Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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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Enjoying our outdoor time on beautiful days has led us to hike and explore some amazing spiritual sites nearby Louisville. We have done day trips to three, local, outdoor, spiritual grounds for hiking. I feel like we could have spent an hour or a whole day at each location. Hiking at Abbey of Gethsemani, Mount St. Francis Sanctuary, and Monastery […]
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Family Fun Day on the Ohio and a walk over the Big 4 Bridge Since the opening of the Big 4 Bridge several years ago, Jeffersonville has really evolved. What is there to do with kids? My family and I decided to spend the day at the Big 4 Bridge together down by the Ohio River. We parked at the […]
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Best places in Louisville for Easter candy Are you looking to fill Easter baskets with special goodies? These local shops offer unique candy and homemade chocolates that will make this Easter baskets really special…..and sweet! It’s always nice to support local businesses, most especially the ones that make sweet treats by hand with love. Looking for Easter Candy? Several of […]
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This post about Clifty Falls State Park is a few years old. Some of the information may have changed. And, events may not take place in spring/summer 2020. Clifty Falls State Park is northeast of Louisville near Madison, IN. It is about a 90 minute drive, so it makes for a nice day trip for some hiking. There are […]
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This review is from 2018, prices/times/activities may have changed. My family and I enjoyed a day at Wilstem Ranch near French Lick, Indiana. It’s a great place to check out for any age. We decided to go for a day trip to see the giraffe and elephant encounters (it’s only an hour from the Louisville, KY/New Albany, IN border), and […]
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Image courtesy of Harvest Homecoming Facebook Page Check their website for current dates/times Ahhh, October. Brilliant leaves, football, pumpkins, Halloween decorations, costumes, haunted houses, and….Harvest Homecoming. For those of us who grew up in Southern Indiana, this week should be a holiday. It is Mardi Gras for New Albany. Finally, our school system has given us a week off […]
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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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Mother Daughter fun is abundant in Louisville! Here is a list of ideas for enjoying time together. Are you looking for something special to do to bond with your daughter? Here are some ideas for things to do with your daughter so you can spend a special day together. Cook together: While you can definitely come up with some […]
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In January, my family and I went up to Perfect North Slopes in Indiana to go tubing. We had never been before, but the website provided a lot of information, the signage made it very clear where to go, and the staff was super helpful and friendly. This post is from 2018 – aspects of this review may be different […]
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Looking for a fall Weekend getaway? Here are some places that are great for families – kids and parents will love these adventures and not have to travel too far! I recently polled the Louisville Family Fun writers looking for their favorite quick fall weekend getaway. Fall is a gorgeous time of year around Kentuckiana to explore and before kids’ […]
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Southern Indiana residents know Zesto Ice Cream is the place to go on a hot day! When the temperatures hit the triple digits the first thing we thought of was ice cream so we took a trip down memory lane (for my husband) and visited Zesto Ice Cream in New Albany. After indulging at The New Albanian for pizza, Zesto […]
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