LOUISVILLE, Ky. — JCPS has announced two additional days out of school as they work to resolve issues regarding bussing.
Families who are looking to keep their children busy during this time have some great opportunities for more late summer fun.
Louisville Parks and Recreation
Jefferson Memorial Forest will host activities for families at the Nature Explore Classroom at 12409 Hosclaw Hill Road. Here, participants can build a fairy house, learn some cooking in the mud kitchen and explore forest music. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If that’s not your thing, you can also head to the Jefferson Memorial Forest’s Welcome Center on Mitchell Hill Road to get some scavenger hunt materials in what they say is a “self-guided” forest exploration.
Fishing will also be available at Tom Wallace Lake and poles can be checked out at the Welcome Center.
Families also have the opportunity to learn about hiking by visiting Scott’s Gap Meadow trail. Parks and Recreation said the trail is about a half-mile and has scenic views.
Children also have the option of visiting their 14 community centers around Louisville. There, they can shoot hoops in the gym, check out the computer lab or get a little fitness. Click here to learn more about the facilities and locations.
The Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo is offering discount admission on both Monday and Tuesday.
Prices range from $10 to $15 and are based on age group. Parking is free on these day. Families have the option of purchasing at their admission windows or online by clicking here. The Zoo’s summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Louisville Free Public Library
In addition to regularly scheduled story times and teen programs, the Louisville Free Public Library is offering board games, LEGOs, art and craft activities, scavenger hunts, and more at various library locations Monday and Tuesday.
In addition to in-person programming, the LFPL’s YouTube includes an array of recorded story times, art workshops, and 4-H cooking and crafting programs for kids.
Please click here to see a schedule of all the events.
Louisville Metro Police PAL program
PAL is offering students free bowling on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Executive Strike and Spare on Phillips Lane.
Students must bring some sort of proof they are JCPS students.
Frazier History Museum
The Frazier History Museum will offer pop-up camps for students in first through fifth grade. They will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Limited space is available. Click here to learn more.
The Kentucky State Fair
Thursday is the first day of the fair and the one-day promotion allows “each parent” with a paid admission to bring up to two students at no additional cost until 2 p.m. Click here to learn more.
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