What To Do This Weekend

Spend an exciting New Year's weekend with your family at one of these events:

Win a Birthday Party from Louisville Mega Cavern!

Celebrate your child's birthday at the only fully underground aerial ropes challenge course in the world with Giveaway #11 in Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas. Enter now to win a birthday party package from the Louisville Mega Cavern!

You get 2 hours on the Mega Quest Aerial Course, pizza, and unlimited drinks for 10 participants, plus 10 Mega Quest Invitations that you can mail to your guests. You receive a roped off area with tables for your group in the Mega Quest Space, and you can bring your own cake. (Each additional participant is $26 per person.)

See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Brad Haynes!

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend offers time for your family to enjoy being together, building on traditions that make the holiday unique to you. Relish the time you have together, and make it a holiday to remember!

See a few options below for weekend activities:

Win Mega Quest Tickets from Louisville Mega Cavern!

Enjoy the only fully underground aerial ropes challenge course in the world with Giveaway #10 in Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas. Enter to win 4 Mega Quest tickets from the Louisville Mega Cavern!

Mega Quest is one of only 20 courses of its kind in the U.S. Aerial ropes challenge courses are the hottest new extreme sport in Europe, where thousands of courses are located. There are 76 challenging elements, and it's an activity that the entire family can do.

 See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Kelly Logsdon!

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend brings opportunities to see beloved characters from the screen come to life, chances to decorate and taste holiday treats, and more.

Check out the options below for a fun family weekend:

Win a Mega Bike Experience at Louisville Mega Cavern!

Get in some active family fun in the cold winter months with Giveaway #9 in Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas. Enter to win 4 Mega Bike tickets from the Louisville Mega Cavern!

Enjoy the comfort of 60-degree temperatures year round while you experience a one-of-a-kind underground bike park. The park contains more than 320,000 square feet of trails, Jump Lines, Pump Tracks, Dual Slalom, BMX, Cross Country, and Single Track, all in a former limestone cavern 100 feet sub-surface.

See Official Rules for details.

The winner is Lisa Bowlin!

What To Do This Weekend

The holiday season is in high gear, and so are the festivities! This weekend enjoy music, magic, and more.

Look below for some great family fun options:

Win Tickets to Santa's Safari at the Louisville Zoo!

Get the opportunity to visit Santa and see some interesting animals at the same time by winning Giveaway #8 in Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas. Enter now to win 4 regular zoo admission tickets and 4 tickets to Santa's Safari at the Louisville Zoo!

Pose for a photo with Santa and meet Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman. Create a holiday craft, enjoy holiday cookies and milk or hot chocolate, join a sing-along, and then grab your Santa Safari passport and begin a journey through the Zoo’s heated buildings to experience one-on-one interaction with Zoo educators and animals.


 See Official Rules for details.


Our winner is Beth Butler!

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, ramp up the holiday joy with these fun family activities! From shopping and theater to ballet and skating, there's lots to enjoy.

Check out this weekend's events below:

Win Tickets to See 'Rudolph' on Stage!

Immerse yourself in the live version of a beloved TV classic with giveaway #7 in Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas! Enter to win 4 tickets to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical on December 17 at The Kentucky Center.

All of your favorite characters will soar off the screen and onto the stage in this heartwarming musical. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

 See Official Rules for details.


Our winner is Dana Moore!

What To Do This Weekend

Enjoy some wonderful ways to celebrate the holiday season with your family this weekend, experiencing beautiful lights, ice skating, seasonal music, and more.

Check out the events below:

Win This and Take a Train to See Santa!

Here it is! Giveaway #6 in Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas! Enter today to win a family 4-pack of tickets to the North Pole Express from Kentucky Railway Museum.  (Tickets are for the 6pm departure on Dec. 10).

Your family will enjoy a 1 1/2 hour train ride while listening to the sounds of the season. Upon arriving at the North Pole, Santa will board the train and travel with you back to the train station. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served, and children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Make your way into the train depot to take your child's photo with Santa. Don't forget your camera!

Win and See 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!'

For giveaway #5 of Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas, you can enter to win 5 tickets to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at StageOne Family Theatre!

