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You are your child’s most important teacher! Try these programs, videos, and other resources to learn and have fun with your child through stories, art, music, movement, and more!

Activities at Family Health Centers

Say and Play With Words class

For families with children ages 2 to 32 months.  Talk builds your baby’s brain!  Learn about talking more with your child during normal routines, while out, and during story time.  Use a “talk pedometer” to find out the number of words your child hears each day.  Receive toys, books, and gift cards!  Free! Call 502-772-8588, email [email protected], or click on the Calendar of Events to sign up.

Family Playgroup

For families with children ages 0 to 5 years.  Learn and have fun with your child through stories, art, music, movement, and more!  Free! Call 502-772-8588, email [email protected], or click on the Calendar of Events to sign up.

Activities in the Community

Louisville Free Public Library

  • Story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers at various locations.
  • Check out books with no late fees and free audiobooks, e-books, movies, and more!
  • Call (502) 574-1611 for more information
  • Learn more about Louisville Free Public Library 
  • Look for upcoming kid-friendly LFPL events

Kentucky Science Center

  • Have fun and do science!
  • Get a free Community Access Membership if you have WIC or SNAP
  • 727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
  • Call (502) 561-6100 for more information
  • Learn more about the Kentucky Science Center

Louisville Zoo

  • Have fun and see animals!
  • Get a $50 Community Access Membership if you have WIC or SNAP
  • 1100 Trevillian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
  • Call (502) 459-2181 for more information
  • Learn more about the Louisville Zoo
  • Learn more about upcoming events at the Louisville Zoo

Speed Museum

  • See and experience famous works of art!
  • Get a free Speed For All membership
  • 2035 S 3rd Street, Louisville, KY 40208
  • Call (502) 634-2719 for more information
  • Learn more about the Speed Museum
  • Learn more about upcoming events at the Speed Museum

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

Glow Worm Cafe & Play

  • Book a parent-supervised play session or explore flexible childcare options!
  • Designed for children birth – 6 years old who enjoy low-impact, pretend, and imaginative play. Booking ahead of time is strongly encouraged due to capacity limitations for each play session.
  • 962 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
  • Call 502-690-4633 for more information.
  • Learn more about Glow Worm Café & Play.
  • Learn more about upcoming events at Glow Worm Café & Play.

Louisville Metro Parks

Activities to do at Home

Watch and follow along with your child for a fun playtime!

Listen and follow along with your child for a fun story time!

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