Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Enjoy Winter Woods Spectacular with a magical walk-thru experience at Iroquois Park! The lighting, artistry, and sounds will delight your senses and transport you to a winter wonderland that the whole family will enjoy. The Winter Woods Spectacular, a celebration of winter art and light that’s fun for the whole family, is now a walk-thru experience for the first time […]
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Letters from Santa direct to your child! Add some special magic to this holiday season. Also, where to drop off Letters to Santa around Louisville. Many people are wondering where they can drop off letters to Santa and get a return letter from the North Pole. There are places around town that have special mailboxes. Some of them will […]
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Lace up your sneakers and join us on Thanksgiving morning for the 52nd Annual Turkey Trot at the Northeast Family YMCA! Run or walk in-person (or virtually) 5k, 10k, or Kids’ Trot. Rain or shine. All participants receive a t-shirt and Turkey Trot medal. Location: Northeast Family YMCA Date: Thursday, November 24 Times: 5k begins at 8:15am 10k begins […]
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Things are getting scary! Louisville haunted attractions are all around and ready to make your spine shiver…..if that’s what you want. I know that so many people love scary and haunted events and so we provide you with a list of area attractions that are really to make you scream and jump. There are some slight frights for the younger […]
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Back by popular demand, Venardos Circus (veh-NARR-dos), a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled to return to at Waterfront Park Venardos Circus in Louisville October 19-30, 2022. They will host 15 shows over two weeks in the intimate red-and-white striped tent. “We are America’s circus! Our team is thrilled to return to Louisville, one of the cities we have visited annually through […]
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Enjoying fall without taking in the beauty of the fall leaves is like eating a warm brownie without ice cream. It just should not happen! To help you avoid such a mistake, here’s our top 5 favorite family favorites to enjoy the fall foliage in Louisville: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest: An easy drive south of Louisville, this forest […]
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Caufield’s is a unique store that will supply all of your Halloween needs! Have you heard of Caufield’s Louisville? This store has the best variety of Halloween costumes, supplies, wigs, decorations, and all things gore and scare! Caufield’s Louisville has operated in Louisville since 1920. It is a staple for all things Halloween in Louisville. Shop their novelties and you […]
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Girls in Aviation Day introduces tweens and teens to careers in the field of aviation. My 8 year old daughter and I have attended the Woman in Aviation International (WAI) event in Louisville, called Girls in Aviation every year. It is free and always in September. According to WAI’s website: Women have been involved in aviation since its earliest days. […]
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Huber’s Orchard and Winery is now offering sunflower picking. Take photos, pick flowers, enjoy the sunshine. U-pick sunflowers are available, plus they are beautiful for visiting and taking photos. Make a day out of visiting to see the flowers and enjoy other activities at Huber’s. Sunflower picking in a gorgeous sunflower field near Louisville will lift your spirits! This summer […]
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Brown County State Park in Indiana is an hour and a half north of Louisville. This gem of a park is perfect for a day or weekend trip. Brown County State Park has several different family fun activities. When we think of a fall outing, Brown County State Park comes to mind. Obviously, outdoor options are great for fall. One […]
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Drive-in movies have become very popular. People like going retro! Pick an evening to spend time outdoors with the family. There are many places offering drive-in movies near Louisville. Drive-in movies near Louisville are fun for families this year because they are totally set up for social distancing. You stick to your spot with your family and you are good […]
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Location just down I-65 in Nashville, Opryland makes for a perfect mother-daughter weekend! It’s always nice to get away for a bit. We love heading out for a weekend trip to Opryland and every time we go, we discover something new. A friend and I recently had the opportunity to spend two nights with our daughters at the beautiful Gaylord […]
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