Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Image courtesy of Harvest Homecoming Facebook Page Check their website for current dates/times Ahhh, October. Brilliant leaves, football, pumpkins, Halloween decorations, costumes, haunted houses, and….Harvest Homecoming. For those of us who grew up in Southern Indiana, this week should be a holiday. It is Mardi Gras for New Albany. Finally, our school system has given us a week off […]
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Family hikes at Charlestown State Park to Historical Rose Island Amusement Park I grew up a river rat in a Prospect neighborhood called Cardinal Harbour. Everyone had boats and canoes, and some of my earliest memories were of going out on the sail boat on the weekends. As I got older I started hearing rumors about an amusement park right […]
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*We were hosted on this adventure for purpose of review. Review of the Georgetown Drive-In I was asked to take a night out and visit The Georgetown Drive-In in Georgetown, Indiana. I loaded up the minivan with the family and we set out for the 25 minute drive from East Louisville. It is an easy drive and does not feel […]
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A great place to visit for all ages, Shaker Village is the perfect family day trip or weekend getaway. With all there is to do, you won’t have to, or want to, leave once you arrive. The folks at Pleasant Hill have worked hard to ensure you and your family have a wonderful time while visiting. Recently I got to […]
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Kona Ice truck is serving up smiles one cup at a time! Bring a shaved ice truck to your school or business! Since 2012, Kona Ice has been spreading smiles all around Louisville! They service Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Counties with their shaved ice truck. In just 7 years, they have helped raise over $250k for our local communities […]
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We were hosted on this trip for purpose of review. Looking for a quick weekend getaway from Louisville with your family? Dublin Ohio offers a variety of activities with a small town charm that sets it apart. Dublin is a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, and it is a town with a lot to offer! It’s perfect for a girls getaway, […]
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Mother Daughter fun is abundant in Louisville! Here is a list of ideas for enjoying time together. Are you looking for something special to do to bond with your daughter? Here are some ideas for things to do with your daughter so you can spend a special day together. Cook together: While you can definitely come up with some […]
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LFPL has hands-on learning programs for children of all ages to play, create and explore together. There are over 90 free spring break activities for kids with a variety of interests. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPRING BREAK STAYCATION 2020 FOR OPTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PERIOD. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL DISTANCING PAGE FOR MORE INFO. If you are staying […]
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Who has drop-in child care when school’s out? Who offers school’s out camp? This has become a question that we get often and we find that more and more businesses are opening up for drop-in child care or camp when school is called off for a snow day or like in 2018, 2019, teacher protests. Where can you send […]
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Family Fun itinerary for Huntsville, Alabama. A great getaway for Louisville families. There are many things to do in Huntsville with kids! We took a trip from Louisville to Huntsville, Alabama to see what kind of family fun we could have on this three-day getaway. Many Louisville residents like to take road trips to Nashville, Tennessee for a long weekend, but […]
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Thomas Dambo will create three Forest Giants sculptures in the Berheim Forest arboretum using recycled wood from our area. Please note, spring 2020, Bernheim is open but you need reservations. Check their website closely for re-opening information. The Forest Giants are finished! The giants are expected to be at Bernheim Forest for 3-5 years. Visit Bernheim to marvel in how amazing […]
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Keep your kiddo’s hands AND mind engaged this spring break with Snapology LEGO camps! Snapology has several exciting LEGO® STEM camps planned this spring, including family favorites like Pokémon, Star Wars, AttackBots, Mega Machines, Slime and more! As always, all full-week campers will get a t-shirt or LEGO® mini-figure, depending on the camp location. Save 10% on select full-day camps […]
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