Final Countdown to Kindergarten

Kindergarten students entering Fayette County Public Schools in August can look forward to a variety of fun, free and educational activities this summer through the Countdown to Kindergarten program.

Events in August include “A Day to Explore McConnell Springs” on Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Children and their parents will go on a nature scavenger hunt. Admission is free for all participants.

Also on Saturday, Aug. 1, children can participate in a movement class and get an introduction to ballet at the “Morning With the Lexington Ballet” at 10 a.m. at Lexington Ballet Company, 161 N. Mill St. Admission is free.

Info: www.lexingtonballet.org

Kindergartners with Countdown to Kindergarten t-shirts will get free tickets to the “Legends Game with Fireworks” event on Friday, Aug. 7 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

Gates open at 6 p.m., and the game starts at 7 p.m.

Additional tickets for family members are at the group discounted rate of $7. Info: 859-422-7858 or dbarry@lexingtonlegends.com.

The final event of C2K is “Super Saturday 2015” on Saturday, Aug. 8 at KET on Cooper Drive.

This free event for kids (primarily ages 2-8) and their families will feature fun, educational, hands-on activities and musical entertainment from PBS’s Mr. Steve.

Kids with Countdown to Kindergarten t-shirts get a special gift.
Info:www.ket.org/supersaturday Y