Wednesday, June 12, 2013

June 16-22

All events are correct to the best of my knowledge. Please double check everything before heading out.

Click the Date to find more information about each event.

All FREE events are highlighted.

Ongoing Events
  • Blue Star Museums - Nationwide
  • KentuckyShow! - The Kentucky Center, Louisville
  • You Are Only Young Twice - Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville
  • The Infield: The Most Festive 26 Acres in Sports - Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
  • Big Leagues, Little Bricks - Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville
  • Animal Antics - Kentucky Science Center, Louisville
  • Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational - Kentucky Science Center, Louisville
  • Kindergarten Countdown - Louisville Free Public LIbrary - Any Branch
  • Adult Summer Reading Program - Hardin County Public Library - Main Branch
  • Selected Works of G.C. Coxe - Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Louisville
  • Global Shoes Exhibit - Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville
  • Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night - Central Park, Old Louisville
  • Mythic Creatures Exhibit - Frazier Museum, Louisville
  • Spirits of the Passage Exhibit - Frazier Museum, Louisville
  • Open for the season! - Fort Knox Water Park
  • Historic Costumed Downtown Walking Tour - Elizabethtown "on the square"
  • Forest Fitness at Bernheim - Bernheim Forest
  • Teacher Appreciation Month - Kentucky Down Under
  • The Stephen Foster Story - Outdoor Musical! - My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  • Adult Reading Program - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Youth Reading Program - Barr Library, Fort Knox




Sunday, June 16
  • Spirits of the Passage Exhibit - Last day - Frazier History Museum
  • Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville - Louisville Visitors Center
  • Super Hero Day featuring Iron Man - Louisville Zoo
  • Fathers get in FREE - Louisville Zoo
  • Canoeing - Devers Youth Center
  • Family Fun Day - Churchill Downs
  • Train Robbery - Kentucky Railway Museum - New Haven
  • Bardstown Home Guard 7th KY & 24th KY - Bardstown
  • Fathers Get in FREE - Kentucky Down Under
  • South Pacific - Hardin County Playhouse




Monday, June 17
  • Challenger British Soccer Camps - Caruso Youth Sports Complex
  • Summer Enrichment: Explore Native American Culture - Devers Youth Center
  • Summer Camp: Art-a-copia - Devers Youth Center
  • John Michael Montgomery in concert - My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  • Monday Night Movies: Goonies - Iroquois Amphitheater




Tuesday, June 18
  • $5 Movies - Stoneybrook 20 Movie Theater (Louisville) AND Preston Crossings 16 Movie Theater (Okolona)
  • Junior Golf Camp - Lindsay Golf Course
  • Teen Summer Reading: Henna Tattoos - Barr Library
  • Summer Story Hour - Barr Library
  • Forest Fitness at Bernheim - Bernheim Forest




Wednesday, June 19
  • Story Time - Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
  • sightseeing / lunch cruise - Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
  • Shade Tree Stomp - Saber and Quill Verandah, Fort Knox
  • Storytime - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch
  • "Coyote Chris with Silly Safaris" summer reading event - Devers Youth Center




Thursday, June 20
  • Etsy Craft Party: Louisville, KY - Block Party Handmade Boutique, Louisville
  • American Girl Night: Introducing Saige Copeland! - Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
  • Chonda Pierce - Brown Theater
  • Historic Costumed Downtown Walking Tour - Elizabethtown "on the square"
  • Botanical Greeting Card Workshop - Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing




Friday, June 21
  • Summer Concert Series - Featuring: Lefty and the Lunatics w/ guest The Clark Memorial Band - RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
  • Hot Country Nights - Kacey Musgraves - 4th Street Live, Louisville
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
  • Community Playgroup - Devers Youth Center
  • Bats baseball vs Rochester Red Wings - Slugger Field, Louisville
  • Booty of the Year, a play by Cisco Montgomery - The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  • Bardstown Opry - Blue Grass Entertainment & Exposition Complex
  • Summer Band Concerts - Bardstown Community Park
  • A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland - Wickland, Home of Three Governors
  • Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville - Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson




Saturday, June 22
  • Twilight Cinema - ParaNorman - RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
  • Children in the Dell - Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
  • Story Time - Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
  • The Louisville Quest - Downtown Louisville
  • Harbor History Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
  • 1700's Rendezvous at Squire Boone Caverns - Squire Boon Caverns, Mauckport, IN
  • Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut - Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville, IN
  • DirtFest - The Parklands Beckley Station, Louisville
  • Rock 'N' Roll Reunion concert - Louisville Zoo
  • Twilight Tram Tour - Cave Hill Cemetary, Crestwood
  • BARDS AND STORYTELLERS: APH FILM FEST - EYES IN THE NIGHT (1942) - American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville
  • Bats baseball vs Rochester Red Wings - Slugger Field, Louisville
  • Build and Grow Clinic - Monsters University Chest - Lowe's, Elizabethtown
  • Booty of the Year, a play by Cisco Montgomery - The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  • Superman Film Festival - Barr Library
  • Lunar 5K - Freeman Lake Park
  • Trace Adkins in concert - Godman Airfield, Fort Knox
  • Bardstown Ghost Trek - Old Stable Restaurant, Bardstown
  • George Rogers Clark Days - Falls of the Ohio
  • The Waterfront Challenge 5k Urban Obstacle Night Race - The Waterfront, Big Four Lawn, Louisville
  • Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville - Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
  • Summer Splash and Fireworks Show - Nolin Lake State Park
  • Summer Bird Hike - E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
  • Family Camping Trip - Jefferson Memorial Forest

Sat, June 22

All events are correct to the best of my knowledge. Please double check everything before heading out.


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Saturday, June 22
  • Where: RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
    What: Twilight Cinema - ParaNorman
    Spend and evening under the stars and enjoy a movie on our JUMBO screen! Inflatables and games for the kiddos!
    When: 7:30pm (Movie begins at dark)
    Fee: Free
    More Info: http://www.theriverstage.com/events.html

  • Where: Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
    What: Children in the Dell
    Gardens, woods, trails and fields . . . these Saturday-morning classes are the perfect opportunity to give children a chance to spend some time with all that is green. Our energetic and creative educators will engage the children in everything from planting and growing veggies to nature-inspired scavenger hunts and a whole lot more. Whatever happens to be in season will be the topic du jour. Intended for children from 5-12 years old. Parents must stay on the grounds and are invited to participate in the day’s activities. Pre-registration suggested but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.
    When: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
    Fee: 5/$10 per child member/nonmember. Buy the whole season for $100/$200 member/non-member
    More Info: Yew Dell Gardens

  • Where: Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
    What: Story Time
    Come and enjoy a fun-filled story hour with Ms. Lee Ann!
    When: 11 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Barnes & Noble

  • Where: Downtown Louisville
    What: The Louisville Quest
    The Louisville Quest!, a fun, competitive way to explore downtown, is part scavenger hunt and part sight-seeing tour. About The Louisville Quest! Teams of 2 - 5 will compete against each other to answer challenge questions and solve puzzles to get from location to location in the least amount of time - all for fun and discovering downtown Louisville.
    When: Every Saturday, 4/13/13 - 10/19/13
    Fee: Adults $40, Military/Students $25, Children 10 and under are free although children below middle school age may find it challenging to keep up
    More Info: thelouisvillequest.com/

