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Louisville, KY weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

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 ↗
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 (5, 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

3pmSensory Stations · Portland (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

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

Weekend of Nov 20–22

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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (7, 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 20

10amCrafterKids · Mt. Washington Branch, Mt. Washington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

1:30pmAutumn Arts & Crafts · Shawnee (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmDinovember! · Newburg (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (3, 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 27

2:30pmPuppet Storytelling · Western (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 28

2pmNature Play · Northeast Regional (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–12pm

December Birthday Bash

Louisville Zoo — Louisville · Jefferson Co. · Louisville

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

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Louisville Zoo ↗
Dec 5 – Dec 13 · 10am–5pm

Beary Happy Holidays (2026)

Louisville Zoo — Louisville · Jefferson Co. · Louisville

SAVE THE DATE! FREE with Zoo admission or membership Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome celebration: Beary Happy Holidays. Throughout December, we’re…

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

Library storytimes & programs (6, 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.

Saturday, Dec 5

10amStorytime Hang · Portland (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmFamily Bingo · Nichols Branch, Nichols 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmPuzzle & Game Swap · Middletown (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmWAGS Read with a Dog · Northeast Regional (Louisville Free Public Library), Louisville 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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29 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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