Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Boyds Orchard is just a little over an hour away down I64 toward Lexington. It is a wonderful fall day trip from Louisville. There is definitely enough to keep you busy all day! Admission and parking are free at Boyd Orchard but if you want to enjoy the other things they have to offer, you pay a fee. It can get pricey, but check out […]
» Read moreWe recently were able to visit Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood, KY. Now you may be thinking I must be a little crazy to take my 2 year old and 6 month old, but what 2 year old does not like a castle, Secret Garden, or roaming around the Serpentine Garden? It’s a great place to let imaginations run wild […]
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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a great place that connects people of all ages with nature. We spent a day there this past weekend to check it out and still did not get everything explored. It costs only $5/carload on weekends and holidays or otherwise is free. We started at the Visitor Center – a site to see in […]
» Read moreWe ventured over to E.P. Tom Sawyer Park recently. They have a great sand area under a big shady tree with a bench for parents to keep a close eye on the kids. It is right next to the playground which has definitely seen better days. There was only one baby swing that was duct taped together. There were four […]
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Ready for apple picking? According to their website – some apples have begun to ripen early but most will be ready in late August. Check their site for updates. http://www.hiddenholloworchard.com/map_and_times.html ****************** Hidden Hollow Orchard is a very appropriate name for this gem of a place tucked away behind a few neighborhoods in Louisville. You turn down a quiet road off […]
» Read moreFood, rides, food, animals, food, Kidz Biz, and did I mention food? So have you made it to the state fair yet? We recently made the trek out to the fairgrounds. It was a nice way to spend the morning despite spending $8 to park and then $8 for my ticket. (Kids 2 and under free, 12-3 year olds – […]
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With the cooler morning, the kids and I decide to hop over to Jefferson Memorial Forest to see what that is all about. The forest is a living memorial to all the Kentucky vets who have served during war time. It encompasses almost 6200 acres making it the largest municipal urban forest in the nation. It is just about 5min […]
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Either a short walk or drive from Joe Creason Park and the zoo is the Louisville Nature Center which is also a neighbor to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. We just explored the nature center which was a quaint little place that has lots of information. The volunteers/workers there were very helpful despite just having welcomed a group of elementary […]
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Across the street from the Louisville zoo is Joe Creason Park. This was my first time exploring the park and I look forward to returning. It is home to Louisville Tennis Center which was pretty busy this morning. The park has a 1.5mile paved walking/running loop. A portion shares it with cars in the park, but just for a very […]
» Read moreCherokee is another great park in Louisville for a picnic, to exercise, or just to be outside to enjoy nature. There are several amenities there from dog runs, archery range, multiple playgrounds with bathroom facilities nearby, and mountain bike trails to name a few. The playground we like to frequent has both baby swings and regular along with smaller play […]
» Read moreCharlie Vettiner Park is a nice park, but my toddler is too young to enjoy its amenities. It has a very cool playground, but geared towards older kids. The swings are a small distance away and have both baby and bigger swings. The bathrooms are near the playground. Other things unique to the park include an exercise path, disc golf, […]
» Read moreHighview Park is a quaint little park off of the Outer Loop. It has 2 playgrounds – one for bigger kids and one for younger. I feel comfortable with my 2 year old on both. They aren’t very big playgrounds and both are right next to each other. There are also big and baby swings there. They have tennis courts, […]
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