Category: Family Fun

Five Fun Things to Do Before School Starts

Family Fun, Summer

Five Fun Things To Do Before School Starts As summer break begins to wind down, your family may be looking for one or two final adventures. Here are five fun things to do before school starts   Visit Horse Country  Kentucky has many beautiful horse farms and the team at Horse Country is your connection to the equine industry. Whether you want to see famous horses, check out foals or even visit retired thoroughbreds who are living their best lives on picturesque farms, Horse Country have plenty of tour options. They have partnered with working horse farms or supportive businesses

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Let’s Go Swimming Kentucky

Family Fun, Statewide, Summer, Uncategorized

Pools in Kentucky Places to go swimming / waterparks in Kentucky It’s summertime and you know what that means… it’s time to go swimming so let’s talk about pools in Kentucky. Question is, are you looking to try a new watering hole? Are you planning a day trip to explore your home state? Consider diving into one or more of these Kentucky Public Pools. For the purpose of this post, public pool is defined by any pool open to the general public with or without a charge and without a membership requirement. Prices and information subject to change, please check

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June Festivals in Kentucky

Family Fun, Spring, Summer

Summer is a great time for communities to showcase their best fun, food, art, vendors and entertainment at festivals. We’ve compiled a great list of June Festivals in Kentucky. Have fun!  Hillview City Fair (Hillview) June 6-8 Hillview is celebrating their 50- year anniversary at the city fair this year. This festival features three days of rides, games, fair food and live music featuring Thunderstruck, Lonesome On’ry & Mean, Tiffany Lynn Puckett and more. $10.00 ride bracelets each day!    Louisville Greek Festival (Louisville) June 7 & 8 Held at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, this annual event features LIVE

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Celebrating Kids to Parks Day in Kentucky

Family Fun, Spring, Statewide, Uncategorized

Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor exploration as we celebrate Kids to Parks Day on May 18, 2024! Mark your calendars for May 18 and get ready to create unforgettable memories at Kids to Parks Day events. Appreciate the beauty of the great outdoors. Kids need parks, and parks need kids!    Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site (Wickliffe)  Walk the nature trail, play outdoor games such as Stickball, Hoop & Darts, and try your skills with the Leave No Trace Scavenger Hunt. Kids receive free admission to the museum with each paid adult.   Lake Reba Park at

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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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Free Events in April

Family Fun, Spring, Statewide, Uncategorized
Free Events in April

Is there anything more FUN than FREE FUN? We’ve gather a fantastic list of free events in April for Kentucky Families! Check out our list of free events in April for Kentucky Families. Here are some ideas for Free Events in April all over Kentucky:   Northern  Family Bingo (Carrollton) Carroll County Library  Thursday, April 18  Children, teams and families are invited to Family Bingo at the Carroll County Library from 3:30-5:00 pm. Fun prizes are up for grabs and light refreshments will be served.    The Hungry Hungry Bookworm with River City Puppets (Erlanger) Kenton County Library Sunday, April

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Beat Boredom During Spring Break at Home

Family Fun, Spring, Statewide, Uncategorized
Spring Break at Home

Spring Break at Home. Quick and Easy Ways to Beat Mid Break Boredom!  Many Kentucky families are spending spring break at home this year. Whether you are a few days into the week out of school or you will be in the weeks ahead, we have a few ideas to keep boredom at bay. You can take these ideas and scale them up or back, depending on time and resources.  Turning Your Backyard into a Campsite Creating a camping experience right in your backyard is a convenient way to enjoy the outdoors. Set up your tent on a relatively flat

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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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Viewing the 2024 Total Eclipse in Kentucky

Family Fun, Outdoor, Spring, Statewide, Uncategorized

Do you have a plan to view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse? Let us help!  If you haven’t made plans for viewing the 2024 Total Eclipse in Kentucky, we’ve put together some options for you. The total solar eclipse will impact eight Kentucky counties and clip portions of four others. The totality phase will enter Kentucky around 2 p.m., CDT, in parts of Fulton and Hickman counties before rolling across Ballard, McCracken, Livingston, Crittenden, Union and Henderson counties along the Ohio River. It also clips small portions of Carlisle, Graves, Webster, and Daviess counties. Some of the events below are

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Find Spring Break Fun in Lexington

Family Fun, Spring, Statewide, Uncategorized

Enjoy all of the fun Lexington has to offer over Spring Break  Spring Break Fun in Lexington doesn’t have to be hard on the pocketbook and you don’t have to drive for hours and hours to do something fun. Lexington has so many fun things to do that you are sure to have a fantastic spring break Below are several spots for you and your family to consider checking out in Lexington! First on the list is The Kentucky Horse Park, with the rolling hills of Kentucky and the beautiful countryside you have to make a stop here. You can

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