Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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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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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LFPL has hands-on learning programs for children of all ages to play, create and explore together. There are over 90 free spring break activities for kids with a variety of interests. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPRING BREAK STAYCATION 2020 FOR OPTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PERIOD. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK OUT OUR SOCIAL DISTANCING PAGE FOR MORE INFO. If you are staying […]
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GradePower Learning Goes Beyond Traditional Tutoring Unlike traditional after-school tutors, GradePower Learning’s program goes beyond tutoring to help ignite students’ interest in learning, not just for one school year, but for a lifetime. GradePower Learning uses cognitive learning techniques to help children develop more effective ways of thinking, concentrating, listening and remembering. Cognitive learning isn’t about memorization or repetition—it’s about […]
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My Big Little Adventure prepares pre-school children for Kindergarten by giving parents access to educational events, tools, and activities that they can do together. What is My Big Little Adventure? MyBigLittleAdventure.org is a free website. This collaboration between Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Community Coordinated Child Care, Family Scholar House, Kentucky Science Center, the Louisville Zoo and StageOne Family Theatre […]
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Spirit of Kentucky exhibit at Frazier History Museum teaches visitors about the commonwealth’s rich history in the bourbon industry. I’m a big proponent of teaching Kentucky kids about the bourbon industry. Many of them will be working in the industry one day in some capacity – according to The Kentucky Distillers’ Association’s economic impact survey well over 4000 Kentuckians work […]
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America to Zanzibar at Muhammad Ali Center offers an interesting look into Islam. You may know that Islam is the second largest religion in the world, but did you know that nearly two-thirds of Muslims actually live in the Asia-pacific region and not the Middle East? In fact, there is diversity in Muslim cultures all over the world – cultures […]
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Prep for kindergarten is fun for the whole family with these outings around Louisville. This article is especially for the parents of preschoolers. Preparing for kindergarten isn’t a grueling task involving workbooks and flashcards. You can prep for kindergarten while having family fun all around Louisville. Here are some ideas that are elementary school teacher approved! Louisville Zoo: […]
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