Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Access free resources online through Louisville Free Public Library with your library card! The COVID-19 pandemic has kept the Louisville Free Public Library locations closed for over a month, and no set plans have been made to reopen just yet. Louisville Free Public Library is now open for CURBSIDE SERVICE! The libraries are still closed to in-person visits. However, curbside service […]
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Ice Cream Trucks Louisville and Shave Ice Trucks bring the treats to you! Where is the ice cream truck?? Weather will start to warm up and there’s nothing like getting a cold treat on a hot day. Spring and summer 2020 are going to look different so many of the ice cream and shave ice locations are going mobile, even […]
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Graduation 2020 will not be as expected. Here are ways to make Graduation in Louisville very special for those graduating! High school, college, preschool, elementary school – there are so many milestone that make parents proud. Graduating, moving on….let’s celebrate graduates. It’s graduation in Louisville time…..in this very strange time in our lives. My daughter (pictured above at her preschool […]
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There are many resources available to keep kids learning at home. We have made a manageable list of ideas to help make times when school is out more productive and less stressful. If you are at home with your kids when school is out, it can be very stressful to juggle keeping them engaged in their assignments and do all […]
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Looking for a fun way to surprise loved ones and do a project at home with your kids? Create a puzzle for them through the mail! I was looking for a way to connect our family by doing something a little extra than simply mailing a card or picture the children drew for their grandparents. What I came up […]
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Memories are good things to have and a fun way to help remind us of the past is a time capsule. We have created a fun quarantine time capsule workbook and made some suggestions to add in your box. Quarantine is hard! We know this and we are here for you. We have put together a fun activity that the […]
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Louisville is abundant with art you can see from your car or on your walk. Murals and sculptures are all over the city. Spring is a fantastic time to explore Louisville. But, during this global pandemic, there are many limitations. Luckily, so much of the public art and murals are visible by car. Here are some ideas to safely get […]
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A safe way to get out of the house is to stay in the car! This spring light show provides entertainment safely. So many people have been asking for ways to get out of the house and just LOOK at something. Take the kids for a drive and see what they can see. Now is your chance! Blue’s Light […]
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Easy Bread recipes using very few ingredients Do you need more bread but can’t find any in the stores or don’t want to go shopping during this social distancing period? We have a few bread recipes to share. These easy bread recipes do not require many ingredients. Who knows what you have in your pantry or fridge but maybe you […]
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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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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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DIY Art for kids and families around Louisville Families love making art together! It’s a fun and usually inexpensive way to spend time together being creative and making keepsakes and great memories. If you are looking for indoor art for kids, there are many places around Louisville that offer art workshops, painting, clay, or other forms of art fun. […]
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