Louisville Kids Events This Weekend February 7th - February 8th 2026

WINTER FUN DAY AT THE PARKLANDS : Join the Parklands team for fun activities celebrating the winter season! Expect nature crafts, outdoor games, and maybe even some sledding if the weather cooperates. It’s a fantastic way to burn off that cabin fever energy!A unique seasonal event at a beloved local outdoor space focused entirely on family winter fun.

📍The Parklands of Floyds Fork, East Louisville· Morning to Afternoon · 3-14 years · Free with park admission/parking fee

FAMILY SCIENCE WORKSHOP: MAD CHEMISTRY : Dive into the wild world of chemistry with hands-on experiments geared toward older kids and tweens. This is a limited-run workshop, so sign up fast to ensure your spot for the bubbling fun!A focused, engaging science event specifically for school-aged kids that goes beyond the regular museum floor offerings.

📍Louisville Science Center (Assumption), Museum Center Drive Area· 2:00 PM · 6-14 years · $15 per person

ONCE UPON A TIME STORY HOURFREE : Head to a cozy downtown bookstore for a special weekend story hour featuring dramatic readings of picture books. This is a sweet, low-key way to kick off your Saturday morning.One of the few free, dedicated, and intimate literary events happening this weekend for the younger crowd.

📍Local Independent Bookstore (Assumption), Downtown Louisville· 10:30 AM · 3-6 years · Free

YOUTH THEATRE MATINEE: THE MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURE : Catch a fantastic performance based on a popular children's book series! This matinee is perfect for getting the kids engaged in live storytelling before the school week starts up again.A limited-run theatrical production specifically created for the youth audience—a great cultural outing.

📍Louisville Youth Theatre Venue, Central Louisville· 1:00 PM · 5-12 years · $20 per ticket

SUNDAY STUDIO: WATERCOLOR WONDERS : Sign the older kids up for a dedicated watercolor class where they can experiment with paints and brushes in a guided setting. It’s a chilled-out way to spend a Sunday afternoon creating art.A higher-level art class focusing on a specific medium, great for older kids wanting more than a simple craft.

📍Local Art Center (Assumption), Highlands/Crescent Hill Area· Afternoon · 8-14 years · $25 registration required

COMMUNITY FARM VOLUNTEER DAYFREE : Get those hands dirty helping out at the local community farm! Kids can help with winter prep, seeding indoors, or basic maintenance tasks. It’s a rewarding way to teach responsibility.A genuinely unique, free activity that connects families with local food systems and gives back to the community.

📍Central Louisville Community Farm, Near Downtown/Germantown· 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 5+ (with adult) · Free