Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
This review is from 2018, prices/times/activities may have changed. My family and I enjoyed a day at Wilstem Ranch near French Lick, Indiana. It’s a great place to check out for any age. We decided to go for a day trip to see the giraffe and elephant encounters (it’s only an hour from the Louisville, KY/New Albany, IN border), and […]
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DIY Art for kids and families around Louisville Families love making art together! It’s a fun and usually inexpensive way to spend time together being creative and making keepsakes and great memories. If you are looking for indoor art for kids, there are many places around Louisville that offer art workshops, painting, clay, or other forms of art fun. […]
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Art Classes for Teens and Tweens in Louisville Where can your tween or teen (ages 11 and up) take some art lessons or arts and crafts classes around Louisville? Check out the list below. Also, look at our Lessons and Learning page for classes of all kinds. Here are art classes for teens and other options for workshops, lessons, or […]
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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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Thomas Dambo will create three Forest Giants sculptures in the Berheim Forest arboretum using recycled wood from our area. Please note, spring 2020, Bernheim is open but you need reservations. Check their website closely for re-opening information. The Forest Giants are finished! The giants are expected to be at Bernheim Forest for 3-5 years. Visit Bernheim to marvel in how amazing […]
» Read moreGirls can expect a blast in cooking camp and fashion camp for fun summer camp experiences! Each day of summer camp will include time for new techniques, inspiration, and natural life skills to improve confidence. Our cooking camps and fashion camps run 9am-3pm for girls ages 5-13. Baking and runway competitions are the campers favorite! “I love that this camp […]
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Side by Side Studio is bringing you 8 weeks of Summer Art Camp joy. 2020 – Camp in a box for June, in person camps starting in July Each day children will be invited to explore and create through a variety of mediums and hands-on activities at Side by Side Studio Summer Camps. Each week has a special theme—from creating […]
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Internationally-Themed Summer Camps for Every Interest! To be updated for 2021 (2020- planning on camps, waiting on guidance from the state) Ages 6-12, 9AM-4PM Cooking Camps Chefs work together to create regional recipes that may already be favorites or new to their palettes! They will enjoy the fruits of the work, while learning about the language and culture of the […]
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2020 Magpie3x3 Clay Camp PERMANANTLY CLOSED Put your imagination into high gear in this summer clay camp. Try the pottery wheel and sculpt soft clay, apply color and take home your treasures! Children should expect to make 3-5 projects per week using hand-building and wheel-throwing. Finished projects will be available for pickup about two weeks after the end of […]
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Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Camps Give your children a true nature camp experience this summer! We are offering TWO different camps for children 3-13 years old. Thrive Forest Camp at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is a nature immersion program for children 3-6 years of age. Held Monday-Friday from 9:30am – 12:30pm, Thrive Forest Camp will have children climbing on […]
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The WILDEST Camps in Town are at the Louisville Zoo! This camp has been cancelled for 2020 – check back next year! Ages: Pre-K through 6th Grade Dates: Spring Break Camps are March 23 – 26 and March 30 – April 3. Summer Break Camps are June 8 – August 7. Cost: Spring Break Camp — $63 per day; […]
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Silver Lining Stable summer camp offers a safe and fun environment where kids from 5 to 15 can enjoy “hands on” experiences with horses. Silver Lining Stable Horse Summer Camp Silver Lining Stable horseback riding summer camp is an opportunity to care for and ride the horses. We teach many different styles of riding from basic western/English to bareback, kids […]
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