  • Where: Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Harbor History Cruise
    While taking a short, one-hour cruise on the Ohio River, this is a chance to learn about river and steamboat history, and connections to Louisville's history, as well. It's a narrated cruise, with a Riverlorian on board to answer questions and share the river experience. Call for information or to make a reservation, or purchase tickets on line.
    When: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 2:30 PM - 4 PM
    Fee: Adult and Senior - $14, Child (ages 3 - 12) - $8
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise
    When: June 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 - 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Sightseeing only - Adult (13+) $21, Senior $20, Child (3+) $12
    Lunch and Sightseeing - Adult (13+) $32, Senior $31, Child (3+) $22
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Squire Boon Caverns, Mauckport, IN
    What: 1700's Rendezvous at Squire Boone Caverns
    700's encampment. Demonstrations going on all day such as tomahawk throwing, muzzle loading, fire starting and more.
    When: June 22, 23 - 10 AM - 5 PM
    Fee: $5.00 per vehicle parking fee during summer months, unsure if there is an additional admission fee.
    More Info: www.squireboonecaverns.com

  • Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville
    What: Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut
    Yesterday Allie was just a normal kid, but today she’s headed into outer space on a mission across the solar system. Grab your space suit and get ready for an adventure that’s out of this world!
    When: Breakfast and Lunch shows on June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
    Breakfast show: Breakfast is served at 9 AM, show starts at 10 AM
    Lunch show: Lunch is served at 12 PM, show starts at 1:15 PM
    Fee: Breakfast show is $16. Lunch Show is $21.
    More Info: www.derbydinner.com

  • Where: The Parklands Beckley Station, Louisville
    What: DirtFest
    Join the Kentucky Science Center and other community partners as we dig, sift, romp and sort through different types of dirt while learn what is lurking in the muck and what dirt is made of!
    When: 10 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: www.kysciencecenter.org

  • Where: Louisville Zoo
    What: Rock 'N' Roll Reunion concert
    WAKY is proud to announce the very popular annual WAKY Rock ‘N’ Roll Reunion at the Louisville Zoo. Get ready for a trip back in time as the best of the 60s and 70s Louisville Rock ‘N’ Roll bands get together for one huge concert at the Louisville Zoo’s Oasis Field.
    When: 1 PM
    Fee: Free with zoo admission
    More Info: www.louisvillezoo.org

  • Where: Cave Hill Cemetary, Crestwood
    What: Twilight Tram Tour
    Among the topics discussed will be geological elements, decorative monuments, selected landscape features, trees and shrubs, and Louisville history. Cave Hill Cemetery was chartered in 1848, and contains the gravesites of many notable Louisvillians such as city leader George Rogers Clark, Kentucky Derby founder Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., and Pete Browning, whose cracked bat led to Louisville Slugger fame.
    When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Fee: $35 per person. Reservations must be made in advance,
    More Info: (502) 451-5630, ext. 5 or via email at michael@cavehillcemetery.com

  • Where: American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville
    What: BARDS AND STORYTELLERS: APH FILM FEST - EYES IN THE NIGHT (1942)
    A detective who is blind and his guide dog investigate a murder and discover a Nazi plot. With Edward Arnold and Donna Reed
    Join us this summer to explore how blindness has been depicted in Hollywood in our first APH Museum Film Fest. Each month we will screen a film featuring a major character who is blind, followed by discussion. All movies are presented with audio description for the blind. The film fest is part of Bards and Storytellers, our popular arts, folklore, and performance summer series. Best for older children and adults.
    When: 12:30 p.m.
    Fee: Admission is free, but registration is required.
    More Info: Call 899-2213 or email kcarpenter@aph.org to register. www.aph.org

  • Where: Slugger Field, Louisville
    What: Bats baseball vs Rochester Red Wings
    *$3 "Craft Beer" Saturday Special. Enjoy $3 "craft beer" every Saturday home game on the Overlook Deck until the eighth inning. Available "craft beers" include Shock Top, AmberBock LandShark & The Max 102.3. Age 21 or older
    When: 6:05 PM
    Fee: Tickets start at $6
    More Info: www.milb.com

  • Where: Lowe's, Elizabethtown
    What: Build and Grow Clinic - Monsters University Chest
    The monster fun continues at Lowe’s this weekend! Your child will love building this chest inspired by Disney•Pixar's Monsters University. REGISTRATION OPENS ON JUNE 5th.
    When: June 22 - 10 AM, June 23 - 2 PM
    Fee: free
    More Info: www.lowesbuildandgrown.com

  • Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
    What: Booty of the Year, a play by Cisco Montgomery
    A powerful story of love, revenge and sibling rivalry, BOOTY OF THE YEAR involves two sisters who are professional wrestlers, Nasty Girl and Miss Longcar. They are jealous of each other’s careers and in love with the same man, ring announcer Honey Boy. Their boss, fight manager Big Man, is conducting a promotional search for America’s most fabulous derriere – Booty of the Year – recruiting cheerleaders and lingerie models. But scheming for a bigger payday he manipulates the sisters into fighting for the title in a grudge match. Does love between the sisters prevail or have they turned into the heartless divas they portray in the ring?
    When: June 21-23- 7:30 PM and June 23 - 2:30 PM
    Fee: $20
    More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

  • Where: Barr Library, Fort Knox
    What: Superman Film Festival
    When: 12 PM - 2:30 PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

  • Where: Freeman Lake Park, Elizabethtown
    What: Lunar 5K
    Come as you are! Our event is all about people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes at the start line. This is event will be a 5k that is more about having fun and making memories. Enjoy the wild and crazy glow in the dark/neon party with friends and family!
    The LUNAR5k will become one of the region’s greatest family fun events of the year. During this spectacular experience, participants will have the opportunity to run, walk, jog or skip as we all glow in the dark! Participants from runners to weekend walker and joggers will make their way through a FUN electric atmosphere. Not your ordinary 5k fare, this event will include energized live music and “glow avenues.” The LUNAR5k will be an unforgettable evening for everyone!
    When: 8 p.m.
    Fee: Individual – $25 before $30 before 6/8/13, $35 after 6/8/13
    More Info: http://www.lunar5k.com/elizabethtown/

  • Where: Godman Airfield, Fort Knox
    What: Trace Adkins in concert
    Fort Knox is happy to announce that country music legend Trace Adkins will perform at Godman Army Airfield on Saturday June 22, 2013. This event will be co-produced by Fort Knox Family & MWR and the U.S. Army Family and MWR Command, Army Entertainment Division.
    When: 7 - 10 p.m.
    Fee: in advance - $25. Day of the show - $35.
    More Info: unknown

  • Where: Old Stable Restaurant, Bardstown
    What: Bardstown Ghost Trek
    A guided walking historic tour and ghost hunt held every Saturday (rain or shine). Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer's Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown.
    When: 8 - 9:30 p.m.
    Fee: $15, children under six free.
    More Info: 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

  • Where: Falls of the Ohio
    What: George Rogers Clark Days
    Celebrate the founder of Clarksville and Louisville, the revolutionary war hero George Rogers Clark. This weekend event features reenactors, guest speakers, guided cabin tours, pioneer activities, and more!
    When: June 22 & June 23, 10 AM - 4 PM
    Fee: Unknown. Free, I think
    More Info: www.fallsoftheohio.org

  • Where: The Waterfront, Big Four Lawn, Louisville
    What: The Waterfront Challenge 5k Urban Obstacle Night Race
    We’re combining cross country running, road racing, and obstacle conquering, with a PARTY ROCKIN’ good time. The course winds through the most beautiful parts of Waterfront Park and will present you with several natural and temporary obstacles. The race is designed to be fun and challenging for everyone. After you’ve crossed the finish line, join the festival! Celebrate by staying to party the night away on the Big Four Lawn where there will be music, dancing, food, beer, and more.
    When: 5 PM - 11 pm
    Fee: Admission: $45-80
    More Info: http://www.thewaterfrontchallenge.com/

  • Where: Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
    What: Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
    PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Louisville is a city of inspired hope and creativity and of great pride in our uniqueness. You'll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. A local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson. Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability. Check into the Visitors Center for the first time using the FourSquare app on your smart phone to unlock the "Newbie Special" - 25% off of merchandise and apparel (excludes sales items).
    When: Fridays and Sundays at 2PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM,
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot.

