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• Spring Break Camp Day: For the Birds | Tuesday, April 2 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $50-$60 | Drop the kids off for a day of hiking, bird watching, and art.

• Baby Playdate | Wednesday, April 3 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $12-$18 | Bring your baby to engage with artwork and other little ones in a baby-proofed museum.

• 2024 AIGA LOU Top 100 Show | Thursday, April 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., Louisville | $30-$85 | See the best creative work by Kentucky and Southern Indiana designers at this awards show.
• Disney On Ice presents “Find Your Hero” | Thursday, April 4-Sunday, April 7 | Times vary | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $25 | See your child’s favorite characters from “Encanto,” “Moana,” and “Frozen” hit the ice.

• Family Bingo Night | Friday, April 5 | 5:30-7 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery - Butchertown, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Win prizes while you sip craft beer at this family-friendly event, which will also feature karaoke.
• Misc. Goods Co. Artist Spotlight | Friday, April 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Misc. Goods Co., 1133 S. Shelby St., Louisville | Free | Hear from artist Matthew McDole, a local illustrator, painter, designer, and skateboarder, on the opening night of this exhibition.

• Paristown Garden Show | Saturday, April 6 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Shop ~100 garden vendors offering native plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, and outdoor garden decor + take in one of 30 free seminars.
• Tom’s Elton Tribute | Saturday, April 6 | 7-9 p.m. | Louisville Memorial Auditorium, 970 S. 4th St., Louisville | $20 | Do the “Crocodile Rock” and become a “Tiny Dancer” to this Elton John tribute band.

• The Louisville Metro Government is now accepting bids to rebuild the shuttered Algonquin Pool. The $11.5 million is expected to be complete by next year. The final day to submit a bid is April 17. (Louisville Public Media)

• Louisville is one of the best cities in the South, according to Southern Living magazine. Derby City placed 17th out of 25 cities on the list, and is noted for its historic architecture, the Olmsted parks, and its “quirky neighborhoods.” Sounds like they’ve been reading LOUtoday.

• Are you happy with your local park? The Louisville Metro Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting a satisfaction survey for the city’s 30 parks. Starting this week, you might spot signs throughout LOU’s parks with QR codes directing park-goers to the survey.

• Sugar Ray Leonard will be the featured speaker at the Kentucky Derby Festival’s annual luncheon. The 67 year old won world titles in five weight classes in a 20-year career as a professional boxer. The “They’re Off! Luncheon” will be Friday, April 19 in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt House Hotel at 11:30 a.m. (WHAS11)

• Cards fans are still buzzing after that introductory press conference for new men’s basketball coach Pat Kelsey. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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