200 Years On the Ohio

The Farnsley-Morman Landing is hosting a really neat event September 20th and 21st from 10am – 2 pm both days. They are doing a ‘living history timeline’, that starts in 1740 and spans through 1940. They will be showcasing historical re-enactments in a wide variety of categories that include: clothing, pastimes, food ways, tools and weapons. On Sunday September 21st, at 1pm there is a baseball game set in the 1860s between the Cincinnati Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Buckeyes. The cost is really affordable and is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 6-12 and free for children

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Crawford Pumpkin Farm – Elizabethtown, KY

In Elizabethtown there is a really neat place to go and get your pumpkins to ring in fall’s arrival. It is called Crawford Pumpkin Farm, you can check out their website here. Now I realize that we are still in early September but hey planning is everything and there is a deal that goes along with it! They offer a variety of activities that will keep your whole family busy! Think corn mazes, barrel train rides, hay rides and a petting zoo.  They open September 20th and are open on Saturdays and Sundays through October 6th.  Then their days of

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Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs

Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs is an affordable day of family fun! So many activities are included in the ticket price – bring money for food (and bets, or course). September 14  & November 9 too Tickets are just $5 when purchased online and include: Access to family-friendly seating in the brand new Grandstand Pavilion. Easy access to all family activities. A view of the race track. And, $1 of every Family Pavilion Ticket purchased benefits Kosair Children’s Hospital- that’s great! (Ages 0-3 are FREE, Ages 4-12 are Children, Ages 13+ are Adults) Activities may include: Petting Zoo, Pony

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Review: The Arctic Scoop

I caught wind of a new ice cream place in Louisville just off of Hurstbourne lane, and I loaded up the kids. The Arctic Scoop is located in the shopping center with the Barnes and Noble and took over the old Grater’s Ice Cream location. When we walked in, there were three large chalk boards with ice cream flavor options, mix in options and the other had milk options ( 14% fat milk, 10% fat milk,  yogurt base, soy or almond milk) I loved that there are so many options allowing everyone in your group to be able to enjoy

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Newport Aquarium Deals and Discounts

My family loves the Newport Aquarium, we try to make it up there at least once a year. We would love to be able to go more often but living almost 2 hours away sometimes makes it but very hard time wise not to mention the expense. Guess what I came across!? I am so excited about this I am going to have to talk the hubs into it! September 8th, 2014 – October 2nd, 2014 the Newport Aquarium is giving 50% off “Additional Experiences” this means the Penguin Encounters and Backstage Animal Experiences are half off! Yay! You can

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5 Kentucky Camping Destinations

It is no secret in my family that as close as I get to camping is staying in a hotel with no cable and scratchy sheets. To each his own, my husband and our two boys love it. Which is why I got to thinking about fall break with the post from yesterday and decided to expand on that. Think of this as 5 places in Kentucky that are perfect camping spots. I have been told that the crisp fall air makes for a perfect night to camp. Here are our 5 Kentucky Camping Destinations:  Turkey Foot is located in

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5 Fall Break Destinations in Kentucky!

It seems like kids have barely gotten the chance to use up their first glue stick and pack of pencils, but believe it or not fall break is just around the corner!  Kentucky has some amazing destinations most are just a short car ride away. Check out our 5 Fall break picks: Red River Gorge, your scholars can stretch their legs all while enjoying nature’s beauty. Fall colors = added bonus! Newport Aquarium head up the road to Newport Kentucky and swim with the fish for a day, really you gotta check them out behind very thick glass but you get

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Fall Family Fun at the Salato Wildlife Center

With cooler temps on the way, are you itching to get outside with the family…..in jeans and hoodies?  Indeed, it’s that time of year.  We love the Salato Wildlife Center in Frankfort and we are not the only ones.  It’s a well-kept place to visit that’s not as commercial as a big zoo but not as rustic as a nature preserve.  It’s a wonderful place to spend a day! Check out this helpful post by LexFun4Kids about Fall events at the Salato Wildlife Center. Here’s a review by Louisville Family Fun as well.  Click here. Stephanie

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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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