Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Looking for a fun day on the water? There are many places around Louisville that rent kayaks, canoes, boats, or SUPs. If you don’t want to own your own watercrafts, a great way to try things out is through renting. With so many waterways and lakes around Louisville, kayak rentals are very popular. But, there are also options for boats […]
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Explore Kentucky at Lake Malone State Park and the Big Twigs! The Big Twigs attraction is a family of wood giants and worth the visit. Visit the Big Twigs at Lake Malone! We recently took a trip down to Lake Malone State Park in Dunmor, Kentucky, just west of Bowling Green. Our goal was to visit the “Big Twigs” attraction […]
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There are so many free things to do with kids in Kentucky! We are lucky to live close to historical sites, many parks, cities with rich culture, and natural sites for outdoor adventures. We know that so many people are looking for free things to do with kids in Kentucky. We have had this post on our KentuckyFamilyFun.net site […]
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Indoor pools are great for year-round. Whether it be in the colder months or on a rainy day during the summer, it’s a great family thing to do: INDOOR SWIMMING. Climate controlled and no worries about sunscreen! Here are some options for indoor pools in Louisville. Especially in the winter, parents are looking for indoor pools in Louisville. It’s a […]
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Take a road trip to Winterlights at Newfields in Indianapolis this holiday season! Winterlights is a transformation of Newfields into a winter wonderland with over a million and a half lights on over 120 miles of light strands. Winterlights Inianapolis is at Newfields is a 152 acre campus that has the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Lily House, Art Park, Gardens, […]
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Drive thru fall light show in Paoli, Indiana Wilstem Wildlife Park continues drive thru lights experiences for fall family fun The Drive thru fall light show is back at the Fall Festival of Lights at Wilstem Wildlife Park in Paoli. If you are not familiar, it is a drive thru light show to create a unique experience as you go […]
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This past weekend my kids’ fall break began, so we decided to check out a family-friendly farm we had just learned about in southwest Jefferson County. Pendleton Farms is located off of Dixie Highway in the southern most part of the county. It’s a farmer’s market, garden store, and fruit and vegetable store all rolled into one. It’s on the way to Radcliff and […]
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Did you kids miss camp this summer? YMCA Camp Piomingo is hosting Family Camp weekend Spend a weekend at camp with your kids. A getaway to the woods full of camp activities for a couple of days. YMCA Camp Piomingo is hosting Family Camp! This is your opportunity to take your kids to camp and stay with them. They will […]
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Enjoying our outdoor time on beautiful days has led us to hike and explore some amazing spiritual sites nearby Louisville. We have done day trips to three, local, outdoor, spiritual grounds for hiking. I feel like we could have spent an hour or a whole day at each location. Hiking at Abbey of Gethsemani, Mount St. Francis Sanctuary, and Monastery […]
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This post about Clifty Falls State Park is a few years old. Some of the information may have changed. And, events may not take place in spring/summer 2020. Clifty Falls State Park is northeast of Louisville near Madison, IN. It is about a 90 minute drive, so it makes for a nice day trip for some hiking. There are […]
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This review is from 2018, prices/times/activities may have changed. My family and I enjoyed a day at Wilstem Ranch near French Lick, Indiana. It’s a great place to check out for any age. We decided to go for a day trip to see the giraffe and elephant encounters (it’s only an hour from the Louisville, KY/New Albany, IN border), and […]
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A great place to visit for all ages, Shaker Village is the perfect family day trip or weekend getaway. With all there is to do, you won’t have to, or want to, leave once you arrive. The folks at Pleasant Hill have worked hard to ensure you and your family have a wonderful time while visiting. Recently I got to […]
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