Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Camps Give your children a true nature camp experience this summer! We are offering TWO different camps for children 3-13 years old. Thrive Forest Camp at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is a nature immersion program for children 3-6 years of age. Held Monday-Friday from 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thrive Forest Camp will have children climbing on […]
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In January, my family and I went up to Perfect North Slopes in Indiana to go tubing. We had never been before, but the website provided a lot of information, the signage made it very clear where to go, and the staff was super helpful and friendly. Upon arrival we went to the “Ticket Sales” building and purchased our tickets (we filled […]
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Junior Explorer program at The Parklands teaches kids about nature and takes them on an outdoor adventure! Junior Explorer is a program at The Parklands for kids ages 5-12 (www.theparklands.org/Things-To-Do/Junior-Explorer). Its purpose is to teach kids about nature and encouraging them to spend time outdoors. The Junior Explorer program takes place at Turkey Run Park in the Parklands meets every other Saturday, […]
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The Kentucky Derby Museum Golf Cart Tour is a fun way to see and learn about Churchill Downs. Writers were hosted for purpose of review. Have you ever wished you could go “beyond” the track at Churchill? See the horses up close in their stables? Understand how the backside operations run every day? See where the trainers, grounds crew, jockeys […]
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Mark your summer calendars for this exciting Fort Knox Centennial Concert featuring Easton Corbin. The Fort Knox Centennial Concert is sponsored by Academy Sports, Navy Federal, Brown Forman, Fort KnoxFederal Credit Union, Swope Family of Dealerships, and USAA Enjoy live music at the Centennial Concert! On Saturday August 18th at 7pm bring family and friends to Brooks Field and enjoy Easton Corbin, Parmalee, and Runaway […]
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Louisville area high school football kicks off this month! We have your (varsity) high school football schedule. School is starting soon and that means the return of high school football. The kids have been working super hard all summer, exercising and practicing their skills. When they take the field, nothing means more than seeing bleachers full of people there to […]
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Boudreaux’s New Orleans Style Sno-Balls serves up a refreshing treat during the summer heat. My kids and I recently visited the Boudreaux’s New Orleans Style Sno-Balls shop after a trip to E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park to swim. It was the perfect way to end our afternoon! This tiny little shop in Middletown is unique, locally owned, and bursting with friendliness […]
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Cool off at River Run New Albany Family Waterpark! My kids and I were looking for a new place swim during the oppressive July heat. At 9 and almost 13, my kids have a tendency to get bored at a basic pool. I found River Run New Albany Family Waterpark in our pool directory and decided to do a bit more research. The […]
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Iroquois Amphitheater offers outdoor Movies Under the Stars While my family knew that the Iroquois Amphitheater was a great venue for plays, concerts, and festivals, we had never been to one of their summer Movies Under the Stars. Since we live within walking distance and knew they were playing ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ I made sure to note […]
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Orienteering Louisville gives families the chance to explore in a whole new way. Do you ever take your kids and pretend you are on a treasure hunt? Do you enjoy exploring a park, but to get off the beaten path? Or maybe you just like to learn new things while being active outdoors. Orienteering Louisville can fulfill all of […]
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Inexpensive things to do! Here’s a list of nine things to do with a family of four for under $10! If you’re on a tight budget, you may think there’s not much out there for your family to do. Luckily, LouFamFun has your back and has found some really fun inexpensive things to do! 1. Village 8 movie theater in […]
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Visit Jtown Beach for volleyball, food, music and family fun in Jeffersontown. I have twice visited Jtown Beach, a local establishment in the heart of Jeffersontown. Once I went during the day with my two children, and the other visit my husband and I were restaurant/bar hopping through Jeffersontown on a date night. Jtown Beach is a local sports bar/restaurant […]
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