Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
This post about Clifty Falls State Park is a few years old. Some of the information may have changed. And, events may not take place in spring/summer 2020. Clifty Falls State Park is northeast of Louisville near Madison, IN. It is about a 90 minute drive, so it makes for a nice day trip for some hiking. There are […]
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Louisville is abundant with art you can see from your car or on your walk. Murals and sculptures are all over the city. Spring is a fantastic time to explore Louisville. But, during this global pandemic, there are many limitations. Luckily, so much of the public art and murals are visible by car. Here are some ideas to safely get […]
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With spring just around the corner, we took a drive about a 40 minute drive southwest of Louisville to hike and visit some historic sites and a 130 foot waterfall. We started off by hiking the Tioga Falls trail. The parking area has 4 picnic tables, but I did not see any restrooms nearby. This hike is about 2 miles […]
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Make delicious Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies Let’s go make the Best Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookie Recipe! Nothing says fall like PUMPKIN! I love it in my lattes, my bread, my pancakes, my pasta, newly in my doughnuts (Pinterest where would I be without you?!), but most of all….my cookies! One of our great fall traditions growing up was making a decorating oatmeal […]
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This is a paid sponsorship post This year Foxhollow Farm is super excited to announce a brand NEW fall event at the farm: The Harvest Hoedown, a two-day, family-friendly music festival to benefit Dare to Care Food Bank. The Harvest Hoedown is a family event that includes a square dance on Friday, October 11 from 6-9 p.m. featuring The Local […]
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Elephant Calf Naming Contest. From September 16-29 you can submit a name, Presented by Norton Children’s Hospital Starting Monday, September 16, the Zoo will be soliciting names from the public in a baby elephant calf contest presented by Norton Children’s Hospital. Mikki and the calf are on exhibit daily 10 a.m. to noon, subject to change while the acclimation process […]
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A great place to visit for all ages, Shaker Village is the perfect family day trip or weekend getaway. With all there is to do, you won’t have to, or want to, leave once you arrive. The folks at Pleasant Hill have worked hard to ensure you and your family have a wonderful time while visiting. Recently I got to […]
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Looking for a fall Weekend getaway? Here are some places that are great for families – kids and parents will love these adventures and not have to travel too far! I recently polled the Louisville Family Fun writers looking for their favorite quick fall weekend getaway. Fall is a gorgeous time of year around Kentuckiana to explore and before kids’ […]
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Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World. Looking to learn more about Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World? Most people plan their Holiday World trips for the summer when they can visit Splashin’ Safari as well as hit all of the rides for thrills. Don’t forget, they are open on the weekends throughout the fall. We tried it out last […]
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Dog-friendly locations all around Louisville! Louisville is a pretty dog-friendly town. According to BringFidoAlong.com, we have 168 pet friendly restaurants that welcome dogs to their outdoor tables! There are welcoming chain restaurants like Panera Bread, Five Guys, and even Hard Rock Cafe, lots of coffee shops (my dog is partial to Starbucks and Heine Brothers’), and tons of ice cream shops ike Comfy Cow, […]
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Wilderness Louisville FOREST ADVENTURE is a free, family event at the Horine Reservation area of Jefferson Memorial Forest. It is put on by Wilderness Louisville, Inc. and supported by local businesses. My family and I really enjoyed attending this event in October of 2016. On the morning of the event, there was a 5k Trail Run. We enjoyed watching some of the […]
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Looking for a fun, evening activity to do with the family this fall season? Thomas Dairy Farm and Market near Elizabethtown is the place for you! On Friday and Saturday nights in October, Thomas Dairy Farm and Market features a zombie paintball hayride that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping! Our paintball trailer will take you through a course that has […]
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