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 WINTER Fun Page is packed full of ideas. Like…FULL OF IDEAS.

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Sweet treats…one very hungry plant… and $5 tickets! Xscape Theaters Blankenbaker is kicking off their 2026 Anniversary Series with two unforgettable classics: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Little Shop of Horrors. From pure imagination to pure chaos, it’s a week full of music, nostalgia, and just the right amount of mischief. January 2 thru 8.

Join the LaGrange Railroad Museum Learning Center every Tuesday from 9:30am–12pm for indoor winter fun designed for babies through Pre-K (but all ages are welcome!).

Come spend time with a therapy dog from WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) at the Iroquois Library. Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, all ages welcome.

You’ll have no shortage of things to do and explore when you visit Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead. They are open from dawn to dusk and have almost 300 acres to enjoy any time of the year so pack some snacks and head out to explore!

Ongoing

During November 1, 2025 through Feb. 28, 2026 your Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger for the Wild Winter Days program. Visitors who bring in one canned food item or non-perishable food item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo ticketing windows for $11 per adult and $8 per child / senior ticket. Remember that 25 cents of every admission ticket sold supports Louisville Zoo conservation efforts in Kentuckiana and around the world.

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.

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.