Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
What are some great restaurants for outdoor dining in Louisville?These Louisville local restaurants await your company in their superb outdoor seating venues. All of these were highly recommended by LouFamFun readers. KingFish on Upper River Road Did you know the first KingFish restaurant opened in Louisville on Derby Day in 1948? They have a longstanding tradition of good food, service, and […]
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I had a meeting today at Heine Brothers on Blankenbaker Pkwy right off of I-64. When I pulled up, right before my eyes was a pink sign that made me think…….why didn’t I schedule the meeting at this place?! It was NoBaked Cookie Dough that just opened in Louisville. I walked in to NoBaked and first noticed their nice Louisville […]
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After watching many episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives my son suggested we should find a restaurant that could qualify for the show and we agree that Christi’s Café fits the bill! When you step inside you immediately get the diner feel, with black and white photos of celebrities decorating the walls. Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean are just a […]
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Turnip the Beet invited our girls to this class for purpose of review. Turnip the Beet has such a variety of class options, it was difficult to pick which class our girls would like most. To keep it simple, we went with the decorating class for their first experience at Turnip the Beet. If they liked it, they could progress […]
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Pi Day has really become a thing! Businesses and brands, especially pizza places, are taking advantage of the play on words to offer deals. Here’s a list of places we have found that are ready to give you a special Pi Day deal – Let’s hear it for π!! Please note my super awesome Cutie π shirt! Papa Johns – Buy […]
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Louisville loves fish fry events for Lent. There are many churches and organizations around the city that offer lunch and/or dinner on Fridays during Lent. Some have other entertainment on those nights, online ordering, cake wheels and more. Click here for a list in Oldham County Lent for the year 2018 is celebrated/observed on Wednesday, February 14 ending on Thursday, March 29. Therefore, […]
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Our days can feel pretty rushed. A leisurely breakfast or brunch is a great way to slow down and relax with family or friends. One of my favorite locally-owned daytime restaurants is Vebena Cafe. There are many reasons I enjoy Verbena, but I’ll start with its location in Norton Commons. Norton Commons has a charming, modern small-town atmosphere that feels […]
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My family and I finally got to Claudia Sanders Dinner House– one of my Kentucky bucket list items – no pun intended! At the age of 69, Colonel Harland Sanders and his wife Claudia, moved from Corbin, Kentucky to Shelbyville with his chicken recipe. It was from this building in Shelbyville that Kentucky Fried Chicken grew into a world-wide organization. The Sanders […]
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Nestled among the cottage businesses in historic downtown Middletown, sits a delicious cafe that had previously escaped my notice. Plump Peacock Bakery and Cafe was founded by Chef Lizz Wingfield, who decided to take the leap from catering and farmer’s markets and open up a brick and mortar shop. The result is a charming cafe with cozy tables, a beautiful […]
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Over fall break, my kids and I had a whole Friday to do something fun together, so we opted for dough(do)nuts for breakfast. How do you spell it?! Louisville Family Fun has a Donut Directory- check it out below! We ventured over to Lyndon and tried King Donuts, and it did not disappoint! No doughnut has ever really let me […]
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