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9 Local things to do this season
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TWEEN SCENE - GET CRAFTY!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 4-5PM
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY { Calling all Tweens! Are you in 3rd-5th grade? If so, Tween Scene is for you!Come kick start your creativity and do a fun, in depth craft with other creative/crafty tweens! This week we will be making perler bead Christmas ornaments. For more information, please call 270-826-3712.
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Little Rembrandts “Holiday Art on Canvas”
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK MUSEUM {
Kids ages 3-6 are invited to practice their art skills. PLEASE dress for a MESS, as your child will be working step-by-step on a Christmas canvas with acrylic paints. Please arrive by 10:15am. Students 5 and under do not have to wear masks and students 6 and up are required to wear masks, including parents. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required, class limited. Cost is $9. To register, please contact Kim McGrewLiggett at 270-826-2247.
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Annual Christmas Parade
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 10AM - 12PM
DOWNTOWN HENDERSON { Join family and friends in downtown Henderson for a fun and festive 2021 Christmas parade
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TWEEN HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 1-2PM
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY { Tween Homeschool Hangout is a chance for kids in 3rd-5th grades, who are homeschooled, to hang out and socialize. This month’s theme is Art Class! For more information, please call 270-826-3712.
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WINTER WOODLAND HIKE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 1PM
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK { Join our park naturalist for this free guided hike in Audubon’s wintertime woods. Though the forest trees are asleep, woodland animals continue to forage, many leaving signs of their activity and perhaps tracks to follow. The winter woodland provides a great opportunity to discover the forest’s treasures. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Cancelled for adverse weather conditions. Please watch park Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements. Space is limited. To register, contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727.
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WINTER BLUES 5K
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 @ 9 - 11AM
SANDY LEE WATKINS PARK { Bring your family out for the 2nd Annual event hosted by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. To register, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities please call 270826-7505.
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Miracle on 34th Street
PRESTON ARTS CENTER { The Henderson County High School Theatre Department will be presenting this classic Christmas movie on stage. Bring your family and friends out to support our local students as you prepare for the Christmas season. For more information, please call 270-831-9800.
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Walk on the Wild Side - Antler Antics & Reindeer Games
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 @ 10-11AM
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK { Help your little one experience the joy and wonder of nature through a 60-minute interactive program for preschool children, ages 3-5, and their caregiver. This monthly children’s lesson will bring nature into focus through play, creativity, and exploration. Each program includes a variety of activities involving storybooks, games, crafts, live animal visits, hikes, songs, and more! Pre-registration is required; Cost is $5 per child. To register your child, please contact Lisa Hoffman, 502-782-9727.
