Weekend Picks
Weekend Family Events for Louisville parents! Fun things to do with kids this weekend.
Here, you can find your weekend family fun and weekend events around Louisville!
Winter is here! This page will focus on recommendations for weekend family fun. We encourage you to also explore other pages and post on our websites for festivals, free fun, holiday fun, and more.
Weekend fun around Louisville is here! Especially heading into fall, there are many things to do with your kids inside and outside depending on the weather. It’s the most wonderful time of year! Some of your favorite events may not be happening this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find fun. We found many fun options for you.
Features of the weekend:
Tis the Season for Yuletide at Yew Dell! Snap a photo for your greeting card, visit with Santa, learn about evergreen displays, enjoy seasonal food and drinks, and more! Runs Friday & Saturday from now until December 16. Get your tickets today!
Come out to enjoy an evening of live music, sweet treats, warm drinks and family fun at Tyler Park! Bring your family, friends and neighbors and join them for a celebration of fellowship and community, and share your hopes for the New Year. 5:30-7:30pm
All is Bright will return to Westport Village on Friday from 6-8pm. Get ready to sing along with Top Shelf Louisville band while enjoying festive treats, pop-up vendors, balloon twisting, face painting, juggling and a special Santa appearance on-stage with the band around 7:30pm!
Saturday
Adventure through the Louisville Zoo as it launches a new winter holiday event “Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday.” Areas of the Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland throughout the month of December, providing a unique opportunity to experience the holidays alongside the community’s beloved animal residents. Families are invited to create memories and celebrate with polar bear Qannik and her animal companions as they enjoy special holiday-themed enrichment activities during the first three weekends of December (2 – 3, 9 – 10, and 16 – 17).
Light Up Louisville will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. outside of Metro Hall on Jefferson Street downtown. This free event features the Children’s Winter Wonderland activity area where families can enjoy free, fun holiday crafts to take home, as well as the Vendor Village, a holiday shopping experience where you will find treasures galore!
The Kentucky Science Center’s Sensory Friendly No Limits Family Nights offer interactive exploration for families of children with special needs in a sensory friendly environment. No matter the special need, there are no limitations when you’re doing science! Each No Limits Family Night includes after hours admission, themed activities, a take-home element, and a supplemental activity card for continued learning.
Sunday
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Want to see even more? Click here for our Winter fun page!
