The Children’s Garden at the University of Kentucky Arboretum

Recently, I decided to take my family and meet some friends at the children’s garden at the UK arboretum in Lexington. The Arboretum just next to the UK campus is comprised of a 100 acres of gardens that showcase Kentucky landscapes. It is great for walking, running, biking and picnicking. The arboretum also has events and gardening workshops throughout the year. We had a picnic is a grassy spot in the shade of a large tree and then headed to the children’s garden. While the arboretum itself is free, there is a fee of $3 per person to enter the

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Fall Family Fun around Louisville

Back to school has come and gone and I know you are already thinking about fall things to do.  Louisville is  a great place to family fun and thanks to Louisville Family Fun – you can find it all in one place. Here are some highlights of great posts on Louisville Family Fun about Fall! Great Places to Enjoy Fall Foliage Fall Farm Fun Five Favorite Fall Crafts Foxhollow Farm Fall Festival Gallrein Farms – Shelbyville The Bucket List – great ideas for the fall months Historical Markers There’s always more on LouFamFun, could keep this list going for miles!

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Neon Nite 5K in Simpsonville & After-Glow Party!

Does your family or friends love these types of events? Why not participate in one that helps support local parks in small town Kentucky- Simpsonville Parks and Recreation in Shelby County. The NEON NITE 5K is a nighttime run, walk & stroller roll for participants of all ages, abilities and levels.  That means families too! It’s a great nighttime experience without focusing on how fast you can run, walk or stroll a 5K. This unique experience caters to the serious, average, beginning runner, walker and stroller. It’s all about the GLOW!  Come dressed in glow gear or not – it

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The Parklands of Floyds Fork – East Louisville

The Parklands of Floyds Fork is a large park system in East Louisville. When it is completed in 2015, it will include five separate but connected parks that will comprise a quarter of the Louisville Loop. There are hiking and biking trails, grasslands and wetlands, canoeing and fishing spots, a dog park, and playgrounds and spraygrounds. This is my family’s go-to spot for after work and weekend hiking. It’s close by, clean, and has excellent facilities, and it seems to have new hiking trails every time we go. We usually start off near the water fountain at Beckley Creek Park.

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Comedy Caravan with Bob Batch- Elizabethtown

Comedy Caravan Comes to Hardin County!  Let’s face it! There are times where we are wanting to find something awesome to do with our friends, spouse, co-worker or chums, and we wonder what on earth to do that won’t break the bank, that isn’t too far of a commute or that is just a little unique. If you have ever had these feelings you aren’t alone. But we want to make sure that you consider coming to check out this fun event taking place in Elizabethtown, Kentucky if you are looking for fun in Hardin County, KY! (We know you

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