salamanders, hand-tossed pizzas

Good morning, Louisville! If your house has felt like a scene from Encanto this week with kids running everywhere and snacks disappearing magically, you are not alone.

Quick dad joke before we jump in. Why don’t superheroes ever get tired on weekends? Because they know how to power up.

Now let’s power up your family plans with fresh local fun across Louisville.

Louisville Korean Festival and Showcase

Celebrate Korean culture at this vibrant indoor festival. Families can enjoy Taekwondo demonstrations and try on traditional Hanbok clothing. The event also features Asian food trucks and cultural booths. It is a fantastic way to learn about a different culture for free.

• Cost: Free admission

• Ages: All ages

• Date: Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 AM

• Venue: Kentucky Exposition Center

• Address: 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209

• Link: Click here

Froggy Friday: Get Your Feet Wet

Explore the world of frogs, toads, and salamanders at the park. This drop-in event lets children get close to local amphibians. Activities are geared toward younger children but open to everyone.

• Cost: Free

• Ages: Best for Pre-K and Elementary

• Date: Friday, March 6 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Venue: The Parklands of Floyds Fork (PricewaterhouseCoopers Pavilion)

• Address: 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245

• Link: Click here

Monster Jam

Watch massive monster trucks like Megalodon and Sparkle Smash compete in high-flying stunts. This world-class motorsport event features racing and freestyle competitions. It is loud, exciting, and perfect for kids who love big machines and dirt-flinging action.

• Cost: Tickets start at $20

• Ages: All ages

• Date: Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 PM

• Venue: Freedom Hall (Kentucky Exposition Center)

• Address: 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209

• Link: Click here

35th Annual Maple Syrup Festival

Visit a working farm to celebrate the maple harvest and see how sap becomes syrup. The event features live music, children's games, and over 40 craft vendors. A cowboy reenactment group also performs daily.

• Cost: Free admission and parking (Food and crafts for purchase)

• Ages: All ages

• Date: Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Venue: LM Sugarbush

• Address: 321 N Garrison Hollow Rd, Salem, IN 47167

• Link: Click here

WHERE TO EAT

🍕 DiOrio’s Pizza & Pub — Giant New York-Style Slices in Louisville

📍 Location : 7507 River Rd (Prospect) - this is our favorite location and can play pickleball here.
📍 Other Locations: 310 Wallace Ave (St. Matthews) and 919 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

🕰 Hours (typical):
Sunday–Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday–Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

💵 Price Range: $$ — pizzas range roughly from about $13–$45 depending on size, with options up to massive 30-inch pies

🔗 More info & full menu: Click here

What to Know:
DiOrio’s is a local pizza spot known for hand-tossed New York-style pizza made with fresh dough prepared daily. The menu goes beyond pizza with appetizers, hoagies, calzones, pasta, wings, and salads.

Must try:

• Aaron’s Heat & Sweet Pizza — spicy sausage, pineapple, jalapeños, and pesto base (an award-winning combo).

• Little Vic’s Spicy Pepperoni Pesto Pizza — double pepperoni with pesto and jalapeños.

• D’s Fried Balls — deep-fried dough balls with butter, parmesan, and seasoning.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

Pat!