Pumpkin Patches!

No October is complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch! Check out these local places for a fun filled fall family day!

Hinton's Orchard

Where: Hodgenville, KY - about 55 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Hinton's Orchard is a great family run farm. Activities include hayrides that take you to the pumpkin patch, a play area and corn mazes. Hinton's Kitchen has treats like caramel apples and pumpkin flavored ice cream.
When: The farm is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, M-S and 1 PM to 6 Pm on Sundays.
Fee: Admission to the play area and corn maze is $5.00 and pumpkins cost between $2 and $8 depending on size.
More Info: Visit Website
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Mink and Walter's Pumpkin Patch

Where: Elizabethtown, KY - about 40 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Mink and Walter's is a family run pumpkin patch. Activities include a hay maze, corn maze, play area, and games such as a corn sand box and pumpkin checkers. There are usually live farm animals also. They sell pumpkins, gourds, straw bales and other craft items. This is not a pick your own pumpkin patch.
When: Open every day until dark
Fee: Admission is free, pumpkins start at $1.00
More Info: Visit Website
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Thomas Dairy Farm and Market

Where: Cecilia, KY - about 25 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Thomas Dairy Farm is a family owned farm. Activities include a hayride, pumpkin patch, 8 acre corn maze, corn pit, Walker T's Fun Zone, petting zoo, picnic area, and bonfire. They also offer zombie paintball - It looks like a hayride through the corn fields, and you shoot zombies you see in the field. On Oct. 18th, Josh Proctor, country singer, will be performing.
When: Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM; Friday 10 AM - Midnight; Saturday 11 AM - Midnight; Sunday noon - 6 PM
Fee: Admission is $7 and includes all activities
Zombie Paintball Hayride is $20.00 and includes Paintball Supplies, Flashlight Corn Maze, Huge Corn Pit, Walker T's Fun Zone, Petting Zoo, Picnic Area, bonfire. Extra paintball supplies can be purchased.
Pumpkins are extra
More Info: Visit Website
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Roberts Family Farms

Where: Guston, KY - about 20 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Roberts family farm is family owned. They have hayrides that take you to the pumpkin patch, baby goats to feed, a corn box, a big corn maze, and a barrel train for children as well as other games and face painting. They show a family movie every friday night at dark. Saturday night they have flashlight corn mazes.
When: Mon-Fri 5:30pm til dark; Saturday 1:00-10:00pm; Sunday 1:00 til dark
Fee: Corn maze - $5.00; Flashlight corn maze - $7; Feed the goats - $0.25
More Info: Visit Website
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Crawford Farms

Where: Elizabethtown, KY - about 40 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Crawford farms is a family owned farm. It has over 50 varieties of pumpkins and gourds. They also sell ornamental corn, jams, jellies and honey. They have a large playland and petting zoo for the children and hay rides, barrel train rides, corn and bale mazes, and a nature trail. October 11 is family day with a movie or other entertainment and admission to all activities.
When: Saturdays: 10am - 7:00 pm (*Fun Nights 7:00 pm - 10 pm); Sundays: Noon - dusk; October 6-10: 10am - dusk; all other Weekdays thru 10/31: 4pm - dusk
Fee: Family night $10; General admission rates change based on day and vary from $4 to $6.75; Hayride - $2 per person; Barrel Train Ride - $2 per ride; Unlimited Barrel Train Rides - $4; Animal Feed - $1 per cup
More Info: Visit Website
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Hubers Farm

Where: Starlight, IN - about 65 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Hubers farm is just over the river in Indiana. They have a lot of activities but the majority will cost you. Free activities include: Tether Ball, 40 Foot Barnyard Tunnel Slide, Tiny Tot’s Play Set. Everything else takes tickets. Ticketed activities include: (1) Giant Inflatable Slide, (3) Cow Train, (5) Live Pony Rides!! (Friday, Saturday & Sunday only – seasonal & weather permitting), (5) Cat Fishing (bait & pole included), (3) Wagon Ride, (2) Apple Toss (5 Tosses), (2) Ring Toss (5 Tosses), (5) Cartoon Corn Maze (Now through the month of October)
When: Monday – Thursday 11am -4pm; Friday – Sunday 11am – 6pm
Fee: Tickets are $1 each or 25 tickets for $20. Pumpkins are .40 per pound with a minimum charge of $4.00
More Info: Visit Website
FaceBook page

Red Mill Farms

Where: Elizabethtown, KY - about 30 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: Red Mill Farms is a family owned bee farm. The website doesn't list much information about their pumpkin patch. It looks like they have a small play area for kids.
When:
Fee: Free admission. Not sure what the prices are for pumpkins.
More Info: Visit Website
FaceBook Page

Deere Farms

Where: Lanesville, IN - about 60 minutes away from Fort Knox
About: This farm looks huge from the pictures! They have a large corn maze, hayride shuttles to 20 acres of pumpkin patches, hayrides, bungee jump, pony rides, animal farm, pig races, gem mining, bounce house, tire mountains, strawbale maze, slide, corn cannon, corn box, barrel train and corn hole tournaments.
When: Open Fridays at 5:00pm to dark, Saturdays at 11:00am to dark. Last maze admissions are one hour before dark. On Sundays we open at 12:00pm and close promptly at 6:00pm.
Fee: Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for kids 3-12 and free for 2 &Under. Things not included in admission are: Hayride 25 Min. Around Farm and Woods $3, Corn Cannon $1, Pony & Horse Rides $3, Barrel Train Ride $1, Gem Mining ( Gems Bag Prices Vary ) $5-9
More Info: Visit Website
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February 1 - 7

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Ongoing Events

• Pinball to Pixels - Louisville Slugger Museum
• Planetarium Shows - Hardin Planetarium
• Stoneware Art Factory Tour - Louisville Stoneware
• Dare to Care Food Drive - Louisville Zoo
• Winter Reading Contest - Southwest Public Library
• Louisville Quest - Louisville
• Don't Dress for Dinner - Derby Dinner Playhouse
• Copacabana - Derby Dinner Playhouse
• The Eye of Napoleon Exhibit - Frazier Museum
• Long May She Wave Exhibit - Frazier Museum
• The Jungle Book - Derby Dinner Playhouse
• 502 Restaurant Week - Louisville
• Covering Asia Exhibit - Asia Institute - Crane House
• Dollhouses on Display - Historic Locust Grove
• Science in Play - Kentucky Science Center
• KentuckyShow! - Kentucky Center
• Blind Date with a Book - Southwest Public Library
• Computers and Job Shop by Appointment - Southwest Public Library

Saturday, February 1

• The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition Storytime - Barnes and Noble Etown
• Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch Night - Bernheim Forest
• Winter Tree Identification - Bernheim Forest
• Pollywog Play Parties: Recycle Extravaganza - Bernheim Forest
• ECO Kids Discovery Day: Bird is the Word - Bernheim Forest
• Our Town - Actor's Theater
• Pirates of Penzance - Actor's Theater
• Toddler Dance Party - Southwest Public Library
• MakerPlace Family Workshop - Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council
• Playdates at the Science Center - Kentucky Science Center
• Dinner Excursion - My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
• Treasure Island - The PAC
• Movie - The Butler - The Historic State Theater
• Louisville Quest - Louisville
• The Magic of Disney - The Kentucky Center
• Tuna Does Vegas - The Plum Alley Theater
• Kid's Workshop Build a Race Car - Home Depot

Sunday, February 2

• Our Town - Actor's Theater
• Pirates of Penzance - Actor's Theater
• Tuna Does Vegas - The Plum Alley Theater
• Early Childhood Family Workshop - Kentucky Science Center
• Sunday Breakfast Buffet - Saber and Quill
• Movie - The Butler - Historic State Theater

Monday, February 3

• Project Linus Day - Southwest Public Library

Tuesday, February 4

• Our Town - Actor's Theater
• Pirates of Penzance - Actor's Theater
• Storytime - Barr Library
• Vegetable Gardening 101 - Hardin County Extension Office
• Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell

Wednesday, February 5

• Our Town - Actor's Theater
• Pirates of Penzance - Actor's Theater
• Computer Basics 1 - Southwest Public Library
• Story Time - Southwest Public Library
• Game Challenge - Southwest Public Library
• Lunch Bunch Book Discussion - Barr Library
• Gheens Great Expectations Concert - Kentucky Center

Thursday February 6

• Music and Art Series - SqueezeBot - Louisville Metro Hall
• Our Town - Actor's Theater
• Tuna Does Vegas - The Plum Theater
• Teen Thursday - Barr Library
• Family Storytime - Southwest Public Library
• 4H for Homeschoolers: Magnetism - Southwest Public Library

Friday, February 7

• Hands-on-learning: Creativity Can - Barnes & Noble Etown
• Blues Night with the 10th Street Blues Band - Filson Historical Society
• Healing with Green Smoothies & Essential Oils 101 - The Center for Alternative Medicines
• Ghosts of Old Louisville - Visitors Center, Old Louisville
• Our Town - Actor's Theater
• USA BMX Bluegrass Nationals - Kentucky Expo Center
• Bardstown Opry - Bluegrass Entertainment and Expo Complex
• A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland - Wickland, Bardstown
• Tuna Does Vegas - The Plum Alley Theater
• Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot - Kentucky Center
• February '64 - Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center
• Comedian Tom Mabe - Historic State Theater

Friday, February 7

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Friday, February 7

• Where: Barnes and Noble - Etown
  What: Hands-On Learning: Creativity Can
  "Creativity can make anything possible." Our partners at Creativity for Kids developed the Creativity Can, full of wonderfully fun materials that help in stimulating the imagination to create new and amazing objects.
  When: 6PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Filson Historical Society
  What: Blues Night with the 10th Street Blues Band
  Blues music is a key part of Louisville’s history, with its roots dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Several legendary blues artists called the River City home, including Sylvest Weaver, who recorded the first blues guitar record in 1923. Sonny Sitgraves (drums), James Watkins (bass), Billy Bird (vocals and harmonica) and Pen Bogert (guitar) have been playing together for more than 10 years. Bogert, a former Filson staff member, will provide a brief introduction to the history of blues, with music to be enjoyed throughout the rest of the evening. Materials relating to blues history will also be on display. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be served.
  When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Fee: $20 for Filson members and $25 for non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Center for Alternative Medicines, Louisville
  What: Healing with Green Smoothies & Essential Oils 101
  You can now leverage your green smoothie to prevent disease and heal! Learn how to use time-tested, empirically proven, powerful essential oils and other strategies along with superfood to help you achieve optimal health! You will experience how to build a smoothie for specific health concerns and taste different samples!
  Essential Oils – an Introduction for New Users What exactly are essential oils? What are they used for? How are they used? How do essential oils work? What is a carrier oil? Are essential oils safe? Learn and experience the basic properties, uses, applications, and effectiveness of nature's most healing substances.
  When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Visitors Center, Old Louisville
  What: Ghosts of Old Louisville
  Sit back and enjoy the chills in the comfort of our 13-passenger, air-conditioned tour bus, while a frightfully knowledgeable tour guide whisks you through the haunted highlights of the largest Victorian historic preservation district in the United States. Outside, ghosts roam the streets and alleyways. Inside, your spirit will come alive as you step back in time and experience the grandeur of a time long past when a man's home was his castle. Eerie and fascinating stories await you on your ghostly jaunt through an American treasure as you explore the uncanny sights and sounds in historic Old Louisville, the spookiest neighborhood in the USA.
  When: 7:30
  Fee: $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community.
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Exposition Center
  What: USA BMX Bluegrass Nationals
  When: Feb. 7-9
  Fee: unknown, but parking at the expo center is $8
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Blue Grass Entertainment and Exposition Complex, Bardstown
  What: Bardstown Opry
  Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
  When: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $5
  More Info: 859-336-9839. Visit Website
  

