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5 ways to have a fun family visit to Danville during Christmas

If you and your family are coming to Danville during Christmas break and are looking for things to do while you are here, there are some fun options to consider, including

Art Center of the Bluegrass

Enjoy the latest exhibit as a family at the Art Center of the Bluegrass. While you are there discover new opportunities to fall in love with art. Sign up for one of their many art classes or pick up one of their take home art kits for a fun night in. For more information visit the Art Center of the Bluegrass website.

Holiday Hours:

Closed Christmas Eve

Closed Christmas Day

Closed New Year’s Day

Dollhouse Museum 

This unique museum features hundreds of miniature replicas of various scenes including tiny green houses and mystical castles with dragons. They offer scavenger hunts for all age groups. You can even purchase tiny things for your own miniature building projects. The museum will close for the winter season on January 1st and will reopen on March 1st, so don’t miss your chance to visit The Great American Dollhouse Museum in 2022. For more information visit thier website here.

Holiday Hours:

Closed Christmas Eve

Closed Christmas Day

Closed New Year’s Eve

Closed New Year Day

Plaid Elephant Bookstore

This local children’s bookstore is full of whimsy, offering a wide variety of books, interactive toys, puzzles and much more. This is the perfect place to find a new book or fun activity to keep your little one entertained. For more information visit Plaid Elephant on Facebook.

Holiday Hours:

December 27th – 30th

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 11-3 p.m.

Open till 8 p.m. on Thursday

Open till 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Closed Christmas Day

Closed New Year’s Day

Windjammers

Step back in time and have an old school skate night with the family. Enjoy a wide variety of arcade games, laser tag, special activities, and of course nonstop skating fun at Windjammers. For more information visit the Windjammers website.

Holiday Hours

Thursday, December 22nd, extended hours from 12-4 p.m. (open 6-10 p.m.)

Friday, December 23rd, extended hours from 12-4 p.m. (open 6-9 p.m.)

Thursday, December 29th, extended hours from 12-4 p.m. (open 6-10 p.m.)

Friday, December 30th, extended hours from 12-4 p.m. (open 6-9 p.m.)

New Year’s Eve opened 12-6 p.m.

Danville Bowlarama Lanes

Get into the competitive spirt and challenge your family in a few rounds of bowling. Enjoy a game of pool or arcade games, and don’t forget to grab something delicious from the Bowlarama’s restaurant. For more information contact Bowlarama Lanes at 859-236-6452.

Holiday Hours:

Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

New Years Eve 11:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

For more information about local businesses in Danville and Boyle County visit www.danvillekentucky.com