Free Fun in June!

 

Dive In Movie- Inside Out

June 3, 7pm
Free swimming and a movie at dusk!

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
June 4, 11-1
Shelby County Library

Lowe's Build and Grow
June 11, 10am
Captain America

Diana Dinicola: Flamenco Dancing
June 15, 11 & 1
Shelby County Library

Shelby Prevention Fiesta Event
June 18, 10-2
Behind Hardees on Midland Trail
Health info, food, games, prizes, music!

6th Street Live!
June 18, 6-10 pm
Live music on 6th Street between Washington and Main!

Ky historical Society: Pioneer Pastimes 

June 22, 11 & 1:00

Shelby County Library

Teen Game Night Lock-In

Shelby County Library

June 24, 5:30-8:30

Middle/High school students can play games while enjoying pizza and snacks!

Mark Wood, Magician 

June 29, 11 & 1:00

Shelby County Library

Xscape Theater (Blankenbaker) Summer Movies
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in June & July
See the free movie schedule here!
$1 Summer movies at Regal Shelbyville start in July!

Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Shelby County Library starting June 4. It's FREE!

Here's a list of the Shelby County Summer Feeding Programs.


We'll continue to update our list as the month goes on. If you know of any free family events in Shelby County please email kimberly@louisvillefamilyfun.net. Thanks!

Free family fun is the best fun!

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Shelby County Summer Camps 2016

Kaleidoscopes Indoor Playground
$30/day or $125/week
Siblings $25/day or $100/week
Lunch included!
Drop off time 8 am
Art, music, dance, local field trips, and more!
Call 437-2261 for details

C3 Summer Camp
Shelbyville Family Activity Center at Clear Creek Park
Ages 6-12
Lots of new activities!
Canoeing, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, soccer, fishing, golf, & more!
7:30am-6pm

Infiinity Tumble and Cheer
Weekly themed camps
Children participate in field trips, games, crafts, & more!
6:30-6:00 M-F
$95
Ages 3 and up


History Camp
Shelby County Historical Society
Ages 7-12
June 7-9, 8:15-2:30

Discovery Gym School Age Camp
6:30am - 6pm
K-6th grade
$125/week or $28/day

Discovery Gym Pre-school Camp
June 6-29 (M/W), June 2-28 (T/TH)
July 6-27 (M/W), July 5-28 (T/TH)
9-Noon
$120

Camp HiHO 
(Louisville, but very close to Shelby County line)
Ages 5-13
9:00-3:00 (M-F)
$255 per week-long session
Activities: horseback riding, swimming, fishing, arts/crafts

The Parklands of Floyd Fork Science Camp
(Louisville, but close to Shelby County)
Grades K-6
9am-4pm
$210/members, $235/non-members

Cedar Ridge 
(Louisville, but close to Shelby County)
Day Camp for ages 7-13
$179/week
Other camp options available, including overnight

Louisville Equestrian Center
(Taylorsville)
Various camps to meet everyone's needs








Summer Camps in the Louisville area....lots of choices!

If you know of any other camps in the Shelby County area, you can email Kimberly@louisvillefamilyfun.net and we will be glad to add them. Thanks.

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U-Pick Strawberries

U-Pick Strawberries at Gallrein Farms is now open! 

You may still want to call or check on Facebook to see what they have available before you go.

They are open Mon-Saturday 9-6

Sunday 1-5

After you pick your strawberries, head over to the deli/bakery for some delicious food! 

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Summer Bucket List

 

Here is the Shelby County Summer Bucket List I created for my family!

Alpaca farm tour! And another alpaca farm tour!

Build a Bonfire! Build a fort out of couch cushions and blankets!
Camp out! Sign the kids up for a Camp (Kaleidoscopes, Discovery Gym, etc.)
Dive in movie!
Eat outside while enjoying the sunshine and scenery at a Lake Shelby Fish Fry!
Farmers' Market! Family game nights!
Go fishing! Grow a Garden!
Hike on the Clear Creek Greenway Trail! Horseback riding!
Ice cream at Baskin Robbins- Kids scoops $1 on Tuesdays after 5!
Jump and tumble at Shelbyville's new Infinity Cheer & Tumble! They even have summer camps!
Kaleidoscopes!
Lowe's Build and Grow! Lake Shelby paddle boats!
Movies for $1! See the schedule here!
No electronics for one whole day! I think I can! I think I can ;)
Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass shopping! Outdoor Concerts (6th and Main)!
Peach Jam at Mulberry Orchard! Mmmm....Peaches! Picnics at the Park!
Quiet time at the library!
Read! Participate in the Summer Reading Program at the library!
Strawberry picking at Gallrein Farms! Shelby County Fair!
Tropical Snow Shaved Ice!
Use household items to do science experiments! Ideas here!
Visit a park we haven't been to before! Volunteer somewhere as a family!
Waterslide at the Family Activity Center! Water balloon fights!
Xscape FREE summer movies! (Not in Shelby County, but you can't beat free)
Yummy treats from Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen!
Zoo- pet the animals at Gallrein's petting zoo.


