Things to do in Louisville this Long Thanksgiving Weekend! 2011

Another Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and are you wondering what is going on in Louisville? There are some great opportunities to help others in need this season. Of course, with a 4-day weekend, there is also plenty of time for fun! Here is a sprinkling of both to get you started.



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 Wayside Christian Mission
Located at 432 East Jefferson Street (downtown), the Wayside Christian Mission serves the less fortunate for Thanksgiving dinner. They can always use volunteers, and this is a great opportunity to teach your children about the importance of service to those who have no home to go to or may be hungry.

For more information call 502-584-3711, or Volunteer Coordinator Kim Likens (502) 299-2692, but don't wait until Thanksgiving Day-call now .



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 Belle of Louisville's Riverside Thanksgiving Lunch
This sounds different and fun! You can eat your traditional Thanksgiving dinner on the Belle of Louisville. You won't have to worry about cooking and cleaning! There will be live music, and the cost is $45 for ages 13 & up, $25 for children ages 3-12. It is located on 401 River Road and you can call 502-574-2992 for more information. (There is also a Light-up Louisville Moonlite Cruise on Friday - call for details.)

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Yew Dell Gardens Express Train Exhibit
Here's one for Oldham County! Starting Friday, November 25, 2011 at 10:00 am, and running weekends through December 11, a snow village and model train exhibit described as "an entire town inside a castle" will be on display. There will also be scavenger hunts and visits from Santa on some days! Admission to Yew Dell is $7, $5 for seniors 55+, free for children under 12 and active military.

Yew Dell has opportunities for volunteers as well. Call 502-241-4788 for more information.

So, do the right thing and head to one of these fun events in Louisville or Oldham County!

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Kick-Start Your Holidays with these Louisville Events

Christmas is on its way (less than two months away!), and there are some fun events for you to attend this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit.

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Remember Ralphie and his BB gun in A Christmas Story? This well-loved movie is being shown as a play at Actor's Theatre starting November 8, 2011 and running through the 27th. Run time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Starting most weekdays at 7:00 pm, weekends vary so check with the theatre for times. Prices also vary from $24-$51. Call 502-584-1205 for more information.

Your kids will love the 22nd annual Festival of Trees & Lights. This will be at the Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main Street, on November 11-13, 2011. Admission is $5 and $3 for children under 12 and seniors. Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (5:00 pm on Friday). Also on Friday the 11th from 6:00-9:00 pm is Dickens Family Night - admission for this is $8 and $5 for children; families of 4 of more is $25. There will be trees, wreaths, and greenery for sale, as well as children's activities. There will be Kwanzaa, Jewish, and Christian celebrations. All proceeds will benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at Kosair Children's Hospital. Call 502-629-5437 for more information.



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Don't want to celebrate Christmas just yet? Then here is the event for you and your kids this weekend! The Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft at 715 W. Main Street is hosting a Kite-Making Drop-In Workshop this Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, though it takes about 20 minutes to make. Only $6. Call 502-589-0102 for more information.

If you would like more information about the Louisville area or real estate, call Brenda Doll at 502-639-9303, and she'll be glad to assist you. Thanks for reading!