Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
The Bernheim Playcosystem at Bernheim Forest opens May 22 and is promising to be wild and adventurous play. Opening May 22, 2021 at Bernheim Forests this play area will offer free wild play and we are excited about it. Berhiem Playcosystem A new 10-acre natural playground at Bernheim is designed with nature in mind to provide children with open-ended, physically […]
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Find family friendly hiking trails around look Louisville to get exercise together and enjoy nature. We have so many wonderful parks with great trails, many of which feature paved walking paths among their terrific amenities. With current recommendations for social distancing or after when you are ready to explore beyond, here are our favorite places for hiking with kids. Some […]
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Enjoying our outdoor time on beautiful days has led us to hike and explore some amazing spiritual sites nearby Louisville. We have done day trips to three, local, outdoor, spiritual grounds for hiking. I feel like we could have spent an hour or a whole day at each location. Hiking at Abbey of Gethsemani, Mount St. Francis Sanctuary, and Monastery […]
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Family Fun Day on the Ohio and a walk over the Big 4 Bridge Since the opening of the Big 4 Bridge several years ago, Jeffersonville has really evolved. What is there to do with kids? My family and I decided to spend the day at the Big 4 Bridge together down by the Ohio River. We parked at the […]
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Earth Day is a time to honor the Earth and say thanks to Mother Nature for all that she gives us. It is a great day to plant a tree, learn what plants are good for your area, take a hike and admire the nature we are surrounded by each day. Earth Day is April 22, every year, and is […]
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As the temperature increases, we are headed out on more adventures. Recently, we spent the day in Boone County Here are some things you can do for a day trip to Visit Boone County Kentucky We decided to explore our state and Visit Boone County Kentucky! Our first stop was Boone County Arboretum, aka Central Park.Since Boone County Arboretum is […]
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Salato Wildlife Education Center offers animal encounters in the heart of Kentucky. The Salato Wildlife Center is now open for the 2021 season! Some programming discussed in this article may be different now due to the pandemic. Photos are from past experiences Salato Wildlife Education Center is in in Frankfort, KY. You can’t miss the entrance – there’s a giant […]
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Greetings from HoneyBear Farms KY, home of the Honey Depot Beekeeping Store & Apiary in Louisville, Kentucky. The Best Local Honey in Louisville and so much to learn too! HoneyBear Farms is a small agricultural business located just east of Jeffersontown on Taylorsville Road, about 3/4 mile from the Gene Snyder freeway. They provide beekeeping supplies, equipment, bees, classes, tours […]
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Join us for a unique day camp experience combining summer fun with nature-based science education activities. We offer a variety of camps for ages 7 to 15. Campers will take on the roles of naturalists, scientists, and adventurers as they explore the Forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Traditional summer camp fun will round out the experience, creating […]
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Waterfront Park Seeking Input on Phase IV Expansion Plans for PlayWorks A 1.5-acre outdoor experiential learning area planned for Louisville’s Waterfront Park PlayWorks at Waterfront Park Phase IV is a transformative experience for Louisville’s residents & visitors, brought to you through the collaboration and partnership of Waterfront Park and the Kentucky Science Center. A 1.5 acre experience that […]
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Winter light show in Louisville is coming to the Parklands. Winter Illuminations is a light and music display along a trail outdoors at the Parklands of Floyds Fork. A winter light show is coming to Louisville and we have all of the details for you about dates, times, and tickets. Winter Illuminations will be an outdoor event encouraging safe practices […]
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Outdoor fun is all the rage in 2020 and we don’t have to tell you why! Let’s take a look at some amazing places to visit with your family that are right here around Louisville. With school looking so different in 2020, we want to highlight some places near Louisville where you can get outside, away from the offices and […]
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