Come out to Riverside for "200 Years On the Ohio" on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 from 10 am to 5 pm both days. This living history timeline event will feature historical re-enactors demonstrating the clothing, pastimes, foodways, tools and weaponry from various time periods from 1740-1940.
Special highlights will include: an 1860s base ball game between the Cincinnati Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Red Stockings on Sunday, September 21 @ 1:00 PM; presentations by "Mr. Lincoln" portrayed by Dennis Boggs; period fashion shows; a Regency tea, dancing demonstrations and archery demonstrations will also be part of the event.
Since 2014 marks the Centennial of World War I, a special exhibit on Louisville in WWI will be on display from the Camp Taylor Historical Society. Historical interpreters portraying WWI will be part of our timeline.
COST PER DAY: $6/Adults; $5/Seniors; $3/children (ages 6-12); Children 5 and under are FREE. Family Rate: $15 for 2 adults and up to 3 children. Admission includes a tour of the 1837 Farnsley-Moremen House and all activities.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, September 20th & 21st; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410 Moorman Road
For more information, Visit the Riverside website at www.riverside-landing.org
 Join your neighbors at the Southwest Community Festival at Sun Valley Park!
The festival brings nearly 20,000 people together to celebrate our community with live music, great food, and events for all ages.
Musical acts, including the Monarchs, with grace the brand new Sun Valley Park stage.
On-site parking is available via the Lower River Road entrance.
WHEN: Saturday, October 11; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park, 6505 Bethany Lane
(Use Lower River Road entrance)
For more information, visit the Southwest Festival website at www.southwestfestival.org
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Support your local economy at the Southwest Farmers Market
starting June 7th!
The Farmers Markets features local Kentucky Proud products
starting in June and runs through the end of October.
It’s held every Saturday at Valley High School, 10200 Dixie
Highway.
WHEN: Saturdays, 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
WHERE:
Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway
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Family Canoe Day at Tom Wallace Lake
Take a canoe out on the lake and spend time on the shore learning about the incredible creatures below Don't worry if you're new to canoeing, all equipment (canoes, paddles, and personal flotation devices) are all provided.
Fee: $10/per person. On-Shore activities are free.
WHEN: Saturday, September 20; 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Children 5 and over are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Free Guided Hike
Orange Trail, 2.0 (moderate to strenuous)
Enjoy a summer hike in the company of Volunteer Naturalist. Meet in the Horine Reservation parking lot.
WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 8 a.m.
Please note that the time has been changed to 8 a.m. to avoid the summer heat.
For more information, contact the Jefferson Memorial Forest at 502-368-5404
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 Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventure
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, October 3-4, 2014; Time TBD
WHERE: Shawnee Park (Oct. 3) & Riverview Park (Oct. 4)
Southwest "Concert in the Park"
WHEN: Friday, October 3; 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6505 Bethany Lane
Admission Cost Apply
Southwest Community Ministries Pancake Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, October 11; 8 a.m.- 11 a.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane
(All proceeds go to Southwest Community Ministries)
Southwest Community Festival
WHEN: Saturday, October 11; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6505 Bethany Lane (Parking access via Lower River Road)
Parking Cost Apply
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