Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Our writer was granted free admission for purpose of this review. Recently, my kids and I were invited to check out the newly renovated Anderson Indoor Aquatic Center in Fort Knox. Anderson had a 3 million dollar renovation which resulted in a beautiful indoor, heated, Olympic-sized pool. The pool has some cool features including a 1-meter diving board (which felt […]
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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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If you are looking for book clubs for your older child, tween, or teen, check out one of these fantastic options! There are several offered by the Louisville Free Public Library and Oldham County Public Library, as well other community partners. The Oldham County YMCA hosts a book club on the first Thursday of each month at 11:45am. The Mayor’s […]
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Our children were granted free admission for the purpose of this review. Abigail Academy is dedicated to serving girls in the Louisville community. Twice a month, Abigail Academy offers themed cooking classes. Friday nights are for 1st – 4th grade girls and Saturday nights are for 5th – 8th grade girls. Our girls were excited to attend a Friday night […]
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When I heard about Sports Fest I wasn’t sure if it was something my kids would enjoy because they aren’t super sports enthusiasts. However, I saw a New Year’s Day deal and I figured it would be worth giving it a shot. Sports Fest is in a big space and at first it felt a little empty, but as we […]
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Kids love making their own gingerbread house this time of year but it can be quite a mess at home. Here is a solution, and it’s free! The Home Depot hosts free workshops and monthly, they have a special opportunity for kids. This weekend it’s a DIY gingerbread house that your kids will enjoy. You get to take home their […]
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Bear Paddle Swim School is a month-to-month year round swim school offering 30-minute swim lessons seven days a week. We make swimming a convenient and consistent part of your student’s routine. It’s easy to enroll! Pick a day and time that works best for your family and that is your reserved time until your student moves up a level, your […]
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Is your child interested in martial arts movies or video games? Do they want to become the next Martial Arts super star? Do they need to learn essential life skills like discipline and focus to become better students in and outside the classroom? Just for Kicks at All About Kids is the perfect place for your child to take martial […]
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Glowgolf, an operator of indoor mini golf based in Wichita, Kan., has opened a new location at Oxmoor Center in Louisville. They offer glow-in-the-dark miniature golf. Glow-in-the-dark indoor mini golf is a family entertainment concept similar to black light or “cosmic” bowling. Special florescent golf balls, putters, course obstacles and wall décor all glow under black lights. The florescent-glow of the course creates a “one-of-a-kind” miniature golf […]
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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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Sometimes a girl’s day is just what the doctor ordered. Craft class! My friends and I recently had a great time at Chelle Belle’s Creations making a fun fall door hanger. They had a few classes to choose from and this looked like one that was doable (even for me) so we signed up early to make sure we had a spot (classes […]
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