• Where: Wickland, HOme of Three Governors, Bardstown
  What: A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland
  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: Feb. 7, 14, 21 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center
  What: February '64
  Abbey Road on the River will celebrate the beginning of the British Invasion by hosting February ‘64 – a 3-day concert event held February 7-9, 2014 at the Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The festival will include performances by twelve bands including co-headliners Britbeat from Chicago and The Jukebox from Puerto Rico, as well as the Steve Sizemore Group, Mario DaSilva, The Cryers, Blue Jay Way, the Traveling Beatleburys, and Louisville’s own Johnny Doughnut Experience, Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes, The Rigbys, Whiplash, and Nick Peay. The highlight of the weekend will be a reenactment of The Beatles’ historic performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, complete with commercials from the 1960’s, a magician, a comedian, fiddlers, and of course, an Ed Sullivan impersonator to host the show.
  When: February 7 - February 9
  Fee: $19.64 and up
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Historic State Theater
  What: Comedian Tom Mabe
  Tom has been profiled in People magazine, called "gut-busting hilarious" by The New York Times, and given a perfect 4-star rating by the New York Post. He's been featured on radio shows from Hollywood to Dollywood, including "Bob&Tom", Johnboy & Billy "BillHandel" and "Drew&Mike". Chances are you also know Tom as the star of CMT's hit comedy series, "Mabe in America", or have watched one of his popular viral videos. With more than 50-million views on YouTube, Tom is one of the most downloaded people on the planet.
  When: 8 PM
  Fee: $25
  More Info: View Website
  

Thursday, February 6

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Thursday, February 6

• Where: Louisville Metro Hall
  What: Music & Art Series - SqueezeBot
  “Louisville has an international reputation for its music, performing and visual arts. We are creating a showcase for a diverse mix of performers and artists in the Mayor's Gallery which has great acoustics and comfortable seating.” - Mayor Greg Fischer. Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy the show! Due to the historic nature of the Mayor’s Gallery, no outside drinks please. Louisville Pure Tap will be available at the performances.
  When: 11:30 - 12:10
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Teen Thursday
  Fun programs for teens in Grades 9-12.
  When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Family Storytime
  all ages
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: 4H for HOmeschoolers: Magnetism
  What is a magnet attracted to and how do magnets work? Age 9 and up
  When: 1 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Wednesday, February 5

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Wednesday, February 5

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Computer Basics 1
  Get hands-on practice with the very basics of computer use: computer parts, the mouse, and keyboard. This class is best for those who are brand new to computers.
  When: 7PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Baby Storytime
  For pre-walkers age birth-2
  When: 9:15 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Storytime
  Ages 2 - 3
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Preschool Storytime
  Ages 3 -5
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Game Challenge
  Looking for something to do after school? Stop by with your friends and play some games! Ages 12-19
  When: 3:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
  Ghost Soldiers: The epic account of World War II's greatest rescue mission.
  When: 11:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: Gheens Great Expectations Concert
  Presented by The Kentucky Center in partnership with the Louisville Orchestra, Louisville Youth Orchestra, and Kentucky Music Educator's Association, with support from the Gheens Foundation.
  When: 6:30PM
  Fee: No tickets required
  More Info: View Website
  

Tuesday, February 4

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Tuesday, February 4

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Story Hour
  Stories and crafts for Infants to Preschoolers.
  When: 10:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Hardin County Extension Office
  What: Vegetable Gardening 101
  Start with the beginning. This class will get you started on your first vegetable garden. We will discuss gardening in containers, square foot gardening, and how to plan a garden for yourself and your family.
  When: 6PM
  Fee: $5
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
  Friends and collaborators for over 40 years, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell created their first recording of duets, Old Yellow Moon, earlier this year. More than just a collection of Country bar tunes, PASTE Magazine describes their music as "a contemplative journey through lives lived to the hilt, addictions and their costs, and recognition of one’s ultimate place on the horizon."
  When: 7:30PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $30
  More Info: View Website
  

Monday, February 3

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Monday, February 3

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Project Linus Day
  Become a volunteer “blanketeer” today and help Project Linus provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans. Call 933-0029 for details.
  When: 9 AM - 8:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Sun, February 2

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Sunday, February 2

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Early Childhood Family Workshop
  Join us as we explore hands-on science fun for your family. Workshops are built specifically for families with young children.
  What is Hibernating? - Investigate animals that hibernate and what adaptations allow them to survive the winter. Construct a hibernation cave or den, observe animal artifacts, and play with insta-snow. Hibernation pretend play (pick an animal you want to be and how they sleep).
  Ages 3-5
  When: 3Pm - 4PM
  Fee: $10 for 1 non-member child & 1 adult, $5 for additional non-member persons
  $7 for 1 member child & 1 adult, $3 for additional member persons
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Saber and Quill, Fort Knox
  What: Sunday Breakfast Buffet
  All you can eat!
  When: 10 AM -1 PM
  Fee: 12 and older: $9.95, 5-11: $7.95, under 5: Free!
  More Info: Click HERE to see a flyer.
  

• Where: The Historic State Theater
  What: Movie - "The Butler"
  As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
  When: 2PM & 7PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Sat. February 1

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Saturday, February 1

• Where: Barnes and Noble - Etown
  What: The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition Storytime
  Join us for a super special shindig -- The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition -- on Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 am. Featuring a visit from the Elf, stories, activities and more!
  When: 11AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch Night
  Bernheim’s night programs add mystery and magic to make memorable experiences. As winter progresses something new yet ancient appears in the heavens, and on earth. Exploring Bernheim at night provides opportunities to observe and celebrate these seasonal and nocturnal changes in our surroundings.
  When: 6:30 PM - 9 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12
  More Info: Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. day prior to the start of program. Call (502) 955-8512 before 5 p.m. on day of program for last minute updates and changes due to weather. Rain will move Star Stories programs indoors for a fun and informative evening. In cooperation with the Louisville Astronomical Society. Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Winter Tree Identification
  Even without leaves it’s possible to identify many of our native trees. Learn basic tips for winter tree identification in this indoor/ outdoor program. Please dress for the weather.
  When: 2 PM - 3 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $7; Non-Members $12
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Pollywog Play Parties: Recycle Extravaganza
  Recycling is much more than sorting paper and cans! Pollywogs will add creative fun to the recycling process by making instruments, building with boxes, bowling with recyclables, and more. . Pollywog Play Parties combine music, art, language, and outside play to encourage children, 5 and under, to learn about nature. Each play party includes a song and story circle, outdoor exploration, and a variety of art projects, science investigations, role playing challenges, and opportunities for free play.
  When: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
  Fee: $10 per child for Bernheim Members or $15 for Non-Members. Adults must accompany children; there is no fee for adults.
  More Info: Space is limited. Registration required by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the program. Call (502) 955-8512 to reserve your space in the pollywog pond today! Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: ECO Kids Discovery Day: Bird is the Word
  While some birds migrate, some call Kentucky home year-round. Kids and their families will have fun identifying these feathered residents and then exploring Discovery Stations and the Hike of the Day during the afternoon. HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, at the Visitor Center from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. ON YOUR OWN CHALLENGE, a self-guided adventure, available at the Visitor Center from 9:00 – 5:00 P.M. HIKE OF THE DAY, lead by a Bernheim guide, starts at the Visitor Center at 2:00 P.M. and runs 45 – 60 minutes
  When: 9AM- 5PM
  Fee: FREE event; $5 weekend environmental impact fee non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community.
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Dance Party
  Join us for silly dances, songs, games, and a morning snack. Shake your sillies out with us! Ages 0-5
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Girl Scouts of Kentuckina Council
  2115 Lexington Rd, Louisville, 40206
  What: The MakerPlace FAMILY WORKSHOPS
  Family - friendly makerspace workshops, led by a Kentucky Science Center educator, at the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana are a great opportunity to get involved in the exciting makerspace movement. Design, build, tinker experiment and invent all sorts of gadgets and gizmos- and take your new invention home!
  Open to boys and girls, grades 4-8 with one free accompanying adult. When: February 1, 15, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  Fee: $18
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Playdates at the Science Center
  Join the Science Center for exclusive FREE playdates in our amazing spaces for young visitors before we open to the public. These hour-long playdates, the last Tuesday of every month and the following Saturday feature access for visitors ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers in different locations throughout the building. With no big kids in sight, little ones will be free to roam, investigate, build, experience, and learn to play in exhibits above the first floor.
  When: 8:30AM - 9:30 AM
  Fee: FREE: Ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers. No registration required. Includes FREE admission to the Science Center for the remainder of the day! parking available at 8th Street and River Road.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Dinner Excursion
  Dinner Train Trip.
  When: 4 PM
  Fee: $89.95
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The PAC
  What: Treasure Island
  In this original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic novel, Young Jim Hawkins, a mischievous lad from Maine, finds a treasure map and, with the villainous Long John Silver as his seeming mentor, sails uncharted seas with only the ragged map and a flock of Gulls as guides. Once on the island, nights are sleepless as true colors are revealed in our hero’s quest for the proverbial happy ending. Then - at last - the treasure is found and hand in hand we’re homeward bound. TREASURE ISLAND - it’ll shiver your timbers!
  When: 1 PM
  Fee: $10- $25.
  More Info: POC 270-769-8837.Visit Website
  

• Where: The Historic State Theater
  What: Movie - "The Butler"
  As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
  When: 2PM & 7PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: The Magic of Disney
  A Disney tribute that is sure to delight audiences young and old. Featuring music from “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mary Poppins,” and more.
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Home Depot
  What: Kid's Workshop - Build a Race Car
  FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. One workshop kit, apron and pin per child, while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed.
  When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

February Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

• Where: Louisville Slugger Museum
  What: Pinball to Pixels
  Let the video games begin! Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is excited to open the New Year with a new, original exhibition, Pinball to Pixels: Classic Sports Arcade & Video Games. The interactive show opens Saturday, January 18th and runs through February 28th.
  From Tecmo Bowl to RBI Baseball to Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!, favorite gaming classics dating from 1970 – 1999 will be on display and ready for action in this hands-on show highlighting the most popular sports-themed arcade, console, and pinball games
  When: January 18 - Febrary 28
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Hardin Planetarium, Bowling Green
  What: Planetarium Shows
  Includes interactive exhibits in the outer ring (open 9-4 M-F or during the half-hour before and after each public show)
  When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville Stoneware
  What: Stoneware Art Factory Tour
  Follow the steps of more than 20 skilled artisans who take the clay from raw form to completed piece. Along the way you’ll be able to touch the clay in its various states. Allow 30 to 45 minutes. Enjoy both the Factory Tour and the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio at a discounted price. Allow 2 hours.
  When: Monday through Friday at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
  Fee: Adults-$8; Seniors (65+)-$7; AAA, Military & Students (6-18)-$6; Children (5 and under)-Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville Zoo
  What: Dare To Care Food Drive
  The Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger and Dare to Care Food Bank offering a special discounted Zoo admission November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 if guests participate in a canned food drive.
  To receive a $5 discount off regular adult and child General Admission or the Winter Adventure Ticket, visitors must bring one canned good per person and present it at the Zoo’s ticket window.
  For an added bonus, show your Kroger Plus Card and receive a free carousel ride ticket good for Spring 2014. One ticket per card. Please note the Zoo carousel is closed for the season and will reopen around March 20, 2014, weather permitting.
  When: November 1, 2013-February 28, 2014
  Fee: $5 off admission with a canned good item, and a free carousel ride with a Kroger card.
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Southwest Regional Library
  What: Winter Reading Contest
  Every time you read or listen to 5 adult library books, magazines, or e-books from January 2 – February 28th gets you the chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Library.
  When: January 2- February 28
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call 933-0029 for details
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info:
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Don't Dress for Dinner
  If you loved “Boeing, Boeing”, you’ll love seeing the same characters in this hilarious comedy about an intimately catered dinner gone very much awry. The perfect recipe for a rib-tickling comedy. Bon appetit! Written by Marc Camoletti.
  When: January 7 - February 16
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Copacabana
  “Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl…..” Barry Manilow’s Grammy Award-winning song is brought to life onstage! This love letter to musicals of the 1940’s is full of dazzling costumes, splashy production numbers, and original songs created by Barry Manilow. A return to traditional American musical theatre!
  When: February 18 - March 30
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Frazier Museum
  What: The Eye of Napoleon Exhibit
  "The Eye of Napoléon" examines Napoléon Bonaparte’s extraordinary influence on the creative arts. Objects he used and gave as gifts, as well as more than 200 works of art and craftsmanship are part of the display. Guests will experience a collection of his family’s silver, gold, glassware, porcelain, fine furniture, jewels and elegantly-bound books. Documents and clothing from the period, including a very rare hat that belonged to the emperor himself, and fine fabrics ordered for his imperial palaces complete this decadent exhibition.
  When: October 19 - March 2
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Frazier Museum
  What: Long May She Wave
  Among the most recognizable icons in the world today, the American flag has enjoyed a long history of graphic renderings and artistic re-interpretations. Although the Continental Congress agreed in 1777 that the United States flag should be comprised of stars and stripes in red, white, and blue, more than a century passed without formal design regulations, yielding a wealth of exuberant and unbridled creative manifestations of the national banner. - See more at:
  When: February 22 - July 6
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: The Jungle Book
  Experience this extraordinary musical adventure into the fantasy world of Rudyard Kipling. Join Mowgli, a boy raise by wolves in the jungles of India, as he discovers life lessons with his friends Bagheera and the beloved bear Baloo.
  When: February 22 - March 29
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Louisville, KY
  What: 502 Restaurant Week
  We listened to Louisville foodies and expanded the dates for the 2014 502 Restaurant Week. It was such a huge hit in our restaurant community that now you can enjoy 15 days of culinary delight at a great value! Restaurants will prepare a special 3-Course menu.
  When: February 19 - March 5
  Fee: $50.20 per couple or $50.20 per person, depending on the restaurant. Price does not include tax or gratuity.
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Asia Institute - Crane House
  What: COVERING ASIA: TELLING THE STORY OF ASIA THROUGH HATS
  This fall Asia Institute - Crane House will present an extraordinary exhibit of hats from China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Central Asia, Japan, Korea and many other Asian countries - providing insight into the cultures and traditions of their origins designed specially to engage young learners. Visitors will explore the amazing heritage of the Miao, Thai, and many other groups first-hand through the exhibition and hands-on programs. Dive into Asian cultures and traditions by exploring native hats.
  When: September 27, 2013 - May 9, 2014
  Fee: Free
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Science in Play
  An amazing science play space created for young visitors and their adult caregivers, Science in Play is back. This Kentucky Science Center original exhibit features your favorite experiences - and some new ones - to delight the senses, inspire imagination, and tickle curious minds. Hands-on everyday science experiences come to life in different activity zones including the Sensory Course, Testing, the new ‘Get Moving’, Small Build, and the expanded Shapes & Stuff Store.
  When: July 13, 2013 - May 13, 2014
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, KentuckyShow! Theater
  What: KentuckyShow!
  KentuckyShow! is the only production of its kind in the nation - an exciting, emotionally compelling large-screen multimedia production narrated by Kentucky native Ashley Judd that captures Kentucky's people, culture, history, music, spirit and more. It is a “first-see” for visitors and a “must-see” for all Kentuckians.
  When: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
  Fee: $7.00 | Seniors (65+), Children: $5 | Children 2 and Under: Free
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Blind Date with a Book
  It’s easy, fast, and fun. Take home an unknown gift-wrapped book that was chosen with care so you know its deserving of a great date with a willing reader. All Ages
  When: every day
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Computers and Job Shop by Appointment
  Need just a little more help learning about computers or working on your job search? Make an appointment for some help 933-0029
  When: every day
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

February 2014 Events

Ongoing Events

• Where: Louisville Slugger Museum
  What: Pinball to Pixels
  Let the video games begin! Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is excited to open the New Year with a new, original exhibition, Pinball to Pixels: Classic Sports Arcade & Video Games. The interactive show opens Saturday, January 18th and runs through February 28th.
  From Tecmo Bowl to RBI Baseball to Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!, favorite gaming classics dating from 1970 – 1999 will be on display and ready for action in this hands-on show highlighting the most popular sports-themed arcade, console, and pinball games
  When: January 18 - Febrary 28
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Hardin Planetarium, Bowling Green
  What: Planetarium Shows
  Includes interactive exhibits in the outer ring (open 9-4 M-F or during the half-hour before and after each public show)
  When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville Stoneware
  What: Stoneware Art Factory Tour
  Follow the steps of more than 20 skilled artisans who take the clay from raw form to completed piece. Along the way you’ll be able to touch the clay in its various states. Allow 30 to 45 minutes. Enjoy both the Factory Tour and the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio at a discounted price. Allow 2 hours.
  When: Monday through Friday at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
  Fee: Adults-$8; Seniors (65+)-$7; AAA, Military & Students (6-18)-$6; Children (5 and under)-Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville Zoo
  What: Dare To Care Food Drive
  The Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger and Dare to Care Food Bank offering a special discounted Zoo admission November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 if guests participate in a canned food drive.
  To receive a $5 discount off regular adult and child General Admission or the Winter Adventure Ticket, visitors must bring one canned good per person and present it at the Zoo’s ticket window.
  For an added bonus, show your Kroger Plus Card and receive a free carousel ride ticket good for Spring 2014. One ticket per card. Please note the Zoo carousel is closed for the season and will reopen around March 20, 2014, weather permitting.
  When: November 1, 2013-February 28, 2014
  Fee: $5 off admission with a canned good item, and a free carousel ride with a Kroger card.
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Southwest Regional Library
  What: Winter Reading Contest
  Every time you read or listen to 5 adult library books, magazines, or e-books from January 2 – February 28th gets you the chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Library.
  When: January 2- February 28
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call 933-0029 for details
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info:
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Don't Dress for Dinner
  If you loved “Boeing, Boeing”, you’ll love seeing the same characters in this hilarious comedy about an intimately catered dinner gone very much awry. The perfect recipe for a rib-tickling comedy. Bon appetit! Written by Marc Camoletti.
  When: January 7 - February 16
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Copacabana
  “Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl…..” Barry Manilow’s Grammy Award-winning song is brought to life onstage! This love letter to musicals of the 1940’s is full of dazzling costumes, splashy production numbers, and original songs created by Barry Manilow. A return to traditional American musical theatre!
  When: February 18 - March 30
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Frazier Museum
  What: The Eye of Napoleon Exhibit
  "The Eye of Napoléon" examines Napoléon Bonaparte’s extraordinary influence on the creative arts. Objects he used and gave as gifts, as well as more than 200 works of art and craftsmanship are part of the display. Guests will experience a collection of his family’s silver, gold, glassware, porcelain, fine furniture, jewels and elegantly-bound books. Documents and clothing from the period, including a very rare hat that belonged to the emperor himself, and fine fabrics ordered for his imperial palaces complete this decadent exhibition.
  When: October 19 - March 2
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Frazier Museum
  What: Long May She Wave
  Among the most recognizable icons in the world today, the American flag has enjoyed a long history of graphic renderings and artistic re-interpretations. Although the Continental Congress agreed in 1777 that the United States flag should be comprised of stars and stripes in red, white, and blue, more than a century passed without formal design regulations, yielding a wealth of exuberant and unbridled creative manifestations of the national banner. - See more at:
  When: February 22 - July 6
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: The Jungle Book
  Experience this extraordinary musical adventure into the fantasy world of Rudyard Kipling. Join Mowgli, a boy raise by wolves in the jungles of India, as he discovers life lessons with his friends Bagheera and the beloved bear Baloo.
  When: February 22 - March 29
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Louisville, KY
  What: 502 Restaurant Week
  We listened to Louisville foodies and expanded the dates for the 2014 502 Restaurant Week. It was such a huge hit in our restaurant community that now you can enjoy 15 days of culinary delight at a great value! Restaurants will prepare a special 3-Course menu.
  When: February 19 - March 5
  Fee: $50.20 per couple or $50.20 per person, depending on the restaurant. Price does not include tax or gratuity.
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Asia Institute - Crane House
  What: COVERING ASIA: TELLING THE STORY OF ASIA THROUGH HATS
  This fall Asia Institute - Crane House will present an extraordinary exhibit of hats from China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Central Asia, Japan, Korea and many other Asian countries - providing insight into the cultures and traditions of their origins designed specially to engage young learners. Visitors will explore the amazing heritage of the Miao, Thai, and many other groups first-hand through the exhibition and hands-on programs. Dive into Asian cultures and traditions by exploring native hats.
  When: September 27, 2013 - May 9, 2014
  Fee: Free
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Science in Play
  An amazing science play space created for young visitors and their adult caregivers, Science in Play is back. This Kentucky Science Center original exhibit features your favorite experiences - and some new ones - to delight the senses, inspire imagination, and tickle curious minds. Hands-on everyday science experiences come to life in different activity zones including the Sensory Course, Testing, the new ‘Get Moving’, Small Build, and the expanded Shapes & Stuff Store.
  When: July 13, 2013 - May 13, 2014
  Fee: Free with admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, KentuckyShow! Theater
  What: KentuckyShow!
  KentuckyShow! is the only production of its kind in the nation - an exciting, emotionally compelling large-screen multimedia production narrated by Kentucky native Ashley Judd that captures Kentucky's people, culture, history, music, spirit and more. It is a “first-see” for visitors and a “must-see” for all Kentuckians.
  When: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
  Fee: $7.00 | Seniors (65+), Children: $5 | Children 2 and Under: Free
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Blind Date with a Book
  It’s easy, fast, and fun. Take home an unknown gift-wrapped book that was chosen with care so you know its deserving of a great date with a willing reader. All Ages
  When: every day
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Computers and Job Shop by Appointment
  Need just a little more help learning about computers or working on your job search? Make an appointment for some help 933-0029
  When: every day
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Saturday, February 1

