Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
A playground and park with hiking trails in Prospect, Kentucky Putney Pond and Little Hunting Creek Park in Prospect is right off of US-42 with trails, creeks, picnic spots, and a playground Putney Pond and Little Hunting Creek Park in Prospect does not look expansive from the road but actually, it offers quite a bit of outdoor fun for families. […]
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Berry Bee Acres in Simpsonville offers u-pick blackberries Enjoy some time out at a local farm where you can pop in and out to pick just blackberries! Blackberry picking near Louisville is available at Berry Bee Acres in Simpsonville at 6535 Shelbyville Rd. Take a ride just into Shelby County to find this small, specialty farm that will bring you […]
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Deam Lake Sate Park in Indiana is a great day trip. You can cool off and enjoy some beach time just 20 minutes from downtown Louisville. Deam Lake is a hidden treasure for a day escape from Louisville to the BEACH! One thing that I am afraid of when it comes to the actual beach is the waves and […]
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The best ice cream in Louisville. Frozen yogurt and other cool treats too! When the forecast is HOT we go in search of the best ice cream, frozen yogurt and cool treats. We are lucky to have so many wonderful options in Louisville and Southern Indiana offering everything from the classics to liquid nitrogen treats and gourmet ice pops. We […]
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Find family friendly hiking trails around look Louisville to get exercise together and enjoy nature. We have so many wonderful parks with great trails, many of which feature paved walking paths among their terrific amenities. With current recommendations for social distancing or after when you are ready to explore beyond, here are our favorite places for hiking with kids. Some […]
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Nashville, Indiana is the county seat of Brown County in Indiana. It’s an amazing town about 1.5 hours north of Louisville. Have a ton of small business shops, restaurants, an amazing wildlife sanctuary, a great state park, and lots of family fun. We headed up to explore things to do with kids in Nashville Indiana. We have heard people talk […]
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Free Fishing Weekend is June 1-2 in Kentucky for 2024 This weekend, no license is required to fish in Kentucky. If fishing is something you have wanted to try, you can find a spot this weekend and not have to worry about the license. We love fishing with our kids. We are by no means experts at it, but everyone […]
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If you’ve never been to this local place, it is a family fun must! My aunt still tells the story of how we used to ride our bikes to the local ice cream parlor. As she loves to tell the story, I would always insist on getting chocolate and she would order sherbet. Then by the end our flavors were […]
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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 – 5:30pm. Lunch and dinner provided. Optional transportation. Fishing, […]
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Storywalk® at the ParklandsRead a favorite children’s book while taking a stroll around the park They say learning through play is the best way, sprinkle in a little exercise and some quality time and we truly have an afternoon full of real family fun. StoryWalk at the Parklands is free and fun to do with your young children. Spread across 4,000 […]
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We decided to take a short trip to Knoxville with kids. Knoxville is only three and a half hours from Louisville, so it seemed like an easy trip to take for a long weekend. There’s so much to do in Knoxville. A trip to Knoxville with kids is packed with fun! I had no idea there was a World’s Fair […]
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Blackacre Conservancy is open for hiking and to feed animals in Louisville. Their historic homestead is free to visit! Blackacre State Conservancy Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead offers over 280 acres of land and so much more. Enjoy this beautiful place with your family. Many people have asked “Where can we take our kids to feed animals in Louisville?” If […]
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