Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
With spring just around the corner, we took a drive about a 40 minute drive southwest of Louisville to hike and visit some historic sites and a 130 foot waterfall. We started off by hiking the Tioga Falls trail. The parking area has 4 picnic tables, but I did not see any restrooms nearby. This hike is about 2 miles […]
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Family hikes at Charlestown State Park to Historical Rose Island Amusement Park I grew up a river rat in a Prospect neighborhood called Cardinal Harbour. Everyone had boats and canoes, and some of my earliest memories were of going out on the sail boat on the weekends. As I got older I started hearing rumors about an amusement park right […]
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What you need to know for the 2019 Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade Once again, it’s time to stand in awe as Louisville’s giant winged horse makes his annual trek through the middle of Downtown. Referring of course, to the Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade which commemorates the final two days of this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival. It will be Downtown on […]
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LFPL has hands-on learning programs for children of all ages to play, create and explore together. There are over 90 free spring break activities for kids with a variety of interests. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPRING BREAK STAYCATION 2020 FOR OPTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PERIOD. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL DISTANCING PAGE FOR MORE INFO. If you are staying […]
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Are you looking for winter break fun in Louisville? Here are some ideas for family fun when school is out. Thanks for being such amazing readers in 2018. We are taking a publishing break until into the new year so that we can enjoy some fun time with our families like we hope you do with yours! Here are some […]
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My Big Little Adventure prepares pre-school children for Kindergarten by giving parents access to educational events, tools, and activities that they can do together. What is My Big Little Adventure? MyBigLittleAdventure.org is a free website. This collaboration between Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Community Coordinated Child Care, Family Scholar House, Kentucky Science Center, the Louisville Zoo and StageOne Family Theatre […]
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Looking for something to do this weekend? FREE Open House at My Gym Louisville! And, a discount code. Saturday, September 15th, 9am-2pm This is a sponsored post. We are so excited to celebrate 35 years of My Gym with an Open House and special savings just in time for Back to School! Bring the whole family! Check out our facility […]
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Mark your summer calendars for this exciting Fort Knox Centennial Concert featuring Easton Corbin. The Fort Knox Centennial Concert is sponsored by Academy Sports, Navy Federal, Brown Forman, Fort KnoxFederal Credit Union, Swope Family of Dealerships, and USAA Enjoy live music at the Centennial Concert! On Saturday August 18th at 7pm bring family and friends to Brooks Field and enjoy Easton Corbin, Parmalee, and Runaway […]
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Iroquois Amphitheater offers outdoor Movies Under the Stars While my family knew that the Iroquois Amphitheater was a great venue for plays, concerts, and festivals, we had never been to one of their summer Movies Under the Stars. Since we live within walking distance and knew they were playing ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ I made sure to note […]
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Rec on the Go – Free sports, games, and activities for youth at Louisville Metro Parks Rec on the Go from Louisville Metro Parks – bringing fun throughout the summer in the evenings to four parks around the city. The parks are: Cherokee, Seneca, Shawnee, and Iroquois. From 4 – 7 pm, throughout the summer, youth can take advantage of this […]
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Kids love making their own gingerbread house this time of year but it can be quite a mess at home. Here is a solution, and it’s free! The Home Depot hosts free workshops and monthly, they have a special opportunity for kids. This weekend it’s a DIY gingerbread house that your kids will enjoy. You get to take home their […]
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We recently checked out the new Silo Center Bike Park at Turkey Run Park. This new addition to The Parklands of Floyds Fork offers exciting mountain bike trails and pump tracks for different skill levels. The Silo Center Bike Park consists of two different Pump Tracks, a Toasted Swine Skills Loop and five Flow Trails. My 9 year old son […]
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