Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
The first nature-based outdoor preschool near Louisville, located in the beautiful woodlands of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Nurture your child’s growth at Thrive Forest School! Thrive provides children the opportunity to blossom into their fullest potential through individualized support, guidance and attention all while learning through play in nature. Our preschool and afterschool programs are designed to cultivate a love for learning and the […]
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Pools in Louisville (or nearby!) Pools around Louisville – Summer fun is swimming and if you want to beat the heat, these public swimming pools are ready for you and your family to make a splash. Louisville, Southern Indiana and beyond. Pools in Louisville Here’s a great list from Kentucky Family Fun if you want to take a day […]
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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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Summer Reading Programs around Louisville Help your kids prevent the dreaded “summer slide” by participating in over a dozen free summer reading experiences and other educational fun over the summer months! Remember, any parent or caregiver who reads to a child counts for those younger ones! Summer is almost here and there are local and national programs available for […]
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Are you looking to beat the heat at the movies? Throughout the summer, movie theaters and libraries offer deals for families. For indoor fun during the summer on hot days, head to the movie theaters. Prices range from FREE to $2 Summer movie deals in Louisville or nearby! This is a great way to beat the heat. Enjoy some […]
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Are you looking for FREE events in June for family fun? Free events in June are here! You won’t have to dip into your vacation fund to have fun in Louisville this month. Check out these FREE events and have fun! Every Saturday, 9:00am Farm animal feeding at Blackacre Conservancy Every Sunday Speed Art Museum admission is free Ongoing […]
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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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Carter Caves State Resort Park is about 2 1/2 hours east of Louisville, straight out I-64. There is a lot you can do at this state park, but it is known for it’s caves. The Carter Caves region has the highest concentration of caves in Kentucky. Our most recent activity at Carter Caves was their paddling trip. I HIGHLY recommend […]
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Summer festivals in Louisville are fun for the entire family! Celebrate summer festivals! Lots of Louisville area families go on vacation during the summer but what about those other weeks when you are in town? These summer festivals are a great option and many of them are free! List of Summer Festivals in Louisville by month Memorial Day Weekend […]
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What are the best playgrounds in Louisville? We asked out writers about which playground in Louisville they like best and why! The Best Playgrounds in Louisville There are so many great playgrounds nearby but what are the best playgrounds in Louisville? You can spend all year visiting different ones. Here are some ideas for the best playground near you! […]
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Lakes are great and there are lots of them within a two hour drive of Louisville. We have compiled a list of lakes that a fun to visit and cool off in within a two hour drive of Louisville. Want to take a dip, enjoy beaches near Louisville and not go to far from home? We have you covered. Take […]
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Kentucky Kingdom or Holiday World? Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World are both amazing amusement parks we are lucky to have in driving distance from Louisville. Both boast two parks in one – the amusement park (dry rides) and the water park (wet rides). Both parks are very similar making it hard to decide where you should spend your day. […]
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