Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Did you know that Vision Airlines now offers non-stop, affordable flights to Myrtle Beach, SC? And, they always have specials! I was so excited to see this in the news because my parents live just south of Myrtle Beach and this will make it easier for us to make shorter trips to visit them! When you are in Myrtle Beach, […]
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If you follow our Facebook page, you saw me post some photos of my daughter at the KaZoing! Party and Play Princess Tea. We had a wonderful hour and a half of dress up, crafts and snacking. It was adorable and well organized. We have a great limited-time discount for these tea parties, INFO HERE, and now, we are giving […]
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Recently, my family and I spent a lot of time exploring free activities in our little town we call home: Jeffersontown. I have been so impressed recently with what Jeffersontown is doing to create family friendly events in outdoor venues. Jeffersontown is famous mostly for the Gaslight Festival it hosts every fall, but I think it will start becoming more […]
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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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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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What a great night of Bourbon tasting! Not knowing any of Bourbon’s history or craftsmanship and being new to Louisville, my husband and I were invited to use a prize won by a friend to attend the April 20, 2012 installment of the Fun with Wine & Food Series at the five diamond restaurant, The Oakroom, in the Seelbach Hotel […]
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We coordinated a great family event at Vint Coffee (Northfield) with Steve-O Magic. He is a local entertainer that performs at birthday parties and events and I learned from watching his show, he’s a ton of fun for kids! My son and daughter saw a magic show in New York at a family reunion this summer and they absolutely loved […]
» Read moreThe Louisville Zoo is fabuLOUs! It just a really nice size, not too big to be overwhelming but big enough to have a nice variety of creatures and critters to see. We love take little breaks for playtime at the playground or the splashpad in the summer. I have been taking my children since we moved to Louisville and at […]
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Our family took advantage of the free admission on Independence Day to explore Locust Grove off of Blankenbaker Lane. This is a National Historic Landmark housing 55 acres where William and Lucy Clark Croghan, enslaved African-Americans, and Revolutionary War hero General George Rogers Clark lived. Although my husband and I enjoyed the guided tour of the house, our children were […]
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Looking for something fun and educational to do with your 2-6 year olds to escape the summer heat? Then you should definitely check out VIPS’ Friday Friends which is open to both VIPS and non-VIPS children. We recently went with a group of moms from Louisville Mommies and my kids loved it! VIPS, which stands for Visually Impaired Preschool Services, […]
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Just north of Louisville on I-65 is a great town of Columbus, IN. I might be bias since it is my hometown, but if your family needs a weekend getaway this summer; this might be what you are looking for. It is 90minutes north of Louisville and 45min south of Indianapolis so you could also visit Indianapolis Zoo or the […]
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Over Memorial Day weekend, we visited George Rogers Clark Park (off of Poplar Level Rd) looking for a picnic spot where the kids could cool off in the spray pad. It was full of people playing, eating, hanging out and splashing in the spray area. There were ample picnic tables but we chose a shady spot under a tree near […]
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