In this classic holiday play, the Herdmans are the worst kids in the whole history of the world. They lie, steal, and cheat, and now they have bullied their way into the church’s annual Christmas pageant! Slated to be the “worst pageant ever,” the whole town has gathered in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas. Will the pageant be a disaster as everyone is expecting, or will the spirit of the season change the hearts and minds of the Herdman family? Get the chance to find out by entering for this giveaway!

See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Samantha Shaner!

What To Do This Weekend

Light up your weekend as holiday light shows kick into gear, help decorate an historic mansion or set a world record, or meet Doug the Pug and more.

Look below for some great ways to spend time with your family this weekend:

Win Tickets to the Brown-Forman Nutcracker!

It's time for Giveaway #4 in the Today's Family magazine 12 Giveaways of Christmas! Embrace the magic of the season by entering to win 4 tickets to the Brown-Forman Nutcracker next month at The Kentucky Center. Journey with the Louisville Ballet as Marie and her Nutcracker prince travel to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy! See beautiful, updated sets, costumes, unique Louisville touches, and the incredible artistry of the Louisville Ballet dancers.

See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Robin Sewell!

What To Do This Weekend

This Veterans Day weekend, there are opportunities to celebrate our veterans, commemorate their service to our country, and learn more about our country's military history. There are also chances to create art, get outdoors, enjoy some holiday festivities, and more.

Get some weekend family fun ideas from the picks below:

Win Tickets to 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' at StageOne!

For giveaway #3 of Today's Family magazine's 12 Giveaways of Christmas, you can enter to win 5 tickets to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at StageOne Family Theatre next month!

In this classic holiday play, the Herdmans are the worst kids in the whole history of the world. They lie, steal, and cheat, and now they have bullied their way into the church’s annual Christmas pageant! Slated to be the “worst pageant ever,” the whole town has gathered in anticipation, waiting to see the Herdmans ruin Christmas. Will the pageant be a disaster as everyone is expecting, or will the spirit of the season change the hearts and minds of the Herdman family? Get the chance to find out by entering for this giveaway!

See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Wendy Kilgore!

Win a Family Pack of Tickets to Dinner and a Show!

Next up in the Today's Family 12 Giveaways of Christmas is the chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to “The Hillbilly Heaven Club” from Derby Dinner Playhouse. This holiday musical follows the comic escapades of three country gals as they reunite for a Christmas show at “The Hillbilly Heaven Club.” The Honky Tonk Angels bring with them a line-up of Christmas classics and country favorites perfect for the holiday season. Enter today to enjoy dinner and a holiday show together!

See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Jeanette Curry!

What To Do This Weekend

Leaves are changing color, it's going to turn (a little bit) cooler this weekend, and we have some fun opportunities for your family to spend some quality time together this weekend. The Jack O' Lantern Spectacular in Iroquois Park wraps up, or you can learn how to build a campfire in the woods, catch a play, or enjoy listening to music from a galaxy far, far away.

Check out all of these fun events and more below:

It's Time for the Today's Family 12 Giveaways of Christmas!

Today begins the Today's Family 12 Giveaways of Christmas celebration! To surround your family with the holiday spirit, our first giveaway is for four tickets to the Louisville Orchestra's Home for the Holidays performance with Cirque Musica, which will include Christmas and holiday music plus acrobats and dazzling effects in a 60-minute performance with no intermission — a perfect kid-sized holiday show. Enter now to win tickets to the show on November 26.

See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Melissa Seelow!

The New Issue Is Out!

For your convenience, you can now find a full copy of Today's Family magazine INSIDE of Today's Woman magazine!

Here are some great reads you can find inside the Winter issue:

What To Do This Weekend: Halloween Edition

Where do we begin? So many opportunities abound this weekend to take your little ghouls and goblins out for creepy and not-so-creepy fun. Enjoy!

Here's a roundup of some Hallow-tastic events you may not want to miss:

What To Do This Weekend

Halloween will be here soon, and this weekend offers plenty of spooky fun for families. Take the kids and get in some extra trick-or-treating, walk through a haunted house, let your children be artistic with some pumpkins, or enjoy a fall day at the farm or with a snow leopard.

Check out some great ideas for activities this weekend:

Win Tickets to the Festival of Trees & Lights!

