Year: 2016

As guests of Visit Owensboro, we explored for a weekend and found that not only is Owensboro and affordable place to visit, it’s packed with fun. Here are some things our writers had to say: Smother’s Park Smothers Park is absolutely amazing. The playground is huge, good for all ages, it was super clean, felt very safe, and entertained my kids for HOURS. The splash pad was just flat and basic, but with different timing of the sprays of water which kept my kids entertained. The restrooms were clean and well stocked, which is hard with a splashpad involved! The

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Reach Out for Kosair Kids® is a fundraising event which has raised over $131,000 for Kosair Charities since 2012. Join the Glasgow Shrine Club on August 5, 2017 at 9am at the Cave City Convention Center in Cave City, Kentucky. It’s the 6th (and final) year for this event! There is no admission cost and most kids activities are free or just cost a coin to play.  Prizes are given out like bikes, gaming systems, basketball goals and more. There will be a cake walk, karaoke contest, dunking booth and more that are sure to be fun. Mascots will be

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   Cordial Lee has teamed up with 12 other Mt Washington Small Businesses to bring you the 2nd Annual Summer Shop Hop!! It will be fun for the entire family and you can win great prizes and get to know some of the awesome from small businesses in the area. The participating businesses are: Amanda’s Creations Florist Busy Lady Quilt Shop Cindy’s Consignments Cordial Lee Country Vogue Daddy Yo’s Frozen Desserts-Mount Washington F&B Furniture & Variety Store Game Day Graphics James’ Jewel Box Maggie Mae’s Cafe Missy K’s Boutique & Consignment Mt.Washington Florist Urban Max Boutique Grand Prizes: 1st place

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Some writers from LouisvilleFamilyFun.net and I went on a trip to Owensboro to explore thanks to the lovely folks from Visit Owensboro. While there, we had the opportunity to explore several dining options and had excellent food!  Here are some of our recommendations and suggestions. Keep in mind, there are many more places beyond what we tried. You can click here to find more and try something different. Let us know about what you choose! Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits:  This restaurant is a downtown go-to for many locals, we could tell by how bustling it was on the Friday

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing came to Georgetown, KY 30 years ago and has continued to grow over the years. This past year saw the introduction of a new Lexus line to the plant as well as new updates to the visitor’s center. Toyota offers FREE tours of the factory to visitors from 1 st grade and up. It’s a great way to see up close how a real assembly line works and how one of America’s favorite cars is made.  I’ve taken the tour with my boys and there is always something new to see each time you go. With so

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With the energy levels running high and the entertainment budget level low, Kentucky State Parks are the perfect solution for summer vacation. I told my three kids (ages 9, 8, and almost 5) to pack an “adventure bag” to include snacks, napkins, a water bottle, a glass jar for collecting whatever and something to keep them occupied in the car. Then we set off, along with our dog, in the minivan to General Butler State Resort Park. From our home in Oldham County, we took the more scenic back route on highway 42. There was a roadside shop that had

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Blackfish Bison Ranch is located east of Lexington on 242 acres in Winchester, Kentucky. The co-owner and manager, Brandeon Hampton, lives on the farm year-round and does pretty much everything for the buffalo herd from naming them, to vaccinating them, to driving them across the river to Memphis Meats in Indiana when that time comes. Our tour spent about an hour in the log cabin listening and looking at all things buffalo. My kids were well educated and entertained. Brandeon talks about the buffalo, land, history, and the spiritual relationship between buffalo, man, and God. Did you know that buffalo

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Families love music and when it’s outdoor and relaxed, it makes for a great evening.  In Downtown Richmond, enjoy a concert every third Thursday evening.   Head to the courthouse and browse local vendors. They will also have a farmer’s market and kids activities thanks to the Madison County Library.  And, don’t worry – parking is plentiful and free. Sounds like you better look at your calendar and get a date set soon. Click here to see the entire line-up, the concerts run through October!  

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Did you know that Airheads is headquartered in Kentucky? SWEET! Literally! Everyone is invited to their 30th Birthday Bash on June 18th at Smale Park from 11am-4pm. Airheads is throwing the ultimate birthday party to celebrate the past 30 years and the wonderful community who’ve helped make it all possible. This event will be filled with food, live music from notable artists, fun activities for all ages and of course candy! Click here to RSVP on Facebook and tell your friends!

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