Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
New Drive-Thru Safari near Louisville at Wilstem will open June 14, 2020 Have a unique day at Wilstem on their new drive-thru animal adventure. Wilstem is great for animal encounters. Our writers have been there and loved interacting with giraffes and elephants. Now, Wilstem is now offering drive-thru safari near Louisville because during this unique time, they have decided to […]
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Beach is open for 2020. No boat rentals during the week. Concession stand is only open Friday – Sunday. Bathrooms/showers are open. Deam Lake is a hidden treasure for a day escape from Louisville to the BEACH! One thing that I am afraid of when it comes to the actual beach is the waves and my small children getting […]
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We have tried sidewalk chalk paint recipes before but this one actually worked? Let us tell you how to make sidewalk chalk paint! Sidewalk chalk paint is something you can make with ingredients from your pantry. It comes out bright and smooth on the sidewalk! We enjoyed a spring afternoon in the sun leaving messages and art for neighbors on […]
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It’s spring and Louisville loves farmer’s markets. Can you still shop a farmer’s market when social distancing restrictions are in place? Yes! There are farmer’s markets that are catering to everyone’s needs even during a global pandemic. Are farmer’s markets still open now? If you are looking for great variety, these two great markets provide many options from local farmers […]
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Bubbles are fun for the little ones but can be so much fun for older kids and parents when made with a special twist! How to make the AMAZING bubbles! Unbreakable bubbles make for a unique play experience. With just three ingredients, you can make bubbles that are so much better than anything that comes in a bottle you would […]
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Kentucky Air National Guard to conduct a military flyover in various parts of the commonwealth of Kentucky on May 1 As part of Operation American Resolve, the Kentucky National Guard will conduct flyovers across Kentucky. Look up to the skies on Friday afternoon for a Kentucky flyover to see a two-ship C-130 flyover to salute and support the Covid-19 response […]
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This post about Clifty Falls State Park is a few years old. Some of the information may have changed. And, events may not take place in spring/summer 2020. Clifty Falls State Park is northeast of Louisville near Madison, IN. It is about a 90 minute drive, so it makes for a nice day trip for some hiking. There are […]
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Louisville is abundant with art you can see from your car or on your walk. Murals and sculptures are all over the city. Spring is a fantastic time to explore Louisville. But, during this global pandemic, there are many limitations. Luckily, so much of the public art and murals are visible by car. Here are some ideas to safely get […]
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With spring just around the corner, we took a drive about a 40 minute drive southwest of Louisville to hike and visit some historic sites and a 130 foot waterfall. We started off by hiking the Tioga Falls trail. The parking area has 4 picnic tables, but I did not see any restrooms nearby. This hike is about 2 miles […]
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This is a paid sponsorship post This year Foxhollow Farm is super excited to announce a brand NEW fall event at the farm: The Harvest Hoedown, a two-day, family-friendly music festival to benefit Dare to Care Food Bank. The Harvest Hoedown is a family event that includes a square dance on Friday, October 11 from 6-9 p.m. featuring The Local […]
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Pop Up Play is LOUISVILLE’S FIRST, TODDLER SOFT PLAY RENTALS. We bring the toddler playground directly to you. No more worrying if your littles ones will get trampled by the older kids at play centers, or them quickly disappearing right in front of your eyes. We at Pop Up Play believe in providing a structured, safe, and clean […]
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Family hikes at Charlestown State Park to Historical Rose Island Amusement Park I grew up a river rat in a Prospect neighborhood called Cardinal Harbour. Everyone had boats and canoes, and some of my earliest memories were of going out on the sail boat on the weekends. As I got older I started hearing rumors about an amusement park right […]
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