🏞️hayrides, bats, short rib benedict

Happy Friday, Louisville! 
Here's a quick joke to start your day:

Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.

Okay, now on to the important updates...

🏞️ Cherokee Park “Hayride in the Park”
Ride through autumn trees, lawn games, food trucks.
When: Sat, Oct 25, 2–5pm ET
Where: Cherokee Park, Alexander Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Price: Free
Ages: All ages (best for 3–10)
Book/Info: Click here
Weather: High 62°, low 49°, 20% shower chance; event adjusts for drizzle
Accessibility: Stroller OK, field parking

🎃 Kentucky Bat Festival
Why families like it: Meet rehab bats, try hands-on kids’ stations, and learn how to help backyard pollinators.
When: Fri, Oct 24, 5–8pm ET
Where: Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
Price: Free entry; donations benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center
Ages: All ages
Book/Info: Click here
Weather: 73°/56°, ~15% precipitation
Accessibility: Stadium concourses are stroller-friendly; restrooms on site.

🎶 Once Upon an Orchestra: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” (LO @ LFPL Newburg)
Why families like it: Short live music stories keep little listeners engaged; librarians add movement and rhyme.
When: Sat, Oct 25, 10:30–11:30am ET
Where: Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Ave, Louisville, KY 40218
Price: Free
Ages: Best for 3–8; strollers OK
Book/Info: Click here
Accessibility: Library is ADA; restrooms on site

WHERE TO EAT

🍳 Morning Fork

📍 Location: 1722 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
🕰 Hours: 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., daily
💵 Price Range: Most dishes fall under $$–$$$ (up to ~$30)
📋🍽️ Menu: Click here (Be sure to check out their “hidden menu”)


Enjoy unique menu items like a short rib benedict, freshly made jumbo cinnamon rolls, avocado toast, and Liege waffles.

Must‑Try:
Short Rib Benedict: a tender succulent short rib topped with hollandaise sauce over perfect poached eggs.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend!
Pat.