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April

Grow a Troop Girl Scout Recruitment Event – Apr 26, 3:30-5, Above the Dirt Garden Shop, 10104 Taylorsville Rd, 40299 – FREE, registration required – Girls will be decorating a flower pot and planting flowers, making new friends, and learning about Girl Scouts! This is a free event, so spots are limited. Must RSVP akaler@gskentuckiana.org

Holi Festival of Colors – Apr 26, 12pm, 4213 Accomack Drive, Louisville, KY 40241 – $7-$15 – Louisville Hindi Paathshaala is hosting its annual Holi Mela – Spring Festival of Colors on Sunday, April 26th, from 12 PM to 6 PM, at 4213 Accomack Dr, Louisville, KY 40241. Holi, celebrated globally as the Festival of Colors, is one of India’s most joyful spring traditions, symbolizing love, happiness, and togetherness. Its inclusive spirit has inspired cultural festivals and “Color Run” events across Europe and North America, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together.

May

Jeffersonville Mother’s Day Market – May 2, 10 AM – 3 PM, First Baptist Church, 2402 E. 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 – FREE – Find the perfect gift for all the mothers in your life! Grab a bite from a food truck and explore the many artisans and their crafts!

Young American Shakespeare Festival – 5/7, 5/12, & 5/14 at 7pm & 5/9 & 5/16 at 2pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream – 5/8, 5/13, & 5/15 at 7pm & 5/10 & 5/17 at 2pm, Walden Conservatory 1123 Payne St Louisville, KY 40204 – $10 Students $20 Adults, registration required – Join us for the Young American Shakespeare Festival, where the next generation of actors brings fresh energy to two of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. From the witty sparring of Much Ado About Nothing to the magical mayhem of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, it’s a celebration of love, laughter, and language that’s not to be missed.

Bourbon City Steam – May8, 9, & 10, Starting Friday at 2pm and ending on Sunday at 5pm, Holiday Inn Louisville East—Hurstbourne – $25 – $250 registration required – Currently the only Steampunk convention in Kentucky, Bourbon City Steam bring focus to our beautiful Bluegrass State with the 2026 theme: “A Weekend At The Races!”. Bourbon City Steam happens a few days after the famous Kentucky Derby, showcasing racing, bourbon, horses and all things quintessentially Kentucky.

Sellersburg Mother’s Day Market – May 9, 9 AM – 2 PM, Life Center at Kingdom Life Church, 11515 US-31 N, Sellersburg, IN 47172 – FREE – Mother’s Day Weekend: come and find the perfect gift for that special woman in your life. From decor to jewelry to treats, shop a variety of items crafted by local atisans.

The Dog Tag Bounce & Bolt – May 9, 9AM, Veteran’s Memorial Park in Crestwood – $10-$30, registration required – The Dog Tag Bounce & Bolt is back! After 125 Runners Bounced & Bolted their way through over 300 ft of inflatable obstacles and through the 1.5–3 mile course, they finished with a grand 18′ slide down into the Veterans Memorial Park! And this year, the fun is even larger with more inflated obstacles.

Princess Cruise with The Princesses of Louisville – May 9, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 West River Road, Louisville KY 40202 – $25.99 Kids | $39.99 Adults, registration required – Grab your crowns and gowns and prepare to meet some real-life princesses on this magical cruise.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – 05/15-7pm, 05/16 & 17, 11am & 3 pm, KFC Yum! Center – Step inside The Greatest Party On Earth – Paid event, registration required – tickets are on sale now for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents The Greatest Show On Earth®. Reimagined for a new generation, this larger-than-life production bursts into Louisville for the first time since 2015 playing at the KFC Yum! Center from May 15-17, 2026 with new acts, jaw-dropping talent, and the high-flying excitement that has defined The Greatest Show On Earth® for more than 150 years.

Fashion & FURiends – May 17. 1-4pm, CityPlace in Downtown LaGrange – $30 tickets online, $35 at the event, $35 VIP tickets online only, registration required – Join us for our annual spring fundraiser benefiting the Humane Society of Oldham County! Adoptable Pets, Online Silent Auction, Dessert Bar & Vendors! See the latest in spring fashion as local models walk the runway with their furry friends! Visit oldhamhumane.com for tickets and more info!

Walden Conservatory’s 50th Anniversary – May 17, 4-6pm, Walden Conservatory’s 50th Anniversary – Prices vary – Celebrate 50 years of Walden Conservatory! Join staff, students, and alumni for archives, appetizers, and surprise performances—including a Q&A with Doc star Emma Pfizer Price and Charlie Sexton. Let’s toast our past and future together at this historic milestone event!

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k – Louisville – May 17, 7-10am, Broad Run Park – Cliffside Playground 10700 Broad Run Pkwy Louisville, KY 40291 – $22, registration required – Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

KY Flea Market Memorial Day Spectacular – May 22-25, Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-5, Monday 10-5, KY Expo center – FREE – The KY Flea Market is your chance to find treasures old and new. Shop over 600 booths of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath & body, surplus and more. Free admission. Half off parking with purchase. Friday 10-6. Saturday 10-6. Sunday 11-5. Monday 10-5

Kids Cruise – 5/28/26, 6/6/26, 6/9/26, 6/11/26, 6/13/26, 6/23/26, 7/9/26, 7/11/26, 7/14/26, 7/16/26, 7/18/26, 7/23/26, 7/28/26, 7/30/26, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 West River Rd, Louisville KY 40202 – Registration required, $14.99 – Bring the magic of the Ohio River to life while exploring a real riverboat! At 90 minutes, our Kids’ Cruises are the perfect length for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy kid-friendly music, coloring sheets, and a special surprise activity or two while taking in the sights and sounds of the world around you.

