Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Christmas at the Galt House is back again and I attended for a media event to see what’s new. As always, it’s very colorful and gets you in the mood for the holidays. Here are my favorite parts of our day. 1. Santa Claus – Santa is waiting for you to have your picture taken in one of the first […]
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It’s rare that I get my little girl all dressed up to do something special with just her. Usually, we all wear casual clothes, play hard and get dirty. But, we had the opportunity to attend the Snow Fairy Princess Tea that is a new addition to the Christmas at the Galt House events. We went on a Sunday and […]
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I think a review in pictures is the best way to show you what we experienced when we went to KaLightoscope and Christmas at the Galt House this year. For information and tickets, you can go to www.ChristmasattheGaltHouse.com This year, you will notice that there’s a new Candy Cane forest with a singing tree, a train ride and lots of […]
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Christmas is coming and one of the best traditions is a breakfast with Santa. There are many options from paid to free so be sure to check them out. We have loved some of the “fancier” events to all get dressed up. But, there are many quaint community events that are totally charming. Breakfast with Santa: We have searched and […]
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My husband and I got to enjoy a date evening on the Heaven & Evan Bourbon Tour through Mint Julep Tours recently and had a wonderful time. This was a special tour that included a few extra perks that a normal tour wouldn’t include and cost more than one normally would as well. We met the tour group at The Galt House […]
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My family and I went to 4th Street this past weekend to check out the downtown holiday celebration “Holiday in the City.” There a few different areas to check out: World Market at Holiday Square, Santa’s House, the Ice rink, the Bourbon and Beer Village, and the Galt House. I recommend going in late afternoon so you can navigate the […]
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This post will be updated with a 2020 version! Stay tuned Tis the season for Holiday gift giving. No matter your gift giving needs, remember that shopping locally owned stores keeps more money in our communities and it can also be a lot of fun! I put together a list last year of local places to shop for the Holidays […]
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Looking for something a little more special and romantic for your next date night? How about RIVUE Restaurant on the top of the Galt House in downtown Louisville? Recently, my husband and I celebrated a night out without the kids by getting a little bit more dressed up than normal, and heading to the top of downtown. RIVUE is on the […]
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Want to incorporate some history into your family fun? These are 10 history-related things for Louisville families to find throughout the city. I’ll give you hints, you go on the hunt. Let your kids try to figure these out on their own first! When you’re done and have found them all, come up with some type of family reward for […]
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Back on a scorching hot, humid day in July, I ventured downtown to try out one of the added Wednesday morning walking tours put on by the Louisville Visitors Center. The tours start at 10:30am and I had to call the day before to reserve a spot. They are completely free and it was very enjoyable. I did spend about […]
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Last year, we joined some friends and spent some time at Abbey Road on the River – the FIVE day festival geared toward helping you “rediscover your inner Beatle.” We wanted to explore and see just how kid-friendly this festival is in case parents wanted to check it out. In 2013, the dates are May 23-27th and you can see […]
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If you are celebrating Christmas or another holiday, heading to downtown Louisville like a tourist or with out of town guests can be a fun adventure without getting out of town. At the last minute one day, I decided to gather up some things in a backpack and play tourist along the 4th Street area of Louisville with the kids […]
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