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The Kentucky Science Center offers a range of summer day camps for kids in grades PreK through eighth. | Photo by Louisville Tourism
In case you missed it, the Kentucky Science Center is slated to receive $150,000 in upgrades soon, courtesy the City of Louisville. The downtown staple will use the funding to level up its four-story digital theater with new seats + carpet, with work starting later this year.
Until then, here are a few ways we recommend enjoying an excursion to the local gem:
Spots are still available for some summer camps, including the Candy Chemistry camp from Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18 (grades 4-5) and LEGO® Engineering camp from Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25 (grades K-1).
The MakerPlace offers regular workshops — like the Kintsugi Suncatchers workshop on Saturday, July 12 + Saturday, July 26 — for kids age 8 and older to learn hands-on crafts.
Hit up the theater before it’s upgraded with upcoming showtimes including “Coral Sea 3D,” “Space: The New Frontier,” and “Cities of the Future 3D.”
Dinopalooza | Now-Monday, Sept. 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $12 | Marvel at prehistoric wonders as the zoo celebrates dinos throughout the summer months, with lifelike replicas of our late planetary coinhabitants.
“Cymbeline” | Now-Sunday, July 27 | 8 p.m. | C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater | Free | Catch an outdoor performance of this Shakespeare play — it’s one you might not have heard of.
Wednesday, July 9
Silent Disco Kid’s Cruise | 1 p.m. | Belle of Louisville | $15 | Move and groove to kid-friendly tunes as you cruise along the Ohio River.
Thursday, July 10
Jazz Thursdays at NuLu | 7-10 p.m. | Whiskey Thief | Free | Visit NuLu’s new tasting room for live jazz + classic cocktails at this weekly event.
Friday, July 11
First Friday Tour Actors Theatre | 10-11 a.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $5 | Step behind the curtain of three distinct performance spaces + get a glimpse of the creative process that brings productions to life.
Christmas in July Market | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmer’s Market | Ring in some holiday cheer with local shopping — why not pick up some early gifts?
MaybeItsFate 2025 Members’ Show + Live Music | 5:30-9 p.m. | MaybeItsFate | $0+ | Peruse this art exhibition, including paintings, drawings, and photography for sale, followed by live music from Lacey Guthrie, Eamon Fogarty, and Heather Summers.*
Rise Fitness’ new facility — which offers inclusive fitness classes for teens and adults with varying abilities — opened Sunday on Eastgate Parkway. The bigger space allows the nonprofit to offer more classes. See the full list online.
Louisvillian
Local boxer Lavant Brownlee will compete with the USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team at the Brandenburg Cup in Germany this month. The 17-year-old is currently ranked No. 1 in the US for his weight group and has dreams of competing in the 2028 Olympics. We’re rooting for you, Lavant. (WHAS 11)
Tech
Greater Louisville Inc.’s talent attraction initiative Live in Lou has a new look: an upgraded website. Initiative leaders said they hope the new website will accelerate talent attraction as part of the Prosper 2030 plan, an effort to grow the working population by 41,000 within five years. (Louisville Business First)
Ranked
Rude. A recent FinanceBuzz study named Louisville the No. 12 most boring city in the US. (Hey, at least we beat Lexington.) Respectfully, we disagree — just look at all the cool events taking place across the city this month.
Feel Good
Jessica Segar, owner of Miss Marilyn’s Bakery, believes every child should get a cake on their birthday. That’s why the bakery is working with local nonprofits to make customizable cakes for children in foster care. Miss Marilyn’s accepts online donations to help cover supplies. (Spectrum News 1)
Number
36,000. That’s how many travelers flew through the Louisville airport over the Fourth of July weekend, a 5% increase compared to recent years. (WLKY)
Sports
T-minus sevel weeks before college football returns. Stay on top of recruiting + the pre-season buzz every day from the local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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In case you also needed the reminder, here’s a heads up that class is back in session as early as this month for some Louisville-area schools.
Check out a full list of start dates by school district here, and soak up those last days of summer while you can. Psst — we recommend grabbing some ice cream while you’re at it.
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