• Where: Barnes and Noble - Etown
  What: The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition Storytime
  Join us for a super special shindig -- The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition -- on Saturday, February 1 at 11:00 am. Featuring a visit from the Elf, stories, activities and more!
  When: 11AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Winter Star Stories and Sky Watch Night
  Bernheim’s night programs add mystery and magic to make memorable experiences. As winter progresses something new yet ancient appears in the heavens, and on earth. Exploring Bernheim at night provides opportunities to observe and celebrate these seasonal and nocturnal changes in our surroundings.
  When: 6:30 PM - 9 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12
  More Info: Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. day prior to the start of program. Call (502) 955-8512 before 5 p.m. on day of program for last minute updates and changes due to weather. Rain will move Star Stories programs indoors for a fun and informative evening. In cooperation with the Louisville Astronomical Society. Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Winter Tree Identification
  Even without leaves it’s possible to identify many of our native trees. Learn basic tips for winter tree identification in this indoor/ outdoor program. Please dress for the weather.
  When: 2 PM - 3 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $7; Non-Members $12
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Pollywog Play Parties: Recycle Extravaganza
  Recycling is much more than sorting paper and cans! Pollywogs will add creative fun to the recycling process by making instruments, building with boxes, bowling with recyclables, and more. . Pollywog Play Parties combine music, art, language, and outside play to encourage children, 5 and under, to learn about nature. Each play party includes a song and story circle, outdoor exploration, and a variety of art projects, science investigations, role playing challenges, and opportunities for free play.
  When: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
  Fee: $10 per child for Bernheim Members or $15 for Non-Members. Adults must accompany children; there is no fee for adults.
  More Info: Space is limited. Registration required by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the program. Call (502) 955-8512 to reserve your space in the pollywog pond today! Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: ECO Kids Discovery Day: Bird is the Word
  While some birds migrate, some call Kentucky home year-round. Kids and their families will have fun identifying these feathered residents and then exploring Discovery Stations and the Hike of the Day during the afternoon. HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, at the Visitor Center from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. ON YOUR OWN CHALLENGE, a self-guided adventure, available at the Visitor Center from 9:00 – 5:00 P.M. HIKE OF THE DAY, lead by a Bernheim guide, starts at the Visitor Center at 2:00 P.M. and runs 45 – 60 minutes
  When: 9AM- 5PM
  Fee: FREE event; $5 weekend environmental impact fee non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community.
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Dance Party
  Join us for silly dances, songs, games, and a morning snack. Shake your sillies out with us! Ages 0-5
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Girl Scouts of Kentuckina Council
  2115 Lexington Rd, Louisville, 40206
  What: The MakerPlace FAMILY WORKSHOPS
  Family - friendly makerspace workshops, led by a Kentucky Science Center educator, at the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana are a great opportunity to get involved in the exciting makerspace movement. Design, build, tinker experiment and invent all sorts of gadgets and gizmos- and take your new invention home!
  Open to boys and girls, grades 4-8 with one free accompanying adult. When: February 1, 15, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  Fee: $18
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Playdates at the Science Center
  Join the Science Center for exclusive FREE playdates in our amazing spaces for young visitors before we open to the public. These hour-long playdates, the last Tuesday of every month and the following Saturday feature access for visitors ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers in different locations throughout the building. With no big kids in sight, little ones will be free to roam, investigate, build, experience, and learn to play in exhibits above the first floor.
  When: 8:30AM - 9:30 AM
  Fee: FREE: Ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers. No registration required. Includes FREE admission to the Science Center for the remainder of the day! parking available at 8th Street and River Road.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Dinner Excursion
  Dinner Train Trip.
  When: 4 PM
  Fee: $89.95
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The PAC
  What: Treasure Island
  In this original adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic novel, Young Jim Hawkins, a mischievous lad from Maine, finds a treasure map and, with the villainous Long John Silver as his seeming mentor, sails uncharted seas with only the ragged map and a flock of Gulls as guides. Once on the island, nights are sleepless as true colors are revealed in our hero’s quest for the proverbial happy ending. Then - at last - the treasure is found and hand in hand we’re homeward bound. TREASURE ISLAND - it’ll shiver your timbers!
  When: 1 PM
  Fee: $10- $25.
  More Info: POC 270-769-8837.Visit Website
  

• Where: The Historic State Theater
  What: Movie - "The Butler"
  As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
  When: 2PM & 7PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: The Magic of Disney
  A Disney tribute that is sure to delight audiences young and old. Featuring music from “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mary Poppins,” and more.
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Home Depot
  What: Kid's Workshop - Build a Race Car
  FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5 - 12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. One workshop kit, apron and pin per child, while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed.
  When: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Sunday, February 2

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Early Childhood Family Workshop
  Join us as we explore hands-on science fun for your family. Workshops are built specifically for families with young children.
  What is Hibernating? - Investigate animals that hibernate and what adaptations allow them to survive the winter. Construct a hibernation cave or den, observe animal artifacts, and play with insta-snow. Hibernation pretend play (pick an animal you want to be and how they sleep).
  Ages 3-5
  When: 3Pm - 4PM
  Fee: $10 for 1 non-member child & 1 adult, $5 for additional non-member persons
  $7 for 1 member child & 1 adult, $3 for additional member persons
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Saber and Quill, Fort Knox
  What: Sunday Breakfast Buffet
  All you can eat!
  When: 10 AM -1 PM
  Fee: 12 and older: $9.95, 5-11: $7.95, under 5: Free!
  More Info: Click HERE to see a flyer.
  

• Where: The Historic State Theater
  What: Movie - "The Butler"
  As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
  When: 2PM & 7PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Monday, February 3

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Project Linus Day
  Become a volunteer “blanketeer” today and help Project Linus provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans. Call 933-0029 for details.
  When: 9 AM - 8:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Tuesday, February 4

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Story Hour
  Stories and crafts for Infants to Preschoolers.
  When: 10:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Hardin County Extension Office
  What: Vegetable Gardening 101
  Start with the beginning. This class will get you started on your first vegetable garden. We will discuss gardening in containers, square foot gardening, and how to plan a garden for yourself and your family.
  When: 6PM
  Fee: $5
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
  Friends and collaborators for over 40 years, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell created their first recording of duets, Old Yellow Moon, earlier this year. More than just a collection of Country bar tunes, PASTE Magazine describes their music as "a contemplative journey through lives lived to the hilt, addictions and their costs, and recognition of one’s ultimate place on the horizon."
  When: 7:30PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $30
  More Info: View Website
  

Wednesday, February 5

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Actors Theater
  What: Pirates of Penzance
  As a young boy, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Now at 21, soon to fall head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter, he disavows the pirate’s life forever…or so he thinks! Chicago theatre rebels The Hypocrites bring their delicious humor—along with guitars, banjos and beach balls—to Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical comedy about high seas adventure and answering the call of duty.
  When: February 1 - 4 PM & 8 PM; February 2 - 2:30 PM; February 4 & 5 - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $42
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Computer Basics 1
  Get hands-on practice with the very basics of computer use: computer parts, the mouse, and keyboard. This class is best for those who are brand new to computers.
  When: 7PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Baby Storytime
  For pre-walkers age birth-2
  When: 9:15 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Storytime
  Ages 2 - 3
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Preschool Storytime
  Ages 3 -5
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Game Challenge
  Looking for something to do after school? Stop by with your friends and play some games! Ages 12-19
  When: 3:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Lunch Bunch Book Discussion
  Ghost Soldiers: The epic account of World War II's greatest rescue mission.
  When: 11:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: Gheens Great Expectations Concert
  Presented by The Kentucky Center in partnership with the Louisville Orchestra, Louisville Youth Orchestra, and Kentucky Music Educator's Association, with support from the Gheens Foundation.
  When: 6:30PM
  Fee: No tickets required
  More Info: View Website
  

Thursday, February 6

• Where: Louisville Metro Hall
  What: Music & Art Series - SqueezeBot
  “Louisville has an international reputation for its music, performing and visual arts. We are creating a showcase for a diverse mix of performers and artists in the Mayor's Gallery which has great acoustics and comfortable seating.” - Mayor Greg Fischer. Bring a brown-bag lunch and enjoy the show! Due to the historic nature of the Mayor’s Gallery, no outside drinks please. Louisville Pure Tap will be available at the performances.
  When: 11:30 - 12:10
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Teen Thursday
  Fun programs for teens in Grades 9-12.
  When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Family Storytime
  all ages
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: 4H for HOmeschoolers: Magnetism
  What is a magnet attracted to and how do magnets work? Age 9 and up
  When: 1 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Friday, February 7

