 TARC has an exciting update to the 2023 Summer Youth Pass. Thanks to a new partnership with Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro, youth – and one accompanying adult legal guardian – will now be able to ride transit without cost through August 31.
What is the cost?
- The Summer Youth Pass and Companion Pass for one adult legal guardian now comes at no cost to participants. This is thanks to the partnership of Louisville Metro and Mayor Craig Greenberg’s administration who are sponsoring the expanded passes for the summer.
What ages can participate in the Summer Youth Pass?
- Students aged 6-19 are eligible for the Summer Youth Pass. To ensure that families are able to take advantage of summer activities together, one adult legal guardian will be eligible for a Companion Pass, also free of charge, good for unlimited travel until August 31.
What do I need to participate?
- Students will need a current, reloadable MyTARC student-ID. Adults will need a MyTarc card and must be with the eligible student at the time they obtain the pass.
Where can I obtain my pass?
- The Passes may be loaded to MyTarc student-ID cards or regular MyTarc cards (for adults) at TARC Union Station (1000 West Broadway). To be eligible for the pass, adult legal guardians must be with the eligible student at the time they obtain the Companion Pass.
What if I do not already have a reloadable MyTARC student-ID card?
- Cards must be purchased at Union Station, for $5. A photo will be taken for student-ID cards.
When is it available?
- Passes are now available at TARC’s 1000 West Broadway main offices!
What if I already purchased a $30 pass before the new partnership was announced?
- Students who previously purchased a pass will be eligible to receive $30 credit in stored value which can be used on their MyTarc cards after August 31, 2023.
Where can it be used?
- The Summer Youth Pass can be used as fare on any TARC fixed-route service from 6/1 to 8/31.
What about the express routes?
Pass holders pay $1 for express routes – a $1.75 reduction from the normal $2.75 express fare.
 Riverview Independence Festival 2023
Gear up for an unforgettable kickoff to your 4th of July weekend at the Riverview Independence Festival! Live musical performances will set the stage for an incredible celebration where you will also enjoy variety of food and beverage vendors. Musical performances are by The Sheryl Rouse Band, Acorde, and Country Wide.
The kids will be overjoyed by the abundance of kids' activities designed to keep them entertained and delighted throughout the event. At 10 p.m., the night sky comes alive with a breathtaking fireworks display. This free, family-friendly event ensures an evening packed with excitement! Head over to Riverview Park and kick off your 4th of July weekend with a bang!
8202 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40258
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/riverviewfest
 Free Summer Movie Nights at Iroquois Amphitheater
Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Amphitheatre all summer long during the Iroquois Park Free Movie Night! The upcoming free movie is The Muppet Movie (1979) rated G.
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions and door prizes.
All upcoming free movie nights:
- July 19: Hairspray (PG) 8:30 p.m.
- July 26: The Sandlot (PG) 8:30 p.m.
- August 9: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (R) 8:30 p.m.
- August 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) 8:30 p.m.
- August 23: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
- August 31: Goldfinger (PG) 8 p.m.
- September 6: Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 8 p.m.
- September 13: Pokémon: The First Movie-Mewtwo Strikes Back (G) 8 p.m.
- September 20: Godzilla (NR) 7:30 p.m.
- September 27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 7:30 p.m.
1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
 Teen Self Discovery Summer Camp
Teens can participate in a FREE youth camp in partnership with Metro Louisville's Office of Safety Neighborhood Youth Engagement Services (YES!) division. The camp is specifically designed for youth ages 13-18.
Program Dates: June 20, 2023 -August 4, 2023
Location: Sun Valley Community Center
Partners: Metro Louisville's Office of Safety YES! Division, Parks and Recreation Department, and POWER Inc.
Program Highlights: The youth camp will offer a wide range of programming aimed at self-discovery, personal development, and building essential life skills. The dedicated team has curated an engaging curriculum that covers various topics, including but not limited to: Financial literacy, Healthy eating and exercise, Building healthy relationships, and Personal development.
What's Included: Daily free meals Daily giveaways Weekly swimming passes Weekly gift cards Free YMCA memberships.
For additional information, please call 502-317-2881
South Points Buy Local Fair
South Points Buy Local Fair is BACK - Saturday, July 15, 12 - 4 pm in Iroquois Park.
Find hidden gems in Louisville’s resurging South End at the annual South Points Buy Local Fair. Retailers, service providers and others who fill the South End with top notch products and services host the community along with food and beverage vendors giving a great taste of the “South.”
Learn more here: https://www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/SouthPoints
 Free Summer Cultural Pass
The 2023 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville area access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through August 6, 2023.
Pick up your pass at your local library!
Learn more here: https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/
 Summer in the Gardens @ Colonial Gardens
Tune in to music at Colonial Gardens all summer long! Check the Colonial Gardens' FaceBook page for event updates and happenings.
https://www.facebook.com/colonialgardenslouky/
 Fundraiser for Wilder Park Children Holiday Party
The Wilder Park Neighborhood Association and Louisville Ghost Walks have teamed up for an ongoing fundraiser to raise money for Wilder Park's annual children's Holiday Party!
Louisville Ghost Walks has agreed to donate $3.00 of each ticket sold to the Wilder Park Neighborhood Association for the financial underwriting for the purchase of children's gifts, food, and prizes for the annual party held in December. Louisville Ghost Walks offers the walks every Friday night throughout the year, and Saturday nights in July. The tour features downtown Louisville's most famous haunted addresses! Locations include The Brown Hotel and Theatre, the Kentucky Theater, the Palace Theater, and the Seelbach Hotel, and with other stops along the way.
Admission is $23.00 per person for the 90-minute walk of downtown, and $3.00 will be donated to the Wilder Park Holiday party.
Reservations are required, and you must mention this announcement for donation to be sent to Wilder Park. Go to www.louisvilleghostwalkingtour.com or email loughstwalks@aol.com for more information. Text or call for your reservation today at 502-689-5117.
This offer is valid until November 3, 2023.
Free Teen Planet Fitness Passes
Now through August 31, teens 14-19 can use any of the 21 Louisville & Southern Indiana Planet Fitness locations for free through the High School Summer Pass program.
Teens can enroll electronically (with parent or guardian e-signature) by visiting planetfitness.com/summerpass.
Most Planet Fitness locations are open and staffed 24/7 to meet today’s changing schedules and serve members with its Judgement Free Zone philosophy.
Join Hildegard House's Compassionate Community
Become a volunteer at Hildegard House. Hildegard House provides a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift.
The next volunteer training is Friday, July 14 from 6-8pm and Saturday, July 15 from 9 am to 4 pm.
To learn more about volunteering and register at https://www.hildegardhouse.org/ or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
 Free Safety Around Water Clinics
The YMCA will host free Safety Around Water clinics that will enable parents, children and adults to learn about water safety and take steps to improve their skills in and around water. Advance registration is requested.
Central High School – July 8, 4-7pm
Join us for a one-hour session to help you and your kids be safe in and around water this summer.
These sessions are free and open to the public. Attendees can choose to get in the water or stay on the side of the pool to participate.
Learn more here: https://www.ymcalouisville.org/programs/swimming/water-safety#register
 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Louisville Expansion
The Imagination Library of Louisville, the local affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, has expanded to zip codes in District 21! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
Learn more here: https://imaginationlibrarylouisville.org/
 SummerWorks is Hiring - Youth Summer Jobs
Young summer job seekers, this one's for you! Join the SummerWorks program and make the most out of your summer! Register now at Summerworks.org and earn $12 an hour for 6 weeks starting June 12. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable work experience and have fun this summer!
Metro Louisville is Hiring!
Search all open positions here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/
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