Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
The temperature on the afternoon of the 15th was almost 90-degrees, and the kids and I were in hot pursuit of some instant cooling, after-school treat relief. Thankfully, right in the heart of the Highlands sits a very small, yellow “shed” of sorts – Big Mike’s Shaved Ice. We pulled into the adjacent parking lot of the hair salon in […]
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As a father of two children (7 &5), there is nothing more enjoyable for me than a weekend with no plans. If your family is anything like mine, weekends usually fill up fast due to work, family gatherings, or other obligations that always seem to come up. That’s why a free weekend with no plans can sometimes feel like winning […]
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Are you new to Louisville? Moving to a new city is exciting and daunting! We both did it with small kids and found the best way to make friends and learn about our new home was to go out and explore. Here is our list of 10 places to go see/visit/spend time as when you move to Louisville….there’s many more, […]
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This is a sponsored post As parents, there are countless decisions you make on behalf of your children. Some decisions are easier than others, like signing up for soccer or scheduling that dreaded dentist appointment. Other more complex choices can determine your children’s path for the rest of their lives and choosing a school may be one of the most […]
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This is a sponsored post Summer Camps at My Gym Louisville are back this year and better than ever! We have eight exciting theme weeks planned for children ages 3-7 years. Each day, children will get to play in our children’s gym area which includes slides, a trampoline, monkey bars, balance beam, uneven bars, ballpit, basketball hoops, zipline, and more. […]
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This post will be updated in 2021 but for now has old information Louisville Area Attractions: All About Kids: They offer a Member Pass for open gym that will save you money for your play! $65/10 visits. That is almost a 50% off the admission price per visit for non-members! Bats Kids Club: Membership includes free admission to all […]
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Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and we here at Louisville Family Fun want to help you plant a tree. According to Trees Louisville, the city’s tree canopy is averaging 37%, and is even down to 26% in some places. Things like weather and age are natural enemies of trees, and unless we replace those trees now the […]
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The Indianapolis Children’s Museum is an easy drive up I-65, approximately 2 hours from Louisville. Here are some of the perks and features that make it worth the trip: 1. Free parking! The museum has a parking garage and surface parking that is free! Parking has never been a problem for us when visiting the museum. 2. They offer free […]
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This is a sponsored post The Fun Fins Swim School at All About Kids (located in Louisville and Oldham County) makes learning to swim FUN! Fun Fins Swim School has become the premier instructional swimming facility in the state of Kentucky. They offer a warm, safe, and FUN environment. Their skillfully trained instructors will safely teach your child to swim […]
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One of my most recent missions is to compile a Donut–or is it Doughnut—Shop round up for readers. That means I must check out every doughnut shop in Kentuckiana, right?! That may be a little too difficult, both on my time and my waistline, but I did recently stop into a doughnut shop my family has not been to before. […]
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I don’t write a lot about distance travel but considering when we were in the airport, we saw so many folks in UK or UofL gear plus my kids saw two families from their school…………I figure there are readers that are interested in going to the Bahamas. Let me just say, it was by far our favorite family vacation. And, […]
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This is a sponsored post Step One Dance School is located in All About Kids Sports Center. They have locations off of Blankenbaker Parkway in Louisville as well as a location in Crestwood Station in Oldham County. Step One Dance offers classes for ages 2 & up. From Ballet to Tap, Jazz to Hip Hop, and Dance/Gymnastics combo classes, they […]
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