Friday, September 23
Dawn to Dusk ● Arboretum
(Alumni Drive east of Kroger Field) Take a stroll on the 2.1-mile paved walkway meandering through Kentucky’s official state botanical garden. The path includes “Walk across Kentucky,” an educational exploration of the various specimens of trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plant life native to one of the seven physiographic regions of Kentucky. Kids of all ages will love the Kentucky Children’s Garden. For more information, visit www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/.
6 a.m. – 12 midnight ● Alumni Gym
(Gatton Student Center) The historic Alumni Gym, located adjacent to the UK Student Center on Avenue of Champions, is a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to provide choices and opportunities for healthy living. The appealing‚ open environment encourages participation and development of a healthy lifestyle. It is a great place to gather‚ make new friends‚ and take a positive step towards lifelong health and fitness habits. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID).
6 a.m. – 12 midnight ● Johnson Student Recreation Center
(Complex Drive) Families are welcome to tour UK’s state-of-the-art recreation facility, which features a climbing wall, multi-purpose gymnasium, four-lane elevated jogging track, aerobics studios, racquetball courts, and more. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID).
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ● UK Visitor Center
(Gatton Student Center) Stop by the Visitor Center to get information about campus and Lexington. All are welcome to take a guided tour while visiting campus, but reservations for tours are required. Call 859-257-3595 or visit www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter for a tour schedule and more information.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ● Open Swim in the Lancaster Aquatic Center
(416 Complex Drive) Opened in 1989 and located adjacent to the Johnson Center‚ the Lancaster Aquatic Center offers indoor swimming to the UK community and eligible BCTC students. Families are invited to swim with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 6 years old, and guest must complete our waiver). The aquatic center is a lap facility (18 lanes available), water is 80 degrees, 1 mtr diving board, 6’-15’ pool depth.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ● UK Circus Club Demonstration
(Buell Armory) Drop in to Buell Armory, next door to the Gatton Student Center, to check out the talented members of UK’s Circus Club as they demonstrate their skills in tumbling and aerial silks. Free for all students and guests. No registration required.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ● MacAdam Student Observatory
(Top of Parking Structure #2 across from Young Library) Take a tour of the $1 million MacAdam Student Observatory. Families will have a chance to gaze at stars and planets through the observatory’s robotic 20” telescope (weather permitting). Images of galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae (taken from the center of a city of 200,000+), along with information about our outreach programs can be found at www.pa.uky.edu/observatory. Free for all students and guests. No registration required.
Saturday, September 14
8 a.m. – 12 noon ● UK Visitor Center
(Gatton Student Center) Stop by the Visitor Center to get information about campus and Lexington. All are welcome to take a guided tour while visiting campus, but reservations for tours are required. Call 859-257-3595 or visit www.uky.edu/VisitorCenter for a tour schedule and more information.
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ● Alumni Gym
(Gatton Student Center) The historic Alumni Gym, located adjacent to the UK Student Center on Avenue of Champions, is a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to provide choices and opportunities for healthy living. The appealing open environment encourages participation and development of a healthy lifestyle. It is a great place to gather‚ make new friends‚ and take a positive step towards lifelong health and fitness habits. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID).
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ● Johnson Student Recreation Center
(Complex Drive) Families are welcome to tour UK’s state-of-the-art recreation facility. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID). The Johnson Center’s Saturday hours will be determined by kick-off of the UK vs. South Carolina football game. Call 859-257-3928 or visit www.uky.edu/CampusRec to verify hours prior to your visit that day.
12 noon – 5 p.m. ● The Art Museum at UK
(Located in the Singletary Center for the Arts) Visit the Art Museum to see the museum’s permanent collection – works of art from a rich variety of times and places are on view at all times. The collection includes significant examples of painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography. Visitors can also enjoy our sculpture garden, directly outside the museum’s entrance. Call 859-257-5716 or visit http://finearts.uky.edu/art-museum.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. ● MacAdam Student Observatory
(Top of Parking Structure #2 across from Young Library) Take a tour of the $1 million MacAdam Student Observatory. Families will have a chance to gaze at stars and planets through the observatory’s robotic 20” telescope (weather permitting). Images of galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae (taken from the center of a city of 200,000+), along with information about our outreach programs can be found at www.pa.uky.edu/observatory. Free for all students and guests. No registration required.
Sunday, September 15
11 a.m. – 12 midnight ● Johnson Student Recreation Center
(Complex Drive) Families are welcome to tour UK’s state-of-the-art recreation facility. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID).
11 a.m. – 12 midnight ● Alumni Gym
(Gatton Student Center) The historic Alumni Gym, located adjacent to the UK Student Center on Avenue of Champions, is a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to provide choices and opportunities for healthy living. The appealing open environment encourages participation and development of a healthy lifestyle. It is a great place to gather, make new friends, and take a positive step towards lifelong health and fitness habits. Families are invited to work out with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 14 years old and show a photo ID).
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. ● Open Swim in the Lancaster Aquatic Center
(416 Complex Drive) Opened in 1989 and located adjacent to the Johnson Center, the Lancaster Aquatic Center offers indoor swimming to the UK community and eligible BCTC students. Families are invited to swim with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 6 years old, and guests must complete our waiver). The aquatic center is a lap facility (18 lanes available), water is 80 degrees, 1 mtr diving board, 6’-15’ pool depth.
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. ● The Art Museum at UK
(Located in the Singletary Center for the Arts) Visit the Art Museum to see the museum’s permanent collection – works of art from a rich variety of times and places are on view. The collection includes significant examples of painting, sculpture, works on paper, and photography. Visitors can also enjoy our sculpture garden, directly outside the museum’s entrance. Call 859-257-5716 or visit http://finearts.uky.edu/art-museum.