Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Storywalk® at the ParklandsRead a favorite children’s book while taking a stroll around the park They say learning through play is the best way, sprinkle in a little exercise and some quality time and we truly have an afternoon full of real family fun. StoryWalk at the Parklands is free and fun to do with your young children. Spread across 4,000 […]
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We spent the better part of the day on Elizabethtown, Kentucky- about an hour drive south of Louisville. A brand new playground opened, we went to a giant, nearby park, and we ate some delicious food on our day trip to Elizabethtown. Enjoy a day trip to Elizabethtown! We know that our readers love day trips. This one is really […]
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Are you looking for places to play pickleball in Louisville, KY? Pickleball has exploded! So many parents in Louisville are looking to learn to play pickleball or they have really gotten into the sport and want to find places to play. Pickleball isn’t just for retirees anymore! The ping-pong/tennis-type sport has grown so popular in the last few years that […]
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HUGE list of cheap family fun activities and things to do in Louisville with kids for $5 or less. If I gave you $5 per child and told you to make the most out of it for family fun in Louisville, what would you do? Here are a ton of budget-friendly indoor and outdoor ideas for kids of all ages. […]
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The first nature-based outdoor preschool near Louisville, located in the beautiful woodlands of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Nurture your child’s growth at Thrive Forest School! Thrive provides children the opportunity to blossom into their fullest potential through individualized support, guidance and attention all while learning through play in nature. Our preschool and afterschool programs are designed to cultivate a love for learning and the […]
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A replica of the Columbus Ship, Pinta, will be docked in Louisville for learning and exploration. From June 22 to July 4, this amazing replica Columbus ship will be in Louisville on the waterfront. The “Pinta”, a Replica of a Portuguese Caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers will open as a “floating museum” for dockside educational tours. The […]
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Summer Reading Programs around Louisville Help your kids prevent the dreaded “summer slide” by participating in over a dozen free summer reading experiences and other educational fun over the summer months! Remember, any parent or caregiver who reads to a child counts for those younger ones! Summer is almost here and there are local and national programs available for […]
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Walking Wednesdays at Crescent Hill Reservoir in Louisville Walking Wednesday is an opportunity to explore the inside of the stone building at the Crescent Hill Reservoir. Louisville has one of the oldest water treatment companies in the United States. Kentucky’s vast underground limestone aquifers provided easy access to fresh water via wells throughout the state, but they also aided the […]
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Black Horse Manor offers custom farm tours for families Alpacas, horses, donkeys, and other farm animals will greet you on this farm tour near Louisville. On the edge of Shelby County and available for a farm tour near Louisville, you will find Black Horse Manor. Luckily, someone visit it recently and reached out to us to make the connection. We […]
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The Cultural Pass for Louisville families is here! Get your pass online, it’s free. Louisville families can enjoy learning fun all year round. Louisville Cultural Pass 2023 will be available for June 1 – August 6, 2023 You will need to register for the Cultural Pass and can do that this year in person or digitally by downloading the […]
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Blackacre Conservancy is open for hiking and to feed animals in Louisville. Their historic homestead is free to visit! Blackacre State Conservancy Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead offers over 280 acres of land and so much more. Enjoy this beautiful place with your family, even during social distancing and quarantine. Many people have asked “Where can we take our kids […]
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Located outside of Louisville in beautiful Oldham County is Little Big Gem Mine and Rock Shop. Families are invited to experience mining for gems on the thirty foot sluice. The idea for Little Big Gem Mine and Rock Shop started during quarantine when many people were struggling to stay busy and find new ways to have fun. Owners Garnett and […]
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