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Louisville Parks and Recreation is partnering with Alpha Media – 99.7 DJX, 102.3 The Rose, ALT 105.1, Magic 101.3 and B96.5 – to host the 3rd annual Santa Sleigh 5K for Kids.
The family-friendly Santa Sleigh 5K for Kids will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00am, in Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way, 40213). Registration is $25 and includes a professionally timed 5K run/walk, a custom Santa hat and a finisher’s medal.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK), whose mission is to provide a home and support for families while focusing on the healing of their sick children.
Race participants are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal on the day of the race to donate to RMHCK children. A toy donation box for Camp Quality Kentuckiana will also be on sight for those hoping to spread holiday cheer by supporting Louisville Parks and Recreation’s holiday giving campaign.
If running isn’t your thing, you can still participate. Louisville Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, parking and other race day duties. Those interested in volunteering can sign-up and find more details here
Robbie Valentine Winter Break Basketball Camp
During this FREE, three-day camp, boys and girls of all skill levels will learn the fundamentals of basketball, principles of teamwork and individual responsibility with local sports legend, Robbie Valentine.
This camp is offered to kids ages 6-16 and will take place December 19, 20 and 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center. Participants are encouraged to wear proper basketball attire.
*Camp is limited to the first 100 youths who sign up. To register and for more information, click here.
Winter Break Camp
Sun Valley Community Center (6505 Bethany Lane, 40272) is offering camps to youth on December 19-23 and December 27-30. The registration fee is $10 and the price for camps is $40 per week. To register, click here.
Dinner with Santa
Come out to the Beechmont Community Center (205 W Wellington, 40214) on December 15 for a dinner with Santa Claus! This event is FREE and will take place from 5:30 - 6:30pm. To register, visit bestparksever.com and click on “Recreation Class Registration” on the homepage.
Youth Basketball Leagues
Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering youth basketball leagues for age groups 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-14 and 15-16 at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center (4101 Cadillac Ct, 40213) beginning in January and running through March. The fee is $25 per player and registration can be found at bestparksever.com. The deadline to sign up is December 18 and the fee must be paid at registration.
Louisville Metro Police Activities League (PAL)
In an exciting partnership with Dare to Care, the Louisville Metro Police Activities League is offering a Christmas Candy Making class. LMPD’s very own Dawn Hall and her daughter Samantha are talented and accomplished chocolatiers. The two will teach youth simple recipes for making a variety of Chocolate Christmas treats. In this program, kids will learn that they do not need fancy or expensive equipment to make delicious chocolates. Instead, they will be taught how to make all kinds of amazing candies using the most basic kitchen appliances found in their own homes. These delicious creations will make great gifts for their teachers, family and friends… just in time for the holidays!
This class is being offered to kids ages 8-17. Act fast, space is limited.
To register, visit louisvillepal.org.
The Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo is excited to offer our NEW School’s Out Safari Discount to help provide the community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter.
On the below dates, guests can receive one free child admission (ages 3-11) when they buy one adult general admission ticket. The offer cannot be redeemed for more than one child admission per single adult admission. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket. More information at louisvillezoo.org/schools-out-safari.
Friday, November 25
December 19–23
December 26–30
Monday, January 2
Tuesday, January 3
Monday, January 16
Winter Break Camps
Louisville Zoo week-long winter break camps are almost sold out but there are still a few slots left for the Polar Plunge for 7- and 8-year-olds and for Winter Workshop for 6- and 7-year-olds. These two weekly camps are Dec. 19-23, 8:30am - 5:00pm, and are $350 for members and $375 for non-members. Visit LouisvilleZoo.org for more details. (Note: the single-day camps are already sold out).
Additionally, The Zoo is open daily year-round. Zoo hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm (enjoy the Zoo until 5:00pm). The Zoo will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days.
Louisville Free Public Library
The Louisville Free Public Library will offer more than 100 FREE programs for kids, teens, and families while school is out, including: Storytime, crafts, film screenings, games, and more. As always, the Library also offers a wide selection of books, eBooks, DVDs, and streaming movies to keep kids reading and entertained during the break — all for free! A complete list of programs is available at www.LFPL.org.
Kentucky Science Center
When school’s out, science is in! Kentucky Science Center’s mission is to help your child learn, even when JCPS is closed.
Kentucky Science Center Pay-by-Day Camps:
In pay-by-day camps, your child will develop skills and make friendships that will last a lifetime. $70 per day for members/$80 for non-members. More information at https://kysciencecenter.org/schools-out-science-camp/.
December 19-23
December 26-30
January 2-3
$5 Movie Showings:
See a holiday classic on Kentucky Science Center’s 4-story screen! All tickets only $5 per person. More information at https://kysciencecenter.org/make-your-season/.
