Year: 2018

Every family needs a night out, but where can a family go for either the evening or overnight where the kids will be entertained and the adults can finally sit down to relax after a hard work week?  Mark Barren River State Resort Park on your map and celebrate with a weekend getaway at a concert on any of the following nights on the Lodge patio.  Shows run from 6:00-8:00pm, unless otherwise noted. 2018 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES May 19 – Lightly Blended June 23 – To Be Announced July 28 – Harmonica Neil August 18 – The Hiding September 15

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Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are coming to the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, Kentucky in June! This family friendly event includes a ride with Thomas, a visit with Sir Topham Hatt, an Imagination Station, and other fun Thomas and Friends inspired activities. Tickets are $20 in advance. This event sells out frequently so I would suggest having tickets in hand before making the trip. Use the coupon code kentuckyfamfun18 for a special $2 off discount! The museum asks that you arrive an hour before your departure time to check in and take pictures. Kids under the age

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Be Aware-Show You Care May 13-19, 2018 is Food Allergy Awareness Week.  1:13 children have a food allergy so chances are you know someone with food allergies.  There are many ways to support a friend with food allergies.  This support goes a long way to keep our food allergies friends safe and included!  Check out these easy ways that you can be more aware and show L.O.V.E. for friends with food allergies.  L Look to food allergy families for guidance.  Most food allergy families are happy to work with you to determine safe options.  Often, there are simple alternative ingredients

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We know working families have it tough.  There just isn’t enough time in the day, week, month… to get everything done.  Someone asked me recently, “When does parenting get easier?”  Well, it doesn’t. It just gets different.  We are here to encourage you to walk away from your dirty dishes and laundry and take advantage of the present moment with your child.  You don’t have to go far to make a lasting memory and enjoy your child at whatever stage they are in. 1. Escape the Crowds Around Popular Kentucky Events Events like the Kentucky Derby are not for everyone.

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Here is a grant opportunity that is available in Kentucky. Kentucky parents are encourage to apply and can possibly receive funding for up for $1,000 to support programs that encourage physical activity. Here is a message about the grant:  Parents can be a formidable force for change in schools, especially when it comes to implementing health and wellness policies and programs that create healthier learning environments for our kids. And studies show when parents are involved in a child’s education, their children demonstrate higher academic achievement, better attendance, better social skills, better eating habits, increased physical activity and less emotional

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Rock climbing is a sport that can be practiced indoors or out, depending on the weather. We are fortunate to have several rock climbing gyms in Louisville, but sometimes we like to explore rock climbing gyms with things we can’t find in Louisville, especially when the weather is not right for climbing outdoors someplace like the Red River Gorge. Typically we go to Climb NuLu, but since it is an all bouldering gym we have to check out other places to practice certain skills. That’s why on occasion we head to Lexington to check out L’escalade Climbing Gym. LEF Fitness

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Saturday, February 10 is your time to indulge! It’s the Midway Chocolate Stroll taking place from 10am to 5pm. All of the shops and restaurants in Midway will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. Equus Run Vineyards is also participating but from noon-4pm. You walk along Historic Main & Grantz Streets and explore the businesses.  There will be specials for the day and of course, a chocolate treat for everyone. You can get your FREE chocolate stroll ticket at any shop or restaurant.  If you have your ticket stamped 10 times, you can drop your competed ticket off at the Midway Sweet

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Attention parents and educators. Kentucky’s 529 college savings plan has an initiative going on now through which your child/student can win money for college and the school can win money as well! Here are all of the details: Kentucky’s 529 college savings plan is inviting families of students in grades Pre-K through 6 to participate for a chance to win a $1,000 college savings plan account and $500 for their school. Students may enter Dream Out Loud by submitting an original drawing, poem, essay or video answering the question: “How will I change the world after I go to college?” Parents

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Photo from the Visit Cave City Facebook page We love free fun and exploring Kentucky. So, when these come together, it’s perfect. We want to make sure that you know about the free days for national parks this year. Free National Park Entry Days for 2018:  January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day April 21: First day of National Park Week September 22: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day Remember, if you have a 4th grader, they can get in free all the time! See details here for getting a pass. Now you ask, which parks in Kentucky are

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