10 Places to Play Outside in Shelby County with your kids

1. Clear Creek Park

2. Red Orchard Park

3. Finchville Park

4. Greenway Trail

5. Simpsonville Park

6. Lake Shelby

7. Shelby Trails Park

8. Skate Park

9. Wiche Park

10. Your own backyard :)

Which is your favorite?

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Veteran's Day Freebies

We are so appreciative to all the men and women who have served our county or are currently serving. We compiled a list of businesses in the Shelby County area who are honoring veterans and active military with freebies this Veteran's Day (November 11, 2016). 

Bob Evans- Veterans and active duty members can enjoy a free meal on their limited menu (six choices available) on November 11, 2016. 

Cattlemans- Veterans and active duty members can enjoy a free lunch entree (up to $10) from 11 am to 2 pm on November 11, 2016. 

Little Ceasars- Free $5 Hot and Ready lunch combo between 11 am and 2 pm for all veterans and active duty members on November 11, 2016. 

Cracker Barrel- Free double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake on November 11, 2016 for all veterans and active duty members. Dine in only. 

White Castle- Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Meal #1-6.

Beauty Pro's Salon & Boutique (802 Washington Street, Shelbyville)- Free haircut for veterans on November 11, 2016. Call 991-3275 for more details.

Great Clips- Veterans get a free haircut on November 11, 2016. Anyone who gets a haircut on November 11 will get a coupon for a free haircut to give to a veteran (doesn't expire until the end of the year). 

*Most of these restaurants require a proof of service or military ID to get the freebie. Some may require you to dine in to earn the freebie. There are other restaurants in the Louisville area offering free meals (Aplebees, Chilis, Hooters, IHOP, Olive Garden, Red Robin, and more).

Thank you again for your service! 

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Starbucks Deal

Here's a great deal for all the Starbucks lovers out there!
The only Starbucks in Shelby County is located inside the Kroger on Boone Station Road. 

Buy any one Holiday drink at Starbucks between 2 and 5 pm November 10 through November 14 and get one FREE to share with a friend! Holiday drinks include Peppermint Mocha, Gingerbread Latte, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline, Eggnog Latte, Joy brewed tea, Sweet Cream Narino 70 Cold Brew, and Holiday Spice Flat White. You can get them hot, iced, or frozen. 

Yum! 

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November Family Fun

 

Dad's Only Story Time

Shelby County Library

November 1, 5:30

Read alouds, music, craft, and free pizza!

First Saturday Walk About

November 5, 8am
Family Activity Center
(All participants receive a free pass to the FAC for a future date)

Jeptha Creed Grand Opening
November 11, 2-6 pm
Tours, cocktails, and more!

Family Fun Night- Zentangles
at Shelby County Extension Office
November 11, 6-8 pm
$2/person, call 633-4593 to reserve your spot

Tree Lighting Event at Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
November 11, 7pm

Trims and Whims Craft Show
November 12, 10-4
November 13, 11-4
Wright Elementary School

Celebration of Lights- Shelbyville
November 12, 4-8 pm

Rooted in Shelby Open House
November 15, 3-7 pm
Shelby County Extension Office
Educational displays, demos, hands-on learning experiences, and more!

Turkey Trot 5K
November 19, 7:30-10am

Family Fun Day at the Shelby County Library
November 19, 11am
STEM Fun (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Science Experiments and more!

Light up Simpsonville
November 19, 6:15
Lights, Santa, Chili, Children's Choir

Fall Finale Fun Day at Shelby Trails Park
November 19, 10-2

Shelby County Farmers' Market Christmas Bazaar
November 26, 9-3
Shelby County Fairgrounds

Shop Small Saturday
November 26
Shop and support all the local shops in Shelby County!

Story time at the library:
Preschool- Tuesdays at 10 and 11
Preschool- Wednesdays at 10 and 11
Baby- Thursdays at 10 or 11

Live Music at Talon Winery
Every Friday at 6 pm
Every Saturday at 4 pm
See schedule here

Have a great month making memories!

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Light the Night Corn Maze at Mulberry Orchard

There are several corn mazes around, but how many of them are you allowed to go into at night?! Mulberry Orchard in Shelbyville has added an extra thrill to their corn maze by allowing people to do just that during their Light the Night Corn Maze event. Make sure you bring your flashlights (they're required) and head over to 1330 Mulberry Pike! You and your family can try to make your way through their maze using only the moon light and your flashlight. How fun! And as an added bonus- when you do make your way to the exit there will be a bonfire waiting! Bonfires are a fall staple! My daughter's love to roast marshmallows and sit around the fire telling not so scary stories. Mulberry will have everything you need for s'mores available to purchase, or you can pick something else up from their yummy kitchen- apple cider, doughnuts, snacks, etc.
The weather is going to be perfect, the staff is the friendliest around, and the orchard itself is a beautiful place to spend this Fall night! Go have some fun and make memories that will last forever!

For more info on the Light the Night event, click here.

October 22, 2016
& October 28, 2016

6:30-8:30

$5/person, children 5 and under FREE! 

