Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
One of my most recent missions is to compile a Donut–or is it Doughnut—Shop round up for readers. That means I must check out every doughnut shop in Kentuckiana, right?! That may be a little too difficult, both on my time and my waistline, but I did recently stop into a doughnut shop my family has not been to before. […]
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I don’t write a lot about distance travel but considering when we were in the airport, we saw so many folks in UK or UofL gear plus my kids saw two families from their school…………I figure there are readers that are interested in going to the Bahamas. Let me just say, it was by far our favorite family vacation. And, […]
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This is a sponsored post Step One Dance School is located in All About Kids Sports Center. They have locations off of Blankenbaker Parkway in Louisville as well as a location in Crestwood Station in Oldham County. Step One Dance offers classes for ages 2 & up. From Ballet to Tap, Jazz to Hip Hop, and Dance/Gymnastics combo classes, they […]
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Just pulling up to Hi-Five Doughnuts, in Butchertown’s Butcherblock, you’re immediately greeted by the bright yellow, inviting storefront. Be prepared to wait in line at least a few minutes. We thoughtfully picked, what I had assumed to be an “off” time of day, Sunday at about 12:30, but we still had a wait time of around 5 minutes. The line […]
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My friends and I visited the recently opened Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in Indian Springs. Martin’s is a popular fast casual restaurant with roots in West Tennessee. We visited on a Monday night and we were able to order right away. We were handed menus upon arrival and ordered our meals at the counter. The set up was similar to Joella’s […]
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See our Lessons & Learning page for more! The following information is older, from 2017. Some of the links may not be active and some information may be invalid. Please visit out Team Sports page to get more up to date information. Beechmont Youth Sports: Our mission is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for youth ages […]
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This is a sponsored post Specializing in swim lessons for children of all ages! Based on the high demand for quality swim lessons, Emily Everson and Spencer Rice, co-owners of Bear Paddle Swim School developed a fun new way to teach swim lessons. Bear Paddle’s swim program features 30-minute weekly lessons, small classes designed by age and abilities, and safety […]
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Bambino Buddy Ball: Available at St. Matthew’s Baseball and Softball, Okolona Baseball, Prairie Village Baseball, and North Oldham Little League. All About Kids offers FEAT swim lessons (swim lessons for children with autism) and movement and more gymnastics classes (gymnastics lessons for kids with special needs). Camp Hi-Ho: Camp Hi-Ho and Kosair Children’s Hospital recognize the unique challenge that […]
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At Aloft’s media opening, I was able to get a sneak peak into a new hotel in our area! Aloft would make a great staycation or parents’ getaway night. It features an indoor pool, indoor bar/lounge area with pool table, outdoor lounge area with tv and fire heaters, 24/7 fitness room with state of the art equipment, meeting room and […]
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It’s the Louisville Family Fun 7th Annual Birthday Party benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters Party goers will be able to jump, eat and play at House of Boom. 100 Urton Lane, Louisville, KY 40223 January 22nd 2-7 p.m. One hour jump times available, buy tickets below in advance. Sold out last year. For just a $10 per jumper, come […]
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Nashville hot chicken is a fun food trend that is sweeping the nation. Word on the street is that Joella’s Hot Chicken is the place to sample this delicacy, so I had to check it out! Over the past couple of months, I have visited both Louisville locations, but my first experience was at the original location in St. Matthews […]
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We talked to local teachers to find out what toys and games they’d love their students to receive this holiday season. Preschool ideas: Playdough, Mr. Potato Head, stringing beads, Lite-Brite and scissors all help develop fine motor skills. Building toys like Lego and Lincoln Logs are helpful for creativity as well as fine motor skills. Snail’s Pace Race teaches color, counting […]
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