Louisville Lullabies: Cradle Rockin’ Sleeper Hits

If I had a kid I’d definitely buy this.
Hipster parents looking for music that they can enjoy with their
children will be thrilled to hear the latest release from sonaBLAST!
Records. Louisville Lullabies: Cradle Rockin’ Sleeper Hits features 13
musical acts from Louisville performing original and traditional
lullabies.
Artists include: Carter Wood, Love Jones, Arnett Hollow, Lucky
Pineapple, Harry Pickens, [...]

Fright Night Family Party October 27, 2009

This is my kind of Halloween activity. We’ve discussed before how I’m really a pansy and don’t like being scared. But a frickin’ laser show? I can get with that.
The Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium at the University of Louisville is hosting its annual Fright Night Family Party on Oct. 27, 2009 5PM-8PM.
The [...]

Bardstown Bound Boofest Saturday October 24, 2009

Next Saturday October 24, 2009. The festivities start at noon and go on until you just can’t stand the awesomeness anymore.
The poster says over 40 shops, bars and restaurants on Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue will be participating. There will be living entertainment, sales, specials and trick or treating.

Foxhollow Farm’s Fall Festival Saturday October 10, 2009

Foxhollow Farm is throwing their 2nd Annual Fall Festival this Saturday from 2PM-6PM. Yes, Crestwood is a little beyond Consuming Louisville’s purview however they have a pick your own pumpkin patch, hayrides and they’re having a cake walk. Nothing makes a fall festival special like a cake walk.
Foxhollow Farm’s 2nd Annual Fall Festivalwill feature [...]

Little Goblins Galore at Otter Creek

I like the idea of not so scary Halloween events. I’m a wuss that way.

Little Goblins Galore is a family-oriented Halloween event hosted by Nightmare at Otter Creek. It is a not so scary Halloween event mainly designed for the kids. The event will include activities such as face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and [...]

Big ‘Ol Backyard Barbecue August 29, 2009

Anything that’s billed as a “Big ‘Ol Backyard Barbecue” is sure to get my attention. You know what really got my attention? The lovely lady from Home of the Innocents who wrote to tell me about the event assured me that there will be vegetarian options and the Proof gelato cart there. Good summertime vegetarian [...]

Kids Are Alright T-Shirt Design Contest from WHY Louisville

This is the very definition of awesome and I look forward to buying a t-shirt featuring the winning design:

Just in time for back to school, WHY Louisville announces the “Kids Are Alright” T-shirt Design Contest!
WHY Louisville, known for its locally designed t-shirts, is reaching
out to the next generation of young artists to encourage creativity and
to [...]

Health and Safety Family Fun Fest at Mike Linnig’s Friday June 19, 2009

It’s been said that I don’t give enough love to the South End. Guilty as charged. I promise to do better. Consider this event notice the first step in that event. On Friday June 19, 2009 ECHO & Kosair are presenting a Health and Safety event at Mike Linnig’s. They’ be games, prizes, health and [...]

Kids Story Time at A Reader’s Corner Saturday June 20, 2009

This Saturday at 11AM it’s Children’s Story Time at A Reader’s Corner bookstore in St. Matthews. What I like about this particular story time is that it features reading, refershments and a free book! I’m a fan both of snacks and free books so I consider this a superior story time for your kids to [...]

You Pick ‘Em Blueberries Up the Road

Ben Wilson is becoming quite the Consuming Louisville tipster and we love him for it. This time he’s giving us a tip about picking your own blueberries up in Indiana. You know I know nothing about Indiana so I’m just going to quote him heavily here:
One of my favorite summertime activities is to head [...]