Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Lights Under Louisville is an elaborate holiday lights display in the Louisville Mega Caverns off of Poplar Level Road. We headed there last night to use the Groupon that I purchased for this event. For a Sunday evening, it was jam packed! We went right after dinner and it seems the rest of Louisville did the same! We turned off of […]
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My kids woke up early from their naps yesterday and since it was such a gorgeous day, we hopped in the car to try something new. We went to Goshen to check out the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve right off of 42 near the Mahan Library. My children love exploring and simple pleasures and they were super excited that I […]
» Read moreThis past weekend, my family and I took a nice 1 hr drive down I65 and some country roads to arrive in New Haven, KY at the Kentucky Railway Museum. We bought tickets for a 2 hour train excursion through Groupon.com. The train ride started at 11am and ended at 1pm. We arrived at around 10:20am allowing us a little […]
» Read moreHinton’s Orchard and Farm Market is just about an hour drive down I-65S to Hodgenville, KY from Louisville and is a young, expanding farm. We checked it out during their annual PumpkinFest which included live music. This is a very kid and family friendly place. It only costs $5 for hay ride and the corn maze for people 3 years […]
» Read moreNatural Bridge State Resort Park is about a 2 hour drive from Louisville that provides challenging hikes that end with great views. We recently traveled there for a weekend with my parents and brother and his son. We stayed in a 1 bedroom cottage at the resort that had 2 queen size beds, full kitchen, and screened in porch. The […]
» Read moreBoyds Orchard is just a little over an hour away down I64 toward Lexington. It is a wonderful fall day trip from Louisville. There is definitely enough to keep you busy all day! Admission and parking are free at Boyd Orchard but if you want to enjoy the other things they have to offer, you pay a fee. It can get pricey, but check out […]
» Read moreWe recently were able to visit Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood, KY. Now you may be thinking I must be a little crazy to take my 2 year old and 6 month old, but what 2 year old does not like a castle, Secret Garden, or roaming around the Serpentine Garden? It’s a great place to let imaginations run wild […]
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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a great place that connects people of all ages with nature. We spent a day there this past weekend to check it out and still did not get everything explored. It costs only $5/carload on weekends and holidays or otherwise is free. We started at the Visitor Center – a site to see in […]
» Read moreWe ventured over to E.P. Tom Sawyer Park recently. They have a great sand area under a big shady tree with a bench for parents to keep a close eye on the kids. It is right next to the playground which has definitely seen better days. There was only one baby swing that was duct taped together. There were four […]
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Ready for apple picking? According to their website – some apples have begun to ripen early but most will be ready in late August. Check their site for updates. http://www.hiddenholloworchard.com/map_and_times.html ****************** Hidden Hollow Orchard is a very appropriate name for this gem of a place tucked away behind a few neighborhoods in Louisville. You turn down a quiet road off […]
» Read moreFood, rides, food, animals, food, Kidz Biz, and did I mention food? So have you made it to the state fair yet? We recently made the trek out to the fairgrounds. It was a nice way to spend the morning despite spending $8 to park and then $8 for my ticket. (Kids 2 and under free, 12-3 year olds – […]
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With the cooler morning, the kids and I decide to hop over to Jefferson Memorial Forest to see what that is all about. The forest is a living memorial to all the Kentucky vets who have served during war time. It encompasses almost 6200 acres making it the largest municipal urban forest in the nation. It is just about 5min […]
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