  • Where: Nolin Lake State Park
    What: Summer Splash and Fireworks Show
    We will start the morning off with a wildflower hike. Throughout the afternoon we will offer events for the children to get them outdoors. Food vendors and adventure tourism will be set up. There will be music provided by the Friends of Nolin Lake and to top of the evening we will have a houseboat hop with fireworks at dark.
    When: unsure of start time
    Fee: I believe it is FREE
    More Info: Email: tammie.honeycutt@ky.gov

  • Where: E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
    What: Summer Bird Hike
    Now that the migration period has mostly ended, the birds have settled in, and we will set out to see which ones we can see or hear. We will hike around various areas of the park looking for our feathered friends. Feel free to bring an ID book or binoculars to assist in identifying the different species. Please dress for the weather, as this hike will continue in most conditions. The hike will take off from the archery range.
    When: 10:00 A.M. - Noon
    Fee: $3.00 a person, children 3 and under are FREE
    More Info: Call 502-429-7270 for more info or email Nick.Price@ky.gov.

  • Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest
    What: Family Camping Trip
    The annual Great American Campout happens at Jefferson Memorial Forest. The overnight family campout at Jefferson Memorial Forest supports Great Outdoors Month and also a national effort to raise awareness of the benefits of outdoor recreation, such as camping, as a way to connect people of all backgrounds with nature. Families will enjoy a campfire, s’mores, night hikes and other activities. In the morning, there will be an opportunity to spend the day exploring the Forest or go fishing at Tom Wallace with free fishing poles provided at the Welcome Center.
    When: Saturday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.to Sunday, June 23, 11:00 a.m.
    Fee: $25.00 per family up to 4; $5.00 per additional family member. $15.00 per platform tent rental.
    More Info: Pre-registration is required. For reservations, please call our Welcome Center at(502) 368-5404.

Fri, June 21

All events are correct to the best of my knowledge. Please double check everything before heading out.


Click here to read about the Ongoing Events!
Friday, June 21
  • Where: RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
    What: Summer Concert Series - Featuring: Lefty and the Lunatics w/ guest The Clark Memorial Band
    When: 7pm-10:30pm
    Fee: Free
    More Info: http://www.theriverstage.com/events.html

  • Where: 4th Street Live, Louisville
    What: Hot Country Nights - Kacey Musgraves
    Fourth Street Live! welcomes one of the hottest up-and-coming country music stars, Kacey Musgraves, to the Hot Country Nights stage!
    When: All shows begin at 7 p.m. After 7 p.m., patrons must be over 21 unless accompanied by a legal guardian. After 9 p.m., strictly 21 and up will be admitted.
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Hot Country Nights

  • Where: Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise
    When: June 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 - 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Sightseeing only - Adult (13+) $21, Senior $20, Child (3+) $12
    Lunch and Sightseeing - Adult (13+) $32, Senior $31, Child (3+) $22
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
    What: Community Playgroup
    This free playgroup encourages parent/child interactions through unstructured activities for children up to 5 yeas of age. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy indoor activities with your child and meet other parents.
    When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-4483

  • Where: Slugger Field, Louisville
    What: Bats baseball vs Rochester Red Wings
    *Appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog. The best darn dog in professional baseball. A utility player that does it all, Jake is one of the most original acts in the game. His in-game performance includes: delivering the game ball to the pitcher, shagging foul balls, taking water and towels to the umps, playing batboy and catching Frisbees.
    *Fireworks. Come for the game, stay for the fireworks! Be sure to stick around after the game for an amazing display of pyrotechnic power that will begin immediately following the final out.
    *Team Photo Giveaway
    When: 7:05 PM
    Fee: Tickets start at $6
    More Info: www.milb.com

  • Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
    What: Booty of the Year, a play by Cisco Montgomery
    A powerful story of love, revenge and sibling rivalry, BOOTY OF THE YEAR involves two sisters who are professional wrestlers, Nasty Girl and Miss Longcar. They are jealous of each other’s careers and in love with the same man, ring announcer Honey Boy. Their boss, fight manager Big Man, is conducting a promotional search for America’s most fabulous derriere – Booty of the Year – recruiting cheerleaders and lingerie models. But scheming for a bigger payday he manipulates the sisters into fighting for the title in a grudge match. Does love between the sisters prevail or have they turned into the heartless divas they portray in the ring?
    When: June 21-23- 7:30 PM and June 23 - 2:30 PM
    Fee: $20
    More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

  • Where: Blue Grass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E.in Bardstown
    What: Bardstown Opry
    Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
    When: 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
    Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $6
    More Info: 859-336-9839. www.musicmanstage.com

  • Where: Bardstown Community Park on E. Halstead Ave. (In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Farmers Market on East Flaget Ave.)
    What: Summer Band Concerts
    Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing. Tonight's performance is the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorus – youth vocal chorus
    When: 7 - 9 p.m
    Fee: FREE
    More Info: 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

  • Where: Wickland, Home of Three Governors
    What: A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland
    Most Friday evenings during the year, Friday and Saturday evenings during October. Experience the history and mystery of Wickland, Home of Three Governors. Take a 90 minute paranormal family-friendly tour which includes the opportunity to interact through a psychic medium and the friendly spirits who once lived there.
    When: 7:30 p.m
    Fee: $15, reservations required, cash or check only
    More Info: Contact Dixie Hibbs 502-507-0808

  • Where: Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
    What: Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
    PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Louisville is a city of inspired hope and creativity and of great pride in our uniqueness. You'll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. A local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson. Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability. Check into the Visitors Center for the first time using the FourSquare app on your smart phone to unlock the "Newbie Special" - 25% off of merchandise and apparel (excludes sales items).
    When: Fridays and Sundays at 2PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM,
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot.

Thurs, June 20

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Thursday, June 20
  • Where: Block Party Handmade Boutique, Louisville
    What: Etsy Craft Party: Louisville, KY
    Keep Louisville DIY and join the global celebration of meeting and making at the local Etsy Craft Party 2013: Craft for the Community. he craft du jour will be terra cotta plant pots. Paint them. Decoupage them. Do with them what you will in a crafty way. Just show up. We'll supply the rest! Some other surprises are also in store, not to mention snacks. Capacity is limited, so sign up early!
    When: 6 PM - 8 PM
    Fee: A $5 supply fee will be collected at the door.
    More Info: http://etsycraftparty-louisville-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=97#
    For questions, e-mail emily@theemdash.com, info@blockpartyhandmade.com or diylouisville@gmail.com.

  • Where: Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
    What: American Girl Night: Introducing Saige Copeland!
    Join us for an event inspired by American Girl's newest Girl of the Year, Saige Copeland. At this upcoming event, girls will learn about Saige and participate in activities related to her inspiring stories.
    When: 6:30 PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Barnes & Noble

  • Where: Brown Theater, 315 W. Broadway
    What: Chonda Pierce
    Armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and laser sharp wit, Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a decade. An in-demand stand up comic, television hostess and author, Pierce has parlayed her gift for storytelling into a multi-faceted career.
    When: 7 PM
    Fee: Tickets start at $20.75
    More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

  • Where: Elizabethtown "on the square"
    What: Historic Costumed Downtown Walking Tour
    Hear recollections and witness reenactments from Elizabethtown's most notorious characters. Don't miss it!!
    When: We gather every Thursday evening "On the Square" at 7:00 p.m., June through September
    Fee: The tours are FREE and open to the public
    More Info: unknown

  • Where: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Louisville
    What: Botanical Greeting Card Workshop
    Learn how to used pressed flowers and leaves to design and construct one-of-a-kind greeting cards at this hands-on workshop on Thursday, June 20 at 10:00 am. All materials will be provided, including pressed plant material. Reservations required.
    When: 10 AM
    Fee: $5 per person
    More Info: info@riverside-landing.org or call 502/935-6809.

