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This weekend with kids in Louisville, KY: Nov 13–15

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–5pm

NuLu Jingle Fest

NuLu (Shelby Street) — Louisville · Jefferson Co. · Louisville

Free family street festival from the NuLu Business Association with holiday music, kids' activities, face painting, a petting zoo and Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Louisville Tourism ↗
Nov 13 – Nov 15

Festival of Trees & Lights

Louisville Slugger Field — Louisville · Jefferson Co. · Louisville

Indoor winter wonderland with hundreds of decorated trees and wreaths, Santa, Elf Town, crafts and train rides, benefiting Norton Children's.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
  • Indoors
Details at Norton Children's ↗

More big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 2

Lights Under Louisville

Louisville Mega Cavern — Louisville · Jefferson Co. · Louisville

Drive-through underground Christmas light show with 7 million lights.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Advance tickets only; not sold at the gate
  • Indoors

Opening day Nov 13 6–10pm; then daily 9am–10pm; Thanksgiving and Christmas 5:30–10pm.

Details at Louisville Mega Cavern ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–2:30pm

November Birthday Bash

Louisville Zoo — Louisville · Jefferson Co. · Louisville

You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: our November Animal Birthday Bash.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Louisville Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (14, free)

From Louisville Free Public Library and Bullitt County Public Library, plus Jeffersonville Township and New Albany-Floyd County libraries in Southern Indiana. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amPlaytime Cafe · Northeast Regional (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
3pmSensory Stations · Portland (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amFamily Playdate · South Central Regional (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amPint Size Playdate · Fairdale (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
12pmFamily Game Day · Clarksville Library, Clarksville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmWAGS Read with a Dog · Northeast Regional (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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This weekend (Nov 13–15) Louisville, KY has 21 kid-friendly events, 16 of them free. Top picks: NuLu Jingle Fest, Festival of Trees & Lights and Dog Days at the Zoo (2026). Rainy-day options: Lights Under Louisville and Maker Days at Kentucky Science Center. Plus 15 free library programs.

21 family events across the Louisville area this weekend: 3 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Louisville Free Public, Bullitt County, Jeffersonville and New Albany. Use the filters to narrow it down.

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