LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The holidays are here, so that means kids are out of school for winter break.
Throughout Louisville and southern Indiana, there are lots of fun things to do to keep the kids entertained. Below is a list of fun activities to stay busy over winter break.
Free events
Louisville Slugger Museum
- From Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, children 12 and under can get in free
- Located at 800 W. Main St., Louisville
- At the door, mention the free kids' admission; for online tickets, use promo code HOLIDAY at checkout
- For more information, click here.
Silent Book Club
- Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. for kids 8-12 years old at South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd.
Slime Party
- Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch of Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York St.
New Year's Eve Storytime
- Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Cir.
New Year's Eve Dance Party
- Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. at Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Noon Year's Eve Party
- Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. at South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd.
New Year's Eve Around the World
- Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Main Branch, 301 York St.
Read to a Dog
- Thursday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m. for kids 5-10 years old at St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Ave.
- Saturday, Jan. 4 from 2-3:30 p.m. for kids 5-10 years old at Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Cir.
Little Bookworms Book Club
- Thursday, Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m. for kids 6-11 years old at Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Winter Crafts Over Hot Cocoa
- Thursday, Jan. 2 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for kids 0-10 years old at Shively Library, 3920 Dixie Hwy.
Northeast's Teen Escape Room Challenge
- Thursday, Jan. 2 from 1-5 p.m. at the Northeast Regional Library, 15 Bellevoir Cir.
Basics of Cooking
- Thursday, Jan. 2 at 3 p.m. for kids and teens at Shawnee Library, 3912 W. Broadway
Learn to Play the Lottery in Spanish and English
- Thursday, Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. at Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Indoor Snowball Fight
- Thursday, Jan. 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. for teens at Main Branch, 301 York St.
Indoor Plant Session
- Friday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. for kids and teens at Shawnee Library, 3912 W. Broadway
Musical Baby Play Group
- Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. for kids 0-2 years old at Middletown Library, 12556 Shelbyville Rd.
Schimpff's Confectionery
- Watch candy being handmade at the family-owned and operated candy shop
- Also enjoy a soda and sandwich for lunch
- located at 347 Spring St., Jeffersonville
- For more information, click here.
Paid events
Louisville Zoo
- Wild Winter Days through Feb. 28, 2025; bring a non-perishable or canned food item for discounted admission of $10.50 per adult and $7.50 per child/senior ticket
- For ticket prices, click here.
Puttshack
- Play high-tech mini golf while eating delicious food
- 7900 Shelbyville Road
- For more information, click here.
Iceland Sports Complex
- Indoor ice rink open year-round for open skating, skating lessons, figure skating and hockey teams
- 1701 UPS Dr., Anchorage
- For more information, click here.
Kentucky Science Center Day Camps
- Camps start Dec. 23 and continue through Jan. 3, 2025
- Various topics for children Pre-K to 5th grade
- For more information, click here.
Paoli Peaks
- Opens now for the 2024-2025 season
- Located at 2798 W. County Road 25 S in Paoli, Indiana
- Skiers and riders can enjoy 7 trails
- For more tickets and information, click here.
SIGS Ninja Camps and Bounce Time
- Various times from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3
- SIGS Sportsplex 4343 Security Pkwy New Albany, IN
- For prices and info, click here.
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