21st annual FEAT 5K Run/Walk For Autism – May 30, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, The Parklands at Floyds Fork – FEAT’s 1-Mile Walk/Run (18+) – $30 (+ processing fee) FEAT’s 5K Run/Walk (18+) – $40 (+ processing fee) FEAT’s 1-Mile Walk/Run Kids (3–17) – $20 (+ processing fee) FEAT’s 5K Run/Walk Kids (3–17) – $25 (+ processing fee) FEAT’s Virtual Autism 5K – $40 (+ processing fee), registration required – Welcome to the 21st Annual FEAT of Louisville Run/Walk for Autism. Join us for a 5K or 1-mile walk at 9 AM, in person or virtually, to support autism programs. Every step helps families on their journey. Rain or shine.

Aloha Lou! – May 30, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Central Park, 1340 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208 – FREE – Hui Kaululehua presents Aloha Lou! on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm ET at Central Park in Louisville. This free family-friendly festival celebrates Polynesian culture with vibrant performances including hula, Samoan dance, Tahitian dance, and Niuean dance, plus family activities like lei-making workshops and AAPI arts and food vendors.

2026 Buy Local Fair – May 31, 12-6pm, Lynn Family Stadium – FREE (parking $10) – The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, May 31st from 12:00pm-6:00pm at the Lynn Family Stadium Fan Zone. The event will include more than 100 booths from local retailers, organizations, and artists, as well as food and libations. Admission is free; stadium parking in the Purple Lot is $10 a carload with a portion supporting LIBA. Carpooling encouraged and bicycle parking is free. For more information, visit keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair.

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Louisville Free Public Library has story time events all around the city. You could go to different ones each week. Sometimes they have crafts and other activities to go along with the story time. It’s one of the best free family fun activities in the city!

Early childhood programming (ages 0-5) is back at Speed Art Museum. Baby Playdate is 1^st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Toddler Takeover is 1^st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks and each other at their own speed. All the programming is included in your ticket to the Museum for that day. Check their website for upcoming dates and themes.

Tiny Art Tales – KMAC Museum, 10:30-11:15am, Join us Friday every month from 10:30-11:15 am for movement, music, and art making. It’s free.

All About Kids has open gym and swim at both their Oldham and Louisville locations. Times and days of the week vary based on location or activity. You can get a punch card if you plan to go often and want to save some money.

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Monday – Friday: 10am-2pm (Includes Preschool Open Gym Mon-Fri) (Ages 5 & under)
Monday – Thursday: 5pm-8pm (10 & under)
Saturday: 9am-12pm (10 & under)

SIGS in New Albany has several open gym style options that recur. From tot-spot to bounce time. You can go once or get a pass that will basically get you one free visit when you purchase more visits all at once.

ECO Kids Discovery Days at Berheim Forest are offered every first and third Saturday of the month (weather permitting) 1-4pm. E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world. $15 per car recommended.

Kentuckiana Parkour in Clarksville, IN has parents night out every Saturday night and you do not have to be a member to send your child. It’s for children ages 5 and up from 6-8pm. Kids can get active in the ninja and parkour courses. $20

Defy has Kid Jump every Monday- Friday from the time they open until noon. It is for kids ages 6 and under and their adult. It is $15 and parents jump free. You select a 90 minute jump spot. Those kiddos will be tired for their naps and you got your exercise in for the day!

Drop in and paint at Whet Your Palette. Leave the mess at home and let your kids get creative. The best deal is Tuesdays, all day canvases are half off.

Saturday Farm Animal Feeding – Blackacre State Nature Preserve And Historic Homestead. The volunteer animal feeders discuss feeding and caring for farm animals, will take place May through September on Saturdays at 9:00am. Visitors are advised to wear appropriate shoes or bring spare shoes for the ride home, as we may get dirty, especially if it has been raining recently. Feed will be provided, but Visitors are always welcome to bring their own treats to feed the animals. Apples, carrots, and bread are farm animal favorites. Meet in the barn for this fun opportunity!

There are some drop-in opportunities at The Little Loomhouse. Isn’t it so great things are opening up for family fun? Get creative with weaving and learn some unique history.

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Wednesday Wonders at The Parklands of Floyds Fork -Every Wednesday, 10:30am-11:30am, Ben Stout House, Turkey Run Park.

Wednesday Wonders are interactive programs designed to spark the curiosity of young children. This session is for elementary aged (recommended ages 5-9) learners. Offering a different natural history wonder each week, we will cultivate critical thinking, scientific literacy, and stewardship of our natural surroundings. This hour long program emphasizes learning through exploration and discovery outdoors combined with science experiments, activities, play, and art. Come prepared for the weather as we go outside for hikes, creekwalks, and activities during all seasons. For a full list of topics go to our website.

*There are occasional dates when they do not have Wednesday wonder events

Free for members / $5 for non-members

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