7 Local Things to do this Season

Cocoa Crawl

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 @ 12 – 5PM

Downtown Henderson

Put on your wristband and grab your family and friends for this annual event sponsored by the Henderson KY Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Henderson Partnership. Don’t forget to order your Cocoa Crawl mug. Each downtown location will serve a 3 oz. sample of their exclusive cocoa recipe! A list of locations will be posted closer to the event. There is no particular order or time frame in which to make your stops. Participants are encouraged to take shopping and dining breaks at any of the amazing downtown merchants. Many of them will also be having specials, events and sales that weekend. For more information or to learn how to purchase a mug, please call 270-826-7505.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Friday, February 14 @ 5:30 – 10pm

Farmer and Frenchman  

Celebrate love in a charming, intimate setting at Farmer & Frenchman this Valentine’s Day. Indulge in a luxurious 5-course dinner designed to delight the senses, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and expertly crafted dishes. Whether you’re looking to pair your meal with exceptional wines or prefer a food-only experience, we’ve got options to make your evening unforgettable. Seating times: 5:30pm, 7:00pm or 8:00pm. Price: Food Only $135 or Wine Pairings included $167. Seats are limited, so be sure to secure your table early. For tickets, please visit farmerandfrenchman.square.site

Adult Artist Retreat

Thursdays, February 27 & March 27 @ 10am – 2pm

Gallery 101, 101 Water St.

All beginning to advanced artists, you are invited to join together monthly at Gallery 101 to network and enjoy creating art together. Bring your own artwork, supplies and table cloth. Lunch is up to you. For more information or to register contact Arts Administrator, Kim McGrew at [email protected] or Artist Lynn Buckman at [email protected].

Youth Wilderness Survival Workshop

Saturday, March 8 @ 12 – 3pm

John James Audubon state park

If you found yourself in a wilderness survival situation, would you know what to do? Have you ever tried to make a fire without matches, find your way in the forest, or build a temporary shelter?  Youth ages 10-16 may attend this hands-on survival workshop. Hike-preparedness and basic survival skills will be discussed and practiced, as they learn to make use of surrounding natural resources. Cost: $15. Pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is March 5; Fee is non-refundable after March 5. The workshop will take place rain or shine. For more information, please call Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727. 

QuarterMania

Every Wednesday & Sunday @ 6 – 9pm 

Diamond Lanes Echo  

Enjoy an evening of fun with family and friends during the cold winter months for QuarterMania. Entry is $8. Then enjoy paying $0.25 per game, $0.25 for shoe rental, $0.25 for small drinks and $0.25 for hot dogs. For more information, please call 270-212-1697.

“The Jill Alexander Memorial Art Expo” – HCS Gifted & Talented Art Expo

Thursday, March 13 @ 4:30 – 6pm

Gallery 101, 101 Water St.

Friends, family and faculty are invited to attend this annual event at Gallery 101. Henderson County Schools Gifted and Talented, 4th through 7th grade Art Students, have created a variety of amazing artwork using acrylic, tempera, color pencils, graphite, watercolor, pastels and more. 

This year they renamed the Art Expo to “The Jill Alexander Memorial Art Expo,” in honor of their late Gifted Coordinator, Jill Alexander, an extraordinary lady who worked diligently to bring opportunities to the GT students for years. This event is sponsored by Jennifer Hollas, Gifted Coordinator and Kim McGrew, Art Administrator.

Children’s Survival Skills Workshop

Saturday, March 15 @ 12– 2:30pm

John James Audubon Museum

If your child became separated from you and lost in the woods, do you think he/she would know what to do to survive until found? This Children’s Survival Skills Workshop may be just what your child needs! Youngsters ages 6-9, will learn some basic skills to help them feel less frightened and more confident about being alone or lost. During this hands-on workshop, our park naturalist will share tips for preparing for an outdoor outing, taking shelter, and for helping alert Search & Rescue personnel. 

Cost: $12. Pre-registration required. The registration deadline is March 12. Fee is non-refundable after March 12. The workshop will take place rain or shine. For more information, please call Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727.