• Where: Barnes and Noble - Etown
  What: Hands-On Learning: Creativity Can
  "Creativity can make anything possible." Our partners at Creativity for Kids developed the Creativity Can, full of wonderfully fun materials that help in stimulating the imagination to create new and amazing objects.
  When: 6PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Filson Historical Society
  What: Blues Night with the 10th Street Blues Band
  Blues music is a key part of Louisville’s history, with its roots dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Several legendary blues artists called the River City home, including Sylvest Weaver, who recorded the first blues guitar record in 1923. Sonny Sitgraves (drums), James Watkins (bass), Billy Bird (vocals and harmonica) and Pen Bogert (guitar) have been playing together for more than 10 years. Bogert, a former Filson staff member, will provide a brief introduction to the history of blues, with music to be enjoyed throughout the rest of the evening. Materials relating to blues history will also be on display. Wine, beer and light refreshments will be served.
  When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Fee: $20 for Filson members and $25 for non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Center for Alternative Medicines, Louisville
  What: Healing with Green Smoothies & Essential Oils 101
  You can now leverage your green smoothie to prevent disease and heal! Learn how to use time-tested, empirically proven, powerful essential oils and other strategies along with superfood to help you achieve optimal health! You will experience how to build a smoothie for specific health concerns and taste different samples!
  Essential Oils – an Introduction for New Users What exactly are essential oils? What are they used for? How are they used? How do essential oils work? What is a carrier oil? Are essential oils safe? Learn and experience the basic properties, uses, applications, and effectiveness of nature's most healing substances.
  When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Visitors Center, Old Louisville
  What: Ghosts of Old Louisville
  Sit back and enjoy the chills in the comfort of our 13-passenger, air-conditioned tour bus, while a frightfully knowledgeable tour guide whisks you through the haunted highlights of the largest Victorian historic preservation district in the United States. Outside, ghosts roam the streets and alleyways. Inside, your spirit will come alive as you step back in time and experience the grandeur of a time long past when a man's home was his castle. Eerie and fascinating stories await you on your ghostly jaunt through an American treasure as you explore the uncanny sights and sounds in historic Old Louisville, the spookiest neighborhood in the USA.
  When: 7:30
  Fee: $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community.
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Exposition Center
  What: USA BMX Bluegrass Nationals
  When: Feb. 7-9
  Fee: unknown, but parking at the expo center is $8
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Blue Grass Entertainment and Exposition Complex, Bardstown
  What: Bardstown Opry
  Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
  When: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $5
  More Info: 859-336-9839. Visit Website
  

• Where: Wickland, HOme of Three Governors, Bardstown
  What: A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland
  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: Feb. 7, 14, 21 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center
  What: February '64
  Abbey Road on the River will celebrate the beginning of the British Invasion by hosting February ‘64 – a 3-day concert event held February 7-9, 2014 at the Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The festival will include performances by twelve bands including co-headliners Britbeat from Chicago and The Jukebox from Puerto Rico, as well as the Steve Sizemore Group, Mario DaSilva, The Cryers, Blue Jay Way, the Traveling Beatleburys, and Louisville’s own Johnny Doughnut Experience, Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes, The Rigbys, Whiplash, and Nick Peay. The highlight of the weekend will be a reenactment of The Beatles’ historic performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, complete with commercials from the 1960’s, a magician, a comedian, fiddlers, and of course, an Ed Sullivan impersonator to host the show.
  When: February 7 - February 9
  Fee: $19.64 and up
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Historic State Theater
  What: Comedian Tom Mabe
  Tom has been profiled in People magazine, called "gut-busting hilarious" by The New York Times, and given a perfect 4-star rating by the New York Post. He's been featured on radio shows from Hollywood to Dollywood, including "Bob&Tom", Johnboy & Billy "BillHandel" and "Drew&Mike". Chances are you also know Tom as the star of CMT's hit comedy series, "Mabe in America", or have watched one of his popular viral videos. With more than 50-million views on YouTube, Tom is one of the most downloaded people on the planet.
  When: 8 PM
  Fee: $25
  More Info: View Website
  

Saturday, February 8

• Where: Barnes and Noble - Etown
  What: Valentine's Day Storytime: Love Monster
  Join us Saturday, February 8 at 11:00 am for Valentine's Day Storytime, featuring Love Monster. Stories, activities and Valentine's treats.
  When: 11AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Shelby Park Community Center
  What: Citizen Forester 101 Training
  Love Louisville Trees, a project of Louisville Grows, will be hosting their 3rd Citizen Forester Training on February 8 10:00am-3:00pm at Shelby Park Community Center. Attendees will learn proper planting and tree care techniques from experts including Chris O'Bryan, certified arborist and owner of Limbwalker Tree Service. Upon completing the classroom portion of the training, participants will get hands-on experience planting two trees courtesy of Olmsted Parks Conservancy and a grant from MSD. Participants should dress for the weather and getting dirty. Refreshments will be provided, please bring a packed lunch and a water bottle
  When: 10Am - 3PM
  Fee: Suggested donation: $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville Nature Center
  What: Wildlife in Winter
  A family program for ages 4 and up. Learn what animals do in winter and how to find clues about which animals live in the preserve. Participants will make animal tracks in the classroom and take a hike in the preserve. Dress for the weather. Limited to 15 participants. Registration and payment are required at registration by Friday, Feb. 7. (Fees are non-refundable.)
  When: 10Am - Noon
  Fee: FREE for LNC members and volunteers; Others: $3 per person or $12 for groups 4 or more
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community.
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Exposition Center
  What: USA BMX Bluegrass Nationals
  When: Feb. 7-9
  Fee: unknown, but parking at the expo center is $8
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Frazier Museum
  What: Second Saturday Family Day
  African American history is an integral part of America’s story and plays an important role in our modern culture. Join us for a fun-filled day of engaging activities, crafts, and performances that celebrate African American History Month.
  When: 11 AM - 3 PM
  Fee: Free with paid admission
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Lowe's
  What: Build and Grow Clinic
  Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build this Love Note Holder!
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free, but preregistration required
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Louisville Zoo
  What: Breakfast with the Orangutans
  Escape the winter blues with this delightful program. Families will explore the world of orangutans. A simple continental breakfast will be served while the orangutans eat their breakfast too. A zookeeper will share information about orangutan behavior and what it is like to work with these intelligent animals! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  When: 8:30 AM - 10 AM
  Fee: Regular $30 per person
  Members $15 per person
  Family of 4: Regular $100; Members $50
  Additional family participants $10 each
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Dinner Excursion
  Dinner Train Trip.
  When: 4 PM
  Fee: $89.95
  More Info:
  

• Where: Blackacre
  What: BLACKACRE’S WINTER LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS – HOUND DOG PRESS
  What better way to tell that special someone you care than with a handmade letter press valentine. The guys from Hound Dog press will be joining us for this exciting lecture series event. Participants will be provided with all the tools they need to create their very own block prints on a beautiful antique press.
  When: There are two sessions available: 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  Fee: $45/members and $50/non-members
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center
  What: February '64
  Abbey Road on the River will celebrate the beginning of the British Invasion by hosting February ‘64 – a 3-day concert event held February 7-9, 2014 at the Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The festival will include performances by twelve bands including co-headliners Britbeat from Chicago and The Jukebox from Puerto Rico, as well as the Steve Sizemore Group, Mario DaSilva, The Cryers, Blue Jay Way, the Traveling Beatleburys, and Louisville’s own Johnny Doughnut Experience, Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes, The Rigbys, Whiplash, and Nick Peay. The highlight of the weekend will be a reenactment of The Beatles’ historic performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, complete with commercials from the 1960’s, a magician, a comedian, fiddlers, and of course, an Ed Sullivan impersonator to host the show.
  When: February 7 - February 9
  Fee: $19.64 and up
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Historic State Theater
  What: Comedian Tom Mabe
  Tom has been profiled in People magazine, called "gut-busting hilarious" by The New York Times, and given a perfect 4-star rating by the New York Post. He's been featured on radio shows from Hollywood to Dollywood, including "Bob&Tom", Johnboy & Billy "BillHandel" and "Drew&Mike". Chances are you also know Tom as the star of CMT's hit comedy series, "Mabe in America", or have watched one of his popular viral videos. With more than 50-million views on YouTube, Tom is one of the most downloaded people on the planet.
  When: 8 PM
  Fee: $25
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info: View Website
  

Sunday, February 9

• Where: ACtor's Theater
  What: Our Town
  Day in and day out, Grover’s Corners is Any Town, USA. The paper is delivered, the milkman visits, time passes and life continues. It is only when such routines are interrupted that the fleeting beauty of the everyday is brought more clearly into perspective. Join us as the Stage Manager guides us through this elegant portrait of the ordinary but remarkable joys and sorrows that define our lives. Our Town is the greatest American play celebrating the magic that makes a community. - See more at: http://actorstheatre.org/shows/our-town-2013-2014/#sthash.tnQWTI5y.dpuf
  When: Feb. 1 - 9 - see link for times
  Fee: Tickets start at $35
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Exposition Center
  What: USA BMX Bluegrass Nationals
  When: Feb. 7-9
  Fee: unknown, but parking at the expo center is $8
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: The Plum Alley Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Tuna Does Vegas
  Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride!
  When: Feb. 1, 6, 7, 8 - 7 PM; Feb. 2, 9 - 3 PM
  Fee: $18 - General Admission, $15 - Seniors (55+), Students, Military/Military Dependents, & Groups of 10 or more.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: The Tenors
  The Tenors - an exhilarating pop quartet - have been hailed as Canada's "national treasure." Their 2013 release, Lead With Your Heart, epitomizes their approach to music and their devotion to philanthropic endeavors around the world.
  When: 7 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $30.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
  What: BritBeat / Ed Sullivan Beatles 50th Anniversary Concert
  Please join our reinterpretation of The Beatles’ historic Ed Sullivan Show appearance on Sunday, February 9th at 8:00pm., exactly 50 years to the minute America came together and began a 50 year love affair with John, Paul, George, and Ringo. The hour long variety show will be recreated in the Kentucky Center for the Arts’ Bomhard Theater and star the renowned Beatle look alike band from Chicago, BritBeat. At the event, fans can relive the night they first saw the Fab Four on television, right down to the commercials that aired during the 1960’s era.
  When: 8 PM
  Fee: $40.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Saber and Quill, Fort Knox
  What: Sunday Breakfast Buffet
  All you can eat!
  When: 10 AM -1 PM
  Fee: 12 and older: $9.95, 5-11: $7.95, under 5: Free!
  More Info: Click HERE to see a flyer.
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center
  What: February '64
  Abbey Road on the River will celebrate the beginning of the British Invasion by hosting February ‘64 – a 3-day concert event held February 7-9, 2014 at the Muhammad Ali Center and the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The festival will include performances by twelve bands including co-headliners Britbeat from Chicago and The Jukebox from Puerto Rico, as well as the Steve Sizemore Group, Mario DaSilva, The Cryers, Blue Jay Way, the Traveling Beatleburys, and Louisville’s own Johnny Doughnut Experience, Nervous Melvin and the Mistakes, The Rigbys, Whiplash, and Nick Peay. The highlight of the weekend will be a reenactment of The Beatles’ historic performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, complete with commercials from the 1960’s, a magician, a comedian, fiddlers, and of course, an Ed Sullivan impersonator to host the show.
  When: February 7 - February 9
  Fee: $19.64 and up
  More Info: View Website
  

