Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Growing up in the South End, I have known about and frequented Wagner’s Pharmacy often through the years. However, my friends thought I was crazy when they heard I was eating at a pharmacy. When I found out they had never been there we set up a girls’ lunch so they could check it out. Wagner’s Pharmacy is located across […]
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We recently took a family trip to Bowling Green Kentucky. It’s only about 2 hours south of Louisville, and we were amazed at how many great things there are to do there! Here’s a list of things to see with some commentary on what we liked and recommend: Lost River Cave– This is best to see early in the day, but […]
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On hot and sticky nights, ice cream is the best solution to cool us down so we went and got some ice cream at Dairy Kastle. It was super busy when we got there and we were lucky to get one of their few parking spots. After a short wait, we were ready to order. My boys had lots of […]
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Recently, my family and I met some friends for dinner at BoomBozz Craft Pizza and Taphouse, the new location that recently opened near Jeffersontown at 1890 South Hurstbourne Parkway (502-491-4111). We have had Tony Boombozz Pizza in the past and it is always delicious and good service. This new location is a great addition to this popular local pizza restaurant […]
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I was recently given the opportunity to check out Jefferson Memorial Forest’s new Go Ape Zip Line and Treetop Adventure. I will start by saying I have never done any other zip line or rope obstacle course before and am slightly afraid of heights, so this was a new experience for me! The new treetop adventure marks the opening of […]
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When we heard about Big Mike’s Shaved Ice and found out it was being run by a 17 year old high school student we knew we wanted to check it out and support a young entrepreneur. Mike, a senior at DeSales High School, is selling authentic shaved ice in the heart of the Highlands. He is located in the parking […]
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There’s never a shortage of things to do in Louisville, and new things are opening up all the time. But there are a few tried-and-true places around town that don’t get the attention they deserve. It’s time to get out there and rediscover these 6 hidden gems in Louisville with your family! 1. Some of my earliest childhood memories are […]
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On the first day of Spring Break, we took a trip to The Mall St. Matthews. While shopping inside Claire’s, my 6 yr old daughter noticed a girl near her age who was getting her ears pierced. After seeing that the girl did not cry, my daughter decided she would like have her ears pierced as well. This is something […]
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The Family Aquatic Center in Clarksville is a great destination during the summer for Louisville area families that have kids of all ages. Just over the Ohio River in Southern Indiana (super easy to find), it’s clean, affordable and has enough variety to keep everyone entertained! It is open daily June 3 – July 28 and weekends: August 1-2, August […]
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Erin was given a complimentary two night stay for purpose of review My family and I stayed at French Lick Resort for two days over our JCPS Spring Break week. We enjoyed the Spring Break activities that the resort put together with families in mind. It was a ton of fun and we filled our days up pretty quickly with […]
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Sometimes in order to truly experience something, you must experience it through the eyes of a child. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is a five minute drive from our house and we have visited there probably a dozen or so times. Many of our visits were for special events, like Boo Dell, their scavenger hunt or a playdate outing. My husband […]
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Nicolle was given admission tickets to Holiday World for the purpose of reviewing their dining options. Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari offers an array of rides, shows and food! While my family visited the park recently, we decided to take in the many food options available throughout the park. There are restaurants in every section of the park and they […]
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