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Derby in December – December 3, 9 am – 5 pm, Kentucky Derby Museum We’re adding a touch of Derby spirit to the winter season, and you’re invited! Join us for the 2nd Annual Derby in December at Kentucky Derby Museum! We’re excited to bring you FREE ADMISSION and a full day of Derby-themed festivities in partnership with the Kentucky Derby Festival and Churchill Downs.

Watoto Children’s Choir Concert – December 6, 6:30 pm, Middletown United Methodist Church. Watoto Children’s Choirs have traveled extensively since 1984 sharing a message of hope—not only for Africa’s most vulnerable children and women—but for each of us all around the world. And we’re thrilled they’re coming here to perform songs off their brand-new album, “Better Days—There Is Hope” on Friday, December 3 at 6:30 pm. Come join us for this heartwarming, musical performance.

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – December 10th, 7:00pm, Louisville Palace Theatre. Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast. The 2024 tour unveils reimagined scenes crafted by acclaimed choreographer Viktor Davydiuk blending classical ballet with jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime. Get tickets now! Tickets for this event ar $50 each.

Christmas Gift and Decor Show 2024 – December 13-15, 2024, Friday, December 13, 11 am-7 pm, Saturday, December 14, 10 am-7 pm, Sunday, December 15, 11 am-5 pm, KY Expo Center.

Alice in Wonderland – December 13, 14, & 15, 6:30 on 13th and 14th and 3pm 15th, KCD Theatre – Kentucky Country Day School. Join us for this adaptation of the family favorite Alice in Wonderland as we take you into the Wonderland Circus! Alice’s thrilling adventure into the Big Top is filled with mad tea parties, mysterious caterpillars, a disappearing cat, and a very powerful Queen. Adapted by Jason Pizzarello from the stories of Lewis Carroll. Tickets are $10-$20 per person.

Connect the Dots Powered by the PNC Foundation– Happy Holidays Mary Ingalls! – December 14, 10 A.M. – 1 P.M.Jeffersontown Branch Library – 10635 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299. Embark on an adventure with Connect the Dots—an educational series making the history and innovation of blindness and low vision exciting for kids! At this event, families are introduced to beloved, real-life American frontierswoman Mary Ingalls.

“Illustration with green plants, bees, butterflies and logos of: The PNC Foundation, The Dot Experience, and Louisville Free Public Library. Includes the following text: Connect the Dots powered by PNC Foundation. Join us monthly to discover the magic of inclusivity through the power of play!”

Holiday Market at Woodhaven – December 15, 10am – 3 pm, Woodhaven Country Club 7200 Woodhaven Rd. We are so excited to announce our 3rd Christmas show of the season! Net proceeds from this event will go to the Fern Creek Highview United Ministries Inc. FREE ADMISSION FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be greeting everyone with a beautiful backdrop for free holiday photos.

KY Flea Market New Year Spectacular 2024 – December 28-31, 2024, Saturday, December 28, 10 am-6 pm, Sunday, December 29, 11 am-5 pm, Monday, December 30, 10 am-5 pm, Tuesday, December 31, 10 am-5 pm, KY Expo Center. The KY Flea Market is one of the finest flea markets in the nation consisting of over 1000 booths of dealers selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath & body, surplus, and more. Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday 11 am-5 pm. Monday 10 am-5 pm, Tuesday 10 am-5 pm Free admission.

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Silent Disco at Mile Wide – December 31, 3 pm – 6 pm, Have you always wanted to celebrate New Year’s Eve without having to stay up all night?? Well, you’re in luck! We’re throwing a Family Friendly NYE Silent Disco at Mile Wide from 3-6 PM. Our friends at Mile Wide are planning a whole European New Year’s Eve celebration complete with a livestream ball drop from Italy at 6PM! In addition to all your favorite family-friendly music, Mile Wide is bringing out the works. They’re brewing up and releasing a brand new Italian Pilsner, Il Capodanno. The homies at Mac’s will surely be bringing their “A Game” too, with some delicious pies for the occasion. They’ll also have free sparkling wine & non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice for a toast at (Italian) Midnight. Come ring in the new year with us, at the only party that ensures that you’ll be home and in your PJs well before Midnight!

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Louisville Free Public Library has story time events all around the city. You could go to different ones each week. Sometimes they have crafts and other activities to go along with the story time. It’s one of the best free family fun activities in the city!

Speed Art Museum has drop in family programs on Sundays. Sunday admission is free. The family tour is every Sunday at 2pm and recommended for families with kids ages 5-10 years old.

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Early childhood programming (ages 0-5) is back at Speed Art Museum. Baby Playdate is 1^st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Toddler Takeover is 1^st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Each month we baby-ify a gallery with floor mats, board books, toys, and soft music. Babies (and their adults) engage with the artworks and each other at their own speed. All the programming is included in your ticket to the Museum for that day. Check their website for upcoming dates and themes.

Tiny Art Tales – KMAC Museum, 10:30-11:15am, Join us Friday every month from 10:30-11:15 am for movement, music, and art making. It’s free.

All About Kids has open gym and swim at both their Oldham and Louisville locations. Times and days of the week vary based on location or activity. You can get a punch card if you plan to go often and want to save some money.

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Monday – Friday: 10am-2pm (Includes Preschool Open Gym Mon-Fri) (Ages 5 & under)
Monday – Thursday: 5pm-8pm (10 & under)
Saturday: 9am-12pm (10 & under)

SIGS in New Albany has several open gym style options that recur. From tot-spot to bounce time. You can go once or get a pass that will basically get you one free visit when you purchase more visits all at once.

Kentuckiana Parkour in Clarksville, IN has parents night out every Saturday night and you do not have to be a member to send your child. It’s for children ages 5 and up from 6-8pm. Kids can get active in the ninja and parkour courses. $20

Defy has Kid Jump every Monday- Friday from the time they open until noon. It is for kids ages 6 and under and their adult. It is $15 and parents jump free. You select a 90 minute jump spot. Those kiddos will be tired for their naps and you got your exercise in for the day!

Drop in and paint at Whet Your Palette. Leave the mess at home and let your kids get creative. The best deal is Tuesdays, all day canvases are half off.

Saturday Farm Animal Feeding – Blackacre State Nature Preserve And Historic Homestead. The volunteer animal feeders discuss feeding and caring for farm animals, will take place May through September on Saturdays at 9:00am. Visitors are advised to wear appropriate shoes or bring spare shoes for the ride home, as we may get dirty, especially if it has been raining recently. Feed will be provided, but Visitors are always welcome to bring their own treats to feed the animals. Apples, carrots, and bread are farm animal favorites. Meet in the barn for this fun opportunity!

There are some drop-in opportunities at The Little Loomhouse. Isn’t it so great things are opening up for family fun? Get creative with weaving and learn some unique history.

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Wednesday Wonders at The Parklands of Floyds Fork -Every Wednesday from Feb. 8 – Dec. 20, 10:30am-11:30am, Ben Stout House, Turkey Run Park.

Wednesday Wonders are interactive programs designed to spark the curiosity of young children. This session is for elementary aged (recommended ages 5-9) learners. Offering a different natural history wonder each week, we will cultivate critical thinking, scientific literacy, and stewardship of our natural surroundings. This hour long program emphasizes learning through exploration and discovery outdoors combined with science experiments, activities, play, and art. Come prepared for the weather as we go outside for hikes, creekwalks, and activities during all seasons. For a full list of topics go to our website.

*There will be no Wednesday Wonders on March 8, April 5, July 5, September 20, November 22, and December 27

Free for members / $5 for non-members

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