Sunday Enjoyable Day

Sunday, September 28

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Hands-On Crafts & Activities
Learn how Lexington’s growth is linked to Town Branch creek, after which craft enjoyable, “living and breathing” creek mates to take residence. Participants will make waterproof fish with interactive “breathing” elements out of paper, tape, and balloons.

2:00 – 6:00 PM – Art on the Town Carts

Meet and store with Art on the Town artists, craftspeople, and authors promoting and showcasing authentic, handmade gadgets on the market together with work, drawings, books, jewellery, pictures, and extra. Art on the Town Carts is a program sponsored by the City of Lexington.

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Gatton Bark
Bring your pup and be a part of us for Gatton Bark, a social for canine homeowners and their four-legged mates! Shop native favorites like Hound and Horse Bakery, serving up enjoyable themed cookies and treats, and Mister Moose & Co., recognized for his or her trendy slip-on bandanas. It’s the paw-fect mixture of group, treats, and stylish equipment—all within the coronary heart of the park.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Live Music: Regina Mickens
Somewhere between the smoky ease of Norah Jones and the textured storytelling of Brandi Carlile, Micki blends comfortable rock, grownup modern, and singer-songwriter roots into music that looks like residence — however nonetheless stirs one thing model new.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Guided Tour: History of Town Branch with Tom Eblen
Discover the hidden tales of Town Branch on this guided strolling tour with native historian Tom Eblen. Learn in regards to the creek’s essential position over the 250 years of Lexington’s historical past, from its early settlements and industrial previous to its transformation right into a cherished group area. Along the best way, benefit from the pure great thing about the park whereas gaining fascinating insights into the folks, locations, and occasions that formed this historic waterway. Tour begins on the Gatton Park tent situated on the Recreation Lawn.
Led by Tom Eblen, who has written extensively about Lexington historical past. A retired Lexington Herald-Leader managing editor and columnist, Tom is a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.