Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine and I were looking for a playground we had not taken our kids to yet and decided to check out Thurman-Hutchins Park at 3734 River Rd. near Indian Hills Trail. It is just across River Rd. from Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park, which is along the Ohio River, but always seems more […]
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Many folks in Louisville know about KaZoing! Party & Play because of their fabuLOUs birthday parties. Yes, they do host great parties but for my family, we love KaZoing! because it is my lifesaver of a place for dropping of my kids when I know I have so much work to do. They have Mother’s Day Out programs and Day […]
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The Summit shopping center mall in northeast Louisville recently added a new play area. It’s located right behind the main Summit sign in the center shopping area. It’s right by Qudoba, Starbucks, and 32 degrees frozen yogurt. There are tables with umbrellas in the area, and benches to sit on inside the play […]
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I have two very active boys, ages 3 and 5, and I’m always looking for new ways to burn off some of their energy. Recently someone suggested rock climbing, so we headed over to Rocksport on Plantside Drive to check it out. When we first arrived, I was delighted to see kids and teens of all ages working cooperatively together […]
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I just got back from a trip and we had a travel bingo game for the kids and they really loved it. It occupied them for a long time and they were so excited to spot the things on the game board. I thought, why can’t I adapt this to other things? THE GROCERY STORE! I need them to stay […]
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Note, this post is from 2012 A couple of weeks ago, my family and I decided to explore Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. We departed Louisville after breakfast and enjoyed an easy, scenic drive down I-64 and I-75. After exiting I-75, we drove another 10 – 15 miles on a rural road. At one point there was a […]
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Birthdays are a big deal when you’re little, and as a mom I know I only have so many chances to give my kids a party they’ll remember. One of my favorite birthday parties of all time is the Tumblebus party. I like it so much I’ve done it for both my sons’ third birthdays. This idea was born out […]
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I will start by saying that Thomas the Train has hung the moon in my 3 1/2 year old son’s eyes! When he discovered that he was going to ride on the “real” Thomas he was beyond thrilled and could not contain his excitement! And the Day Out with Thomas did not disappoint! We headed out for the 9am Day […]
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As you may recall, I went on a day trip with Mint Julep Tours back in April and I wrote a review. It was a fantastic day trip. My husband and I enjoyed a full day out with great people; learning and doing interesting things and touring historical places. It is just your luck that Mint Julep Tours is offering […]
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Recently, we decided to have a family night out. That means no cooking for Mommy! We decided to go to Bungalow Joe’s, as my husband has been hearing about the burgers for weeks. The website describes it as a “premier FAMILY sports bar/restaurant.” After looking at the website to ensure it looked kid friendly, we decided to give it a […]
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Recently, I took my son to the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando, FL. I got a great media rate but I looked up rates and found some for under $150 a night, awesome for all that this place has to offer! I booked my airfare through Vacation by V and we flew to Orlando from the Louisville airport through Memphis and […]
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This past weekend my husband and I enjoyed a double date to the VIP Reception for the new Gordon Biersch opening this week at 4th Street Live! in downtown Louisville. Three of us had never visited one, but my husband was already a big fan from frequenting the location where we used to live on the east coast. He was […]
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