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Woodworking Maniak Grand Opening

Woodworking Maniak

 There's a new shop opening on Main Street in Shelbyville this Saturday, October 22.
The Woodworking Maniak store will open at 545 Main Street, next to Sixth and Main Coffeehouse.

The Woodworking Maniak is a family owned and operated business. Timothy Babb and his whole family are invested in this business, including his wife Amy and two children Alex (10) and Sarah (1). Amy will help run the store while Tim is off-site in the workshop building more items. Timothy, who is also a member of the Shelby Regional Arts Council, creates wonderful hand crafted items from local (and some exotic) wood. He sources nearly all of his lumber in Kentucky from two sources, McInturf Sawmill & Kiln and Bagdad Lumber. Because most of his lumber is from Kentucky, he has been granted the Kentucky Proud status for the past few years.

Some of his items include pens, games, custom signs, wine holders, cutting boards, and more! Check out his website here to view some of these amazing wood creations and even watch videos on how some of them are made.

Here's a little more info about Saturday's Grand Opening Celebration:

• Ribbon Cutting at 10 am
• First 50 people in line can enjoy a free beverage from Sixth and Main Coffeehouse.
• Sign up for their newsletter between 10 am and 4 pm and be entered to win one of three gift cards valued at $100, $50, and $25! (Don't need to be present at time of drawing)

Business hours will be:

Monday & Tuesday 10-6

Wednesday & Thursday CLOSED

Friday 10-8

Saturday 10-4

Sunday CLOSED

Like them on Facebook here to keep up to date with all the cool happenings at The Woodworking Maniak.

Double sided game board

Cutting Board with brick pattern

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Simpsonville McDonald's Grand Opening

The new McDonald's in Simpsonville, at 1101 Buck Creek Road, is open for business!

They are having a grand opening celebration this Saturday, October 15! This new McDonald's is right off I-64, in front of The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass. There will be a ribbon cutting at 11, followed by tours of the new facility, meet and greets with McDonaldland characters, giveaways, and more!  

Saturday, October 15
11 am to 1 pm
Simpsonville McDonald's 
1101 Buck Creek Road

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Highfalutin Family Fall Festival

This is a sponsored post.

Highfalutin Family Fall Festival 

Shelby County Fairgrounds

(Located in historic Shelbyville- Only 15 minutes from Louisville!)
October 15 (9:00-5:00)
October16 (11:00-5:00)

Kids and Vets are FREE, adults $5! 

Over 100 vendors setup selling vintage, antiques, repurposed, and handmade goods! 

Family activities including a FREE pumpkin patch!  

Second Chance Wildlife will be bringing a flying squirrel!
Raptor Rehab will have owls, eagles, and other birds!
Live farm animals!
Live Bluegrass Music!

Food Trucks!

Steel City Pops will be there selling their delicious popsicles!

And SO much more!

More info can be found on their Facebook page here or by calling 502-533-2688.

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October Family Fun in Shelby County

 

Pumpkin Patch info in Shelby County here!

Free Pumpkin Patch Workout with Fit4Mom
October 1, 9-10 am
Gallrein Farms

Cedarmore Harvest Festival (Bagdad)

October 1, 2-8 pm
Food, games, live music, pumpkin patch, & more!

Taylorsville Octoberfest
October 1
Crafts, vendors, food, music, and parade!

Pumpkin Painting at the Library
October 6, 5-6:30
Must bring your own pumpkin or gourd, paint and brushes provided
Registration required- call 633-3803 today!
Ages 16+

Cornerstone Christian Academy's Fall Festival
October 7, 5:30-8:30
BBQ dinner, vendor booths, kid activities, face painting, photo booth, contests, and more!
Public is welcome

Shelby County Monster Dash 5K
Shelby County Fairgrounds
October 8, 7:30-10 am
Register Today!

Lowe's Build & Grow
Pumpkin fun!
October 8, 10 am

Shelby County Fire Ladies Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner
October 8, 5-8 pm
$8/plate (carry-out available)
200 Alpine Drive

Waddy Fire Dept Community Children's Halloween Party
at the Waddy Fire Dept
October 14, 6-8 pm
Trick or treat, games, food, and more!
Dress in costume if you'd like

The Highfalutin Vintage & Antique Southern Market
at the Shelby County Fairgrounds
October 15, 9-5 pm
October 16, 11-5 pm
Food trucks, live music, craft beers

Family Fun Day at the Library
October 15, 11 am
Kentucky Shakespeare Company

McDonald's Grand Opening (Simpsonville, by Outlet Shoppes)
October 15, 11-1 pm
Meet McDonaldsland characters, tour facility, and more!

Froggy's Trick or Treat Street
Free trick or treat event for the community!
October 21, 5-6:30
6th Street Between Main and Washington in Shelbyville

Spooks & Sparkles Pageant
at Pretty in Pink Boutique
October 22, 12 pm

Ghost Hunting: Making Contact Through EVP
Library program at the Shelby County Public Library
October 26, 7-8 pm
Register at 633-3803

Shelby Christian Trunk or Treat
October 26, 6-8
Theme: First Responders

Masonic Home presents "Haunted Home"
October 27, 5-8:30 pm
Chili supper ($5), Haunted House ($1), Split the pot bingo ($1)

Guist Creek Marina Halloween Camping
October 28 and 29
Decorate your campsite, trick or treat around to each one
Contact the marina for more info!

