Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
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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Getaway to Opryland with Teens! We have been to Opryland a few times, but as our kids get older I wonder what they will find fun as they grow up. When visiting Gaylord Opryland with teens, it’s good to plan ahead and know what special events they have going on as well as the standard resort amenities Opryland offers year-round. […]
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Blueberry picking near Louisville! Love blueberry picking? If you love blueberries, then a trip to Bryant Blueberries in New Salisbury, IN is a must for the summer! I took my 1 year-old there recently and picked until our hearts’ content – which was only about an hour for my youngest son. It took about an hour to get there from […]
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Charlestown Family Activities park offers a fun outdoor activities for kids and their parents. We had a chance to check out Charlestown Family Activities Park in Charlestown, Indiana. Charlestown Family Activities Park offers two options during the summer: $3 for kids ages 3-5 and $5 for anyone ages 6 and up. It’s free for kiddos ages 2 and younger. […]
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We visited the new inclusive playground and splash pad designed for children with special needs in New Albany. The Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park debuted their much awaited inclusive playground and splash pad in May 2022. We are so excited to tell you about a new splashpad in New Albany. This playground and splashpad in New Albany is in Floyd […]
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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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Pools in Louisville (or nearby!) Pools around Louisville – Summer fun is swimming and if you want to beat the heat, these public swimming pools are ready for you and your family to make a splash. Louisville, Southern Indiana and beyond. Pools in Louisville Here’s a great list from Kentucky Family Fun if you want to take a day […]
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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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Free Fishing Weekend is June 3-4 in Kentucky This weekend, no license is required to fish in Kentucky. If fishing is something you have wanted to try, you can find a spot this weekend and not have to worry about the license. We love fishing with our kids. We are by no means experts at it, but everyone has fun. […]
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Fishing with kids can be a lot of fun and certainly provide memories for a lifetime. Louisville and some surrounding counties offer some great places for fishing. Fishing is a fun outdoor family activity. Hikes and parks are a ton of fun with your family to connect with nature and each other. If you are looking for an activity […]
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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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Are you looking for horseback riding in Louisville? Here are some options for trail rides. Saddle up! Kentucky is one of the world’s number one horse regions, so why not introduce your kids to a bit of our local heritage and have some fun too? Typically, horseback activities are reserved for those ages six and up while pony rides are […]
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