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Back to School Resource Fair – July 20, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Northeast Regional Library. Join SLHI for a festive Back to School Resource Fair at the Northeast Library! Enjoy a Christmas in July celebration with exciting crafts, activities, and a special story time with Santa Pat. Don’t miss out on free giveaways and valuable back-to-school resources. This is a fantastic, family-friendly event!
Twilight Market – July 25, 5-8pm, Christ Church United Methodist, 4216 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville 40207. These four summer Twilight Markets are sure to entertain everyone in the family! Live music, food trucks, free games and activities for all ages, and of course 30+ farm and artist vendors to buy from! Farm fresh produce, meat, eggs, bread, flowers, candles, soaps, jewelry, woodworking, artwork for your home and so much more! Come make some sweet summer memories with your neighbors and loved ones!
Community Block Part at Lifepoint – August 3, 11 am – 2 pm,
4th Annual Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show Benefitting Shelby County Animal Shelters – August 31st – September 1, 2024, 10 am -4 pm both days, Shelby County Fairgrounds 1513 Midland Trail Shelbyville, KY 40065. We are so excited to announce The 4th Annual Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Festival! A two-day event featuring artists from around the region. We will have a petting zoo and, a face painter. A fun and dog-friendly event located at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. We welcome artists, crafters, and authors to offer their wares ranging from metal, jewelry, glass, candle, soap, wood, paper, decorative fiber, oil paint, watercolors, ceramics, basketry, jams, honey, breads, bakery items and much, much more!
Long Running Events
KY Science Center MakerPlace Family Workshops – March 9th, March 23rd, March 30th, April 27th, May 18th, May 25th, June 1st, June 29th, 1 pm – 3 pm, KY Science Center. Tinker, hack, design, and build – the Maker movement empowers the next generation of inventors and MakerPlace gives them the tools to explore their creative ideas. MakerPlace blends together science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a space centered around creativity and endless possibilities. The basis of all scientific endeavors is the cycle of curiosity, tinkering, discovery, mistakes, and problem-solving. These skills are vital to our 21st-century workforce as we collaborate to solve real-world problems. Workshops are designed for ages 8 and older. $20 members/$30 non-member
Sonic Sensation: Visiting Mini Exhibit Sponsored by ENT Care Centers – February 29- Now through May 21st, 9:30am-5pm, Kentucky Science Center. Sonic Sensation is a 1,500+ square feet hands-on interactive museum exhibition that will introduce children and their families to the science of sound and hearing. Through the use of open-ended exhibits, visitors will better understand the physical and mathematical principles governing sound and gain a better understanding on how we interpret sounds. The exhibition will serve to inspire and educate visitors through their interaction with the exhibits and each other.
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.
Photo credit: Speed Art Museum
Early childhood programming (ages 0-5) is back at Speed Art Museum. Baby Playdate is 1st Wednesday of each month, 10 AM – 12 PM. Toddler Takeover is 1st 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.
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.
LOUISVILLE LOCATION
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!
Kids can make bath bombs for free at Buff City Soaps. Pick a location near you and just pop in during normal business hours, you don’t need to sign up. Click here to read more about it.
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!
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
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Searching for family fun in Louisville? Things to do this weekend? Check out this page that has a lot of our most popular information all in one hub for you to explore. Click here. Thank you for visiting our website to find events in Louisville. We have so much for your to explore. Visit all of the pages to find indoor fun, seasonal ideas, free fun, lists of holiday happenings, kids eat free, and more.
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