Wed, June 19

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Wednesday, June 19
  • Where: Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
    What: Story Time
    Come and enjoy a fun-filled story hour with Ms. Lee Ann!
    When: 11 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Barnes & Noble

  • Where: Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
    What: sightseeing / lunch cruise
    When: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Sightseeing only - Adults - $21, Seniors - $20, Children (ages 3 - 12) - $12
    Lunch and Sightseeing - Adults - $32, Seniors - $31, Children (ages 3 - 12) - $26
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Saber and Quill Verandah, Fort Knox
    What: Shade Tree Stomp
    An evening of New Orleans style streebeat music. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Bring your own lawn chairs.
    When: 6:30 PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: unknown

  • Where: Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
    What: Storytime
    When: Pre-walkers up to age 2 - 9:15 AM
    Toddlers - 10 AM
    Preschool - 11 AM
    Fee: FREE
    More Info: 502-933-0029

  • Where: Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
    What: "Coyote Chris with Silly Safaris" summer reading event
    Guess what animals you might see!
    When: 10 AM - 11 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

Tues, June 18

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Tuesday, June 18
  • Where: Stoneybrook 20 Movie Theater (Louisville) AND Preston Crossings 16 Movie Theater (Okolona)
    What: $5 Movie Day
    When: Every Tuesday, excluding midnight showings. Not available on holidays or special programming.
    Fee: $5 per ticket
    More Info: http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/promotions_bargaindays.aspx

  • Where: Lindsay Golf Course, Fort Knox
    What: Junior Golf Camp
    Ages 7-18. Includes 4 days of camp, lunch and a tee gift. Must pre-register.
    When: June 18 - 21, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    Fee: $100
    More Info: 502-624-2717 or 502-943-9929

  • Where: Barr Library, Fort Knox
    What: TSR - Henna tattoos.
    Ages 13-17. Learn the art of creating a temporary tattoo using henna!
    When: 3 PM - 5PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

  • Where: Barr Library, Fort Knox
    What: Summer Story Hour
    Ages 0-12.
    When: 10 AM - 11 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

  • Where: Bernheim Forest
    What: Forest Fitness at Bernheim
    Join fitness instructor Amy May for this six-week program series that combines two popular classes into one great outdoor workout. The first 45 minutes of classes will include a boot camp-style workout, designed to burn fat and sculpt muscle using body weight, resistance bands, and hand weights. Classes will conclude with a relaxing yoga routine to help lengthen just-worked muscles and prevent soreness. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring their own mats. Class size is limited.
    When: Every Tuesday June 4 - July 9, 8 PM
    Fee: $60 Bernheim members; $75 non-members. Registration and payment is due prior to the first attended class. Students can join this series any time prior to the second class. Program fees are not pro-rated for late joiners. No refunds are offered beyond the completion of the first attended class.
    More Info: Please call (502) 955-8512 to register.

Mon, June 17

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Monday, June 17
  • Where: Caruso Youth Sports Complex
    What: Challenger British Soccer Camps
    British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. For aes 3-16.
    When: June 17 - 21, time depends on age and length of day chosen.
    Fee: Fee depends on age and length of day chosen. From $84 - $179
    More Info: 502-624-4747

  • Where: Devers Youth Center
    What: Summer Enrichment - Explore Native American Culture
    Register in Advance
    When: June 17 - 21, 1 PM - 3 PM.
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-6442

  • Where: Devers Youth Center
    What: Summer Camp - Art-a-Copia
    Register in Advance
    When: June 17 - 21, 12 PM - 5 PM.
    Fee: $20
    More Info: 502-624-6442

  • Where: My Old Kentucky Home State Park
    What: John Michael Montomery in concert
    More than 30 Billboard Chart Singles including 2 Number One Country songs of the Year
    When: BEER GARDEN opens at 6:30pm before each concert. Unsure when concert starts
    Fee: Tickets $25 Advance/$28 Day of Show. Season tickets or individual tickets are available at The J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre Box Office, by phone at 502-348-5971/800-626-1563 or online
    More Info: http://www.stephenfoster.com/park.htm

  • Where: Iroquois Amphitheater
    What: Monday Night Movies - Goonies
    Rated PG; 111 minutes; 1985 THE GOONIES are a group of seven young friends from a small Northwest town who find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure filled with humor and heart-pounding peril as they seek the secrets behind the treasure of the notorious pirate, One-Eyed Willie.
    Fee: Free
    More Info: http://www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/event/248867-goonies-louisville/

Sun, June 16

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Sunday, June 16
  • Where: Frazier Museum, Louisville
    What: Spirits of the Passage Exhibit - LAST DAY
    The Frazier History Museum invites guests to experience one of the most powerful and important exhibitions it has ever displayed. “Spirits of the Passage: The Story of the Transatlantic Slave Trade” explores the power of the human spirit through a display of nearly 150 historical objects covering more than 350 years.
    When: through June 16, 2013
    Fee: Adults (18+) - $10.50, Military - $9.50, seniors (60+) - $8.50, students (14-17 & college w/I.D.) - $7.50, Children (5-13) - $6, Children (4 & under) - FREE, Members & Teachers - FREE
    More Info: www.fraziermuseaum.org

  • Where: Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
    What: Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
    PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Louisville is a city of inspired hope and creativity and of great pride in our uniqueness. You'll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. A local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson. Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability. Check into the Visitors Center for the first time using the FourSquare app on your smart phone to unlock the "Newbie Special" - 25% off of merchandise and apparel (excludes sales items).
    When: Fridays and Sundays at 2PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM,
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot.

  • Where: Louisville Zoo
    What: Super Hero Day featuring Iron Man
    Join special guest Iron Man for a heroic adventure unlike any other. Dress as your favorite super hero and dash over to the Zoo where you can learn easy ways to help save the planet. Iron Man will be available to have his picture taken with mini-super heroes so be sure to bring your camera!
    When: 12 PM - 4 PM
    Fee: Free with zoo admission
    More Info: www.louisvillezoo.org

  • Where: Louisville Zoo
    What: Father's get free admission
    Celebrate Father's Day at the Louisville Zoo with free general admission for fathers courtesy of Ford Motor Company.
    When: all day
    Fee: Free for father's, regular admission for everyone else.
    More Info: www.louisvillezoo.org

  • Where: Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
    What: Canoeing
    When: 9 AM - 6 PM
    Fee: $20
    More Info: 502-624-6442

  • Where: Churchill Downs
    What: Family Fun Day
    Churchill Downs celebrates the pageantry, excitement and thrill of horseracing every Sunday with family-focused activities during Family Fun Days presented by Kroger. Kiddos 12 and younger are invited to enjoy games, crafts, visits from Churchill Charlie, and special weekly events on the new Plaza Balcony overlooking The Plaza. Family Fun Days Presented by Kroger will include games, crafts, and Churchill Charlie appearances. Family Fun Days will be from 11:30am-4:00pm every Sunday. This event will feature various craft and entertainment experiences.
    When: 11 AM - 4 PM
    Fee: $3
    More Info: www.churchilldowns.com