Monday, February 10

• Where: The Filson Historical Society
  What: A Closer look at the Civil War
  “A Closer look at the Civil War” is a three part discussion series presented by the exhibit curators. It gives attendees a detailed look at exhibit items and the history they represent in The Filson’s exhibit “United We Stand – Divided We Fall: The Civil War in Kentucky and the Ohio Valley.” The third session in this series, “A Soldier’s Life,” will examine the lives of Union and Confederate soldiers. Topics will include camp life, battles, life in the military, and the importance of music both as a soldier and in family life. Some noted figures that will be discussed are Samuel Wells, Colonel in the 50th Indiana, John Weller, Henry Hurst, and Issac Craig. This lecture will last approximately 45 minutes in the exhibit. Limited Capacity: Reservations are required
  When: 12 PM
  Fee: Free for members, $10 for non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Microsoft Word
  This class is an introduction to Microsoft Word, a program used to create documents such as papers, letters, reports, resumes, and more. Topics include how to get started, edit, format, and save your work.
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

Tuesday, February 11

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Story Hour
  Stories and crafts for Infants to Preschoolers.
  When: 10:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

Wednesday, February 12

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth
  Emmy and Tony award winning star of film, television and stage will perform an array of her most memorable songs and Broadway show tunes, including music from Wicked, Promises Promise,Glee, and songs from her new album, Some Lessons Learned.
  When: 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $35.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Coupon Mania
  Come with coupons to share, scissors to cut and join in the fun! At the end of the month leftover coupons will be sent to Military Families overseas. Donated coupons may also be dropped off at the Library for the program.
  When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Baby Storytime
  For pre-walkers age birth-2
  When: 9:15 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Storytime
  Ages 2 - 3
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Preschool Storytime
  Ages 3 -5
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Game Challenge
  Looking for something to do after school? Stop by with your friends and play some games! Ages 12-19
  When: 3:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Thursday, February 13

• Where: The Filson Historical Society
  What: From Brown to Meredith: The Long Struggle for Desegregation in Louisville, Kentucky, 1954-2007
  K’Meyer chronicles the local response to Brown v. Board of Education in 1956 and describes the start of countywide busing in 1975 as well as the crisis sparked by violent opposition to it. She reveals the forgotten story of the defense of integration and busing reforms in the 1980’s and 1990’s, culminating in the response to the 2007 Supreme Court decision known as Meredith. This long and multifaceted struggle for school desegregation, K’Meyer shows and informs the ongoing movement for social justice in Louisville and beyond.
  When: 6 PM - 8 PM
  Fee: Free for members, $10 for non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Family Storytime
  all ages
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: The Peking Acrobats
  Since their Western debut in 1986, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have set the bar for spellbinding Chinese acrobatics with their daring maneuvers including trick cycling, precision tumbling, contortion and gymnastics. These masters of agility and grace, accompanied by live musicians and high-tech special effects, provide an evening of exuberant all-ages entertainment with the excitement and pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!
  When: 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $15.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Teen Thursday
  Fun programs for teens in Grades 9-12.
  When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Authors at Your Library - Karen Ann Hopkins
  Young adult author Karen Ann Hopkins, whose earlier books include "Temptation" and "Belonging" discusses and signs her new release "Forever.
  When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Adult Series
  Chat with regional "sexperts" about the science of sex, participate in trivia, and see our programming from a different perspecitve.
  When: 6PM
  Fee: $15 non-members, $10 members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

Friday, February 14

• Where: Spirit of Jefferson
  What: Valentine Dinner Cruise
  Bring your sweetie along and make it an evening to remember on the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson! This two-hour Ohio River cruise is just the thing for celebrating the holiday of the heart. A delicious dinner buffet and music from a DJ round out the evening. With two enclosed decks, she's a boat for all seasons. Call for information or to make a required advance reservation, or purchase tickets on line.
  When: Boarding at 5:00 pm and cruises from 5:30 to 7:30pm
  Fee: $55 per person (all ages)
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Valentine’s Day Dinner
  Surprise your sweetheart with a unique Valentine’s Day gift – a romantic candlelight dinner for two in the forest among the stars. Bernheim’s beautiful glass Visitor Center is the perfect gateway into the enchantment of the woods at night. Your dinner includes cuisine impeccably presented by Jarfi’s Bistro along with appetizers, music and dancing. A cash bar will be available.
  When: 7PM - 11 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $120 per couple; Non-Members $150 per couple
  More Info: Make your reservation early as space is limited. Call (502) 955-8512, ext. 222 for more information or to make your reservation. Payment by credit card or check is required by Monday, February 10th. Visit Website
  

• Where: Visitors Center, Old Louisville
  What: Ghosts of Old Louisville
  Sit back and enjoy the chills in the comfort of our 13-passenger, air-conditioned tour bus, while a frightfully knowledgeable tour guide whisks you through the haunted highlights of the largest Victorian historic preservation district in the United States. Outside, ghosts roam the streets and alleyways. Inside, your spirit will come alive as you step back in time and experience the grandeur of a time long past when a man's home was his castle. Eerie and fascinating stories await you on your ghostly jaunt through an American treasure as you explore the uncanny sights and sounds in historic Old Louisville, the spookiest neighborhood in the USA.
  When: 7:30
  Fee: $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Blue Grass Entertainment and Exposition Complex, Bardstown
  What: Bardstown Opry
  Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
  When: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $5
  More Info: 859-336-9839. Visit Website
  

• Where: Wickland, HOme of Three Governors, Bardstown
  What: A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland
  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: Feb. 7, 14, 21 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Frazier Museum
  What: Canteen Dinner & Dance
  Celebrate Valentine’s weekend dancing cheek-to-cheek with your sweetie! Put on your Boogie Woogie stompers, spiffiest World War II-era threads and hoof the night away with the 17-piece Don Krekel Orchestra at the fourth-annual Frazier Canteen! Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner featuring popular dishes from the 1940s and the ever-popular Donut Bar! - See more at:
  When: 7 PM - 10 PM
  Fee: Tickets are $50 per person; member and active military/veteran tickets are $45 per person. Cash bar. Gallery admission and photo booth photos are included. Reserved tables are $500.
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: The Standing Ovation Tour
  Where True Stand-Up Never Takes A Seat!
  When: 7 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $48.75
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Roméo et Juliette
  Star-crossed lovers meet at a family party only to be torn apart by feuding families and resolution comes at a high price. Shakespeare’s tragedy adapted into an opera by French composer Charles Gounod features Ava Pine as Juliette and Vale Rideout as Roméo.
  When: Friday, February 14, 8 PM; Sunday February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $31
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Sadowski Center, Fort Knox
  What: I'll Fall For You, My Valentine
  Unlimited Skating for two, and optional dinner.
  When: 5 PM - 11PM
  Fee: Unlimited Skating for 2: $7
  Dinner for 2: $10
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Historic State Theater
  What: Movie - "Dirty Dancing"
  When: February 14 - 7 PM
  February 15 - 2PM & 7PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info:
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Dinner Excursion
  Celebrate Valentine’s Day by bringing your sweetheart on one of RJ Corman’s Kentucky Dinner Trains. Each couple will receive a bottle of champagne and 2 souvenir champagne flutes.
  When: February 14 - 6 PM
  February 15 - 4 PM
  Fee: $109.95
  More Info: View Website
  

Saturday, February 15

• Where: Spirit of Jefferson
  What: Valentine Dinner Cruise
  Bring your sweetie along and make it an evening to remember on the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson! This two-hour Ohio River cruise is just the thing for celebrating the holiday of the heart. A delicious dinner buffet and music from a DJ round out the evening. With two enclosed decks, she's a boat for all seasons. Call for information or to make a required advance reservation, or purchase tickets on line.
  When: Boarding at 5:00 pm and cruises from 5:30 to 7:30pm
  Fee: $55 per person (all ages)
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Spirit of Jefferson
  What: Valentine Dance & Hors D' Oeuvers
  This two-hour cruise on the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson is a great choice for the late-night crowd looking to celebrate Valentine's Day in an unusual way. With lavish hor d'oeuvers and a DJ for music and fun, a trip on the Ohio River is just the ticket. Call for information or to make a required reservation, or purchase tickets on line.
  When: Boarding at 9 pm and cruises from 9:30 - 11:30 pm
  Fee: $55 per person (all ages)
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barnes and Noble - Etown
  What: Black History Month Storytime: Henry's Freedom Box
  February is Black History Month. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson.
  When: 11AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
  What: Great Backyard Bird Count
  It’s very easy! This event is for beginning to advanced bird watchers. The Louisville Audubon Society will help us identify and count birds at the Nature Preserve. Then we’ll report what we see by entering the bird list online.
  When: 10 AM - 1 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Smart Gardens & Landscapes: Fruit Trees & Shrubs
  Growing fruit and nut trees and/or a berry patch at home can be both fun and rewarding. Many varieties grow well in the state of Kentucky. You will learn to plan, care for, and harvest from your edible landscape for years to come.
  When: 1 PM - 3 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Smart Gardens & Landscapes: Planning your Edible Ornamental Garden
  Growing food is fun and rewarding. February is the month you want to plan your garden and start seeds of cool season vegetable plants indoors. This workshop provides information you need to plan a successful harvest. We will cover plant and site selection, garden design, site preparation, labeling and the care and maintenance of your garden.
  When: 10 AM - 12 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: ECO Kids Discovery Days: Seeing Green
  Look close and you will discover mosses, ferns, and lichens thriving in the winter landscape! Kids and their families will have fun finding these green gems and then exploring Discovery Stations and the Hike of the Day during the afternoon.To connect children and their families with nature, each ECO Kids Discovery Day includes:
  HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, at the Visitor Center from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M.
  ON YOUR OWN CHALLENGE, a self-guided adventure, available at the Visitor Center from 9:00 – 5:00 P.M.
  HIKE OF THE DAY, lead by a Bernheim guide, starts at the Visitor Center at 2:00 P.M. and runs 45 – 60 minutes
  When: 9 AM - 5 PM
  Fee: FREE event; $5 weekend environmental impact fee non-members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Valentine’s Day Dinner
  Surprise your sweetheart with a unique Valentine’s Day gift – a romantic candlelight dinner for two in the forest among the stars. Bernheim’s beautiful glass Visitor Center is the perfect gateway into the enchantment of the woods at night. Your dinner includes cuisine impeccably presented by Jarfi’s Bistro along with appetizers, music and dancing. A cash bar will be available.
  When: 7PM - 11 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $120 per couple; Non-Members $150 per couple
  More Info: Make your reservation early as space is limited. Call (502) 955-8512, ext. 222 for more information or to make your reservation. Payment by credit card or check is required by Monday, February 10th. Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Pete the Cat Party
  Let Pete the Cat teach you about colors! Join us for an afternoon of silly stories, cotton candy, and a colorful craft! All Ages.
  When: 2 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: 15 Queen Street, Bldg 7301, Fort Knox
  What: Auction
  Open to the Public! Items to be auctioned include trucks, dish washers, carpets, children's furniture, strollers, and so much more.
  When: Viewing Friday, February 14th
  Auction registration 8 AM, February 15
  Auction 9 AM, February 15th
  Fee: Varies
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Minatures Workshop - Make your own fairy house
  With instructors Joyce Shaw and Barton Reutlinger, learn how to create a fairy house environment. You can either bring your own structure for a fairy house, or purchase an assembled one-story or two-story structure. Materials for making twig furniture and decorative items included in the workshop price. Bring a bag lunch.
  When: 10 AM - 4 PM
  Fee: Workshop fee: $15
  With purchase of one-story structure: $35
  With purchase of two-story structure: $40
  More Info: Reservations for workshop with order of structures must be made by Feb. 7th; otherwise reservations may be made until Feb. 13th. Call 897-9845 to register.
  Visit Website
  

