Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Located outside of Louisville in beautiful Oldham County is Little Big Gem Mine and Rock Shop. Families are invited to experience mining for gems on the thirty foot sluice. The idea for Little Big Gem Mine and Rock Shop started during quarantine when many people were struggling to stay busy and find new ways to have fun. Owners Garnett and […]
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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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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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The popular Wild Lights: Around the World, will be from March 10 through May 21, 2023, at the Louisville Zoo. Wild Lights is one of the largest Chinese lantern festivals in the nation and our community’s first-ever outdoor Chinese lantern festival. This is really exciting news! Many people loved Wild Lights Louisville at the Louisville Zoo and it will be […]
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Here are some things to consider about Kentucky Bourbon Tours with Kids Louisville is the Bourbon tourism capital of the world. Bourbon is Kentucky’s native spirit and our bourbon heritage is rich, but is it family-friendly? Can you really take your kids to a distillery? The answer is absolutely yes, but with a few caveats you need to consider […]
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What is the best preschool in Louisville? Here is a list of preschools around Louisville so you can find what is best for your child! There are Louisville preschools for every age and interest. If you are looking for a great preschool, this list will help you find the options near you so you can schedule a tour or […]
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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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Explore Kentucky at Lake Malone State Park and the Big Twigs! The Big Twigs attraction is a family of wood giants and worth the visit. Visit the Big Twigs at Lake Malone! We recently took a trip down to Lake Malone State Park in Dunmor, Kentucky, just west of Bowling Green. Our goal was to visit the “Big Twigs” attraction […]
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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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Loveland Ohio is about two hours northeast of Louisville, just outside of Cincinnati. My kids and I recently took a trip up to the Loveland area to visit some area parks and Loveland Castle. Loveland Castle, otherwise known as Chateau Laroche (“Rock Castle” in French) is a real castle built by a World War I veteran named Harry D. Andrews. […]
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