Parks

Enjoy all the colors and activities of fall at Bernheim Forest this October at ColorFest. There are lots of things to do for kids and adults, both traditional October activities and some rather non-traditional stuff that you won’t be expecting....

Join the “Be My Neighbor” event, and join in on a great parent-child activity. Daniel Tiger is coming to Broad Run Park this September thanks to KET.

Meet Daniel Tiger...

If you’re a dog lover, you’ve got to go to the Bark in the Park Event at Seneca Park. This is a 5K event for you and your four-legged buddy, and it’s taking place in one of the city’s prettiest spots.

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Help test some new trail shoes, and test yourself on the Hoka Trail Run this September. You can run, you can walk and you can explore the trail in your own way while you enjoy one of Louisville's beautiful outdoor spaces.

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Spend a little time relaxing and de-stressing this September, and learn how to practice the art of Mindfulness Meditation at the Parklands. This meditation technique helps relieve stress and can even increase self-esteem, which is not at all a bad...

This August at the Orienteering class at the Horine Reservation, learn how to read maps, use a compass and master outdoor skills that will definitely come in handy when your technology fails you one day. It will.

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Opera doesn’t always have to be a formal, black tie event. There’s no rule that says you have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes, sit in a cramped seat and stay rigid all night long just to enjoy beautiful music. This summer, break all the rules and go listen to ...

Participate in the Summer GoGo series this August, and go for a run or a walk on the Wilderness Loop in Seneca Park. Summer is the perfect time to get active, and the perfect time to get a look at the park. Everything will be...

Grab the kids and go to the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve this August, and find out how fun the natural world can be.

Nature Preserve

The Nature Center allows you to explore...

Grab your mountain bike, your helmet and some water, and go for a glorious summer ride this June. You'll be riding through the lush Waverly Park, around the loop that will take you past natural wonders and woods-dwelling wildlife of all sorts....

Get a blanket, load the family into the car and go see a free movie in Des Pres Park this June. It's free to enjoy the evening’s festivities, which means it's way more affordable than going to a movie theater.

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This June, go to Seneca Park for a day of all-ages tennis with the whole family. This free event is designed for people of all skill levels, so you can be a total beginner or as good as Venus Williams to participate in this fun-filled...

June is finally here, and that means it’s finally time to have some fun in the sun. Louisville doesn’t really have beaches, but this city has something better: an incredible metro park system full of natural wonders, wildlife and family-friendly events. Who needs salt and waves when you can have tall shade trees, rolling hills and the famous Kentucky Bluegrass?...

Go with the whole family to the Buy Local Fair, and help to support dozens of Louisville businesses, artists and professionals who live and work in the community, just like you. There will be plenty of events for kids and lots of great shopping for adults to enjoy. And...

The city of Louisville hosts the state fair every year, an elaborate event that’s nationally-known for its food, attractions and rides. What if you’d also like to visit a more country kind of fair, something more low-key and down-home? You’re in luck: the Creasy Country Fair is...

Enjoy the May weather by taking a visit to Bernheim Research Forest. Bernheim has more than 15,000 acres of nature to enjoy, and an arboretum encompassing more than 600 acres.

A Walk Through the Forest

Bernheim is open...

Head to Joe Creason Park this May to see a free family-friendly movie, and enjoy a night out while the sun sets behind the park. There will be snacks and activities available before the movie starts, so the kids will have a chance to run off some energy right before the film....

The weather can’t quite seem to make up its mind, but it seems pretty certain that spring is finally here -- at least, for now it is! Enjoy the gorgeous weather by heading out to the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, and go celebrate everything in the natural world...

This April, the Louisville Astronomical Society will be at the Louisville Nature Center. Go to the special Written in the Stars event, and go see the night sky through a telescope. Can you remember the last time you went stargazing?

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