Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Hillview Playground is designed for all children to enjoy If you are looking for a new playground to explore, this offers many slides, swings and it has an adjacent sprayground. The new Hillview playground is inclusive – it is designed to be accessible for all children. Located at 298 Prairie Drive 40229, this playground has ramps and unique features intended […]
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Sunflowers are popping up everywhere! We have compiled a list of all the places around Kentucky that you can view, pick, smell, and frolic with them. Sunflower, Sunflowers, and more Sunflowers! The end of summer is the perfect time to see how you measure up next to the beautiful flowers that reach for the sky. Did you know there are […]
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We spent the better part of the day on Elizabethtown, Kentucky- about an hour drive south of Louisville. A brand new playground opened, we went to a giant, nearby park, and we ate some delicious food on our day trip to Elizabethtown. Enjoy a day trip to Elizabethtown! We know that our readers love day trips. This one is really […]
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Are you looking for places to play pickleball in Louisville, KY? Pickleball has exploded! So many parents in Louisville are looking to learn to play pickleball or they have really gotten into the sport and want to find places to play. Pickleball isn’t just for retirees anymore! The ping-pong/tennis-type sport has grown so popular in the last few years that […]
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Getaway to Opryland with Teens! We have been to Opryland a few times, but as our kids get older I wonder what they will find fun as they grow up. When visiting Gaylord Opryland with teens, it’s good to plan ahead and know what special events they have going on as well as the standard resort amenities Opryland offers year-round. […]
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Take a step back in time and stay at overnight in a covered wagon This unique family getaway is nearby at Horse Cave KOA in Hart County. With attractions nearby, this might be the perfect option for Louisville families looking to getaway this summer without going too far. Located in Hart County, Horse Cave KOA is near Mammoth Cave National […]
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Blueberry picking near Louisville! Love blueberry picking? If you love blueberries, then a trip to Bryant Blueberries in New Salisbury, IN is a must for the summer! I took my 1 year-old there recently and picked until our hearts’ content – which was only about an hour for my youngest son. It took about an hour to get there from […]
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We visited the new inclusive playground and splash pad designed for children with special needs in New Albany. The Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park debuted their much awaited inclusive playground and splash pad in May 2022. We are so excited to tell you about a new splashpad in New Albany. This playground and splashpad in New Albany is in Floyd […]
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A family vacation in Louisville Thinking of coming for vacation in Louisville? Here are some fun things to do with your family. Of course, we have even more ideas all over our website. 10. Belle of Louisville While sightseeing cruises on the Belle of Louisville are not available in the coldest winter months, this is one of my family’s favorite […]
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HUGE list of cheap family fun activities and things to do in Louisville with kids for $5 or less. If I gave you $5 per child and told you to make the most out of it for family fun in Louisville, what would you do? Here are a ton of budget-friendly indoor and outdoor ideas for kids of all ages. […]
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A replica of the Columbus Ship, Pinta, will be docked in Louisville for learning and exploration. From June 22 to July 4, this amazing replica Columbus ship will be in Louisville on the waterfront. The “Pinta”, a Replica of a Portuguese Caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers will open as a “floating museum” for dockside educational tours. The […]
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Walking Wednesdays at Crescent Hill Reservoir in Louisville Walking Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the inside of the stone building at the Crescent Hill Reservoir. Louisville has one of the oldest water treatment companies in the United States. Kentucky’s vast underground limestone aquifers provided easy access to fresh water via wells throughout the state, but they also aided the […]
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