Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
The Gaslight Festival 2023 and Parade The Gaslight Festival is a tradition in Jeffersontown. The City of Jeffersontown will host the Gaslight Festival 2023. The dates are September 10-17. Gaslight Festival 2023 will be the 54th year of the festival. We know families have such fond memories of attending events like these every year and are happy to go back […]
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Hillview Playground is designed for all children to enjoy If you are looking for a new playground to explore, this offers many slides, swings and it has an adjacent sprayground. The new Hillview playground is inclusive – it is designed to be accessible for all children. Located at 298 Prairie Drive 40229, this playground has ramps and unique features intended […]
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We spent the better part of the day on Elizabethtown, Kentucky- about an hour drive south of Louisville. A brand new playground opened, we went to a giant, nearby park, and we ate some delicious food on our day trip to Elizabethtown. Enjoy a day trip to Elizabethtown! We know that our readers love day trips. This one is really […]
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We visited the new inclusive playground and splash pad designed for children with special needs in New Albany. The Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park debuted their much awaited inclusive playground and splash pad in May 2022. We are so excited to tell you about a new splashpad in New Albany. This playground and splashpad in New Albany is in Floyd […]
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HUGE list of cheap family fun activities and things to do in Louisville with kids for $5 or less. If I gave you $5 per child and told you to make the most out of it for family fun in Louisville, what would you do? Here are a ton of budget-friendly indoor and outdoor ideas for kids of all ages. […]
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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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What are the best playgrounds in Louisville? We asked out writers about which playground in Louisville they like best and why! The Best Playgrounds in Louisville There are so many great playgrounds nearby but what are the best playgrounds in Louisville? You can spend all year visiting different ones. Here are some ideas for the best playground near you! […]
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Fishing with kids can be a lot of fun and certainly provide memories for a lifetime. Louisville and some surrounding counties offer some great places for fishing. Fishing is a fun outdoor family activity. Hikes and parks are a ton of fun with your family to connect with nature and each other. If you are looking for an activity […]
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Thunder Over Louisville activities for families Thunder on the ground can be a lot to take in. What are the things to do for families for Thunder Over Louisville 2023? Thunder Over Louisville Activities for Kids will be plentiful at this year’s event. For 2023, whether it’s games or food, there’s something for your kids to enjoy and keep them […]
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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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Girls in Aviation Day introduces tweens and teens to careers in the field of aviation. My 8 year old daughter and I have attended the Woman in Aviation International (WAI) event in Louisville, called Girls in Aviation every year. It is free and always in September. According to WAI’s website: Women have been involved in aviation since its earliest days. […]
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