Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Keep Eating Locally in Winter. Here’s how! (Remember to check your local farmer’s market in your area, some of these have closed up shop till spring!) Many Farmer’s Markets move indoors for the winter. They have fewer fruits and vegetables and more meats, cheeses, eggs, and bread. Here’s a list of winter markets in the Louisville area: Hikes Lane Farmer’s […]
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Recently I met Ms. LouFamFun for lunch at Oxmoor Center. She had been tweeting a bunch with Yang Kee Noodle and invited me to try it with her. Oh my word! That food was scrumptious! We left there full, satisfied, and chock full of ideas we had brainstormed about for Louisville Family Fun! And we came up with some great […]
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My son and I were able to check out Jingle Arrgh the Way this weekend at a hosted lunch show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. I don’t want to give too much away about the story, but it is a musical play about a boy who takes a trip to the North Pole with his pirate friends to meet Santa. […]
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While my daughter was on fall break from school, I decided to take my two kids around town to discover and learn about some history of our city and the state of Kentucky. I find myself stopping and reading the historical markers that I come across all the time, and my 10 year-old has just started becoming interested in the […]
» Read moreUpdate! This event is today and if you want to come last minute, come on by. We have prepared gifts for those who have registered by 2pm today so if you come last minute, we will do the best to get you a gift but there may not be one if supplies run out! Some of the below info has […]
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Louisville Family Fun has been given lots of great books lately to review! This month, I will compile 3 of them for you and talk about some reading tips from Louisville Free Public Library and highlight the Kindergarten readiness information. Since the JCPS application process for kindergarteners is approaching, I thought it would be a good time to remind you […]
» Read moreThis post is sponsored by Foster Chiropractic. As the holidays are rapidly approaching, everyone’s stress level starts to rise. How will we fit everything into the budget? Whose house do we go to first? How will Santa get all the toys delivered and ready before the kids wake up?! If reading that paragraph sets your heart racing, then read below […]
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Last month, my family had the awesome opportunity to participate in the first ever overnight Family Campout at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. For those of you who aren’t familiar with CMNP, it’s a fabulous place to explore the great outdoors with your family. The staff there is wonderful and the grounds are lovingly maintained. My family loves it there! The […]
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No change? No problem. Did you know that our great city offers options for parking meters that allow you to be coin-free AND be refunded for time not used? Parking Authority of River City (PARC) has two types of these hassle-free meters: The PARCSmartCard and the new IPS coin and card meter. Here’s all you need to know about both: […]
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Wonder Forge sent LouFamFun writers these games for review. “Yo, ho! Let’s go!” If you and your family are familiar with this phrase like our family, a game like Shipwreck Beach Treasure Hunt maybe the next game you will want to check out. This game is based off of Jake and the Neverland Pirates. It is a fun and active […]
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Nordstrom Rack is now in Louisville!!!! This is some exciting news for the city. It was announced several months ago that the Shelbville Road Plaza would be getting the off-price division of Nordstrom and it is finally here. Before this month you would have had to travel to Cincinnati or Indianapolis to get the amazing 50%-70% off deals. I am […]
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Well, being that my husband and I are born-and-raised Detroiters, we felt it our duty to indulge in some real “home” cooked pizza! Loui Loui’s is a nice looking restaurant, both on the outside and inside. There is plenty of seating, and dining areas include wall TVs for viewing sporting events (extra TVs in the full bar seating area). We […]
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