Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Are you looking for horseback riding in Louisville? Here are some options for trail rides. Saddle up! Kentucky is one of the world’s number one horse regions, so why not introduce your kids to a bit of our local heritage and have some fun too? Typically, horseback activities are reserved for those ages six and up while pony rides are […]
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Thinking about a trip to Marengo Cave? Here are some tips for families to make the most of your experience! Take a drive up through Indiana for a fun trip to Marengo Cave and The Overlook Restaurant! We are excited to share Tips for visiting Marengo Cave! It’s an easy drive to Marengo Cave (it took us […]
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Experience the fun just over the river at the Falls of the Ohio State Park. It is a fun day with the family and the kids will have fun playing and discovering fossils. A group of friends and I took our families to Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville. We explored the museum. Watched the movie and adventured […]
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Lakes are great and there are lots of them within a two hour drive of Louisville. We have compiled a list of lakes that a fun to visit and cool off in within a two hour drive of Louisville. Want to take a dip, enjoy beaches near Louisville and not go to far from home? We have you covered. Take […]
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THE LUME Indianapolis featuring Monet & Friends Alive Opens at The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields July 3. Did you get a chance to enjoy the Van Gogh exhibit? We did and it was amazing and we are so excited to see the new Monet and Friends interactive experience this time around. Tickets are on sale now for that […]
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Charlestown Family Activities park offers a fun outdoor activities for kids and their parents. We had a chance to check out Charlestown Family Activities Park in Charlestown, Indiana. Charlestown Family Activities Park offers two options during the summer: $3 for kids ages 3-5 and $5 for kids ages 6 and up. It’s free for kiddos ages 2 and younger. […]
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We visited the new inclusive playground and splash pad designed for children with special needs in New Albany. The Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park just debuted their much awaited inclusive playground and splash pad in May 2022. We are so excited to tell you about a new splashpad in New Albany. This playground and splashpad in New Albany is in […]
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Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure is located east of Lexington in Carlisle, Kentucky, just under two hours from Louisville. This family owned exotic animal zoo opened to the public in 2021, so everything looks pretty nice and new. It’s a great place to visit for all ages. It feels safe, clean, and the animals all look well kept with the animals looking […]
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My kids and I recently spent the weekend at Hidden Cave Ranch Bed and Breakfast This unique destination is in Burkesville, Kentucky. Our trip to Hidden Cave Ranch Bed and Breakfast was the perfect balance of outdoor time hiking, exploring, and visiting with animals, as well as spending relaxing time indoors playing games, reading, and yes, some screen time. It […]
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Explore Kentucky at Lake Malone State Park and the Big Twigs! The Big Twigs attraction is a family of wood giants and worth the visit. Visit the Big Twigs at Lake Malone! We recently took a trip down to Lake Malone State Park in Dunmor, Kentucky, just west of Bowling Green. Our goal was to visit the “Big Twigs” attraction […]
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We spent the better part of the day on Elizabethtown, Kentucky- about an hour drive south of Louisville. A brand new playground opened, we went to a giant, nearby park, and we ate some delicious food on our day trip to Elizabethtown. Enjoy a day trip to Elizabethtown! We know that our readers love day trips. This one is really […]
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Black Horse Manor offers custom farm tours for families Alpacas, horses, donkeys, and other farm animals will greet you on this farm tour near Louisville. On the edge of Shelby County and available for a farm tour near Louisville, you will find Black Horse Manor. Luckily, someone visit it recently and reached out to us to make the connection. We […]
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