Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Dawn at the Downs is an exciting way to get ready for the Kentucky Derby with your family by visiting Churchill Downs in the mornings leading up to Derby Day. There are free and paid options. You can purchase a ticket for the buffet and parking or enter for free at a gate and watch. Dawn at the Downs […]
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The best Kentucky Derby Festival events for families KDF is such an amazing opportunities to get out together and enjoy our city. Sometimes, it can seem like such an undertaking to figure out which events are the best for kids and families. Here are some suggestions of events we know and love! Kentucky Derby Festival events 2025 are getting […]
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Hauck’s Corner on Goss Ave offers a casual dining atmosphere with outdoor entertainment for the family Are you looking for a place to eat with kids that allows them to wiggle around and play? Hauck’s Corner is in a location that has been serving the Schnitzelburg community for quite some time, since 1912. It just wasn’t always a restaurant. But, […]
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Spring Break close to Louisville We found things to do and places to go within a short drive of Louisville. Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a multi-day getaway, we’ve got you covered! Are you looking for spring break close to Louisville? You don’t have to travel 10+ hours to a beach to have a fun Spring Break. […]
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Louisville is full of 5k+ runs and/or charity runs and many of them offer a fun run option or even a family fun run. We have put together a list of all the family-friendly run/walks in the Louisville area that we can find. Put on your running shoes, grab the kids, and go run (or walk) for a cause and […]
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There are outdoor ice skating nearby that are open seasonally and indoors locations for year-round fun. You don’t have to be the best skater to have fun! Families with kids of all ages should try out ice skating for great memory-making and also, you will laugh a lot and hopefully not come out with too many bumps from your falls. […]
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A 32,000 square feet inclusive playground just 30 minutes from Louisville. Possibility Playground in Corydon is a destination playground for all Louisville families. Possibility Playground in Corydon, IN is worth the drive from Louisville. Pack up supplies for a day trip and your only cost is gas for a full day of fun. Located in Hayswood Nature Preserve, your family […]
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Grant’s Giving 3K/5K run walk will take place at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve on November 10 and is open to all skill levels. Grant’s Giving 5k is fantastic was to honor Grant’s memory and people and places he loved. Grant’s Giving 5K is to honor this wonderful boy. Grant Tucker was an athletic, competitive, and good-natured little boy who was […]
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Over the years Trunk or Treats has become more and more popular and we want to share with you the best around Louisville. Trunk or Treats aims to provide a safe environment for trick-or-treaters on or around Halloween. Trunk or Treats involve a community coming together in a parking lot, either on the 31st or shortly before, so that children […]
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Little Crooked Creek Safari in Shelby County takes the petting zoo to the next level Do your kids love animals and want to get up close to feed them? Little Crooked Creek Safari is a locally owned and operated petting zoo. The best little petting zoo experience around! There is a diverse selection of animals that the whole family will […]
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Lark Ranch is opening a new farm for family fun in Lanesville, Indiana in fall 2024 Louisville families have a new farm to explore this fall that offers so much for one admission fee Lark Ranch Lanesville will be the third farm opened by Matt Lark and his team. The first two are in Greenfield and Loogootee and families absolutely […]
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Are you looking for farms near Louisville for family fun? There are many options for exploring farms this fall so you can enjoy the beautiful scenes of the bluegrass, learn about these farms, and take home some goodies! Farms near Louisville are popular for family fun outings. Farming is a big deal in Kentucky, so it’s only natural […]
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