family fun: Take a Wacky Walk Adventure Through Louisville
- 01/02/16 12:32 AM
Go on a wacky walk through Louisville this December, and become the star of your own game. It's like a board game, except you are the game piece. The Wacky Walk game is designed to be fun, but also to help you learn some new stuff about Louisville while you're at it. Taking a Wacky Walk You can take this walk by yourself, but you'll have fun if you bring others along as well. Appoint a captain, and everyone gets play the game. Just watch out for the Joker. Use your smartphone to connect to the Wacky Walk game service, and you're ready … (11 comments)
family fun: Visit Whitehall, One of Louisville’s Prettiest Historic Attractions
- 11/01/15 11:19 PM
November is a great month to visit Whitehall, one of Louisville’s prettiest historic attractions. Whitehall is so beautiful, travelers come here and brides hold their weddings here. See the amazing house and grounds this fall, and you’ll see why people keep coming to visit Whitehall. Spend a Day at Whitehall Whitehall is one of the city's beautiful attractions. The expansive gardens are full of fountains, walking paths and incredible natural wonders. Visit the Fern Garden, the formal Florentine garden, the Arboretum or any one of many attractions in these gorgeous gardens. The white mansion is a centerpiece of the property. It was built around … (0 comments)
family fun: Dance the Day Away at Bravo Dance Studio
- 10/31/15 12:00 AM
Go to the Bravo Dance Studio this October, and get your feet moving. The studio is open 7 days a week, and you can dance the whole day away if you want. Group classes are available in the evenings, and private lessons can be scheduled from 10 am to 10 pm any day. Get out your dancing shoes, and tap your way on over. Dancing Dreams Bravo has two ballroom dance floors, one of which was used on "Dancing with the Stars." You can do it all here: ballroom, swing, salsa, Latin and even Zumba fitness dancing. Whatever type of dancing you want … (0 comments)
family fun: Run and Walk with Friends in the Park September 19
- 09/19/15 11:27 PM
Run or walk in Cherokee Park this September, and help support the UofL School of Music. The Friends of the School of Music are hosting this 5k run/walk, and they are filling the course with music. This is probably the only time you can go for a walk in the park and run into a steel drum band. A Walk (or Run) in the Park Enjoy a light run or walk through the park on September 19 to hear all sorts of amazing music and enjoy the beautiful natural setting of Cherokee Park. The race begins at 8 am. High school drumlines, a … (0 comments)
family fun: Go to the Fall Festival at St. Francis September 19
- 09/18/15 09:15 AM
Fall weather is finally here, and it’s a perfect time of year to get out and enjoy it before the chill of winter descends. Take the whole family to the St. Francis of Assisi Fall Festival to enjoy the outdoors, not to mention a whole lot of other fun stuff to do. It’s free for everyone in Louisville to go to this festival and have a great time. Fall for the Fall Festival The youngest members of the family will love the bouncy house. More mature household members may find themselves drawn to the gambling tent or the large beer selection, which includes … (1 comments)
family fun: Play Softball at Tom Sawyer Park September 16
- 09/15/15 10:48 PM
Batter up! It’s game day at Tom Sawyer State Park September 16. Be there to play or watch, and enjoy post-game happy hour specials as soon as the action on the field is over. Tom Sawyer Softball Go to the park at 6 pm on September 16, and every single Wednesday, for softball fun and happy hour immediately after the game. There’s nothing like a day at the park to cure those mid-week blues. Teams can join the Tom Sawyer Park softball league for $54. That includes 8 weeks of softball, with games every Wednesday. Even if you don’t play, you’re more than welcome … (2 comments)
family fun: Shop for Arts and Crafts September 13
- 09/13/15 10:36 AM
Go to the Shops of Forest Springs September 13 for the arts and crafts festival. Shop for art made by local artists, and bring the whole family. There’s lots of fun stuff for kids here, too. A Festival at Forest Springs The Shops of Forest Springs are always a great place to shop, but it’s even better during the arts and crafts festival. Local artists and vendors will have booths set up so you can browse or buy. The younger members of the family will enjoy the inflatable area, which is free for kids to enjoy. They can bounce around having a great time … (0 comments)
family fun: Find Out Why Water is Fun July 3
- 07/03/15 02:23 PM
The Louisville Free Public Library and the Louisville Water Company have teamed up to offer “Water Is Fun!” This unique, hands-on event will teach children more about water in a fun environment that will engage their minds. Why Water’s Fun The “Water Is Fun!” program is all about hands-on learning, which is one of the ways that children absorb information best. This educational event begins at 2:30 pm on July 3 at the Shively Library branch. This program is made to teach children more about science, health and social studies. They will interact with other kids, and learn some fun water facts while … (0 comments)
family fun: Race in the Bluegrass 100 June 16
- 06/16/15 10:39 PM
