Week in Preview

Welcome to the Week in Preview where we highlight weekday family fun opportunities.

Here are our picks for weekday family fun!

Weekday family fun is here. Please visit our day trips ideas! Wouldn’t that be fun for a weekday getaway? Also, our FALL Fun Page is packed full of ideas. Like…FULL OF IDEAS.

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Louisville Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce their lineup for TreesLouisville‘s Tree Week! Join them for five tree-filled activities throughout the week, including a tree giveaway and Jazz Under the Trees. They can’t wait to see you there!

Join Texas Roadhouse Shively for their spooktacular Trunk or Treat Event on Tuesday, October 14 from 5pm – 8pm! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy the night with us for some festive fun!

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Watch some great Horror Movies at the Drive-In each Wednesday in October! This week Sauerbeck Drive-In will feature The Thing with gates opening at 7pm and the show starting at 7:45pm.

Join the fun with Northeast Regional Library’s Daily Doodle Challenge! Every day this month, there will be a brand-new doodle theme to spark your creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love to doodle for fun, everyone’s welcome!

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Halloween-time transforms the Louisville Zoo into a living storybook, complete with some of your favorite characters brought to life, fun music and a safe place for trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. This all-inclusive party experience is designed to give you all the kooky you love with none of the spooky. Get your tickets now!

Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings at the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular. Opening night is this Thursday!

The Library offers lots of free resources and programs to help students, parents, and educators succeed now that school is back in session. From online homework help and test prep classes to research tools and after-school programs, CHECK OUT WHAT LFPL HAS TO OFFER.

The Library has a new resource — Sensory Kits! Curated to offer families and individuals the opportunity to explore sensory-friendly experiences in the library and at home, sensory kits aim to support sensory development, provide educational enrichment, and foster meaningful connections through play and exploration. These sensory kits can be borrowed for up to 21-days and can be reserved for checkout at any LFPL branch.

Get started on your 2025 Park Bingo! From vision boards to bingo cards, the public parks are here to help you play to win.

KSC is happy to announce that the newly renovated Who Forted? exhibit is officially open and ready for you to visit anytime during Kentucky Science Center hours! Who Forted? has been transformed with exciting new features, including a dig pit, an exhilarating slide, and a vibrant mural, making it an interactive experience for all ages.

Make some time this week or next to help others. Check out our list of places to volunteer in your area.

Monday is Kids Eat Free at Christi’s Cafe. Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal, 4-9pm.

We hope that you are making the most of your spring family fun. Keep tabs on our page for ideas. We are tracking what is open and always looking for new ideas to share with you for weekday family fun outings.

So many ways to have fun with the kids this spring. Here are all of our posts that include lots of spring ideas.