Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
The best Kentucky Derby Festival events for families KDF is such an amazing opportunities to get out together and enjoy our city. Sometimes, it can seem like such an undertaking to figure out which events are the best for kids and families. Here are some suggestions of events we know and love! Kentucky Derby Festival events 2025 are getting […]
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The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The answer is: 6 years old. Children ages 5 and under do not need Pegasus Pins. This past week, I went downtown to the opening day of the Chow Wagon and Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville at Waterfront Park. I had my toddler with […]
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The Kentucky Derby Festival is an amazing two week celebration leading up to the Kentucky Derby. It’s a fun time for families and the events are very affordable. Here are our tips to help you have a great time! The most popular FAQ qet receive is, how old does a child have to be to need a Pegasus Pin? The […]
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Spring Festivals are a great way to celebrate what wonderful people and places we have in the Louisville area. Spring is here and soon, it’ll be festival time. Here is our annual list of great festival options around Kentuckiana. We’ve even thrown in some day trip festivals for super special events. If you are hoping to get outside a […]
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Hosting a Kentucky Derby party at home? The Kentucky Derby is a time for big plans. You are either heading to a gala, to the track, or if you are like me, spending time with your family and friends. We are always looking for fun things to do to have fun with kids at your Derby party between watching races […]
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Day camps and overnight camps for Oaks and Derby Day Oaks Day and Derby Day are fun for kids and adults alike, but sometimes we like to celebrate in different ways. Here are some fun drop off Oaks Derby camps. Oaks and Derby Day Camps: Camp HiHo– Oaks Day 9am – 5:30pm. Lunch and dinner provided. Optional transportation. Fishing, […]
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Get out your crayons, markers, colored pencils, or whatever your chosen medium is, print out some of our Kentucky coloring pages and go to town. The state of Kentucky is beautiful and we think you can make it even prettier with your coloring skills. We want you to show it off to us! Below are some printable coloring sheets that […]
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The Great Steamboat Race has always been one of my favorite events of the Kentucky Derby Festival. So when I had the opportunity to participate this year as a member of media riding on the Belle of Cincinnati, I happily bought tickets for the rest of my family so we could experience the race up close together. We boarded the […]
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Spring has arrived and it’s Kentucky Derby Festival time! Louisville is teeming with things to do this time of year. Find your FREE April fun here! Looking for free events this month? Let’s highlight some fun April! We know our readers like free family fun so here are some ideas for heading out with your kid without worrying about […]
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Are you ready for family fun in 2026? Our ideas for fun events and activities will get you started with a kid-friendly suggestion for each month. We have a Louisville bucket list of fun for you! Remember, aside from this Louisville bucket list, we have so many places to find more ideas: follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and read […]
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Louisville is full of 5k+ runs and/or charity runs and many of them offer a fun run option or even a family fun run. We have put together a list of all the family-friendly run/walks in the Louisville area that we can find. Put on your running shoes, grab the kids, and go run (or walk) for a cause and […]
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Thunder Over Louisville activities for families Thunder on the ground can be a lot to take in. What are the things to do for families for Thunder Over Louisville 2023? Thunder Over Louisville Activities for Kids will be plentiful at this year’s event. For 2023, whether it’s games or food, there’s something for your kids to enjoy and keep them […]
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