The Art of Healing

A FREE family event celebrating creativity, connection, and community!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where children and families can create, move, play, explore, and connect through hands-on experiences designed to support creativity, emotional well-being, and family relationships.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Phoenix Park & outside the Lexington Public Library
167 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY
FREE admission!
FREE 2-hour parking is available in the Central Library Parking Garage.

What you’ll discover:
Hands-on art activities
Interactive music and drumming
Movement and dance experiences
Mindfulness and wellness activities
Literacy and learning opportunities
Nature-inspired activities
Live performances throughout the afternoon
Community organizations serving children and families

Families are invited to explore at their own pace—stop by one activity or stay as long as you’d like. Every activity is designed to encourage creativity, build connections, and create joyful experiences together.
Whether your child loves to paint, dance, drum, move, create, or simply explore something new, there’s something for everyone!

Featured Community Partners
Meet local nonprofits, artists, educators, performers, and community organizations offering engaging activities for children and caregivers throughout the event.

Performances and Group Activities
Mindful Matters
Tippi Toes Dance
Sridevi Dance
Allegro Dance Project
AKF Lexington Martial Arts
Central Music Academy
Community Partner Activities
Central Music Academy
Child Care Council of Kentucky
Christine Cetrulo, Fiber Artist
Creative Health
Fayette County Public Schools
Joseph Art
Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families
KET
Let’s Get Together Cohort
LexArts
Lexington Children’s Museum
Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
Life Adventure Center
Mindful Matters
Seedleaf
Tippi Toes Dance
The Play Lounge
The Nest
YMCA