• Where: Louisville Zoo
  What: Adult Program - Winter Wetlands Walk
  Come take a leisurely walk along the Louisville Zoo’s wetlands trail with an educator. Get a chance to see this less frequently visited area of the Zoo and learn more about how it came to be in the first place.
  When: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  Fee: Regular: $20 per person; Member: $15 per person
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Girl Scouts of Kentuckina Council
  2115 Lexington Rd, Louisville, 40206
  What: The MakerPlace FAMILY WORKSHOPS
  Family - friendly makerspace workshops, led by a Kentucky Science Center educator, at the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana are a great opportunity to get involved in the exciting makerspace movement. Design, build, tinker experiment and invent all sorts of gadgets and gizmos- and take your new invention home!
  Open to boys and girls, grades 4-8 with one free accompanying adult. When: February 1, 15, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  Fee: $18
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Historic State Theater
  What: Movie - "Dirty Dancing"
  When: February 14 - 7 PM
  February 15 - 2PM & 7PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Dinner Excursion
  Celebrate Valentine’s Day by bringing your sweetheart on one of RJ Corman’s Kentucky Dinner Trains. Each couple will receive a bottle of champagne and 2 souvenir champagne flutes.
  When: February 14 - 6 PM
  February 15 - 4 PM
  Fee: $109.95
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Hardin County Extension Office
  What: Adult Beginners Sewing Class - Make a Basic Garment
  Students will be making a simple skirt or pajama bottoms . Elastic waist, stitched hem. No zipper. Patch pockets, or inset pockets are optional. Supply list will be discussed at first class. Registration deadline is February 13.
  When: Six Saturdays: 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/15
  9 AM - 12:30 PM
  Fee: $10
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: Michael Feinstein, The Louisville Orchestra
  No one brings the Great American Songbook to life like Michael Feinstein. Reminisce to the best of George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and more, plus selections from Michael Feinstein’s newest album – the Grammy-nominated tribute to Ole Blue Eyes – “The Sinatra Project.”
  When: 8 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $26.00
  More Info: View Website
  

Sunday, February 16

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Roméo et Juliette
  Star-crossed lovers meet at a family party only to be torn apart by feuding families and resolution comes at a high price. Shakespeare’s tragedy adapted into an opera by French composer Charles Gounod features Ava Pine as Juliette and Vale Rideout as Roméo.
  When: Friday, February 14, 8 PM; Sunday February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $31
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Monty Python's Spam-a-Lot
  Based on the cult 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this uproariously funny musical follows King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a jaunty quest to find the renowned relic. King Arthur and his loyal servant Patsy set out on a quest to find knights to join his Round Table. Along the way he manages to collect a ragtag band of misfits including Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-Show (who understandably only makes a brief appearance). They manage to repel a French invasion before encountering the Black Knight, who insists they come up with a musical and take it to Broadway.
  When: February 7 - 9, 8 PM; February 13-15, 8 PM; February 16, 2 PM
  Fee: $16.00
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Saber and Quill, Fort Knox
  What: Sunday Breakfast Buffet
  All you can eat!
  When: 10 AM -1 PM
  Fee: 12 and older: $9.95, 5-11: $7.95, under 5: Free!
  More Info: Click HERE to see a flyer.
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Choose Your Own Science Adventure
  This isn't your everyday, run-of-the-mill science club. We meet one Sunday afternoon a month and let participants drive the program. You pick books and articles, plan experiments, and lead discussions about relevant science topics. Past topics include zombies, science fiction, and robotics. Appropriate for students entering grades 6-8.
  When: 1PM - 4PM
  Fee: $5 for Members, $7 for Non-Members
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Don't Dress for Dinner - Closing Night!
  If you loved “Boeing, Boeing”, you’ll love seeing the same characters in this hilarious comedy about an intimately catered dinner gone very much awry. The perfect recipe for a rib-tickling comedy. Bon appetit! Written by Marc Camoletti.
  When: January 7 - February 16
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

Monday, February 17

• Where: Belterra Casino VIA Fort Knox ITR
  What: Bus Trip to Belterra Casino
  The bus leaves from the Hanson Center. Deadline to register is 2/13/14
  When: Bus departs at 8AM and returns at 6PM
  Fee: $25 per person and you receive $10 back to play.
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Early Childhood Family Workshop
  Join us as we explore hands-on science fun for your family. Workshops are built specifically for families with young children.
  V is for Vegetable - Explore different vegetables by painting and sorting them. Investigate how to grow your own garden and discover a fruit or vegetable for every letter in the alphabet.
  Ages 2-3
  When: 10AM - 11AM
  Fee: $10 for 1 non-member child & 1 adult, $5 for additional non-member persons
  $7 for 1 member child & 1 adult, $3 for additional member persons
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Tuesday, February 18

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Story Hour
  Stories and crafts for Infants to Preschoolers.
  When: 10:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Copacabana - Opening Night!
  “Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl…..” Barry Manilow’s Grammy Award-winning song is brought to life onstage! This love letter to musicals of the 1940’s is full of dazzling costumes, splashy production numbers, and original songs created by Barry Manilow. A return to traditional American musical theatre!
  When: February 18 - March 30
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

Wednesday, February 19

• Where: Louisville, KY
  What: 502 Restaurant Week - First Night!
  We listened to Louisville foodies and expanded the dates for the 2014 502 Restaurant Week. It was such a huge hit in our restaurant community that now you can enjoy 15 days of culinary delight at a great value! Restaurants will prepare a special 3-Course menu.
  When: February 19 - March 5
  Fee: $50.20 per couple or $50.20 per person, depending on the restaurant. Price does not include tax or gratuity.
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Baby Storytime
  For pre-walkers age birth-2
  When: 9:15 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Storytime
  Ages 2 - 3
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Preschool Storytime
  Ages 3 -5
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Game Challenge
  Looking for something to do after school? Stop by with your friends and play some games! Ages 12-19
  When: 3:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Thursday, February 20

• Where: Home Depot
  What: Do-It-Herself Workshop - Make a Modern Mirror
  Learn about various options for updating an older mirror to make it more modern. Understand how to install tile around the mirror using SimpleMat and grout or adhesive. Learn how to install a frame around a mirror, using various moulding products. Identify the right tools needed to prepare the mirror and complete the update
  When: 6:30 PM - 8 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Family Storytime
  all ages
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Teen Thursday
  Fun programs for teens in Grades 9-12.
  When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: 2014-15 Season Preview with Teddy Abrams
  Meet the new Music Director Designate, Teddy Abrams, as he previews the 2014-15 Louisville Orchestra season. Bernstein: Overture to Candide; Chang: Walking; Ravel: La Valse; Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra; Teddy Abrams, Guest Conductor
  When: 7 PM
  Fee: $20
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Hardin County Extension Office
  What: Beginning Organic Methods for Home Vegetable Growers
  Do you want to grow an organic garden but are confused about what an organic garden is? In this class, we will discuss the theories and strategies of becoming an home organic vegetable grower.
  When: 6PM
  Fee: $5
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Devers Youth Center
  What: Youth Council
  Let your voice be heard!
  When: 4 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call Devers at 502-624-6442
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Louisville Water Fridays
  Louisville Water Fridays ask, "Where's the sugar?" Louisville Water educators offer a sweet, scientific look a science and nutrition. See how to measure sugar in snacks and learn why healthy food and drink choices really matter.
  When: 10 AM - 2 PM
  Fee: FREE for members; FREE with paid exhibit admission for non-members
  More Info: View Website
  

Friday, February 21

• Where: Visitors Center, Old Louisville
  What: Ghosts of Old Louisville
  Sit back and enjoy the chills in the comfort of our 13-passenger, air-conditioned tour bus, while a frightfully knowledgeable tour guide whisks you through the haunted highlights of the largest Victorian historic preservation district in the United States. Outside, ghosts roam the streets and alleyways. Inside, your spirit will come alive as you step back in time and experience the grandeur of a time long past when a man's home was his castle. Eerie and fascinating stories await you on your ghostly jaunt through an American treasure as you explore the uncanny sights and sounds in historic Old Louisville, the spookiest neighborhood in the USA.
  When: 7:30
  Fee: $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Blue Grass Entertainment and Exposition Complex, Bardstown
  What: Bardstown Opry
  Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
  When: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $5
  More Info: 859-336-9839. Visit Website
  

