Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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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Black Horse Manor offers custom farm tours for families Alpacas, horses, donkeys, and other farm animals will greet you on this farm tour near Louisville. On the edge of Shelby County and available for a farm tour near Louisville, you will find Black Horse Manor. Luckily, someone visit it recently and reached out to us to make the connection. We […]
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Tips for visiting Josephine Sculpture Park in Frankfort, a unique Kentucky space for families Day trips are so important so families can find new ways to be together and have fun. Outdoor fun options allow you to explore with sunshine, and usually some exercise. Josephine Sculpture Park is in Frankfort and open dawn to dusk. It is free to visit […]
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Field trips in Kentucky can be a great way to enjoy our region with your family. And, involving learning in family fun allows kids to expand their perspectives. What are the best field trips in Kentucky? Some of them are the hidden gems that are less obvious options. Why not incorporate your family fun with learning opportunities? Field trips motivate […]
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Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure is located east of Lexington in Carlisle, Kentucky, just under two hours from Louisville. This family owned exotic animal zoo opened to the public a couple of years ago, so everything looks pretty nice and new. It’s a great place to visit for all ages. It feels safe, clean, and the animals all look well kept with […]
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Experience the fun just over the river at the Falls of the Ohio State Park. It is a fun day with the family and the kids will have fun playing and discovering fossils. A group of friends and I took our families to Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville. We explored the museum. Watched the movie and adventured […]
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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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Music lessons in Louisville at Mom’s Music If you are looking for drum lessons for your child, or maybe something else musical, read on. There might be a good fit for your child at Mom’s Music. Kids looking for music lessons in Louisville have options around town, sometimes at school, sometimes through a local business. My son started playing the […]
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My family recently took a visit to TC Highlands Farm in Pleasureville, Kentucky to visit with some friendly highland cattle. At TC Highlands Farm, we had a choice of half hour or hour sessions, and went with the hour visit. We decided we wanted to spend a little more time with the cattle, feed them treats, brush them, hear all […]
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Museums in Louisville and Historical House Tours From huge buildings to single room displays– we’ve compiled a list of museums and historical homes for visitors of different ages and interests. There are many museums and tours right here in Louisville that are great for families. We have compiled a list for you to help in your planning. Remember for […]
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Salato Wildlife Education Center offers animal encounters in the heart of Kentucky. The Salato Wildlife Center is now open for the 2021 season! Some programming discussed in this article may be different now due to the pandemic. Photos are from past experiences Salato Wildlife Education Center is in in Frankfort, KY. You can’t miss the entrance – there’s a giant […]
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