Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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 a couple of years ago, 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 […]
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Huber’s Orchard and Winery is now offering sunflower picking. Take photos, pick flowers, enjoy the sunshine. U-pick sunflowers are available, plus they are beautiful for visiting and taking photos. Make a day out of visiting to see the flowers and enjoy other activities at Huber’s. Sunflower picking in a gorgeous sunflower field near Louisville will lift your spirits! This summer […]
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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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My family recently took a visit to TC Highlands Farm in Pleasureville, Kentucky to visit with some friendly highland cattle. At TC Highlands Farm, we had a choice of half hour or hour sessions, and went with the hour visit. We decided we wanted to spend a little more time with the cattle, feed them treats, brush them, hear all […]
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This past weekend my kids’ fall break began, so we decided to check out a family-friendly farm we had just learned about in southwest Jefferson County. Pendleton Farms is located off of Dixie Highway in the southern most part of the county. It’s a farmer’s market, garden store, and fruit and vegetable store all rolled into one. It’s on the way to Radcliff and […]
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Greetings from HoneyBear Farms KY, home of the Honey Depot Beekeeping Store & Apiary in Louisville, Kentucky. The Best Local Honey in Louisville and so much to learn too! HoneyBear Farms is a small agricultural business located just east of Jeffersontown on Taylorsville Road, about 3/4 mile from the Gene Snyder freeway. They provide beekeeping supplies, equipment, bees, classes, tours […]
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Outdoor fun is all the rage in 2020 and we don’t have to tell you why! Let’s take a look at some amazing places to visit with your family that are right here around Louisville. With school looking so different in 2020, we want to highlight some places near Louisville where you can get outside, away from the offices and […]
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Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo is a wildlife sanctuary in Brown County, Indiana where you can feed, pet, and play with the animals. Meet and greet animals in a unique way at this Indiana wildlife farm. This location has now converted to a bird sanctuary Zoo’Opolis Exotic Petting Zoo is open two times a day on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. […]
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A day of family fun is just an hour away in Georgetown, Kentucky. We recently spent a day burning off energy at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill and then enjoyed a delicious treat at Sweet Matriarch Bakery. If you’re searching for a day trip with plenty of outdoor activities then Georgetown, Kentucky is the place for you. A day trip […]
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It’s spring and Louisville loves farmer’s markets. Can you still shop a farmer’s market when social distancing restrictions are in place? Yes! There are farmer’s markets that are catering to everyone’s needs even during a global pandemic. Are farmer’s markets still open now? If you are looking for great variety, these two great markets provide many options from local farmers […]
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Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead in Jefferson County teaches guests about farming and history. Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead is a beautiful, hidden gem out in Jeffersontown, KY. Blackacre is a settlement from the 1700’s that still exists today to preserve some of the history and share it with the community. More specifically, the workers at […]
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