  • Where: Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, KY
    What: Train Robbery
    Join us for a wild ride as your train gets robbed. Train excursion including robbery last about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Robbery proceeds from the robbery benefit the Crusade for Children.
    When: June 15 - 11 AM, 2 PM
    June 16 - 2 PM
    Fee: Adults: $19.00 and children ages 2-12 $14.00 under age 2 is free.
    More Info: www.kyrail.org

  • Where: 310 E. Broadway, Bardstown
    What: Bardstown Home Guard 7th KY and 24th KY
    Home Guard, reenactments and drills at the Old Bardstown Village. Engagements between the 24th KY (USA) & 7th KY (CSA); and Co A, 10th KY (USA) & Co B 5th KY (CSA).
    When: June 15, 16 - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m
    Fee: Admission $5 adults, $3 children, 12 years & under, 6 years & under free
    More Info: 502-349-0291. www.http://civil-war-museum.org/

  • Where: Kentucky Down Under
    What: Father's Day appreciation
    All Dads receive free admission
    When: regular park hours
    Fee: Free
    More Info: www.kdu.com

  • Where: Hardin County Playhouse
    What: South Pacific
    Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudices and war.
    When: June 7, 8 - 7 PM
    June 9 - 3 PM
    June 13, 14, 15 - 7 PM
    June 16 - 3 PM
    Fee: $15 - General Admission
    $13 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
    More Info: http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/currentshow.html

Monday, June 10, 2013

Family Camping Trip at Jefferson Memorial Forest!

From a press release by Louisville Metro Parks Department.

Great American Campout at
Jefferson Memorial Forest, June 22-23
Quest Outdoors, Americana Community Center, partner with Forest to tie into national campaign designed to promote outdoor recreational experiences for underserved families


Louisville (June 7, 2013) – The annual Great American Campout happens Saturday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.to Sunday, June 23, 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial Forest. The overnight family campout at Jefferson Memorial Forest supports Great Outdoors Month and also a national effort to raise awareness of the benefits of outdoor recreation, such as camping, as a way to connect people of all backgrounds with nature.

Families will enjoy a campfire, s’mores, night hikes and other activities. In the morning, there will be an opportunity to spend the day exploring the Forest or go fishing at Tom Wallace with free fishing poles provided at the Welcome Center.  

This year, the event also ties into a national campaign, Expedition Denali: Inspiring Diversity in the Outdoors, which seeks to promote positive outdoor experiences among individuals and families of diverse ethnicities who traditionally may not have such opportunities.    

Local partner Quest Outdoors, a camping and outdoor gear retailer, has donated 30 sleeping bags and nine 4-person tents for families identified through the Americana Community Center, a nonprofit organization which serves immigrant/refugee individuals and families. Quest is also accepting donations at both of its store locations to help underwrite the camping expenses for these families.

“When I heard about this event, I knew we had to be a part of it,” said Quest owner Ryan King. “The Expedition Denali focus is what we and the outdoor community have been dreaming of for years: getting more people from different backgrounds outside. Here we have families new to this area and, in many cases, new to this country and a beautiful park to share with them.  Many probably would not have the opportunity to do this and I wanted to do anything we could to help.”

Americana’s program coordinator, Love Beverly, said the camping trip aligns with the goals of its Family Education Program, because it is one of the best ways to bond with your family. “This camping trip will combine family-building activities that will encourage more physical activities outside and help promote a healthier lifestyle. The beautiful scenery and solitude will help turn the family’s focus on one another instead of the distractions of their everyday lives.”

“Family camping, whether in a National Park or in a local urban forest such as Jefferson Memorial Forest, is a great experience on so many levels,” said Bennett Knox, parks administrator for the forest. “For this event, it is not only an opportunity to bond with your own family, but to also share the experience with others from across the broader community.  We are excited to honor Expedition Denali through this event and especially thankful to Quest Outdoors for supporting the program.”

While basic campfire fare is provided, if they wish, campers may bring their own dinners to cook over an open fire.  (Those campers wishing to cook their own dinners are asked to arrive by 5:30 p.m.)  Campers will need to provide their own breakfast, tent, and a sleeping bag or blankets.   (For families in need of a tent, there are a limited number that the Forest will have available for rent.)  Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Fee for General Public: $25.00 per family up to 4; $5.00 per additional family member. $15.00 per platform tent rental.  Pre-registration is required. For reservations, please call our Welcome Center at(502) 368-5404.

Donations to support families participating as part of the Expedition Denali campaign:
Donations can be made at both Quest Outdoors locations, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from Noon to 6 p.m.
Shelbyville Road Plaza, 4600 Shelbyville Road Plaza, 40207
The Summit shopping center, 4340 Summit Plaza Drive, 40241

Jefferson Memorial Forest:
The 6,400-acre Jefferson Memorial Forest, a woodland tribute to those Kentucky veterans who have served our nation during times of war, is Jefferson County’s largest nature preserve and one of the largest municipal urban forests in the nation.  The Forest is the flagship of Metro Parks’ Natural Areas Division which is entrusted with providing stewardship, nature-based educational programming, and outdoor recreation within nearly 7,000 acres of forest, meadow, and riparian habitat across Louisville Metro. www.memorialforest.com.

“Expedition Denali”:

To inspire youth of color—and particularly African American youth—to get outside, get active, and become stewards of our wild places, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) will run an expedition with African American participants who will attempt to summit Denali, the highest peak in North America. NOLS will partner with organizations to mobilize youth of color nationwide to go on their “10,000 steps to Denali” on the day the team attempts to summit. www.expeditiondenali.nols.edu

Americana Community Center:  www.americanacc.org

Quest Outdoors:  www.questoutdoors.com

Thursday, June 6, 2013

June 9 - 15

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All FREE events are highlighted.

Ongoing Events
  • Blue Star Museums - Nationwide
  • KentuckyShow! - The Kentucky Center, Louisville
  • You Are Only Young Twice - Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville
  • The Infield: The Most Festive 26 Acres in Sports - Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
  • Big Leagues, Little Bricks - Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville
  • Animal Antics - Kentucky Science Center, Louisville
  • Great Big Science To-Do: SENSEational - Kentucky Science Center, Louisville
  • Kindergarten Countdown - Louisville Free Public LIbrary - Any Branch
  • Adult Summer Reading Program - Hardin County Public Library - Main Branch
  • Selected Works of G.C. Coxe - Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Louisville
  • Global Shoes Exhibit - Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville
  • Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night - Central Park, Old Louisville
  • Mythic Creatures Exhibit - Frazier Museum, Louisville
  • Spirits of the Passage Exhibit - Frazier Museum, Louisville
  • Open for the season! - Fort Knox Water Park
  • Historic Costumed Downtown Walking Tour - Elizabethtown "on the square"
  • Forest Fitness at Bernheim - Bernheim Forest
  • Teacher Appreciation Month - Kentucky Down Under
  • The Stephen Foster Story - Outdoor Musical! - My Old Kentucky Home State Park
  • Adult Reading Program - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Youth Reading Program - Barr Library, Fort Knox




Sunday, June 9
  • Kentucky River Heritage Weekend - Fort Boonesborough State Park
  • The Ohio River and Bourbon - Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Louisville
  • Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville - Louisville Visitors Center
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
  • Louisville Greek Festival - Waterfront, Belvedere East, Louisville
  • Bats Baseball - Slugger Field, Louisville
  • Build and Grow Clinic - Lowe's Elizabethtown
  • American One Acts - The Kentucky Center
  • Holiday World - Devers Youth Center
  • Family Fun Day - Churchill Downs
  • 2013 Annual Garden Tour and Tea - Brown - Pusey House, Elizabethtown
  • Day out with Thomas - Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, KY
  • South Pacific Play - Hardin County Playhouse




