Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has a new exhibit and it’s a huge addition for Louisville families making the trip up to Indianapolis. The Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience is an indoor/outdoor set of exhibits that will get families moving but also showcases history and other aspects of sports. Here are the highlights about what you need to know: […]
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Affordable Family Vacation from Louisville to Lake Barkely State Resort Park Are you starting to think about your family’s spring break trip or a little quick vacay this summer? My family and I ventured down to one of Kentucky State Park’s about two years ago for a family getaway. After researching on their website and gathering visitor’s guides from dozens […]
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Looking for a good day trip from Louisville. Have a free day to spend with the family? Why not take a day trip somewhere and go exploring? Here are our picks for 10 family friendly day trips – all within 100 miles of Louisville – something for every season. 1. Madison, IN – A great little Indiana town (see our […]
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Louisville Cream is a locally owned ice cream shop in the popular NuLu area Louisville. Until recently, Louisville Cream gourmet ice cream was primarily available at local fairs and events around town. Now their delightful treats are available Wednesday – Sunday at their brick and mortar location, 632 E Market St., conveniently located next door to another local favorite, Muth’s […]
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I was so excited when I found out that there was a new sprayground opening in Louisville. Where we live, we are about halfway between the one at Mary T. Meagher and the one at the Marshall playground in the Parklands, both of which are great, but not the most convenient for us. We couldn’t wait to try out the […]
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My family and I decided to make a day trip to Madison Indiana. My husband and I have been there a couple of times, but we had not taken our kids with us before. It was a spur of the moment decision a few days before. We did not have a plan in mind; we were not going to hit […]
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My kids and I checked out Juniper Hill Park Aquatic Center shortly after it opened last summer. It had only been open a few months when we went, and it was hopping! (Note, it is likely to be very busy on weekends! We took a scenic drive from Middletown out through Shelbyville Road; we went through Simpsonville and Shelbyville (check […]
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Atlantis Water Park is a nearby, modest-sized water park in Clarksville, IN. It is easily accessible from exit 1 on I-65. We visited this attraction this summer, on a Sunday. We arrived in the afternoon and the parking lot and entire place was pretty full with families. The cost on the weekend is $10 per person […]
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On Fridays, from the end of May until the first weekend in September, the Jeffersonville Riverstage hosts a summer concert series called Rolling Out the Weekend. My family and I went this past weekend and had a fantastic time! Regardless of the music genre scheduled for the evening, this is a wonderful family-friendly venue and if the weather’s just right, […]
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Last weekend, we headed to the Cherokee Triangle area near Willow Park to enjoy the first summer concert in their serious. It is organized by the Cherokee Triangle Association and they put on a fantastic event. They have a series of concerts throughout the summer! The concert begins at 7pm on Sundays. We arrived right at 7 and it was […]
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