These Christmas Towns near Kentucky are Great for a Magical Winter Getaway!

by Melanie Grosjean - December 9, 2022December 10, 20220

Christmas town in Helen Georgia during Christmas

If you love Christmas as much as we do, you might want to consider a getaway to these Christmassy towns this winter!| We've listed these Christmas towns near Kentucky in order of distance from Lexington, but depending on your exact location in Kentucky they may be more or less close to

A Day Trip to Kentucky Science Center

by Melanie Grosjean - May 19, 2022May 20, 20220

We recently spent the day at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky with our 7 and 2.5 year old girls. We all had a fabulous day of educational family fun! Read on for all the details about the Kentucky Science Center and tips for planning your own visit! Find

Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2022 in Kentucky and Cincinnati

by Melanie Grosjean - January 20, 2022January 22, 20220

Happy new year banner in english and chinese languages

Chinese New Year is almost here! Check out all of these fun ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in Kentucky and enjoy learning a bit about Asian culture as you welcome the Year of the Tiger. There's not a robust offering of Chinese New Year events in and around Kentucky,

The Best Christmas Tree Farms in Kentucky: Cut Your Own Tree!

by Melanie Grosjean - November 23, 2021November 27, 20210

The Christmas season is upon us, my favorite time of year! Are you a real tree or artificial person? In my opinion, nothing quite beats the smell of a real Christmas tree! Make family memories by heading to one of these Kentucky Christmas Tree farms and pick out the perfect

Experience Gifts For Kentucky Kids

by Melanie Grosjean - November 11, 2021November 26, 20212

If you’re like us, your kids have far too many toys laying around the house already. Change things up this year and gift an experience! These Kentucky experience gifts are great things to gift to others or put on your kids Christmas lists if you’re hoping to eliminate clutter around

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

by Melanie Grosjean - November 10, 2021November 11, 20211

Taking off to the Gatlinburg area in the Smoky Mountains is one of our favorite family getaways. There are many family friendly things to do in Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas - so many in fact that we keep going back year after year. Here are a few of our

Day Trip to Visit the Bernheim Forest Giants

by Melanie Grosjean - May 9, 2021May 9, 20210

Last weekend we made the short drive up to Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Shepherdsville to finally see the forest giants. It was a great family day trip that we all enjoyed, from toddler to adult! Where Did the Forest Giants Come From? The three giants were placed in Bernheim Arboretum on

6 Kid Friendly Waterfall Hikes in Kentucky

by Melanie Grosjean - April 21, 20210

Kentucky has a huge number of waterfalls. Some are far off the beaten path, but others are easily reached and family-friendly. Read on to discover our favorite kid-friendly waterfall hikes in Kentucky. Cumberland Falls Hardly a hike, Cumberland Falls is reached by an easy walk down a paved sidewalk starting at the

The Best Easter Events in Kentucky 2021

by Melanie Grosjean - March 25, 2021March 25, 20212

Easter will be Sunday, April 4th in 2021. We've rounded up all of the best Easter events in Kentucky for Easter 2021. Happy Easter! Due to rapidly changing circumstances due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, event details may change quickly. Please verify all details with event organizers. Paducah: Photos with the Easter

Kentucky Derby 2020: What to Expect During a September Derby?

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by Melanie Grosjean - August 4, 2020August 4, 20200

For the first time since 1945, the Kentucky Derby has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But, don't worry, the excitement of the Derby is still expected and many of the usual Derby festivities will still be happening with a few significant changes due to the virus. When Is