Monday, June 10
  • School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop - Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
  • Adult Summer Reading Program Kickoff - Hardin County Public Library - Main Branch
  • Summer Enrichment - Exploring Spanish - Devers Youth Center
  • Summer Camp - Mine Craft Mania - Devers Youth Center
  • Bats baseball - Slugger Field, Louisville
  • Mad Monday - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
  • American One Acts - The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  • Monday Night Movies - Ghostbusters - Iroquois Amphitheater




Tuesday, June 11
  • $5 Movie Day - Stoneybrook 20 Movie Theater (Louisville) AND Preston Crossings 16 Movie Theater (Okolona)
  • School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop - Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
  • Bats baseball - Slugger Field, Louisville
  • Mad Science - Magnets - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
  • Summer Story Hour - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • TSR - Irish Dance with Deborah Denenfeld - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Forest Fitness at Bernheim - Bernheim Forest




Wednesday, June 12
  • Story Time - Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
  • School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop - Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
  • sightseeing / lunch cruise - Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
  • Accredited Business Expo - HRC Cafe, Fort Knox
  • Storytime - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
  • Josh Rouse with special guest Field Report - The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
  • "Howl at the Moon with a Traveling Tune" summer reading event - Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox




Thursday, June 13
  • School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop - Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
  • Grand Opening Celebration - Sadowski Center, Fort Knox
  • American One Acts - The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  • Historic Costumed Downtown Walking Tour - Elizabethtown "on the square"
  • South Pacific - Hardin County Playhouse




Friday, June 14
  • Smokin' on the River - BBq, Blues, and Brew Festival - RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
  • Hot Country Nights - Tate Stevens - 4th Street Live, Louisville
  • School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop - Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
  • Friday Movie Night - Hotel Transylvania - Louisville Zoo
  • Kentuckiana Pride Festival - The Waterfront, Belvedere, Louisville
  • Earth, Wind & Fire - The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  • American One Acts - The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  • Mary J Blige in Concert - KFC Yum! Center
  • Bardstown Opry - Blue Grass Entertainment & Exposition Complex
  • Summer Band Concerts - Bardstown Community Park
  • A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland - Wickland, Home of Three Governors
  • South Pacific - Hardin County Playhouse
  • Community Playgroup - Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
  • Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville - Louisville Visitors Center
  • Glow in the Park Run - Iroquois Park, Louisville




Saturday, June 15
  • Smokin' on the River - BBq, Blues, and Brew Festival - RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
  • Children in the Dell - Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
  • Story Time - Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
  • The Louisville Quest - Downtown Louisville
  • Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville - Louisville Visitors Center
  • Sightseeing/Dinner Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
  • Harbor History Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
  • Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut - Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville
  • Star Gazing - Blackacre Conservancy, Louisville
  • Super Hero Day featuring Iron Man - Louisville Zoo
  • Auction - Fort Knox Family and MWR
  • Fort Knox 10 Miler Qualifier/5K - Gammon PFC, Fort Knox
  • BRAILLE FOR THE SIGHTED: WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville
  • Wounded Wear Fitness Fest - The Waterfront, Brown Forman Lawn, Louisville
  • Kentuckiana Pride Festival - The Waterfront, Belvedere, Louisville
  • Scooby Doo, Where are you? Book Party - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch
  • American One Acts - The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  • Superman Film Festival - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Froggy Open House - Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
  • Train Robbery - Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, KY
  • Bardstown Home Guard 7th KY and 24th KY - 310 E. Broadway, Bardstown
  • Bardstown Ghost Trek - Old Stable Restaurant, Bardstown
  • South Pacific - Hardin County Playhouse
  • ECO Kids Discovery Day: Sunshine and Sustainability - Bernheim Forest
  • Ohio River Sweep - Falls of the Ohio
  • Hypnotist Jon Saint Germain - Historic State Theater, Elizabethtown

Sat, June 15

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Saturday, June 15
  • Where: RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
    What: Smokin' on the River - BBq, Blues, and Brew Festival
    Watch professional BBQ teams vie for the championship trophy and share in a purse of over $8,500. See the amateurs compete in the Backyard division to see who reigns supreme. Listen to music as you stroll down the river smelling the smoke of the BBQ and the gentle rush of the water. Beer Garden open during the event for those 21 and over. Pig Toss Corn Hole Tournament. Brew and BBQ Tasting Tent. This Little Pig Play Area. Pigpalooza.
    When: Unsure of time. Call or email for details.
    Fee: Concessions and events may have a cost.
    More Info: Dan Skaggs, 502.259.8734, info@smokinontheriverBBQ.com

  • Where: Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
    What: Children in the Dell
    Gardens, woods, trails and fields . . . these Saturday-morning classes are the perfect opportunity to give children a chance to spend some time with all that is green. Our energetic and creative educators will engage the children in everything from planting and growing veggies to nature-inspired scavenger hunts and a whole lot more. Whatever happens to be in season will be the topic du jour. Intended for children from 5-12 years old. Parents must stay on the grounds and are invited to participate in the day’s activities. Pre-registration suggested but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.
    When: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
    Fee: 5/$10 per child member/nonmember. Buy the whole season for $100/$200 member/non-member
    More Info: Yew Dell Gardens

  • Where: Barnes & Noble, Elizabethtown
    What: Story Time
    Come enjoy a fun-filled story hour as we celebrate the main men in our lives! We will read Father's Day stories and have fun making special gifts for Dad with Ms. Lee Ann!
    When: 11 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Barnes & Noble

  • Where: Downtown Louisville
    What: The Louisville Quest
    The Louisville Quest!, a fun, competitive way to explore downtown, is part scavenger hunt and part sight-seeing tour. About The Louisville Quest! Teams of 2 - 5 will compete against each other to answer challenge questions and solve puzzles to get from location to location in the least amount of time - all for fun and discovering downtown Louisville.
    When: Every Saturday, 4/13/13 - 10/19/13
    Fee: Adults $40, Military/Students $25, Children 10 and under are free although children below middle school age may find it challenging to keep up
    More Info: thelouisvillequest.com/

  • Where: Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
    What: Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
    PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Louisville is a city of inspired hope and creativity and of great pride in our uniqueness. You'll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. A local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson. Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability. Check into the Visitors Center for the first time using the FourSquare app on your smart phone to unlock the "Newbie Special" - 25% off of merchandise and apparel (excludes sales items).
    When: Fridays and Sundays at 2PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM,
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot.

  • Where: Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Sightseeing/Dinner Cruise
    When: June 1, 4, 15, 29 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Fee: Sightseeing only - Adult (13+) $21, Senior $20, Child (3+) $12
    Dinner and Sightseeing - Adult (13+) $42, Senior $41, Child (3+) $26
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Spirit of Jefferson, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Harbor History Cruise
    While taking a short, one-hour cruise on the Ohio River, this is a chance to learn about river and steamboat history, and connections to Louisville's history, as well. It's a narrated cruise, with a Riverlorian on board to answer questions and share the river experience. Call for information or to make a reservation, or purchase tickets on line.
    When: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 2:30 PM - 4 PM
    Fee: Adult and Senior - $14, Child (ages 3 - 12) - $8
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise
    When: June 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 - 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Sightseeing only - Adult (13+) $21, Senior $20, Child (3+) $12
    Lunch and Sightseeing - Adult (13+) $32, Senior $31, Child (3+) $22
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville
    What: Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut
    Yesterday Allie was just a normal kid, but today she’s headed into outer space on a mission across the solar system. Grab your space suit and get ready for an adventure that’s out of this world!
    When: Breakfast and Lunch shows on June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
    Breakfast show: Breakfast is served at 9 AM, show starts at 10 AM
    Lunch show: Lunch is served at 12 PM, show starts at 1:15 PM
    Fee: Breakfast show is $16. Lunch Show is $21.
    More Info: www.derbydinner.com