Halloween Walk with the Animals
Salato Wildlife Center (Frankfort)
October 29, Noon - 5 pm

Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass Trick or Treating
October 29, 4-7 pm
Wear your costume and trick or treat around the shoppes, face painting, balloon art, & more!

First Christian Church Trunk or Treat
October 29, 2-4
Food, face painting, bounce houses

Halloween Party at Shelby County Fire Dept.
October 29, 2-5 pm
Trick or treat, goodies, refreshments, fire safety info, spray a real fire hose, and more!

Trick or Treat Trail at Red Orchard Park
October 29, 4-6 pm

Howl-O-Ween Party at Tyson's Chance
October 29, 7pm
Shelbyville Country Club (21+, costumes optional, $10 at the door)

Centenary United Methodist Trunk or Treat
October 30, 4-6
Games, food, trick or treating

Love Your Neighbor Event
Shelby Christian
October 31

Story time at the library:
Preschool- Tuesdays at 10 and 11
Preschool- Wednesdays at 10 and 11
Baby- Thursdays at 10 or 11

Farmer's Market
Every Saturday 8- Noon
Every Wednesday 3-6 pm

Live Music at Talon Winery
Every Friday at 6 pm
Every Saturday at 4 pm
See schedule here

Watch a high school football game! Schedule here!

Have a great month making memories!

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2016 Fall Bucket List

My family just wrote our Fall Bucket List! Below is a list of all the fun things we're excited to do this season!

 

Enjoy one of the many Fall Festivals in the area- Simpsonville, Bagdad, Finchville, Southville!

Enjoy the Fall festivities every weekend at Gallrein Farms- giant jump pillow, barrel train ride, pony rides, petting zoo, and more!

Enjoy an afternoon on the farm at Mulberry Orchard- hayride to the pumpkin patch, play on the playground, free cornmaze, and delicious food!

Go camping at Lake Shelby!

Get a Pumpkin Patch Workout in with Stroller Strides at Gallrein Farms- and it's free!

Try to find your way through a dark corn maze at Mulberry Orchard's Light the Night! Enjoy a fun bonfire afterwards! (Dates to be announced later)

Dress like a monster and walk/run the Monster Dash 5K!

Enjoy some sort of pumpkin drink at 6th and Main Coffee!

Do fun Fall crafts with the kids! Carve our pumpkins!

Dress in fun costumes and enjoy some Halloween fun around town (stay tuned, fun list to be published at the beginning of October)!


What's on your family bucket list for Fall?

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Artists Wanted- Public Art Project

Shelbyville is looking for Kentucky artists to help enhance the downtown area through unique art displays. The Public Art Project is looking for 7-10 pieces that portray "Ways to Play" in Shelbyville. The chosen pieces will be placed on the side of buildings throughout downtown.

Some ideas given, but not limited to, include attending a show at the theatre, playing on the new inclusive playground at Clear Creek Park, the dog park, skate park, horse show, car show, antiquing, dining, shopping, etc. The murals should use distinctive design and color, be suitable for all ages to look at, and not have any copyrighted logos or symbols.

Deadline is September 18 at 4pm. Submissions should include an autobiographical statement, detailed full color sketch of proposed work of art, and detailed concept description. Turn submissions in via email to fred@shelbyvillekentucky.com or mail to:

Public Art Project, Shelbyville City Hall
315 Washington Street
Shelbyville, Ky 40065

Winners will be selected by September 28 and will receive $500 for each winning design.

Click here to get more info, including submission requiredments and deadlines.

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Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs

Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs

Presented by Kroger

Head to Churchill Downs on October 1 for Family Adventure Day! 

Gates open at 11:30!

It's a great time to have some outdoor fun before the cold winter arrives! Bring the whole family out for an  affordable day of races and family fun! Children 12 and under can enjoy over 20 kid friendly activities including pony rides, crafts, inflatables, a petting zoo, stick horse races, face painting, and more! Activities will conclude around 5pm.

Sky Zone Paw Patrol Meet and Greet from 1-3 PM
Live Science Experiments hosted by Kentucky Science Center
Games 2 U Mobile Video Games Truck
Tug O War Bungee
Giant Jenga and Connect Four

and more............

Tickets are just $8 when purchased online in advance, and include unlimited access to all kid-friendly activities. Ticket price is $10 if purchased day of the event.

You can also purchase Family Four Packs which includes 4 Family Adventure Day tickets, 4 family meals from the concession stands within the Family Adventure Day area and 2 racing programs for $44 General Admission tickets or 4 Box Seats for $59.

$1 from every General Admission ticket purchased to the September meet will be donated to Feeding South Florida in support of Hurricane Irma relief.

Go, Baby, Go!

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