What's on your family's Summer Bucket List?

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Day out with Thomas at the Kentucky Railway Museum

All Aboard! 
Thomas is coming to the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven! 

Day out with Thomas

June 4-5 and June 11-12

Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven

Enjoy a train ride with Thomas
Meet Sir Topham Hatt
Enjoy kid-friendly activities in the Imagination Station! 

Use code Loufamfun16 to save $2 off each ticket!

Purchase tickets here! 

* They recommend you arrive one hour before your scheduled departure time.

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Derby in Shelby County

 It's Derby time in Kentucky! 

My family and I browsed Main Street this past weekend and found several local shops with Derby items. The Typsy Gypsy had cute signs, hand towels, magnets, jewelry, shirts, and candy to make any Derby party complete. We picked up a Mint Julep Twinkie! My daughter really wanted the horse poop (chocolate covered raisins)! 

We then stopped at the Paisley Pig and admired all the antiques. They had a nice Derby area set up in their window, and then we saw many Derby glasses, Louisville Stoneware Derby themed items, pictures, jockey bobble heads, and other horse inspired items.

We didn't go into The Polkadotted Pineapple Boutique, but we saw many beautiful hats in the window that would be perfect for the big race! They also have dresses if you haven't found the perfect one yet.

The last place we went was Reclaimed on Main. They had Derby glasses and pictures, but also had the cutest chair with race horses on it! Loved it! 

The Bell House Restaurant is having a Derby Dinner May 5-7. Call for reservations or more info. Yum!

Speaking of horses.....Don't forget about our Horse Back Riding Lessons post. You can also take a Saddlebread Horse Farm Tour! Tours only available by appointment. Call 651-248-2027 for more info. 

 Have an enjoyable Derby! Go Baby Go!

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May Family Fun

 

We highlighted some of the fun family events happening around Shelby County in May! Check them out!

Community Cook-Out to celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week

May 3, 5:30-7:30 at Fred Wiche Park
May 4, 11:30-1:30 on the lawn next to the court house
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and dessert!
Free event, but donations will be accepted to support Simpsonville Parks & Rec Scholarship Program and Shelby County Backpack Program!

Lowe's Build and Grow
May 5, 7pm
Build a chalkboard planter FREE!

Kelly Miller Circus
May 9, 4:30 & 7:30
Shelby County Fairgrounds

Princess and Pirate Tea at the SCPL
May 13th and May 14th from 11-Noon
Girls and boys can dress like princesses, pirates, or in their Sunday best.
Registration is required!

Gym & Swim at the FAC
May 13, 6-10pm
$10 at the door
Food, fun, and games for kids in 1st-8th grade

Fishing Derby
May 14, 10-1 at Lake Shelby
Free fishing event for kids in grades K through 5th
Poles and bait will be provided! Plus, a picnic lunch!
Register at 738-5506 (1st 10 to register get a free fishing pole!)

Shelby County Park's Poker Pedal Party
May 14, 10- Noon
2-8 mile children and family bike ride through Clear Creek Park
Registration info here

Bagdad Days

May 13-15 at Bagdad Baptist Church
May 13- VBS for kids 5:30, dinner at 6, live auction at 7
May 14- 5K, pancake breakfast, parade, vendors, pageant, music, food, & Bagdad's Biggest Banana Split
May 15- Service at 11 followed by picnic
For more info, visit bagdadbaptistchurch.org or call 386-1763 (Amy)

Lake Shelby Fish Fry
May 20, 5-7:30

May Family Fun Day at the library

May 21, 9:30-10:30 session and another 11-12 session
Step by step canvas painting class for kids in K-5 and one parent.
The class is free, but you must bring a 16 X 20 canvas.
 Registration is required!

Shelby County Farmers' Market
Every Saturday, 8 to Noon
Shelby County Fairgrounds

We will continue to update our list! If you know of any other family friendly events going on this month in Shelby County, please email kimberly@louisvillefamilyfun.net and we will gladly add them to our list!

Have fun and make May marvelous!

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