Category: Central

Let’s Go to the Louisville Zoo – Winter Family Fun

Central, Family Fun, Northern, Outdoor, Western, Winter

The Louisville Zoo’s Wild Winter Days offers family fun plus discounted admission. The Louisville Zoo Wild Winter Days offers family fun plus discounted admission. With the help of partners Kroger & Dare to Care, this event supports a winter food drive for families in Kentucky. The Zoo’s Wild Winter Days, presented by Kroger, runs through February 25, 2025.     What to do: Bring at least one canned food item per person to a discounted admission. Visitors who bring in one canned food item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo windows for $10.50

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Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky

Central, Eastern, Fall, Family Fun, Northern, Statewide, Uncategorized, Western

Pumpkin Picking! We have compiled a list of pumpkin patches in Kentucky, listed by county.    Pumpkin Patches in Kentucky: If your favorite pumpkin patch isn’t listed let us know and we will add it. As always, with any review or list that we compile; give the business a call before going, especially for 2024 to check for changes.    Anderson County: Buckmeadow Farms   Boone County:  Benton Farms Farm Haven Kinman Farms McGlasson Farms Redman’s Farm & Winery Sandyland Acres Sunrock Farm   Bourbon County: Reed Valley Orchard Middle Springs Farm   Bullitt County: Shady Lane Farm Slow Poke

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Thomas Dairy Farm and Market

Central, Fall, Family Fun, Summer

Thomas Dairy Farm and Market in Cecilia, Kentucky offers pumpkin picking, hayrides, an awesome corn maze, a giant jump pad, nighttime zombie paintball, and more.   Here is all of the information you need to know about Thomas Dairy Farm and Market, just outside of Elizabethtown. Also, here’s a review by Louisville Family Fun.      Hours (may change): Starting Sunday, September 14th SUNDAY 11 AM-6PM MONDAY-THURSDAY 10 AM-6PM   FRIDAY-SATURDAY 10 AM-6PM UNTIL September 29th (nighttime attractions and extended hours begin) LAST HAYRIDE: 5:30PM DAILY Opening day daytime- September 14th Opening day for Zombie Paintball & nightime options- September 29th 

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The Beach at Green River Lake State Park

Central, Fall, Outdoor, Spring, Summer

Cool Off at Green River Lake Beach     On a quick trip to Campbellsville on a hot summer day, my daughter and I decided on a short stop at Green River Lake to swim at the beach. We love the beach and living in Kentucky, we can’t get to the ocean for a quick dip. There are several Kentucky State Park lakes that offer beach swimming and Green River Lake is one of them. The lake was very easy to find using my phone map and there was no fee to enter to park. Once in the park, we

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Visiting Pulaski County Park – a beach swimming location on Lake Cumberland

Central, Outdoor, Summer

Visit Pulaski County Park Beach   Pulaski County Park Beach offer a great lake getaway for a day or more, fun summer activities for families.  Pulaski County Park is conveniently located off of Rte. 80 in Nancy, Kentucky. This park is on Lake Cumberland in the Somerset area. The park offers an array of options for people who are looking for a day visit or for folks looking to camp or have a gathering. What attracted us to visit Pulaski County Park is we were told that there was a beach area and when traveling with kids ages 2 to

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Kentucky Capitals Quest Passport Program

Central, Eastern, Family Fun, Northern, Spring, Statewide, Summer, Western

Discover Kentucky’s New Kentucky Capitals Quest Passport Program Kentucky, known for its distinctive landmarks and quirky titles, is inviting visitors to embark on an adventure, the Kentucky Capitals Quest. This new passport travel program offers a thrilling journey through Kentucky’s famed sites and hidden gems. From the Batter Capital of the World in Hopkinsville to the Quilt Capital of the World in Paducah, the program includes a total of eleven ‘capital’ destinations, each with its own claim to fame. This engaging program not only highlights these sites but also encourages visitors to delve into the rich culture and history of

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Thrive Forest School Now Enrolling

Central, Fall, Outdoor
Thrive Forest School Now Enrolling

Thrive Forest School  Now Enrolling for 2024-2025 Thrive Forest School Now enrolling for 2024-2025! It’s Louisville’s first nature-based preschool, nestled in the beautiful woodlands of Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. They have removed the walls and brought child-led, exploratory learning to where it makes the most impact: outside. Forest schools (also known as “forest kindergartens”) have been well established for over 50 years and are among the fastest-growing models in early childhood education. Why? Because they work. Development and learning are enhanced when children are given the space and confidence to follow their curiosities, engage with peers, stimulate all senses, and

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Day trip to Frankfort, Kentucky – our state capitol

Central, Fall, Family Fun, Indoor, Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter

A Day Trip to Frankfort, Kentucky Let’s take a Day trip to Frankfort! Over a school break, I had one day to spare from work so I told the kids we would take a day trip. Their request: a learning trip. We love going places to explore that have a hint of learning. Sure, there are those times for pure, giggle-full fun but more times than not, my kids want to learn. Love that! I decided on Frankfort because it’s about an hour from home so it’s doable in a day without having to get up and out very early. 

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Hopping Around for Easter Events in Kentucky

Central, Eastern, Family Fun, Northern, Spring, Uncategorized, Western
Easter Fun in Kentucky

Easter Events in Kentucky 2024   We’ve been hopping around the state looking for all of the best fun! Here is a list of Easter Events in Kentucky.     Northern  Fort Thomas Easter Egg Hunt Thomas Mess Hall in Tower Park (Ft. Thomas) March 23 Pictures with the Easter Bunny:10:30am Easter Egg Hunt: Noon Independence Easter Egg Hunt Memorial Park March 23 10:00 am Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt (sensory friendly w/smaller crowd) 10:30 am Festivities Start Noon Easter Egg Hunt   Easter Adventure at Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure Wendt’s Wildlife Adventure (Carlisle) March 30, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Easter

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Five Reasons to Visit Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Central, Fall, Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized

Take a day trip to Shaker Village 1. Get Away and Unplug   Are you finding it difficult to get your kids to unhand their devices even while out of the house? Do your children want to know what the Wi-Fi password is even before you sit down to dinner? A visit to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is an experience that offers a break from screen time.  With 3,000 acres to explore and easy access to family-friendly amenities and activities, kids can simply be kids. 2. Family Fun at a Relaxed Pace Whether you prefer a set agenda or

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