• Where: Wickland, HOme of Three Governors, Bardstown
  What: A Visit with the Spirits of Wickland
  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: Feb. 7, 14, 21 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  Fee: $15
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Sesame Street Live: Can't Stop Singing
  When Elmo casts a spell with Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air - and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!
  When: 2/21 - 6:30 PM
  2/22 - 10:30 AM, 2 PM, 5:30 PM
  2/23 - 1 PM, 4:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $12.75
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
  What: The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood
  In step with the comedic style of original Le Petomane works, a Merrie Band of Traveling Players rehearses its splendid and original telling of The Glorious Adventures of the Mighty Robin Hood, a tale of adventure, escape, kidnapping, stunt archery, swordplay and treachery, in which Robin and the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest rob unsuspecting nobles, thwart the devious Sheriff of Nottingham’s plot against Maid Marian, and escape the clutches of the usurping Prince John. Recommended for ages 8 and up
  When: 7:30 PM
  Fee: 19.75 - They offer military discounts but I am not sure what it is.
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Anderson Pool, Fort Knox
  What: Float 'n' Flick
  The Little Mermaid - Bring your inflatable rafts and chairs. Parents must stay with children at all times.
  When: 8 PM
  Fee: $3
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: La Sylphide, Louisville Ballet
  La Slyphide’s human realm of a small Scottish community meets the spiritual realm of the enchanted forest. A winged sylph (fairy) uses her magical charms to lure James away from his fiancée and through an ethereal and blissful world in pursuit of true but unattainable happiness. The first of the major Romantic ballets, La Sylphide holds true to the ideas of the time floating between the extremes of love and loss.
  When: 2/21 - 8 PM
  2/22 - 2 PM
  2/23 - 8 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $30
  More Info: View Website
  

Saturday, February 22

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Natural Beekeeping with John Seaborne
  Beginner and advanced beekeepers are invited to join John Seaborn, of Wolf Creek Apiaries, to explore the advantages of natural beekeeping. During this three hour workshop, participants will learn of Seaborn’s hands-on experience in successfully managing hives without chemicals, therefore working with nature and not against it in the keeping of honey bees.
  When: 1 PM - 4 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $20; Non-Members $30
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Lego Party
  Anything you can imagine, you can build! All Ages.
  When: 2 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: La Sylphide, Louisville Ballet
  La Slyphide’s human realm of a small Scottish community meets the spiritual realm of the enchanted forest. A winged sylph (fairy) uses her magical charms to lure James away from his fiancée and through an ethereal and blissful world in pursuit of true but unattainable happiness. The first of the major Romantic ballets, La Sylphide holds true to the ideas of the time floating between the extremes of love and loss.
  When: 2/21 - 8 PM
  2/22 - 2 PM
  2/23 - 8 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $30
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Sesame Street Live: Can't Stop Singing
  When Elmo casts a spell with Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air - and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!
  When: 2/21 - 6:30 PM
  2/22 - 10:30 AM, 2 PM, 5:30 PM
  2/23 - 1 PM, 4:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $12.75
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: The Jungle Book - Opening Night!
  Experience this extraordinary musical adventure into the fantasy world of Rudyard Kipling. Join Mowgli, a boy raise by wolves in the jungles of India, as he discovers life lessons with his friends Bagheera and the beloved bear Baloo.
  When: February 22 - March 29
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Waybur Theater, Fort Knox
  What: University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
  When: Begins at 7:30PM but doors open at 7 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: View Flyer
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Lunch Excursion
  When: 12 PM
  Fee: $69.95
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: My Old Kentucky Dinner Train
  What: Death by Candygram - Murder Mystery Dinner
  Hart Breaker, her husband Drew and daughter Candy have opened their home to Harts sister Bubbles and her new boyfriend Noah for a night of Valentines chaos you'll never forget. Don't miss this crazy love fest during February...but don't forget. Candy may be sweet but Candy can be deadly! Tickets are $109.95 for adults and $69.95 for kids
  When: 5 PM
  Fee: $109.95 for adults
  $69.95 for kids
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Historic State Theater, Elizabethtown
  What: Georgette Jones Live in Concert
  The marriage of super-star artists Tammy Wynette and George Jones in 1969 was hailed as a union made in honky-tonk heaven. And when little Tamala Georgette Jones was born in 1970, she was considered country music’s heir apparent. Fast forwarding to today, Tammy and George's little girl performs professionally as Georgette Jones, carrying on the musical legacy and living up to her distinguished bloodline with just the right mixture of heart and sass.
  When: 7:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $15
  More Info: View Website
  

Sunday, February 23

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Bernheim Backroads
  Bernheim Backroads programs provided guided access to Bernheim’s less traveled locations, such as the Wilson Creek Restoration site, hidden beaver ponds, and Bernheim’s historic fire tower. These tours are led by Bernheim’s team of outstanding Volunteer Naturalists, who can help you enjoy and experience deeper connections with these hidden treasures. While much of the 5 hour guided driving tour will take place from the warmth and comfort of a passenger van, there will be oppportunities to stop and explore special places and delightful surprises. Both golden and bald eagles are occasional winter visitors to Bernheim. Early spring can provide a cacophony of breeding frogs calling from Bernheim’s “backyard” wetlands. Bring a bag lunch and a beverage for a noon-time stop at the Bean House, located deep in the heart of Bernheim.
  When: 10 AM - 3 PM
  Fee: Bernheim Members $20; Non-members $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: La Sylphide, Louisville Ballet
  La Slyphide’s human realm of a small Scottish community meets the spiritual realm of the enchanted forest. A winged sylph (fairy) uses her magical charms to lure James away from his fiancée and through an ethereal and blissful world in pursuit of true but unattainable happiness. The first of the major Romantic ballets, La Sylphide holds true to the ideas of the time floating between the extremes of love and loss.
  When: 2/21 - 8 PM
  2/22 - 2 PM
  2/23 - 8 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $30
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Brown Theater
  What: Sesame Street Live: Can't Stop Singing
  When Elmo casts a spell with Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air - and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, all-dancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!
  When: 2/21 - 6:30 PM
  2/22 - 10:30 AM, 2 PM, 5:30 PM
  2/23 - 1 PM, 4:30 PM
  Fee: Tickets start at $12.75
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: Saber and Quill, Fort Knox
  What: Sunday Breakfast Buffet
  All you can eat!
  When: 10 AM -1 PM
  Fee: 12 and older: $9.95, 5-11: $7.95, under 5: Free!
  More Info: Click HERE to see a flyer.
  

Monday, February 24

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Microsoft Excel
  This class is an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a program used to create spreadsheets. Topics include entering data, simple formatting, and basic formulas.
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Tuesday, February 25

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Story Hour
  Stories and crafts for Infants to Preschoolers.
  When: 10:00 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Playdates at the Science Center
  Join the Science Center for exclusive FREE playdates in our amazing spaces for young visitors before we open to the public. These hour-long playdates, the last Tuesday of every month and the following Saturday feature access for visitors ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers in different locations throughout the building. With no big kids in sight, little ones will be free to roam, investigate, build, experience, and learn to play in exhibits above the first floor.
  When: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  Fee: FREE: Ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers. No registration required. Includes FREE admission to the Science Center for the remainder of the day! parking available at 8th Street and River Road.
  More Info: View Website
  

Wednesday, February 26

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Coupon Mania
  Come with coupons to share, scissors to cut and join in the fun! At the end of the month leftover coupons will be sent to Military Families overseas. Donated coupons may also be dropped off at the Library for the program.
  When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Baby Storytime
  For pre-walkers age birth-2
  When: 9:15 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Toddler Storytime
  Ages 2 - 3
  When: 10 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Preschool Storytime
  Ages 3 -5
  When: 11 AM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Game Challenge
  Looking for something to do after school? Stop by with your friends and play some games! Ages 12-19
  When: 3:30 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

Thursday, February 27

• Where: Bernheim Forest
  What: Winter Break: Pop-up Play Day
  Participants in the 2013 Children at Play Conference suggested more outdoor play days where children could explore free-play environments and adults could learn more about the growing international movement to support outdoor free-play. Like most things, it’s easier to understand once you’ve seen it in action. Here’s your chance. Bernheim is working with the non-profit group Pop-Up Adventure Play based in England to offer this memory making winter play opportunity. You will learn more about their efforts when you join us for this play day. Open to children and families. No registration required. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for being outside and bring a winter picnic.
  When: 12 PM - 4 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Family Storytime
  all ages
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Bet YOu Can't Eat Just One
  Try your taste buds at a chip tasting lesson and learn about George Crum, the African American inventor of potato chips. All Ages.
  When: 6 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox
  What: Teen Thursday
  Fun programs for teens in Grades 9-12.
  When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call the library at 502-624-1232 for more information.
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
  What: Shostakovich 5 - The Louisville Orchestra
  Adams: Chairman Dances; Ravel: Piano Concerto in G; Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
  When: February 27 - 10:30 AM; March 1 - 8 PM
  Fee: $20
  More Info: View Website
  

Friday, February 28

• Where: Visitors Center, Old Louisville
  What: Ghosts of Old Louisville
  Sit back and enjoy the chills in the comfort of our 13-passenger, air-conditioned tour bus, while a frightfully knowledgeable tour guide whisks you through the haunted highlights of the largest Victorian historic preservation district in the United States. Outside, ghosts roam the streets and alleyways. Inside, your spirit will come alive as you step back in time and experience the grandeur of a time long past when a man's home was his castle. Eerie and fascinating stories await you on your ghostly jaunt through an American treasure as you explore the uncanny sights and sounds in historic Old Louisville, the spookiest neighborhood in the USA.
  When: 7:30
  Fee: $25
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Spring Used Book Sale
  12,000+ used, antiquarian, and new books in all categories will be offered for sale, including: biographies, history, art, cookbooks, children's, travel, crafts, gardening, Kentucky and much, much more. Prices begin at $1 for paperbacks and $20 for most hardcover books, with a selection of illustrated books, rare books, and sets, priced individually. All books are sorted and are in good condition. Because of the volume, books will be continually added to the sale all weekend. On Sunday, all books half price, or fill a bag of books for $10.00. This year, hours for the sale are extended on Friday evening until 7:30 pm.
  When: Friday, Feb. 28- 10 am-7:30 pm Saturday, March 1 - 10 am-4:30 pm Sunday, March 2 - 10 am-4:30 pm
  Fee: Admission is Free I think
  More Info: Visit Website
  

• Where: Blue Grass Entertainment and Exposition Complex, Bardstown
  What: Bardstown Opry
  Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests.
  When: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  Fee: Adults $10, children 6-12 $5
  More Info: 859-336-9839. Visit Website
  

• Where: Kentucky Center, MeX Theater
  What: Doubt
  In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play.
  When: February 28-March 3, March 7, March 8 - 8 PM; March 9 - 2 PM
  Fee: $16
  More Info: View Website
  

• Where: The PAC
  What: Tales from the Arabian Nights
  You'll be enchanted by magic, humor, romance, stunning costumes and the music of Rimsky-Korsakov.
  When: 7 PM
  Fee: $15- $30.
  More Info: POC 270-769-8837.View Website