Who says you have to go to Indianapolis to be a NASCAR-style racecar driver? Go to Bluegrass Indoor Karting to participate in the Bluegrass 100, or just watch it from the sidelines to cheer on your favorite car. Bluegrass 100 Every month, Bluegrass Indoor Karting holds a special race. These monthly contests require racers to drive 100 laps, just like the pros do. The more people who participate, the more fun these races get. Competitors are split up into different weight classes to see who among them is the best. Will you be one of them? There are four pit stops per person during … (1 comments)
family fun: Have a Magical Day May 17
- 05/16/15 10:36 PM
Want to see magic, hear music and eat dinner while you're at it? You want to go to this fun event at the Temple Shalom. It's a Menu of Music, Magic and Dinner, and it's something that everyone in the family will enjoy. Family Fun Want to enjoy dinner and a show? You'll listen to the famous sounds of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists, who were featured on "Today." David Garrard, a local Louisville magician, will also be providing entertainment. Dinner will be provided by Mark's Feed Store, some of the best food in town. While you dine on the finest southern home cooking, you’ll … (1 comments)
family fun: Lincoln Display at Main Library through December
- 12/27/14 02:23 AM
Louisville has an abundance of educational opportunities available to engage your young history buff while school is out for winter break. At the top of the list is the national traveling exhibition, "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War". The exhibit is open at the Main Louisville Free Public Library throughout December. The exhibit is an examination of how President Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War - the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties. The display features panels with reproductions of original documents. The photos include a draft of Lincolnís first … (0 comments)
family fun: Play Softball at the Jewish Community Center November 3
- 11/03/14 06:45 AM
The Jewish Community Center on Dutchmans Lane hosts coed softball every Monday, and the tournament is this November 3. Go to the St. Matthews community to see the action for yourself. Afterwards, help the winning team celebrate at the post-game happy hour. Softball at the Center The coed softball event is one of many special events that are held at the Jewish Community Center regularly. Softball teams are comprised of both men and women. The teams take the field for the tournament at 6:30 pm.
The post-game celebration/consolation will be held at Tin Roof. Drink and food specials will be … (0 comments)
family fun: Kentucky State Fair in Louisville August 14-24
- 08/15/14 05:45 AM
Having fun at the Kentucky State Fair is easy. Having enough time to fit it all in is the hard part. The 2014 Kentucky State Fair runs from August 14-24 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The eleven day schedule is packed full of special one day events combined with exhibits and shows that are open or running throughout the entire fair. Planning Your Day at the Fair Work or school schedules may determine when you plan to see the Kentucky State Fair, otherwise, selecting the special events you don't want to miss is a good place to start.
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family fun: 2014 World Dainty Contest July 28
- 07/27/14 10:00 AM
The World Famous Dainty Contest on Monday, July 28 is not to be missed. The trip from any distance to the Louisville neighborhood of Schnitzelburg just to find out what happens at the World Dainty Championship seems worthwhile even if only to satisfy curiosity. The chance to see a live dainty match is not often an option and televised matches are non-existent. The 44th annual event will be held at Hauck's Handy Store. If you are skeptical of the legitimacy of this event, you should know that there will be t-shirts. Dainty and Dinner in Schnitzelburg The traditional dainty dinner will … (0 comments)
family fun: Old Louisville SpringFest this Weekend
- 05/14/14 12:38 PM
The highly-anticipated Old Louisville SpringFest is happening this Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th. The festival will be open Friday from 5:30 pm until 10:30 pm and Saturday from Noon until 10:30 pm. The festivities will take place on 1st Street between Oak Street and Magnolia Avenue both days. This is a free to attend event.
The Old Louisville SpringFest was named as one of the top road trip destinations for Spring 2012 by Travel and Leisure Magazine. The 2014 SpringFest will feature the Kosair KidsZone, where the youngsters will find an entire area just for them. There will … (0 comments)
family fun: Your Guide to Getting Your Glow On at the Life in Color Rebirth Tour
- 02/25/14 08:41 AM
One of the biggest parties of the year is coming to Louisville. The "Life In Color" tour, billed by its organizers as "the world's largest paint party," is taking place in Louisville on March 1st at Broadbent Arena, and is likely to be one of the most colorful and extraordinary party experiences you could ever hope to be a part of! Throughout the Show You Are Going to See Something Special As the show progresses, you’ll definitely find yourself covered in paint (don't worry—it's non-toxic!). You can purchase your own bottles of paint to express yourself in the space, but paint … (0 comments)
Go on a wacky walk through Louisville this December, and become the star of your own game. It's like a board game, except you are the game piece. The Wacky Walk game is designed to be fun, but also to help you learn some new stuff about Louisville while you're at it.
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