Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Outdoor concerts make for great family fun, no matter the type of music. Outdoor concerts are typically free events and open to the public. Louisville is known for having a great music scene! Every spring and summer, several outdoor venues across Louisville and Southern Indiana host a variety of concerts. Here is a list of outdoor concerts in Louisville: Tuesdays […]
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Dawn at the Downs is an exciting way to get ready for the Kentucky Derby with your family by visiting Churchill Downs in the mornings leading up to Derby Day. There are free and paid options. You can purchase a ticket for the buffet and parking or enter for free at a gate and watch. Dawn at the Downs […]
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The best Kentucky Derby Festival events for families KDF is such an amazing opportunities to get out together and enjoy our city. Sometimes, it can seem like such an undertaking to figure out which events are the best for kids and families. Here are some suggestions of events we know and love! Kentucky Derby Festival events 2025 are getting […]
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Spring has arrived and it’s Kentucky Derby Festival time! Louisville is teeming with things to do this time of year. Find your FREE April fun here! Looking for free events this month? Let’s highlight some fun April! We know our readers like free family fun so here are some ideas for heading out with your kid without worrying about […]
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Spring Festivals are a great way to celebrate what wonderful people and places we have in the Louisville area. Spring is here and soon, it’ll be festival time. Here is our annual list of great festival options around Kentuckiana. We’ve even thrown in some day trip festivals for super special events. If you are hoping to get outside a lot […]
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A retro arcade in Louisville – new space for indoor fun will take you back in time for affordable family fun Zanzabar Arcade at Logan Street Market is a new, large venue full of retro (and a few current) arcade games. This large arcade in Louisville provides a new option for indoor family fun. Sometimes it’s more difficult to find […]
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Not sure what to do with your kids on Spring Break? Have no fear; our Louisville Spring Break Staycation itinerary is here! This is how you make a staycation full of great memories. Here are our ideas for a Louisville Spring Break Staycation! Monday: Outside: Head to the Louisville Zoo to see all the animals, play on the playgrounds, […]
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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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You will be surprised by the family fun hidden at the back of this toy mall in Kentucky! Take a step back in time browsing antiques and toys but also, find treasures for everyone in the family. We headed to South Louisville Antique & Toy Mall after I told a friend about what my daughter likes and that she loves […]
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Are you looking for fun things to do on MLK Day with Kids? There are many MLK Day events and ways to celebrate. There are Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Louisville from commemorative events to fun outings. Here are some MLK Day events and ideas for things to do with kids. You can spend the day working on […]
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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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Want more creative liberty with your gingerbread house? Use Pop-Tarts® and build your own! We had so much fun creating our very own gingerbread houses. No kits required! With very few ingredients, this project was really inexpensive too. We set out to make pop tart gingerbread houses without any experience. I didn’t know what to expect and honestly, thought we […]
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