Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
My husband and I consider our family to be very fortunate. We want to teach our kids (ages 11 and 7) compassion, and help them develop a heart for service. We recently had the opportunity to volunteer for the Adopt-A-Meal Program at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiania (RMHCK). According to the RMHCK website, The Ronald McDonald House provides a […]
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When I left my full-time job to stay home with my first baby, I was so excited and had all sorts of ideas about the things we were going to do and the conversations we were going to have. I just hadn’t realized that newborns don’t do much and, as cute as they are, make terrible conversationalists. It never dawned […]
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My four-year-old recently started taking gymnastics classes at My Gym Louisville in Middletown and we have found his new love! These classes are really wonderful! They usually start out with a circle time where they sing a song, act silly, stretch and exercise, and play some games together. They then venture into individual activities centered around whatever the gym activity or […]
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We decided to check out Mark Payton’s Glass Center one Saturday for one of their Walk In Workshops. Payton’s is located in the Glass Works building downtown right by the Louisville Slugger Museum. You don’t have to make an appointment, you just show up and create! We arrived shortly after 10am when they opened, and selected various sized suncatchers to decorate […]
» Read moreMain Event hosted our staff and guests for a fun night of bowling, games and food so we could report back to you on our experience. We had some mock birthday parties that involved bowling, pizza, video games, laser tag and the ropes course. Main Event is a Texas-based company that recently opened a venue off of I64 at Blankenbaker […]
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The new Interpretive Center at the Falls of the Ohio State Park recently reopened and it is spectacular! The center is renovated with engaging exhibits, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the history of the Falls of the Ohio like they haven’t been able to in the past. There are four new themes: An Ancient Sea, A Changing Land, Converging […]
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My husband and I recently had a great date night at the new Xscape Theater off Blankenbaker. It was a little pricier than some of the alternatives, but it had some perks. Of course, everything at Xscape looked new and clean. The large popcorn and large drinks come with a free refill for that day. Yum! Best of all, the […]
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We’ve been visiting the hot shops of Louisville since my oldest son was barely walking. Together we’ve blown many Christmas ornaments and decorations over the years, to the point where our sad little artificial Christmas tree required a sturdier base to carry all the weight. Last Christmas we branched out to Christmas trees and snowmen instead of ornaments, but we decided […]
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On the first day of Spring Break, we took a trip to The Mall St. Matthews. While shopping inside Claire’s, my 6 yr old daughter noticed a girl near her age who was getting her ears pierced. After seeing that the girl did not cry, my daughter decided she would like have her ears pierced as well. This is something […]
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LouFamFun writers were granted admission for the purpose of review. On recent Friday night, a group of LouFamFun writers met with our children to participate in laser tag and games at Renaissance Fun Park. We asked each writer to share their favorite part about their experience and provide tips for families who may be considering going. Maggie- My youngest went […]
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I’ve been a customer of Chelle Belle’s Creations for a while (back when she was just selling her products in various boutiques around town). I was super excited when I heard that her store was moving to a new location and having an Open House! Formally located in Middletown next to Sew Cute by Katie, Chelle Belle’s has moved to 2942 […]
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