Friday, May 8, 2015

May 9-10

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Saturday, May 9th
  • Storytime - Barnes and Noble
  • Family Fun Workshop - Carnegie Center for Art and History
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson Riverboat
  • Children in the Dell - Yew Dell Gardens
  • Frozen - Iroquois Amphitheater
  • Mother's Day Woodland Tea Party - Jefferson Memorial Forest
  • Spring Star Stories and Sky Watch Night - Bernheim Forest
  • Trail Team Volunteer Project Day - Jefferson Memorial Forest
  • Family Nature Club - Falls of the Ohio
  • Second Saturday - Frazier Museum
  • Shakespeare in the Park - Highview Park
  • Do it Yourself Workshop - Home Depot
  • Bats vs. Rochester - Slugger Field
  • Kid's Clinics - Lowe's
  • Cole: Words and Music by Cole Porter - Kentucky Center
  • National Train Day - Kentucky Railway Museum
  • Make an Apron - Hardin County Extension Office
  • Second Saturday - Elizabethtown
  • Murder Mystery Show - Louisville
  • Family Art Clinic - Local Speed
  • Makerplace Family Workshop - Girls Scouts of Kentuckiana Council
  • Throo the Zoo 5k - Louisville Zoo
  • Community Yard Sale - Fort Knox HRC parking lot
  • Curious Kids - Louisville Zoo
  • Pitch Perfect Movie - Barr Library
  • Basketball Tournament - Devers Youth Center
  • Gardener's Fair - Historic Locust Grove
  • Lily's Purple Plastic Purse - Kentucky Center
  • Toddler Dance Party - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest
  • Civil War Walking Tour - Cave Hill Cemetery
  • Seed and Plant Exchange - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest


Sunday, May 10th

  • Mother's Day Dinner Cruise - Belle of Louisville
  • Mother's Day Brunch Cruise - Bell of Louisville
  • Shakespeare in the Park - Story Avenue Park
  • Bats vs. Rochester - Slugger Field
  • Cole: Words and Music of Cole Porter - Kentucky Center
  • Mother's Day Brunch - Kentucky Dinner Train
  • Mother's Day - Louisville zoo
  • Farm Animal Feedings - Black Acre State Nature Preserve
  • Gardener's Fair - Historic Locust Grove
  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - Derby Dinner Theater

Friday, May 1, 2015

May 4-8

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Monday, May 4
  • Bats vs. Lehigh Valley - Slugger Field
  • Library Lego Builders - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest
  • Sit and Stitch - Barr Library, Fort Knox


Tuesday, May 5
  • Bats vs. Lehigh Valley - Slugger Field
  • Gardeners Toolbox series: How to Grow Tomatoes - Hardin County Extension Office
  • Career Transitions Class - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Story Hour - Barr Library, Fort Knox


Wednesday, May 6
  • Story Time - Barnes and Noble - Etown
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson Riverboat
  • Cutting Propagation Class - Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood
  • NEEDTOBREATHE presents TOUR DE COMPADRES featuring NEEDTOBREATHE, BEN RECTOR, DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS, and COLONY HOUSE - Iroquois Amphitheater
  • Bernheim Lunch & Learn: Gardening for Butterflies - Bernheim Forest
  • Land Steward Volunteer Project Day - Jefferson Memorial Forest
  • Bats vs Lehigh Valley - Slugger Field
  • Story Time - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest
  • Lunch Bunch Discussion Group - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Career Transitions Class - Barr Library, Fort Knox


Thursday, May 7
  • Sightseeing/Dinner Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson Riverboat
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson Riverboat
  • Family Story Time - Louisville Free Public Library - Southwest
  • Teen Thursday - Barr Library Fort Knox
  • Authors at your Library - Bethany Griffin - Barr Library, Fort Knox
  • Makerplace Family Workshop - Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council
  • Historic Homes of Louisville - Conrad/Caldwell House


Friday, May 8
  • Jason Aledean - Yum Center
  • Sightseeing/Lunch Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson Riverboat
  • Wilco - Iroquois Amphitheater
  • National Public Gardens Day - Bernheim Forest
  • Writer in Residence - Bernheim Forest
  • Macbeth - Veteran's Memorial Park
  • Bats vs Rochester - Slugger Field
  • Cole: Words and Music of Cole Porter - Kentucky Center
  • Play Group - Hansen Center, Fort Knox
  • Fishing at Camp Carlson, Devers Youth Center, Fort Knox
  • Nunsense - Hayswood Theater
  • Trivia Night - Saber and Quill, Fort Knox
  • 20th Annual Gardeners Fair - Historic Locust Grove


