Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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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Dawn at the Downs is an exciting way to get ready for the Kentucky Derby with your family by visiting Churchill Downs in the mornings leading up to Derby Day. There are free and paid options. You can purchase a ticket for the buffet and parking or enter for free at a gate and watch. Dawn at the Downs […]
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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 2022 are getting […]
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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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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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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 – 7:30pm. Lunch and dinner provided. Optional transportation. Fishing, […]
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What you need to know for the 2019 Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade Once again, it’s time to stand in awe as Louisville’s giant winged horse makes his annual trek through the middle of Downtown. Referring of course, to the Republic Bank Pegasus® Parade which commemorates the final two days of this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival. It will be Downtown on […]
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The Kentucky Derby Museum Golf Cart Tour is a fun way to see and learn about Churchill Downs. Writers were hosted for purpose of review. Have you ever wished you could go “beyond” the track at Churchill? See the horses up close in their stables? Understand how the backside operations run every day? See where the trainers, grounds crew, jockeys […]
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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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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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An event where they dump more than 20,000 rubber ducks into the river for a race and the grand prize is a new car sounded like plenty of fun already and even better that proceeds benefit Harbor House, a non-profit training and development center that empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives. We were […]
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