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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Camp Frazier has launched its first pop-up camp of 2026! In this Presidents’ Day Pop-Up Camp, they are going to dive into the stories of some of America’s first presidents. Registration will be pay-by-the-day, and camp will be geared towards kids in grades 1–5.

Join The Little Loomhouse anytime on February 16th & 17th from 9am-5pm at Metro Arts Community Center, 8360 Dixie Hwy for some fiber arts fun.

Spring is (kinda) in the air so it is a perfect time to take in some Louisville Baseball. They play Xavier on Tuesday!

Show off your creativity this February in the Louisville Zoo’s Summer Camp T‑Shirt Design Contest! Children in Pre‑K through 6th grade are invited to submit original t‑shirt designs celebrating nocturnal creatures. Designs must fit within a 12″ x 12″ area, use no more than four colors, and be hand‑drawn or digitally created. The winning design will appear on the Summer 2026 Safari Day Camp T‑shirt, and the artist will receive one free week of 2026 summer camp programming and shirts for the whole family (up to 5).

This week at Ernie’s Lil Engines will be featuring Outer Space! Bring the kiddos for FREE hands-on activities. Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12pm

You’re Invited to the library’s Elephant & Piggie Tea Party! Grab your favorite stuffed friend and join them for a tea party full of: Giggles & good manners, Sweet treats and a fun craft to take home. Bon Air Library, Tuesday, 2–3pm.

Kawaii Candy & Karaoke is celebrating the start of Chinese New Year on Wednesday, February 18th! Be one of the first customers to visit them when they open at 2pm and receive a lucky red envelope! Each envelope includes a gift/prize. They will have some other surprise treats as well!

Wee Wednesday Wonders are interactive programs designed to spark the curiosity of young children. This session is for Pre-K and Kindergarten (recommended ages 2-5) early learners. This week is ‘What are dead trees good for?’ 2:30-3:30pm at the PNC Achievement Center in Beckley Creek Park.

Ongoing

Ready to make the most of winter with Louisville Parks & Rec? They’ve got you covered. Their Winter Bingo card is officially LIVE, packed with 24 must‑do activities to keep you exploring, playing, and staying cozy all season long.

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.

Carmichael’s 2026 Reading Challenge BINGO is live! They have one for adults and one for kids. You have all year to work on getting a regular BINGO or a coverall; getting a coverall gives you an extra chance to win a gift card. Once you’re done, drop off your BINGO sheet at any of their stores.

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.