Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Last summer I finally visited Cunningham’s Creekside in Prospect. Friends have told me for years that they serve THE BEST fried fish sandwich in the Louisville area. I love a fried fish sandwich. So I had to see for myself, and I concur. It was the best fish sandwich I have had here: flaky, fresh-tasting, and HUGE! I keep a […]
» Read moreMy family and I spent the weekend camping at Buffalo Trace Park. They have a ton of things to do there (even if you don’t go camping)! It is off 150 NE in Indiana, somewhat near the turn off to go to Hubers. They have camping available for tents, cabins, and RVs (we stayed with the classic tent camping). Each […]
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Gateway Park in Clarksville just had its grand opening, so my son and I ventured across the Lincoln Bridge to check it out! The park is situated off of Eastern Boulevard (exit 2 off of I-65) on Little League Road. It sits next to Clarksville’s Little League Park. It boasts large swings for families to enjoy, a huge clubhouse, two […]
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St. Louis is about 4 hours from Louisville, and an EXCELLENT weekend or week getaway with a TON to do. It is in the Central Time Zone, so you gain an hour driving there. Here is my weekend trip, and at the bottom I’ve included a list of other attractions that I have visited or heard great things about. Attractions: […]
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Did you know the “Paul Revere of the South” settled in Kentucky after the Revolutionary War? I sure didn’t. Captain Jack Jouett was asleep one night outside the Coocoo Tavern when he heard the hoof beats of Banastre Tarleton’s British Troops coming down the road. He knew they were after Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Legislature, so he took off […]
» Read moreMain Event hosted our staff and guests for a fun night of bowling, games and food so we could report back to you on our experience. We had some mock birthday parties that involved bowling, pizza, video games, laser tag and the ropes course. Main Event is a Texas-based company that recently opened a venue off of I64 at Blankenbaker […]
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The new Interpretive Center at the Falls of the Ohio State Park recently reopened and it is spectacular! The center is renovated with engaging exhibits, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the history of the Falls of the Ohio like they haven’t been able to in the past. There are four new themes: An Ancient Sea, A Changing Land, Converging […]
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This is a sponsored post Got a Drama Queen or Drama King at your house? This summer, educational theatre company Drama by George is giving young actors ages 8-16 the chance to act in a play, make a movie, or learn comedy improv. Students can build self-confidence and creativity in any of our awesome summer day camps. Moviemakers Filmmaking Camp. […]
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I had the privilege of attending the 8th Annual Blue Hydrangea Progressive Tea hosted by Downtown LaGrange. The Blue Hydrangea Tea is a national event to draw attention to ovarian cancer. It supports O.A.K, Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky, with 100% of the donations going to O.A.K.. Cindy Adams, a local downtown LaGrange merchant, started the local version but lost her […]
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This is a sponsored post DID YOU KNOW? MUSIC AND BABIES ARE A PERFECT MATCH! Your baby’s ears are wide open! Your baby started listening to your voice at even before birth! If you sing while you’re pregnant, your baby will have favorite songs even before birth. Babies learn music the same way they learn language, and on the same […]
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I was granted admission/discounts to some of these venues for purpose of review. Pigeon Forge, TN is a popular destination for Louisville area families. Since it’s about 4 hours away, you can get there for a long weekend or stay even longer. There’s definitely enough to do! With the help of MyPigeonForge.com, I was able to put together an itinerary […]
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My husband and I recently had a great date night at the new Xscape Theater off Blankenbaker. It was a little pricier than some of the alternatives, but it had some perks. Of course, everything at Xscape looked new and clean. The large popcorn and large drinks come with a free refill for that day. Yum! Best of all, the […]
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