Sunday, December 18 at 2:00pm: “Elf”
Tuesday, December 20 at 2:00pm: “Polar Express” 3D
Thursday, December 22 at 2:00pm: “Polar Express” 3D
Noon Year’s:
Ring in 2023 at the stroke of noon at the annual Noon Year’s celebration. It’s the perfect New Year party for families who can’t stay up until midnight. Enjoy fun activity stations throughout the building and join in a countdown to welcome the Noon Year. Included free with your general admission to Kentucky Science Center. Tickets start at $20. More information at https://kysciencecenter.org/make-your-season/.
Saturday, December 31, 10:00am – 2:00pm
As the temperatures continue to decrease, many schools in counties around Louisville and in Southern Indiana are temporarily closing because of an increase in flu, COVID and other infectious illnesses.
There are many similarities between influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses that can lead to severe illness for many. And the good news is there are safe, effective vaccines for both.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends the influenza (flu) vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. To best protect yourself and others, please consider getting an influenza (flu) vaccine this season. Immunizations are considered preventative services and are covered by most health insurance companies with no out of pocket expenses to pay.
If you would like to track cases of the flu in Jefferson County, please view our Weekly Flu Reports. To find a flu or COVID-19 vaccine location near you, please visit vaccines.gov.
To apply for the 12-week program, contact Ja’mel Armstrong at 502-589-0343 or jamela@centerforneighborhoods.org. You can also apply online at www.centerforneighborhoods.org.
Register Here!
The mission of the Know Waste Ambassador program is to educate participants about waste reduction and disposal systems and empower them to make meaningful change for themselves and their community.
Know Waste Ambassadors are required to attend virtual classes and facility tours. Classes will be once per week for 7 weeks in January and February and will be recorded (specific day/time to be determined). Participants will be provided volunteer opportunities and encouraged to be creative in how they engage with neighbors and community members on the topics of waste reduction and recycling.
Know Waste Ambassador Requirements
• Attend orientation session and six in-depth trainings on recycling, composting, waste management systems, and other waste initiatives. (These will take place on a weekday.)
• Participate in educational tours of local waste facilities. (These will take place on a weekday.)
• Fulfill a set number of volunteer hours and tasks annually to maintain certification. (Programs and events may take place on weekdays or weekends.)
• Attend periodic sessions to stay up to date, provide feedback, and meet other Know Waste Ambassadors.
• Be willing to share what you learn from the program with your community.
• Background check required prior to volunteering at events or programs.
Apply now!
Questions? Contact the Solid Waste Education Department.
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Louisville’s Coalition for the Homeless has put together a list of volunteer opportunities and items needed by people working every day to help our houseless neighbors make it through winter. You can volunteer or contribute here.
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Community members from Southwest Louisville are invited to participate in
the creation of a conceptual master plan for the Mill Creek Greenway. This
exciting project will transform about eight miles of waterway and publicly owned land located between Sylvania Park and the power plant south of
Valley Station. Through a grant from The Nature Conservancy, landscape
architects and planners from Human Nature are working with residents and
other stakeholders to bring new life to this urban waterway. The result will be
a roadmap for a new public greenway with connectivity to other greenspaces.
Given its scope, this project has the potential to be one of the nation’s largest urban stream mitigation efforts.
Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Natural Areas Division is working to create a winding recreational corridor along the water. While transforming Mill Creek into a recreational greenway is a long-term initiative, by splitting it into phases, a portion of the stream could be revamped every few years, depending on funding. Take The Survey!
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The Louisville Zoo is celebrating Kroger Wild Winter Days now through Feb. 28, 2023 with a Dare to Care food drive and discount admission when you donate a food item for the drive.
The Zoo is proud to team up with Kroger and Dare to Care again to help struggling families in our community. Guests who bring at least one canned food item per person may purchase discounted tickets at the Zoo windows for $9.75 per adult and $6.75 per child/senior ticket.
The discount is available at the gate only and is not valid for online purchases. The offer is not valid for special fee-based programs, for prepaid groups, field trips or with other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets prepaid in advanced or purchase online. Multiple cans are appreciated but only one discount per admission; additional cans do not provide additional discounts.
Some of Dare to Care Food Bank’s most needed items are canned meats like tuna and chicken, as well as canned fruit, beans, peanut butter, soup, rice, cereal, fruit juice, pasta and canned vegetables. Please avoid glass containers. More details are available at daretocare.org.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours are 10:00am ─ 4:00pm. (stay until 5:00pm). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Join the Louisville Parks and Recreation Team
Louisville Parks and Recreation is hiring! They are always in need of full-time and seasonal employees. Visit bestparksever.com for more information on employment opportunities!
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is hiring for a variety of positions including our Communications Coordinator, Housing Rehab Tech, and a Senior Social Worker. Join a compassionate team and make a positive impact in your community!
For a list of job descriptions and to apply online, click here.
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