information.

RUSH Academy 

Mondays in September @ 1:30 – 2:30pm

Henderson County Public Library – Children’s Messy Room 

RUSH (Ready, Unstoppable, Savy Homeschoolers) Academy meets weekly. This program is for all homeschooled students ages 5-11. The weekly program focuses on craft skills, science, team building skills, technology, physical activity and FUN! Registration is not required. For more information, please call 270-826-3712.

S’mores Night at the Campground

Saturday, August 10 @ 6:00-7:00pm

John James Audubon State Park -Campground Shelter

Celebrate National S’mores Day with at John James Audubon State Park! Come for an evening of fun while to prepare and enjoy America’s favorite fire-side dessert. Cost: $1.50/s’mores kit (a kit makes 2 s’mores.) Fix your s’more at the fire ring or take your kit to your own campfire. All ages are welcome. If you are not camping at Audubon, please park at Hilltop Shelter parking lot, then follow the signs for a short walk to the Campground Shelter. For more information, please contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 or lisa.hoffman.ky.gov.

7th Annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike

Saturday, August 17 @ 10:00am

John James Audubon State Park – Museum Parking Lot

Take time to explore the park’s only wooded Pet Trail (Eagle Glen) during the 7th annual Furry Friends Summer Pet Hike. Bring your furry friend, your family/friends, or just yourself, and join this free naturalist-led public hike. This trail is rugged and will take you up and down hills and stairs over a one-mile path. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. All pets must be on a leash. Meet at the Museum parking lot. The hike will be canceled if raining, so please watch Park Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements. For more information, please contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 or email to [email protected].

Little Rembrandts ages 3-6

Friday, Sept. 13 @ 10:30-11:30am

Gallery 101

Bring your little rembrandt for a-fun filled morning of art with Miss Kim. Students will learn about lines, shapes and colors. Each class is a new project. Students must attend with an adult. Dress for a mess to work in all mediums. Cost is $10. Pre-registration is required at [email protected].

Children’s Make-N-Take Crafts

Saturday, August 17 & September 21 @ All-Day

Henderson County Public Library

Calling all young creators! Head over to the Children’s Messy Room for Make-n-Take Crafts, where imagination knows no bounds. For more information, please call 270-826-3712.

Monarch Migration Mysteries

Saturday, September 14 and September 21 @ 8:00 – 11:30am

John James Audubon State Park

Lakeview Shelter

Learn of the incredible journey Monarch Butterflies take as they migrate south for the winter! Meet at the Lakeview Shelter for an informative presentation about these beautiful creatures. Take part in citizen-science, when you use your own transportation to caravan to a site of outdoor Monarch tagging. Tags and butterfly nets provided.  They’ll show you how it’s done! Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Cost: $5.00 per person, $4.00 for FOA members, discount of $15.00 for groups of four or more in the same family.

If unfavorable weather conditions are present that day, the program will be cancelled. Please watch their Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements. For more information, please contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 or email [email protected].