Get a jump on the holiday spirit by entering to win four tickets to the Festival of Trees & Lights event November 11-13 at Louisville Slugger Field. Immerse yourself in the holiday décor and tasty treats while the children create holiday crafts and visit with Santa. You can also purchase a new wreath or decorated tree to take home! (Five winners will be drawn to receive four tickets each.)

See Official Rules for details.

Our winners are Melissa Jones, Cheri DeWitt, Pamela Biggers, William Harbin, and Renee Sloan!

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, experience fall beauty as a family at outdoor festivals, catch an NBA basketball game, meet your kids' favorite TV characters, get up close with creepy bugs, and more.

Check out these great weekend options for family fun:

Enter Our Cutest Costume Contest and Win!

It's time for the annual Today's Family Halloween Costume Contest presented by the Louisville Zoo! Send us your favorite Halloween costume photos from last year, and you could win a prize package from the Louisville Zoo.

What To Do This Weekend

Fall is kicking into high gear, and we are offering some great options for weekend activities to get you ready for Halloween, experience some learning, get some exercise, enjoy the farm life, and more.

Visit these events and make your family's weekend a fun time together:

Zip Your Way to Family Fun!

Win this giveaway of four Louisville Mega Cavern Mega Zips tickets, and your trained tour guides will lead you on a thrilling adventure into never-before-seen sections of this man-made cavern. The tour guides will also educate you about the geology and history of this unique attraction, which spans more than 17 miles of underground passageways beneath Louisville.

What To Do This Weekend

There's so much autumn fun to be had this weekend! Get your family outside enjoying fall weather, gazing at beautiful art pieces, listening to spooky music, reenacting local history, and more.

Check out these events:

What To Do This Weekend

It's officially fall! Spend your first autumn weekend of the year picking your own pumpkins and apples, learning the basics of canoeing, immersing yourself in Indian culture, and more.

Check out these picks for weekend fun:

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, you can take the family for a kid-friendly adventure at Churchill Downs, enjoy some free outdoor music, walk to put focus on food allergies, and much more!

Win a 'Spooktacular' Morning of Fun!

Get in the spirit of Halloween today when you enter to win 4 tickets to the Louisville Orchestra's Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 1! Enjoy an early Halloween concert for the whole family, plus engage youngsters in the thrill of the orchestra with fun pre-concert activities. A costume parade will end this Spooktacular concert! (Activities begin at 10am.)

 See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Stacie Barnes!

What To Do This Weekend

Whether your family enjoys music, food, face painting, or even archaeology, there are plenty of festivals to deliver the fun this weekend.

Check out these exciting activities:

Win and Take the MegaQuest Challenge!

Enter this week's giveaway to win 4 tickets to the Louisville Mega Cavern’s Mega Quest Aerial Ropes Course, the only fully underground aerial ropes challenge course in the world. Get ready for an adventure the whole family can enjoy!

See Official Rules for details.

Our lucky winner is Leigh Wood!

What To Do This Weekend: Labor Day Weekend Edition

Labor Day weekend brings lots of fun activities — and extra time to do them! Grab your family and enjoy one or more of these exciting events:

Win a 'Boom' Birthday!

Have you ever wanted to fly? Enter today's giveaway to win a birthday party for 10 at the House of Boom Extreme Air Sports, and you can soar through the air at this state-of-the-art trampoline park! With basketball hoops, chains to swing on, foam pits, a climbing wall, and more, there is no limit to the amount of fun you can have. (This is for a weekday party. Winner can pay the difference to upgrade to a weekend party or larger group.)

What To Do This Weekend

The Kentucky State Fair winds down this weekend, so if you haven't checked it out yet, be sure to take your family by Sunday. Here's a list of other fun things to try this weekend:

Zip Your Way to Family Fun Today!

Win this giveaway of four Louisville Mega Cavern Mega Zips tickets, and your trained tour guides will lead you on a thrilling adventure into never-before-seen sections of this man-made cavern. The tour guides will also educate you about the geology and history of this unique attraction, which spans more than 17 miles of underground passageways beneath Louisville.

 See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Amy Gamez!

