Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Needs some free or cheap spring break ideas? Here’s a list of fun, inexpensive places to visit during Spring Break in and around Louisville. If you are staying around Louisville or visiting for spring break, there are plenty of opportunities for fun that are either free or cheap! Here are 18 for you to choose from. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPRING […]
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Lowes Build and Grow Louisville events are fun for 2025! Free fun at Lowe’s where kids can learn skills and go home with a project they made! Many parents forgot about these events because they didn’t happen for a long while but in 2025, Lowe’s brought them back. You can sign up for your child to build a project for […]
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A Community Access membership level will allow even more people to access Kentucky Science Center! Learn more about this free membership opportunity for families! Kentucky Science Center has a membership level that will allow even more people to access Kentucky Science Center. It’s the new Community Access Membership! This membership provides a free family membership to families participating in the […]
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Free workshops for kids at the Home Depot Home Depot offers free kids workshops the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 12 pm. The workshops are designed for children ages 5 – 12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. The kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate […]
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This playful exhibit invites visitors of all ages to channel their inner architect and engineer as they design, build, and fortify their dream forts. Looking for an engaging family activity that combines creativity, learning, and fun? The Kentucky Science Center’s “Who Forted?” exhibit offers just that—a hands-on building experience where visitors of all ages can design, construct, and test their […]
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Are you looking for next year’s JCPS calendar? Are you looking for the Oldham, Shelby, or Bullitt County Schools calendars? Greater Clark or New Albany Floyd in Southern Indiana? We have the Louisville area school calendars available for you. Most of our readers have students in Jefferson County Public Schools, JCPS. The full school calendars are typically approved in the […]
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Little Crooked Creek Safari in Shelby County takes the petting zoo to the next level Do your kids love animals and want to get up close to feed them? Little Crooked Creek Safari is a locally owned and operated petting zoo. The best little petting zoo experience around! There is a diverse selection of animals that the whole family will […]
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How can you save on your Louisville Zoo membership? The Louisville Zoo has membership levels available at a discount for eligible families! I didn’t know that I was eligible for a Discounted Louisville Zoo Membership. I just happened across this information somewhere on social media. When my children were younger, a Louisville Zoo membership was a staple of our family […]
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The Metro United Way Developmental Screening Hub is a must for parents with children under the age 5 who are wondering about their child’s development. It can be an overwhelming task for parents, knowing if their children are walking, talking, and interacting as they should. Metro United Way’s Developmental Screening hub can help caregivers understand their child’s strengths and identify […]
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The first nature-based outdoor preschool near Louisville, located in the beautiful woodlands of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Nurture your child’s growth at Thrive Forest School! Thrive provides children the opportunity to blossom into their fullest potential through individualized support, guidance and attention all while learning through play in nature. Our preschool and afterschool programs are designed to cultivate a love for learning and the […]
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A replica of the Columbus Ship, Pinta, will be docked in Louisville for learning and exploration. From June 22 to July 4, this amazing replica Columbus ship will be in Louisville on the waterfront. The “Pinta”, a Replica of a Portuguese Caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers will open as a “floating museum” for dockside educational tours. The […]
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Walking Wednesdays at Crescent Hill Reservoir in Louisville Walking Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the inside of the stone building at the Crescent Hill Reservoir. Louisville has one of the oldest water treatment companies in the United States. Kentucky’s vast underground limestone aquifers provided easy access to fresh water via wells throughout the state, but they also aided the […]
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