Sunday, May 10

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Sunday, May 10
  • Where: Belle of Louisville Riverboat
    What: Mother's Day Dinner Cruise
    After a busy day, if the evening is a good time to celebrate Mom's special day, then this cruise is just the thing for the whole family. You're sure to enjoy a two-hour Ohio River cruise on the historic steamboat Belle of Louisville. Include the delicious buffet (inside seating, advance reservations required) or choose sightseeing only (upstairs, all-weather outside seating) and celebrate in fine style.
    When: This Belle of Louisville cruise boards at 5 pm and cruises from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    Fee: Adults - $48, Seniors - $47, Children (ages 3 - 12) - $32
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Belle of Louisville Riverboat
    What: Mother's Day Brunch
    What a great way to show Mom how much she means to you - a two-hour cruise on the historic steamboat Belle of Louisville. Bring on the whole family, and make it a day to remember. Include the delicious buffet brunch (inside seating, advance reservations required) or choose sightseeing only (upstairs, outside seating regardless of the weather) and have a relaxing, soothing afternoon on the Ohio River.
    When: This Belle of Louisville cruise boards at 11:30 am and cruises from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
    Fee: Adults - $39, Seniors - $38, Children (ages 3 - 12) - $24
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Story Avenue Park, Louisville
    What: Shakespeare in the Parks tour - Macbeth
    When: 6PM
    Fee: Free
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Slugger Field
    What: Bats vs. Rochester
    Promotions:
    • Pink Visor Giveaway - Free pink visor featuring a Bats logo to the first 1,500 ladies ages 14 & older. One per person. Paid admissions only.
    • Kids Eat Free - New for 2015! Every Sunday home game all kids 12 & younger with paid admission receive a FREE ballpark meal that includes hot dog, small soda & junior nachos. Paid admissions only. One meal per child.
    • Free Admission for Kids Club Members
    • Gildan Mother's Day Pampering at the Park - Bring mom out to the ballpark this Mother's Day to celebrate! All moms can enjoy a free mini-manicure or mini-massage during the game!
    • Kids Inflatable FunZone
    • Kids Run the Bases
    When: 2:05PM
    Fee: $6 and up
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theather, Louisville, KY
    What: Cole: Words & Music of Cole Porter
    The biography of Cole Porter as told through his lyrics and music
    When: 2:30PM
    Fee: $16
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Kentucky Dinner Train
    602 North 3rd Street, Bardstown, KY
    What: Mother's Day Brunch
    Treat the loved ones in your life to a brunch to remember this Mother's Day aboard My Old Kentucky Dinner Train. Aboard our beautifully restored 1940's dining cars, you will have one-of-a-kind views of Kentucky's stunning countryside while you enjoy a gourmet, three course brunch. Our two hour Mother's Day excursion is truly an unforgettable experience.
    When: 12PM
    Fee: Tickets are $69.95 per adult and $44.95 for child (ages 5-12) plus tax & gratuity.
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Louisville Zoo
    What: McDonald's Mother's Day
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with free Zoo admission for moms courtesy of McDonald’s® Restaurants of Kentuckiana. Enjoy zoo keeper talks featuring our animal moms, like Thelma, a reticulate python that is Mom as well as Dad!
    Find out what human and animal moms have in common and participate in a fun scavenger hunt.
    When: 10AM - 5PM
    Fee: Free for mothers, regular admission for the rest of the family. Prices can be found HERE
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Black Acre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead
    3200 Tucker Station Road, Louisville, KY 40299
    What: Farm Animal Feedings
    Farm animal feedings, during which Farmer Larry discusses feeding and caring for farm animals. Bring some carrots for the goats!
    When: 9:30AM
    Fee: Unknown
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Historic Locust Grove
    561 Blankenbaker Ln. Louisville, KY 40207
    What: 20th Annual Gardener's Fair
    80 vendors with herbs, perennials, decorative and functional gardening tools as well as a silent auction and great food. Free parking. 1790 house open for tours.
    When: May 8 - 10, 10AM - 5PM
    Fee: $6 for adults; Parking is free
    More Info: Visit Website

  • Where: Derby Dinner Theater, Clarksville, IN
    What: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - Closing Night!
    A rip-roaring stage version of the MGM classic about seven backwood brothers and their seven blushing sweethearts. This dance extravaganza is all boisterous fun and romance that will take you back to the glory days of the movie musical. A classic! Ticket price include dinner, show, tax, a parking.
    When: March 31 - May 10
    Fee: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday Evening - $42.00
    Friday Evening - $43.00
    Saturday Evening - $46.00
    Sunday/Saturday Matinee - $38.00
    Wednesday/Weekday Matinee - $37.00
    Senior Citizen’s Discount available on Wednesday and Sunday Evenings.
    Children’s Discount available on Friday and Sunday Evenings.
    More Info: Visit Website.