  • Where: Blackacre Conservancy, Louisville
    What: Star Gazing
    Several members of Louisville astronomical society will be on hand with their telescopes to show us the wonders of the spring sky. As the evening light fades they will guide us through the planets and constellations that are visible from the fields here at Blackacre. Without the ambient light of street lights or “city” the view is sure to be truly amazing.
    When: 12 PM
    Fee: $5/member; $10/family or $8/non-member; $15/family
    More Info: blackacreconservancy.org

  • Where: Louisville Zoo
    What: Super Hero Day featuring Iron Man
    Join special guest Iron Man for a heroic adventure unlike any other. Dress as your favorite super hero and dash over to the Zoo where you can learn easy ways to help save the planet. Iron Man will be available to have his picture taken with mini-super heroes so be sure to bring your camera!
    When: 12 PM - 4 PM
    Fee: Free with zoo admission
    More Info: www.louisvillezoo.org

  • Where: Fort Knox Family and MWR, 15 Queen St. Bldg 7301, Fort Knox
    What: Auction
    Tons of items including outdoor equipment, furniture, TVs and more.
    When: Viewing on Friday June 14, 8 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 2 PM
    Registration at 8 AM
    Auction at 9 AM
    Fee: Entry to the Auction is free.
    More Info: 270-4096 or 270-352-7451

  • Where: Gammon PFC, Fort Knox
    What: Fort Knox 10 Miler Qualifier/5K
    Pre-Race and Post-race chair masage avaiable. Refreshments, t-shirts, and awards provided. Registration is online through webtrac. Applications received after pre-registration date and day of registration will not be guarenteed t-shirts.
    When: check-in 5 AM
    Safety brief 6:45 AM
    Race starts 7 AM
    Fee: $10 per participant. Pre-registration closes on June 7 at 7:30 PM
    More Info: 502-624-8180

  • Where: American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville
    What: BRAILLE FOR THE SIGHTED: WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
    Young people will be inspired by the story of Louis Braille, who was only twelve years old when he began work on the writing system that changed the lives of blind people all over the world. They'll learn the basics of Louis's alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. Advanced students will learn more about braille contractions and whole word signs, as well as how to write music and do math with braille. Best for children ages 8-14.
    When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    Fee: Admission is free, but registration is required.
    More Info: Call 899-2213 or email kcarpenter@aph.org to register. www.aph.org

  • Where: The Waterfront, Brown Forman Lawn, Louisville
    What: Wounded Wear Fitness Fest
    The Fitness Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will begin with a 5K Freedom Run/Walk. The course will take walkers/runners through scenic views of downtown including Slugger Field, YUM Center, the dancing water fountain, the Ohio River, and The Lincoln Memorial. During the festival, vendors will be on-site including merchandise from Wounded Wear. Children activities include bounce house and face painting. The festival will conclude with a raffle. There will be something for everyone at this fun and noble event. All funds raised from this event will go directly to Wounded Wear to support our primary mission.
    When: 9am - 1pm
    Check In-8:00-9:00 a.m.
    Opening Ceremony- 9:15 a.m.
    Race-10:00 a.m.
    Fee: Admission: $25 through May 31; $30 through June 13; $35 day of race.
    More Info: http://www.woundedwear.org/node/514

  • Where: The Waterfront, Belvedere, Louisville
    What: Kentuckiana Pride Festival
    The Kentuckiana Pride Festival is the State's largest event focused on the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender (GLBT) community, family and friends. The festival is a two day celebration which features local and national entertainers, businesses, churches and organizations, food and beverages. No outside alcohol, please.
    When: June 14, 8pm - midnight; June 15, noon - midnight
    Fee: June 14 - free; June 15 - $5 Adult, $3 Child.
    More Info: http://www.kypride.com/

  • Where: Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest Branch - 10375 Dixie Highway
    What: Scooby Doo, Where are you? Book Party
    Help us solve a mystery just like Scooby does! Enjoy a story, a game, some Scooby Snacks, and a fun, puppy craft! All ages
    When: 2 PM
    Fee: FREE
    More Info: 502-933-0029

  • Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
    What: American One Acts
    "Cocaine, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, and Hello Out There" Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company presents a collection of great American one act plays from the first half of the 20th century dealing with addiction, obsession, revenge, and yearning.
    When: June 7 - 10, 13-15 - 7:30 PM and June 15 - 2 PM
    Fee: $17
    More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

  • Where: Barr Library, Fort Knox
    What: Superman Film Festival
    When: 12 PM - 2:30 PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-1232 or 4636

  • Where: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
    What: Froggy Open House
    TJoin Dr. Bill Dean aka Frog Man Extraordinaire, as he wades into the Frog Pond and the Woodland Garden creek and pond to scoop up little wigglers, tadpoles, and all sorts of mysterious under-water creatures. He’ll also give a presentation to introduce us to the many unique calls of our local frogs. As always, there will be froggy crafts for kids in the Nature Center.
    When: 10 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: www.creaseymahannaturepreserve.org

  • Where: Kentucky Railway Museum, New Haven, KY
    What: Train Robbery
    Join us for a wild ride as your train gets robbed. Train excursion including robbery last about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Robbery proceeds from the robbery benefit the Crusade for Children.
    When: June 15 - 11 AM, 2 PM
    June 16 - 2 PM
    Fee: Adults: $19.00 and children ages 2-12 $14.00 under age 2 is free.
    More Info: www.kyrail.org

  • Where: 310 E. Broadway, Bardstown
    What: Bardstown Home Guard 7th KY and 24th KY
    Home Guard, reenactments and drills at the Old Bardstown Village. Engagements between the 24th KY (USA) & 7th KY (CSA); and Co A, 10th KY (USA) & Co B 5th KY (CSA).
    When: June 15, 16 - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m
    Fee: Admission $5 adults, $3 children, 12 years & under, 6 years & under free
    More Info: 502-349-0291. www.civil-war-museum.org

  • Where: Old Stable Restaurant, Bardstown
    What: Bardstown Ghost Trek
    A guided walking historic tour and ghost hunt held every Saturday (rain or shine). Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer's Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown.
    When: 8 - 9:30 p.m.
    Fee: $15, children under six free.
    More Info: 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

  • Where: Hardin County Playhouse
    What: South Pacific
    Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudices and war.
    When: June 7, 8 - 7 PM
    June 9 - 3 PM
    June 13, 14, 15 - 7 PM
    June 16 - 3 PM
    Fee: $15 - General Admission
    $13 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
    More Info: http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/currentshow.html

  • Where: Bernheim Forest
    What: ECO Kids Discovery Day: Sunshine and Sustainability
    Learn how the Visitor Center uses smart features to take advantage of long, sunny days through today’s On Your Own Challenge. Kids and their families will have fun discovering the building’s sustainable secrets and then exploring hands-on Discovery Stations during the afternoon.
    When: On Your Own Challenge - 9 AM - 5PM; Discovery Stations - 1 PM - 4 PM
    Fee: FREE event; $5 weekend environmental impact fee non-members
    More Info: http://bernheim.org/event/eco-kids-discovery-day-sunshine-and-sustainability/

  • Where: Falls of the Ohio
    What: Ohio River Sweep
    The Clark County effort is part of a multi-state program, which provides free tee shirts for all participants. Join us - and bring along some friends! We welcome scouts, schools and civic organizations to volunteer and help us clean up the riverbank at four different sites. We will repeat the Sweep at the Falls in July when river conditions tend to be better. Unfortunately, there is no end to the trash that needs to be picked up!
    When: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: www.fallsoftheohio.org

