Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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 […]
» Read more
Moms deserve to have fun, too. Sometimes it can be difficult to pencil in between our jobs, our homes, and taking the children 1000 different places every month. Heck, sometimes even going to the grocery store by yourself can seem like a vacation. As our kids get older they don’t need us to be there 100% of the time – […]
» Read more
Our writer was granted free admission for purpose of this review. Recently, my kids and I were invited to check out the newly renovated Anderson Indoor Aquatic Center in Fort Knox. Anderson had a 3 million dollar renovation which resulted in a beautiful indoor, heated, Olympic-sized pool. The pool has some cool features including a 1-meter diving board (which felt […]
» Read more
Our family recently took a trip to Hamilton County, Indiana where we got to experience a unique take on the holiday season. Our weekend getaway started early Saturday morning. The drive to Hamilton County from the Louisville area is just over two hours. We arrived at our hotel around 10am and started exploring the city of Carmel. Our first stop […]
» Read more
Weekend Getaway to Hamilton County, IN. An itinerary for family fun. Readers are always interested in those last-minute or short getaways from Louisville. Not only does these kinds of trips save you money, they are also easy to plan. We spent a three-day weekend in Hamilton County, IN and found that this place is just the one for families looking […]
» Read more
The following is a compilation of ten cities for families to review before they visit Southern Indiana. These places offer lots of relaxation, family fun, and sites to see together! These are in no particular order. (Well, they are alphabetical!) Bedford is a great cultural-filled town, with things to do like theater, wineries, history, museums, local fruit markets and farms, […]
» Read more
Kelly was hosted for purpose of writing this article. I recently had the opportunity to explore Nashville, TN in search of family-friendly fun and adventures; and discovered a wonderful place to take the family. I was able to stay at the Garden Conservatory in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and it was so relaxing to sit out on my balcony and […]
» Read more
The Indianapolis Children’s Museum is an easy drive up I-65, approximately 2 hours from Louisville. Here are some of the perks and features that make it worth the trip: 1. Free parking! The museum has a parking garage and surface parking that is free! Parking has never been a problem for us when visiting the museum. 2. They offer free […]
» Read more
At Aloft’s media opening, I was able to get a sneak peak into a new hotel in our area! Aloft would make a great staycation or parents’ getaway night. It features an indoor pool, indoor bar/lounge area with pool table, outdoor lounge area with tv and fire heaters, 24/7 fitness room with state of the art equipment, meeting room and […]
» Read more
My family and I took the 5 hour drive through windmill farms and toll booths to Chicago over spring break . It was cold (there was some snow), but still enjoyable! We researched and bought the CityPass prior to arriving. With the CityPass you can visit 5 attractions at a discount. You can buy alternative discounts like the Go Card […]
» Read more
Our writer was granted admission for purpose of review Dolly Parton is one of the most prolific and recognizable songwriters of all time. She was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, the fourth of twelve children. Instead of taking her success and moving away she stayed and invested in her community. Today she lives in Sevierville and has many investments in the […]
» Read more
Columbus Ohio is a great place for a weekend getaway, especially a long weekend. There are several family things to do in the area. The Columbus Zoo is about half an hour from Columbus, in Powell, Ohio. A Louisville Zoo membership gets 50% off admission and parking. We bought our kids an All Day Wrist Band for $10 which gave unlimited rides (camels […]
» Read more