- Where:Frasier Museum
What: Pirates: Treasure & Treachery - They’d Love to Get Their Hands on Your Booty!
Come aboard and explore centuries of pirate legends and lore with new exhibition
Haul in the gang plank, me hearties! …They lived by their own rules and died by them. And 300 years after their golden age, we remain captivated by pirates. On May 15, the Frazier International History Museum opens its own original exhibition, “Pirates: Treasure Treachery,” a thrilling interactive exhibit that offers an unparalleled look at life under the infamous black flag.
When: 5/15/2010 - 9/7/2010
Fee:$8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children - Where: Louisville Science Center
What: Sesame Street - The Body
When Until Jan. 2
Fee: $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for children, military discount is available, but I don't know what it is.
Friday, August 6
- Where:Bardstown Community Park
What: Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing.
Time: 7 – 9 p.m - Where: 4th Street Live
What: Free country concerts - Fast Ryde
Time 8 PM - 12 AM
Fee: Free
Saturday, August 7
- Where: Louisville Zoo
What: Meet and Greet Diego from Nickelodeon's Go Diego, Go! - Special guest Diego from the popular children’s show Go, Diego, Go! will be hosting a special meet and greet opportunity in the Zoo Vision building. Diego is an 8-year-old Latino action-adventure hero with a heart. His goal is to save and protect the animals and their environment. Athletic and fearless, he is always at the ready no matter what the situation. Diego loves learning new things. He takes a scientific approach to problem solving and also uses a variety of high-tech gadgets and gizmos to save the day. Be sure to bring your cameras!
Time: 12 - 4 p.m.
Fee: Free with Zoo admission. - Where: Falls of the Ohio - Interpretive Center
What: Family fun fair - Need a diversion before school starts? This new event will keep the kid’s (age 3 – 14) active and learning for hours! Join us in the Interpretive Center for a sampling of our events including a variety of nature crafts, geology and archaeology activities, as well as touching sea-life, dissecting owl pellets, storytelling and more. Sponsored by the Naturalist at Heart volunteer program.
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Fee: Free with regular admission. - Where:Speed Art Museum
What: Discovery Case in the Galleries Hands-on Dutch - Explore our galleries and try your hand at creating your own scratch drawing masterpiece!
Time: 1 to 3p
Fee: free - Where: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Visitor Center
What: ECO KIDS DISCOVERY DAY - ON YOUR OWN CHALLENGE: Prairie Scavenger Hunt;
Pick up activity sheet in the Visitor Center. DISCOVERY STATIONS: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
FOCUS ACTIVITY: Prairie Power. The ECO in Bernheim's ECO Kids program stands for Every Child Outdoors. Each ECO Kids Saturday provides kids and families with opportunities to get outside for play, fresh air and to learn about nature. On Saturday, August 7, the ECO Kids focus activity is “Prairie Power”. The on-your-own challenge is to investigate the Bernheim Big Prairie and check off sightings on a discovery log. Pick up your challenge sheet in the Visitor Center between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Discovery Stations will be in the Visitor Center between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fee: Free members; Free non-members with $5 per car admission; donations accepted
Sunday, August 8
- Where: Louisville Science Center
What: POP! - Hypothesize and experiment with bubbles. What makes the biggest bubble? The longest lasting bubble? The most colorful bubble?
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for children, military discount is available, but I don't know what it is. - Where: Slugger Field
What: Bats Baseball Game
Kids run the bases
Appearance of Jimmy Nuetron
Time: 7:05 PM
Fee: As low as $6.00
Monday, August 9
- Where: Iroquois Park
What: Monday Movie - Sherlock Holmes
Time: 8 PM
Fee: Free
Thursday, August 12
- Where: Southwest Branch of the Louisville Public Library
10375 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY USA 40272
What: Back to School Story time - Join us for a special storytime and a fun craft all about going back to school! Ages 5 and up
Time: Starts at 06:30 PM
Fee: Free - Where: On the square, 25 Public Square, Elizabethtown
What: Historic Downtown Costumed Walking Tour - You will take a leisurely stroll back in time as you are guided through the downtown to meet prominent figures in American history such as P.T. Barnum, Jenny Lind, General George Armstrong Custer, and Carrie Nation. You will also be introduced to some not-so-famous; although some may call them infamous, local characters that have some very interesting stories to share. The tour takes about an hour and consists of walking around a block with frequent stops. For information, call 270-765-4334.
Time: 7PM
Fee: Free
Friday, August 13
- Where: Hardin County Play house
What: Alice in Wonderland
Time:8 PM
Fee: $13 per person - Where:Bardstown Community Park
What: Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing.
Time: 7 – 9 p.m - Where: Speed Art Studio
What:Friday Night Art Studios: Printmaking - Inspired by Andy Warhol: Myths Especially for children ages 8 thru 12, these studios ignite young artists’ creativity through exploring a special exhibition and learning from a local artist. Call 634.2734 to register!
Time: 5 - 7 PM
Fee: Studios are $10 for members, $20 for non-members. - Where: 4th Street Live
What: Free country concerts - Emily West
Time 8 PM - 12 AM
Fee: Free 4th Street Live – Free country concerts
Saturday, August 14
- Where: Hardin County Play house
What: Alice in Wonderland
Time:8 PM
Fee: $13 per person - Where: Speed Art Museum - Art Sparks
What: Art Sparks Family Studio: It’s My Debut! Just because you haven’t recorded your first album doesn’t mean you can’t design an album cover.
Time: 12PM to 3PM
Fee: Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members - Where: Frasier Museum
What: Equality Day: Winning the Vote for Women - This family friendly day features crafts, games, activities and historical performances revolving around the selected theme for the month, Equality Day: Winning the Vote for Women. All activities are FREE to Kids Club members (for children ages 5 to 14).
Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
Fee: $8 for adults and $6 for children - Where: Iroquois Park
What: Movie Night – “Shrek 3”
Time: 9 p.m.
Fee: Free - Where: Hardin County Play house
What: Alice in Wonderland
Time:8 PM
Fee: $13 per person
Sunday, August 15
- Where:Louisville Science Center
What: Sidewalk Science - Take on neighborhood games with a scientific twist. Discover the science behind making sidewalk chalk and playing hopscotch.
Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Fee: $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for children, military discount is available, but I don't know what it is.
