Fall in Louisville is magical, especially for kids! With vibrant leaves, crisp air, and loads of fun activities, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. You could spend hours going down the Google rabbit hole. Let me save you some time. Here’s a guide to some of the best 2024 Louisville fall activities for kids that you won’t want to miss, based on recommendations from clients at the studio!

Some events are ticketed, while others are free. I’ve added links to each to easily find additional details and updates to the events.

If we’ve left out a Louisville fun fall activity that your family loves, leave a comment and we will make sure to keep our list updated.

Fall Activities for Kids

Pumpkin Patches & Pumpkin Activities

What’s fall without a trip to a pumpkin patch or a fun pumpkin event? Whether is a trip to a local farm or to the Jack O’lantern Spectacular, it’s a great way to spend time outdoors and get into the fall spirit!

• Jack O’lantern Spectacular, October 1 – November 2. While it’s not a pick your pumpkin event, while walking a winding path through the woods of Iroquois Park, you’re treated to an gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. Additional details can be found here.
• Pumpkins of Kentucky Kingdom, begins October 3rd and runs Thursday through Sunday during the whole month of October, details here.
• Gallrein Farms
• Joe Huber Family Farm and Restaurant
• Shady Lane Farm
• Thomas Dairy Farm & Market – Celia, KY
• Lark Ranch, southern Indiana

Fall Festivals

• Norton Commons Fall Festival, October 26, details here.
• Big Four Boo Fest, October 28, details here.
• Oldham County Fall Festival, A great place for kids to enjoy rides and games. Get the scoop here.

Trick or Treating for Special Needs Families

• Mt Washington Ky – Southeast Christian Church Bullitt County, October 18, details here.
• FEAT of Louisville and Park Community Credit Union, October 20th. Sensory friendly hours from 1-3, details here.

Trick or Treating Events

• Boo at the Zoo, it’s eveyone’s favorite and runs Thursday-Sunday nights through October 27th at the Louisville Zoo, details here.
• Halloween at Brown Park, October 19th, details here.
• Sauerback Driven-in, October 19th, details here.
• Okolona Christian, October 19th.
• Turner’s Halloween Festival, October 19th, details here.
• Middletown Christian Church, October 20th, details here.
• Slugger Field, October 25th and includes a costume contest and screening of Hotel Transylvania, details here.
• Many local high schools offer trick or treating for the littles such as Bullitt East and Mercy Academy’s Halloween in the Halls events. Most schools have a Facebook page with upcoming events.

Spooky Neighborhood Decorations

• Halloween on Hillcrest – Louisville’s top voted neighborhood to walk through to see all the spooky sites, goblins, and ghouls, details here.

This fall, embrace the season with these 2024 Louisville fall activities for kids. Whether you’re picking pumpkins, riding a train at Lark Ranch, or enjoying a festival, there’s something for every family to enjoy. So grab your coats, gather your little ones, and make the most of the beautiful fall days in Louisville!

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