Why are moms so hard to shop for? Moms learn how to be resourceful and they know how to get things done, so a lot of moms are highly capable women who actually don’t need anything. This makes it pretty hard to get them a Mother’s Day gift! But what most moms really want is a nice memory. And this May, you can give mom exactly that at the Drop-In Mother’s Day Crafts Workshop at the South Central Regional Library. Drop In Crafts Go to the drop-in Mother’s Day crafts workshop this May and make mom a special gift. No matter how artistic you are or are not, mom will appreciate the time and effort y ..read more

Take the kids you know, and those who are kids at heart, to a special presentation from StageOne Storytellers at the Highlands-Shelby Park Library this May. During this event, stories actually come to life. It’s a delightful experience that will truly captivate the young and the young at heart alike. Storytellers The program lasts about 40 minutes, which is about as long as most kids can manage to sit through a play, and it will be full of entertainment and action to keep them engaged and excited. It’s an almost Roman type of theater experience where the performers will be close, so it’s hard ..read more

Though most people never think much about it, broom-making is actually an art. For many centuries, people made their own brooms and it was a necessary skill. People are lucky enough to be able to purchase them at the store these days, but if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to Make a Broom you now have that chance. Broom Making At this special workshop, you will learn how to make a cobweb broom in the traditional style. It is an interesting lost skill and by the end of the workshop, you will have a useful tool! You’ll learn how to make a narrow broom that is ideally suited for reaching into cor ..read more

Oaks Day has started to become a big event for the city, though nothing will be as famous as the Kentucky Derby itself. Celebrate Oaks Day this year in a historic neighborhood that was young when Churchill Downs was first built. Wear your hat if you like and eat what you like at the Oaks Day Brunch at the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while you enjoy a day of activities and beautiful sights. Oaks Day Brunch The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, a beautiful Victorian-era historic home, is hosting this special event. You will feast on a delicious meal provided by a local caterer while you listen to c ..read more

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous and most-watched events in the world, a prestigious sporting event in which literal fortunes are wagered, won and lost. But it's also an entire day where it's totally okay to drink tons of bourbon. And this May 2, you're invited to celebrate the horses and the bourbon heritage that has helped put Kentucky on the map at the Beam Bourbon Social. A Beam Bourbon Social Go to the James B. Beam Distillery for this event, where you will be treated to food from the Kitchen Table. They will present a menu of Kentucky cuisine made from local ingredients and r ..read more

Businesses come and go in time. It's the natural way of things. That's why if you find a business that has been around for more than 100 years, you know you've found something pretty special. This April, go discover Hauck's Corner, a business that has been a part of Louisville since 1912. That means it was around both before and after Prohibition, the Great Depression and two World Wars. That's a pretty good resume! Hauck's Corner The business is Hauck's Corner, a locally-owned piece of Louisville that has been a part of the Schnitzelburg community for many decades. Around this neighborhood, e ..read more

No matter who you are, it's always a nice experience to spend time with animals. It's fun to pet them, to get close to them and to realize that in some ways, they're a lot like people. Spend some time with animals this April at Little Cooked Creek Safari. This is a locally owned petting zoo and there are some unusual animals here you might not expect to see in a petting zoo environment. Petting Zoo Little Crooked Creek Safari is all about providing hands-on experiences. Because the natural world is pretty cool, and all, but actually getting to touch it is a whole different experience. You can ..read more

In the early days of the U.S., people from all over the country and the world flocked to the West. Here, there was gold in the hills and precious gems hiding in caves. Here, fortunes were made in an instant, after months and years of searching for that big find. And today, you can go mine for gems at the Little Big Gem Mine and Rock Shop, and have your own treasure-hunting experience right here in Louisville! Little Big Gem Mine Technically, you’ll be right outside of Louisville in a pretty farming community that has a lot to offer. The Little Big Gem Mine and Rock Shop is close to LaGran ..read more

Louisville is a city, with all the features you’d expect. There’s a bustling downtown area full of businesses and workplaces, a trendy hip area full of coffee shops and cool people. Historic attractions, museums, a nightlife scene, Louisville has it all. But sometimes, you want to get away from the city and get out into a more country-like environment. That’s when you need to take a Farm Tour in Oldham County! A Visit to the Farm There are 15 different Oldham farms to choose from that participate in the Farm Tours. During the tour, you’ll get a chance to feed, milk and even brush the animals ..read more

The Pegasus Parade is one of the highlights of the Derby Festival and it’s definitely a fun event to see live in person. Get out in the spring weather and watch as the parade rolls by. It’s going to be full of fanfare and this event is fun for people of all ages. Pegasus Parade The Pegasus is the symbol of the Derby and it’s the star of this parade, which will be full of various marching bands, inflatables and amazing floats. Because this is a parade for the Kentucky Derby, you will also see a number of horses in the parade. The parade begins at 3 pm and this year’s theme is “Celebrating Derb ..read more