Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Chattanooga is in southern, Tennessee, about a five hour drive from Louisville. Chattanooga has a LOT to offer for a family getaway. Plan a nearby getaway trip to Chattanooga. On your drive to Chattanooga, you will pass what starts to feel like hundreds of billboards advertising Ruby Falls and Rock City on Lookout Mountain. Ruby Falls is a great […]
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There are several places in Louisville to play disc golf for active family fun outside Disc golf is inexpensive and easy to play, even if you haven’t done it before If you are looking for a fun family activity that doesn’t cost much and gets you outside and moving then I have an idea for you, Disc Golf in Louisville! […]
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Decorate a free bath bomb with your kids! A simple way to spend some time together and bring home a free bath bomb for a fantastic bath later! Buff City Soap offers free bath bomb decorating! They have a counter ready for anyone who wants to try out their bath bombs and make their own. Buff City Soap has five […]
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Museums in Louisville and Historical House Tours From huge buildings to single room displays– we’ve compiled a list of museums and historical homes for visitors of different ages and interests. There are many museums and tours right here in Louisville that are great for families. We have compiled a list for you to help in your planning. Remember for […]
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Metro Parks will be opening three of it’s outdoor pool on Saturday, May 29 and offering something new this year, free swim lessons. Swim Club is an 8 week program the will be offered by Louisville Metro Parks at 3 of their outdoor pools for summer 2021 to help kids learn to swim and be comfortable in the water. Are […]
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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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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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A one-of-a-kind hotel makes for a fabulous quick weekend getaway to Indianapolis More often, I am looking for quick getaways to explore new places with my kids. As they grow up, traveling becomes easier and it’s super fun to go on weekend trips together. If you are looking for a quick weekend getaway to Indianapolis with your kids (or one […]
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We’ve put together a list of Louisville area milkshake locations to quench your ice cream cravings! Milkshakes are great because they can be eaten sitting down, standing up, while walking, while talking, while inside, while outside, with a straw or with a spoon. As the temperature rises, so do the ice cream cravings! Where can you find the best milkshakes […]
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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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Bardstown is less than an hour south of Louisville, and there is so much to do there for a day or weekend trip! We recently went down to Bardstown on a beautiful, sunny day, and decided to mix some fun with some education and exercise. What is there to do on a day trip to Bardstown? On your day trip […]
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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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