Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Winter light show in Louisville is coming to the Parklands. Winter Illuminations is a light and music display along a trail outdoors at the Parklands of Floyds Fork. A winter light show is coming to Louisville and we have all of the details for you about dates, times, and tickets. Winter Illuminations will be an outdoor event encouraging safe practices […]
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With summer behind us, the winter weather will be making its appearance sooner than later. Fortunately, living in Kentuckiana, you and your family should not have an excuse NOT to stay active this winter! 2020 is definitely different and this posts below includes information for all years, not just this very special one! Some of the places may not […]
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Outdoor fun is all the rage in 2020 and we don’t have to tell you why! Let’s take a look at some amazing places to visit with your family that are right here around Louisville. With school looking so different in 2020, we want to highlight some places near Louisville where you can get outside, away from the offices and […]
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Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo is a wildlife sanctuary in Brown County, Indiana where you can feed, pet, and play with the animals. Meet and greet animals in a unique way at this Indiana wildlife farm. This location has now converted to a bird sanctuary Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo is open two times a day on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. […]
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Educational Justice strives to end educational inequity by pairing a 5th-8th grade student with a high-achieving high school student for long-term academic mentorship. The goal of Educational Justice is to improve students’ academic performance while providing a meaningful student leadership experience. Students from low- income families perform about 3-6 grade levels below their peers from high-income backgrounds. In our community, […]
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Graeter’s is offering a FREE Single Dip Sugar Cone of Elena’s Blueberry Pie ice cream to everyone! You can support Cones for the Cure and get a free ice cream cone! Cones for the Cure is an effort to help raise awareness for The Cure Starts Now and their pursuit for the “homerun” cure for cancer. From September 10-20, Graeter’s […]
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A day of family fun is just an hour away in Georgetown, Kentucky. We recently spent a day burning off energy at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill and then enjoyed a delicious treat at Sweet Matriarch Bakery. If you’re searching for a day trip with plenty of outdoor activities then Georgetown, Kentucky is the place for you. A day trip […]
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Day Trip to Brandenburg, KY and Buttermilk Falls Brandenburg is in Meade County and is about an hour, maximum, from Louisville families. It offers parks and water fun for families to explore for a day trip. For us, day trips are all about learning and exercise. Buttermilk Falls Kentucky and Brandenburg provide that in one compact spot! All of this […]
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Having a picnic and spending time in a local park makes for a great day. Good thing Kentucky has a lot of options for family picnicking fun! Takeout and picnics make for great family time at the park. Supporting Louisville restaurants makes it even better! We think takeout and picnics are a great combination. If you want to support Louisville […]
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It’s summer and it’s HOT! Good thing Kentucky is known for some amazing watering holes that are guaranteed to cool you off. One of my family’s favorite things to do is find a nice swimming hole and let the kids play around. It is perfect for a hot summer day, as the water is usually a little cooler than a […]
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Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth at the Louisville Zoo Louisville Zoo discounts are available throughout the month of July. We know that our readers love a good deal! Louisville Zoo Discounts are definitely a good deal and when you can have a fun day with the animals for under $30 for a family of four, […]
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Are you considering homeschooling and you don’t know how to do it? Here are resources and tips that will help you gain more information about how to homeschool. We asked on of our long-time readers who has homeschooled her children for years to put together tips for parents who are wondering how to homeschool in Louisville. By: Amy Callihan The […]
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