Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
A great place to visit for all ages, Shaker Village is the perfect family day trip or weekend getaway. With all there is to do, you won’t have to, or want to, leave once you arrive. The folks at Pleasant Hill have worked hard to ensure you and your family have a wonderful time while visiting. Recently I got to […]
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What you need to know for the 2019 Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade Once again, it’s time to stand in awe as Louisville’s giant winged horse makes his annual trek through the middle of Downtown. Referring of course, to the Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade which commemorates the final two days of this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival. It will be Downtown on […]
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Thomas Dambo will create three Forest Giants sculptures in the Berheim Forest arboretum using recycled wood from our area. Please note, spring 2020, Bernheim is open but you need reservations. Check their website closely for re-opening information. The Forest Giants are finished! The giants are expected to be at Bernheim Forest for 3-5 years. Visit Bernheim to marvel in how amazing […]
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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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