  • Where: Historic State Theater, Elizabethtown
    What: Hypnotist Jon Saint Germain
    This show is equally as funny and entertaining as much as it is mind-blowing! Jon Saint Germain is a professional performer with over 35 years experience. He has read the minds of over a quarter million people worldwide and has hypnotized over 100,000 people. He has also worked as a consultant for David Blaine and David Copperfield. Germain is the author of over a dozen books on the paranormal and metaphysical subjects, and several of his books have been published in eight languages. This show is appropriate for all age groups.
    When: 7:30 PM
    Fee: Preferred Seating: $15, General Admission & Balcony: $12
    Buy tickets HERE
    More Info: call 270-234-8258 during office hours of 9:30am to 5pm

Friday, June 14

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Friday, June 14
  • Where: RiverStage, Jeffersonville, IN
    What: Smokin' on the River - BBq, Blues, and Brew Festival
    Watch professional BBQ teams vie for the championship trophy and share in a purse of over $8,500. See the amateurs compete in the Backyard division to see who reigns supreme. Listen to music as you stroll down the river smelling the smoke of the BBQ and the gentle rush of the water. Beer Garden open during the event for those 21 and over. Pig Toss Corn Hole Tournament. Brew and BBQ Tasting Tent. This Little Pig Play Area. Pigpalooza
    When: Unsure of time. Call or email for details.
    Fee: Concessions and events may have a cost.
    More Info: Dan Skaggs, 502.259.8734, info@smokinontheriverBBQ.com

  • Where: 4th Street Live, Louisville
    What: Hot Country Nights - Tate Stevens
    Fourth Street Live! welcomes X-Factor winner Tate Stevens to the Hot Country Nights stage
    When: All shows begin at 7 p.m. After 7 p.m., patrons must be over 21 unless accompanied by a legal guardian. After 9 p.m., strictly 21 and up will be admitted.
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Hot Country Nights

  • Where: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville
    What: School's Out! Drop In! Art Workshop
    A different activity will be offered each day during the first week of Summer Break. No registration required. Come to the 3rd Floor Education Studio anytime between Noon and 3pm.
    When: 12 PM - 3 PM.
    Fee: $6 Per Participant/Free for Museum Members
    More Info: For more information call 502.589.0102 or email julie@kentuckyarts.org

  • Where: Louisville Zoo
    What: Friday Movie Night - Hotel Transylvania
    Bring your friends and family out to the Zoo and enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest theater in town. Grab blankets or lawn chairs and relax as you watch your favorite movies on our giant inflatable screen. Enjoy free entertainment before the show from the Zoo Crew as they play games fun for all ages. Delicious movie themed snacks and other refreshments will be available for purchase.
    When: Unsure, but I think the movie starts at 6.
    Fee: Movie nights are free to Zoo members and only $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members or free with paid admission.
    More Info: www.louisvillezoo.org

  • Where: The Waterfront, Belvedere, Louisville
    What: Kentuckiana Pride Festival
    The Kentuckiana Pride Festival is the State's largest event focused on the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender (GLBT) community, family and friends. The festival is a two day celebration which features local and national entertainers, businesses, churches and organizations, food and beverages. No outside alcohol, please.
    When: June 14, 8pm - midnight; June 15, noon - midnight
    Fee: June 14 - free; June 15 - $5 Adult, $3 Child.
    More Info: http://www.kypride.com/

  • Where: The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
    What: Earth, Wind & Fire
    Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially successful bands in popular music’s history. Their live shows are legendary, and guaranteed to bring audiences to their feet with high-energy hits like “Shining Star,” “Getaway," and “September.”
    When: June 14 - 8 PM
    Fee: Tickets start at $46.00
    More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

  • Where: The Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
    What: American One Acts
    "Cocaine, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, and Hello Out There" Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company presents a collection of great American one act plays from the first half of the 20th century dealing with addiction, obsession, revenge, and yearning.
    When: June 7 - 10, 13-15 - 7:30 PM and June 15 - 2 PM
    Fee: $17
    More Info: www.kentuckycenter.org

  • Where: KFC Yum! Center
    What: Mary J Blige in Concert
    When: 7:30
    Fee: Tickets can be purchased through Fort Knox ITR, phone number below. Price unknown
    More Info: 624-5030

  • Where: Blue Grass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E.in Bardstown
    What: Bardstown Opry
    Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
    When: 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
    Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $6
    More Info: 859-336-9839. www.musicmanstage.com

  • Where: Bardstown Community Park on E. Halstead Ave. (In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Farmers Market on East Flaget Ave.)
    What: Summer Band Concerts
    Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing. Tonight's performance is the 113th Army Band Brass Quintet – classical to jazz.
    When: 7 - 9 p.m
    Fee: FREE
    More Info: 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

  • Where: Wickland, Home of Three Governors
    What: A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland
    Most Friday evenings during the year, Friday and Saturday evenings during October. Experience the history and mystery of Wickland, Home of Three Governors. Take a 90 minute paranormal family-friendly tour which includes the opportunity to interact through a psychic medium and the friendly spirits who once lived there.
    When: 7:30 p.m
    Fee: $15, reservations required, cash or check only
    More Info: Contact Dixie Hibbs 502-507-0808

  • Where: Hardin County Playhouse
    What: South Pacific
    Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudices and war.
    When: June 7, 8 - 7 PM
    June 9 - 3 PM
    June 13, 14, 15 - 7 PM
    June 16 - 3 PM
    Fee: $15 - General Admission
    $13 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
    More Info: http://www.hardincountyplayhouse.com/currentshow.html

  • Where: Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
    What: Community Playgroup
    This free playgroup encourages parent/child interactions through unstructured activities for children up to 5 yeas of age. This is an opportunity for you to enjoy indoor activities with your child and meet other parents.
    When: 10 AM - 11:30 AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: 502-624-4483

  • Where: Belle of Louisville, Louisville Waterfront
    What: Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise
    When: June 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 - 11:30 AM - 2 PM
    Fee: Sightseeing only - Adult (13+) $21, Senior $20, Child (3+) $12
    Lunch and Sightseeing - Adult (13+) $32, Senior $31, Child (3+) $22
    More Info: www.belleoflouisville.org

  • Where: Louisville Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson, Louisville
    What: Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville
    PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Louisville is a city of inspired hope and creativity and of great pride in our uniqueness. You'll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. A local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center at 4th and Jefferson. Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability. Check into the Visitors Center for the first time using the FourSquare app on your smart phone to unlock the "Newbie Special" - 25% off of merchandise and apparel (excludes sales items).
    When: Fridays and Sundays at 2PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Call 502-379-6109 one day in advance to reserve your spot.

  • Where: Iroquois Park, Louisville
    What: Glow in the Park Run
    What is "Glow in the Park"? The best way to light up the night! The ultimate party fun run! But most importantly, it's the freakin' awesome foam-pits-fluorescent-colors-blacklights-glowing-warpaint-dance-moves night you'll never forget! What to expect: YOU will light up the night as you run a 5k - no speed needed! Before the race, you and your friends will each get a goody bag of glow accessories and paint to adorn yourselves to the height of glowy fashion Now to brave the seas of foam (industrial machines spewing foam to the beat of some hot music), the rain storm of UV glow water (volunteers will spray a rainbow of glow water as you run past), and the dust cloud of neon powder (volunteers will toss handfuls of neon goodness to make sure you are covered in color and glowing like a champ)! Once you have triumphantly reached the finish line you will be greeted by a celebratory dance party and a chance to show off your accumulation of glow and your fabulous dance moves. Enhance your glow experience by renting a blacklight headlight!
    When: 9:30 PM
    Fee: Registration is $40 through May 3, $45 through May 31, $50 through race day
    More Info: glowintheparkrun.com