Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Want to spend half a day in South Louisville taking in some sights, sounds, and scrumptious-y-ness? Here’s an itinerary for you! Start your day at Iroquois Park. No back up first. If you’re arriving morning or late morning, stop at Sister Bean’s Coffee Shop first for a pick-me-up! Then take your coffee, latte, milk, muffins, or cookies over to the […]
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My family and I were privileged to be hosted on a ride on the Day Out With Thomas train ride in conjunction with Kentucky Railway Museum this past weekend! My 2 1/2 year old was beside himself with excitement and couldn’t wait till we “found Thomas.” First we had to make the drive from Louisville to New Haven, KY, just […]
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This is an old post and this business has new ownership and they no longer rent bicycles. “I feel like a kid again!” These were the words of my 6’6” 200+ pound husband as he bicycled along the Ohio River Greenway with our two year old daughter strapped in a child carrier seat on the back of his aqua and white […]
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I was so excited when I saw that LFF needed a writer to review the Canoeing & Paddling option that is being offered at the Parklands on Floyds Fork, I am pretty sure my hand was the first in the air and I was waving it around saying pick me, pick me. Well I got picked and had a blast. […]
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We got to Churchill Downs for the Family Adventure Day around 11:30 last Sunday. The sun was shining, the wind was lightly blowing, and adventure was in the air. The kids, who had never been to Churchill Downs, were amazed by the sights and sounds of the racetrack. We got to catch some horses in the paddock area; a huge […]
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Did you know that you can have your child’s birthday party at The Parklands of Floyd’s Fork? We just had my son’s 7th birthday party there and it was different and really nice. Of course, we did luck out with incredible weather and that didn’t hurt! We booked the party for 2 hours. I was able to set up 30 […]
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I am not a Grandma, but I know quite a few amazing ones! Here are a few ideas I collected from the Grandparents in my life to share with you and your family: Attend a great live performance! Check out a play at Derby Dinner Playhouse or the Little Colonel Playhouse. Head over to Stage One and Actor’s Theatre. We’ve […]
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Louisville is a great place for a summer vacation with kids. Here is a suggested itinerary for your summer break family vacation in Louisville. Looking for more summer fun? Click here. Sunday: Start in Bardstown, KY. It’s just about 45 minutes from Louisville. Visit My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Main Street in Bardstown, The Bourbon Heritage Center (Read about bourbon tourism […]
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The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The answer is: 6 years old. Children ages 5 and under do not need Pegasus Pins. This past week, I went downtown to the opening day of the Chow Wagon and Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. I had my toddler with […]
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The Kentucky Derby Festival is an amazing two week celebration leading up to the Kentucky Derby. It’s a fun time for families and the events are very affordable. Here are our tips to help you have a great time! The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The […]
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10. The Old Spaghetti Factory is always a favorite among kids, especially if you get to sit inside the trolley car in the middle of the restaurant. (See LFF’s review here) 9. Derby Dinner Playhouse is a great place to catch dinner and a show. They also offer children’s shows earlier in the day. (See LFF’s review here) 8. Ollie’s Trolley is […]
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The only thing better than celebrating your kiddo’s birthday in a big way, is doing it as inexpensively as possible! As a mom businesses really earn brownie points with me for treating my children well, and giving them free or highly discounted stuff makes me happier and honestly more likely to return. Here is a list of some area businesses […]
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