Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
As a writer for LouFamFun, I had the privilege of getting to check out the ABC Kids Expo in October. Boy was it overwhelming and full of innovative ideas for children ranging in age from babies to teenagers. Here are some products that I learned about that I wanted to share. I got to see and talk to a rep […]
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Recently, a nice friend bought me a voucher to try The Popcorn Station in Jefferstontown. We made a trip out there for a special snack since my kids LOVE popcorn. I was a little concerned that since they really like just regular buttered popcorn that they wouldn’t be into all of the different flavors, but I was wrong. We walked […]
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A great road trip at Christmas time is the Indianapolis Zoo. Christmas at the Zoo begins around Thanksgiving, and ends at before the New Year. It opens at 5pm and closes at 9pm Wednesdays through Sundays. The zoo opens mid-day, and you can go to zoo and then stay for Christmas at the Zoo without paying extra. The zoo is […]
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Bring the family or just some friends and explore the country’s most extensive collection of Victorian mansions and picturesque homes at the 36th Annual Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour, an absolute must for architecture buffs and history enthusiasts alike. This year’s tour will be held Saturday, December 1st, and Sunday, December 2nd, from noon to 6:00 pm both days. In […]
» Read moreMy family was so excited to get the opportunity to watch a review copy of the Little Pim language DVDs. If you are not familiar with the program (and we weren’t prior to this), it is a language learning system designed for children ages 0-6. The DVDs are based on the teaching philosophy of the Pimsleur method of language learning […]
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For our anniversary this year, we decided to check out Martini Italian Bistro. Martini’s is located in The Summit, which is one of my favorite shopping areas, and gave us somewhere to walk around before and after dinner as part of our date night. Martini’s describes itself as “comfortable yet sophisticated locally owned restaurant and bar.” They focus on Italian […]
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Old Louisville was the first suburb of Louisville according to the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council. With a history like that, it is not surprising that ghost stories are prevalent in the area. Because of these sometimes famous ghost stories, ghost tours are given year round. During the Halloween season, however, the Neighborhood Council goes all out to put on the […]
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My mother and I headed off to the Frazier History Museum for the “Diana: A Celebration” exhibition. The exhibit is here in Louisville until January 13, 2013. It comes directly from the Althorp Estate in England, the Spencer Family’s 500-year-old ancestral home, where it is on display every summer. Here at The Frazier Museum, you can experience nine galleries, 7,500 […]
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There’s a new place in town to take your kids when they’re bouncing off the walls: Sky Zone Louisville. This place is huge, and it’s filled with trampolines in lots of different configurations, including trampolines on the walls so you can actually ENCOURAGE your kids to jump off the walls! I recently went there with my son and the LouFamFun […]
» Read moreIt’s so easy to grab a gift bag and throw a present in and head to a party. But, in trying to teach my kids about the value of giving, I try to really get them as excited about giving as much as they are about getting gifts at their own parties! They help pick out the gifts but the […]
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The video below is a nice array of photos that gives you an idea of what you will see at the Kentucky Horse Park. We went this summer and had a wonderful day. It’s one for the record books folks. My husband said he actually wants to go back. He has very few places that he actually enjoys (he’s a […]
» Read moreWe will make a post for 2013 – stay tuned. Recently, we asked the readers on our Facebook to tell us about local craft fairs and bazaars going on around town. Thanks for letting us know about them! Here’s what you listed. If you know of more, just email info@louisvillefamilyfun.net and let us know! Holiday Craft Bazaar – Sponsored by […]
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