Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Brown County State Park in Indiana is an hour and a half north of Louisville. This gem of a park is perfect for a day or weekend trip. Brown County State Park has several different family fun activities. When we think of a fall outing, Brown County State Park comes to mind. Obviously, outdoor options are great for fall. One […]
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Location just down I-65 in Nashville, Opryland makes for a perfect mother-daughter weekend! It’s always nice to get away for a bit. We love heading out for a weekend trip to Opryland and every time we go, we discover something new. A friend and I recently had the opportunity to spend two nights with our daughters at the beautiful Gaylord […]
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Thinking about a trip to Marengo Cave? Here are some tips for families to make the most of your experience! Take a drive up through Indiana for a fun trip to Marengo Cave and The Overlook Restaurant! We are excited to share Tips for visiting Marengo Cave! It’s an easy drive to Marengo Cave (it took us […]
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Summer is the best time to find the water and enjoy some time relaxing with the family and enjoying a lazy river float. Kentucky has lots of water to enjoy and what better way than floating down a river with the family or in the pool? Looking for a lazy river experience near Louisville? Kentucky has lots of great open […]
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My kids and I recently spent the weekend at Hidden Cave Ranch Bed and Breakfast This unique destination is in Burkesville, Kentucky. Our trip to Hidden Cave Ranch Bed and Breakfast was the perfect balance of outdoor time hiking, exploring, and visiting with animals, as well as spending relaxing time indoors playing games, reading, and yes, some screen time. It […]
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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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Families are visiting Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge now more than ever. Many families are visiting areas of Kentucky for summer vacation instead of traveling around the country due to the pandemic. Take some time to prepare for your trip and it will be more fun since you won’t be spending time while you are there trying to figure […]
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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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Take a road trip to Winterlights at Newfields in Indianapolis this holiday season! Winterlights is a transformation of Newfields into a winter wonderland with over a million and a half lights on over 120 miles of light strands. Winterlights Inianapolis is at Newfields is a 152 acre campus that has the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Lily House, Art Park, Gardens, […]
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Do you love the fright and screams of haunted attractions this time of year? Haunted Mine Cave Tour at Red River Gorge in Kentucky. The Gorge Underground offers Haunted Mine Tours via boat at Red River Gorge. It is the time of year for haunted attractions in Kentucky and this haunted cave tour is very unique. You’re on a boat, […]
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My family recently took a visit to TC Highlands Farm in Pleasureville, Kentucky to visit with some friendly highland cattle. At TC Highlands Farm, we had a choice of half hour or hour sessions, and went with the hour visit. We decided we wanted to spend a little more time with the cattle, feed them treats, brush them, hear all […]
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