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend is filled with lots of things to do. Check out everything from live music and rides to animals and fair food, or immerse your family in nature and get your hands in the mud! Check out these fun weekend activities:

Add a Little 'Zip' to Your Day!

Enter today's giveaway to win four Louisville Mega Cavern Mega Zips tickets! Your trained tour guides will lead you on a thrilling adventure into never-before-seen sections of the man-made cavern. The tour guides will also educate you about the geology and history of the cavern, which spans more than 17 miles of underground passageways beneath Louisville.

What To Do This Weekend

This weekend presents lots of opportunities for outdoor family fun, and the chance to make a sweet treat with your kids.

The New Issue Is Out!

Children are slinging on their backpacks and heading back to school, and the Today's Family fall issue is now available to help your family make the most of this new school year!

Here are some great reads you can find inside this issue:

• Have you ever wondered how differently a therapist, a teacher, or a doctor may parent her own child? We have the answers.
  
• On those busy nights filled with after-school sports practices and homework, learn how one family makes healthy meals in a flash at home.
  
• Find out what drinking all those energy drinks may be doing to your teen.
  
• Learn ways to ease homework stress for your child — and you!
  
• Weigh the options between respecting your teen's privacy and protecting him online.
  
• Does it seem wildly overwhelming to take three children under age 7 to Africa for a safari vacation? This family did it.
  
• Congratulations to our 2016 Marvelous Mentor.

Pick up your copy of the fall issue today, or check it out online. Have a great school year!

Win and Have Biking Fun!

Are you ready to experience a one-of-a-kind adventure, riding a bike underground? Win today's giveaway and you'll receive four tickets to the Louisville Mega Cavern's Underground Bike Park, featuring more than 320,000 square feet of more than 45 trails, jump lines, pump tracks, dual slalom, BMX, cross country, and single track, all in a former limestone cavern 100 feet below the surface. See Official Rules for details.

Our winner is Sondra Garcia!

What To Do This Weekend

Enjoy the last weekend of family fun before JCPS starts back to school! Splash around at a different kind of 5k race, take your pet for a fun afternoon, or check out some wild street rod cars. Then take your pick of some of the back-to-school parties going on.

Here's a sampling of fun events for this weekend:

Win a Birthday Party at the Mega Cavern!

Surprise your child and her friends with an adventurous birthday to remember! Enter today’s giveaway to win a free birthday party package to the Louisville Mega Cavern’s Mega Quest Course, the only fully underground aerial ropes challenge course in the world! You will receive two hours on the Mega Quest Aerial Course, pizza and unlimited drinks for the participants (up to 10 participants), and Mega Quest invitations you can mail to your guests.
See Official Rules for details.

Our lucky winner is Billie Abell!

Knowing How to Read the Signs Your Teen Is Giving

By Megan S. Willman   

When little kids are around the house, most parents don’t have to wonder what the kids are thinking or where they are: simply look down around your feet and tune into the stream of joyous chatter. With teenagers around, that has mostly changed — and drastically! It may feel like pulling teeth just to get a grumbled “fine” in response to your “nosy” inquiry after her well-being.

What To Do This Weekend — Hogwart's Style

This weekend, immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter as the latest book in the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is released. Dress up in costume and attend one of the release parties featured below, or have your own family movie marathon to get you in the Hogwarts spirit!

There's Much to Do at the Zoo! Enter to Win

The Louisville Zoo's new Penguin Cove

Win today's giveaway, and your "littlest" family members will enjoy watching the Little Penguins, the smallest penguins in the world, frolicking in the Louisville Zoo's new outdoor Penguin Cove exhibit. Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to the Louisville Zoo, which includes general admission plus unlimited carousel and train rides the day of your visit! You also receive four one-time admissions to the Zoo’s ropes adventures courses.

See Official Rules for details.

Our lucky winner is Brian Sabo!

Get Organized for School Before It Starts

Fall for these Type-A tricks to get your school routine humming.
By Keri Foy   

Reviving school routines is an act moms of school-age children have come to both love and hate.

But with a new school year on the horizon, don’t fall into inefficient rituals when it comes to getting your offspring out the door with homework done and lunches packed. Take cues from Jenna O’Dwyer, self-proclaimed Type A and mom to Mason (8) and Michael (5).