Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure is located east of Lexington in Carlisle, Kentucky, just under two hours from Louisville. This family owned exotic animal zoo opened to the public a couple of years ago, so everything looks pretty nice and new. It’s a great place to visit for all ages. It feels safe, clean, and the animals all look well kept with […]
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Here’s a great itinerary for a three-day weekend in Cincinnati with your family! Cincinnati USA hosted my family for a three day stay in Cincinnati, Ohio. We have driven through the city many times and stopped just short of the city in Newport, KY, but have never actually explored downtown Cincinnati with kids. Why didn’t I know about everything this city […]
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Are you looking for the perfect family cabin to rent within 3 hours of Louisville? Choose from many cabin rentals near Louisville in Kentucky and Southern Indiana that offer a variety of activities, family-friendly amenities, and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors! We started to search for cabin rentals near Louisville and quickly realized that there are so many […]
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Day trips from Louisville are great for making memories. Take your kids on an adventure for the day and you won’t even need a entire tank of gas. Hit the road with your kids! So many unique day trip ideas that are just a short drive from Louisville If you are looking for day trips from Louisville, we have so […]
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Spring cleaning? Now, what to do with all of that stuff. Local charities want your donations. Everyone always has a bunch of donations that need a new home and are looking to drop off donations. Let’s take a look at some places around Louisville that are accepting donations. Are you looking to donate stuff or drop off donations? That’s much […]
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Let’s take a day trip to New Albany We decided to spend a mother-daughter day in New Albany, Indiana. I was amazed at all the great places to shop, eat, and visit. Things to do on your day trip to New Albany New Albany has something for everyone and is the perfect size for a day from from Louisville. There […]
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Here are some things to consider about Kentucky Bourbon Tours with Kids Louisville is the Bourbon tourism capital of the world. Bourbon is Kentucky’s native spirit and our bourbon heritage is rich, but is it family-friendly? Can you really take your kids to a distillery? The answer is absolutely yes, but with a few caveats you need to consider […]
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Lace up your sneakers and join us on Thanksgiving morning for the 52nd Annual Turkey Trot at the Northeast Family YMCA! Run or walk in-person (or virtually) 5k, 10k, or Kids’ Trot. Rain or shine. All participants receive a t-shirt and Turkey Trot medal. Location: Northeast Family YMCA Date: Thursday, November 24 Times: 5k begins at 8:15am 10k begins […]
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Things are getting scary! Louisville haunted attractions are all around and ready to make your spine shiver…..if that’s what you want. I know that so many people love scary and haunted events and so we provide you with a list of area attractions that are really to make you scream and jump. There are some slight frights for the younger […]
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Back by popular demand, Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled to return to at Waterfront Park Venardos Circus in Louisville October 19-30, 2022. They will host 15 shows over two weeks in the intimate red-and-white striped tent. “We are America’s circus! Our team is thrilled to return to Louisville, one of the cities we have visited annually through […]
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Enjoying fall without taking in the beauty of the fall leaves is like eating a warm brownie without ice cream. It just should not happen! To help you avoid such a mistake, here’s our top 5 favorite family favorites to enjoy the fall foliage in Louisville: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest: An easy drive south of Louisville, this forest […]
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Caufield’s is a unique store that will supply all of your Halloween needs! Have you heard of Caufield’s Louisville? This store has the best variety of Halloween costumes, supplies, wigs, decorations, and all things gore and scare! Caufield’s Louisville has operated in Louisville since 1920. It is a staple for all things Halloween in Louisville. Shop their novelties and you […]
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