The best Kentucky Derby Festival events for families KDF is such an amazing opportunities to get out together and enjoy our city. Sometimes, it can seem like such an undertaking to figure out which events are the best for kids and families. Here are some suggestions of events we know and love! Kentucky Derby Festival events 2024 are getting […]
This post is from old………..but thanks for visiting our site. For our updated recommendations, see here. Tune into our podcast with Aimee Boyd from the Kentucky Derby Festival and hear about it first hand! 2014 We have partnered with the Kentucky Derby Festival to make sure that you know everything there is to know about the abundance of fun that […]
The Great Steamboat Race has always been one of my favorite events of the Kentucky Derby Festival. So when I had the opportunity to participate this year as a member of media riding on the Belle of Cincinnati, I happily bought tickets for the rest of my family so we could experience the race up close together. We boarded the […]
The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The answer is: 6 years old. Children ages 5 and under do not need Pegasus Pins. This past week, I went downtown to the opening day of the Chow Wagon and Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. I had my toddler with […]
The Kentucky Derby Festival is an amazing two week celebration leading up to the Kentucky Derby. It’s a fun time for families and the events are very affordable. Here are our tips to help you have a great time! The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The […]
The Kentucky Derby Festival graciously gave me some tickets for seats to watch the Pegasus Parade. I had never been before, so I was excited about the event! But, I was nervous about the crowds and parking. I heard that people go early but a friend advised me that she never left before 4pm and […]
This post is from old………..but thanks for visiting our site. The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The answer is: 6 years old. Children ages 5 and under do not need Pegasus Pins. For our updated recommendations, see here. ———– Past info: It’s almost April and that means…Let’s […]
Spring Festivals are a great way to celebrate what wonderful people and places we have in the Louisville area. Spring is here and soon, it’ll be festival time. Here is our annual list of great festival options around Kentuckiana. We’ve even thrown in some day trip festivals for super special events. If you are hoping to get outside a […]
Hosting a Kentucky Derby party at home? The Kentucky Derby is a time for big plans. You are either heading to a gala, to the track, or if you are like me, spending time with your family and friends. We are always looking for fun things to do to have fun with kids at your Derby party between watching races […]
Day camps and overnight camps for Oaks and Derby Day Oaks Day and Derby Day are fun for kids and adults alike, but sometimes we like to celebrate in different ways. Here are some fun drop off Oaks Derby camps. Oaks and Derby Day Camps: Camp HiHo– Oaks Day 9am – 7:30pm. Lunch and dinner provided. Optional transportation. Fishing, […]
This was a very family friendly event that had many fun things all in two blocks of East Market Street. This year’s NuLu Festival was the 5th one and had a new element: the first ever Louisville Mini Maker Faire. With this addition it really opened it up to being a great day of family fun. As you walked up […]
An event where they dump more than 20,000 rubber ducks into the river for a race and the grand prize is a new car sounded like plenty of fun already and even better that proceeds benefit Harbor House, a non-profit training and development center that empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives. We were […]