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

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Visit Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower with volunteer naturalists and learn about the tower and the surrounding forest. Wednesday, 10am.

Racing Louisville FC takes the pitch for a rare midweek home game when taking on Seattle Reign FC on Wednesday! Gates open at 5 p.m. for happy hour pricing on beer, Pepsi products and Fireball — plus hot dogs at the grab and go station and concession stands on the stadium’s east side — ahead of kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy making art with your family with the Iroquois Library! Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm. All ages welcome!

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Kentucky State Fair, August 20-30. From special exhibits and themed competitions to patriotic photo opps and live mural paintings, they’re pulling out all the stops to celebrate America and Kentucky’s contributions to our nation’s history.

This week’s Wednesday Wonder is… What is an reptile? 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. Wee Wednesday Wonders meets at the PNC Achievement Center in Beckley Creek Park every Wednesday at 2:30pm.

Surfside Summer Jams is featuring Hot Brown Smackdown this Thursday at The Depot! Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. Bag chairs are encouraged for the lawn. The Depot features a full bar, food trucks, boutique shops and more! Doors open at 7 pm with a vinyl set by DJ Matt Anthony, then the band plays at 8 pm.

Ongoing

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.