Upcoming events
Unless otherwise stated, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana events are open to active volunteer Bigs, matched Littles, and enrolled youth and families ONLY. Registrations from non-program participants will be removed.

Space Jam Movie Matinee
Bring your family to this fun movie matinee just for BBBS families with children on our waitlist! It is a small, private theatre which seats over 50. We'll watch Space Jam on a 25 foot screen, with free popcorn and more!

Hip-Hop Dance Class
Does your Little like to dance? Do you and your Little want to try something fun and new? Join us for a Hip Hop Dance Class led by Eboni of Envision Dance Company!

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Mentorship On Tap
Interested in getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters? Come by for happy hour food and drinks, meet our mentors, and learn how you can positively impact your community by being a mentor!

Free Tickets: Lou City FC vs Detroit City FC
Celebrate Match Madness with your Little by watching Louisville City FC take on Detroit City FC on March 29! LouCity is coming off of a record-breaking season and hopes to add a third star to their purple crest.

BBBS Pickleball Clinic
This immersive clinic will provide instruction time in small groups with trained staff followed by court time to practice your new skills with your Little and other matches!

Chef University: Minute to Win It
In this month's Chef University, we will compete in fun 60-second games. While we won’t be using a “March Madness” bracket to eliminate teams/matches, there will be prizes for winning teams! We will also make a healthier version of a classic game day snack.

Gentle Yoga for Matches
Join us for a fun and relaxing yoga class with your Little. Learn how to use breathing and yoga techniques to reduce stress while also having fun with your Little and other matches.

Tickets for Matches: UofL Men's Basketball vs. Florida State
Bring your Little for a fun-filled afternoon watching the Cards play at the Yum! Center. Ticket information will be provided after registration.

Big Futures Peer2Peer: Cooking with Chenille
Our very own Chenille will be leading us in a cooking class. Join us to learn how to make an easy, but delicious meal and engage in games and conversation with fellow Big Future participants.

BBBS Board Game Day
THIS ACTIVITY IS FOR MATCHES ONLY (Bigs bringing their Little).
We’re inviting Bigs and Littles to come hang out with us and play a bunch of fun board games! We will have refreshments and other games as well. This is a great opportunity to meet other matches!
Check your email for the Big Bulletin to find sign-up details 📩

B.A.Y.A.: Self-Love
Join us at the B.A.Y.A. Center on February 7th for an evening all about self-love! Our friends at the Beautiful As You Are (BAYA) Center will lead matches and attendees in a host of fun activities centered on self-worth, positivity, confidence, and more!

Intro to Fencing Class
Join us at our Intro to Fencing class taught by award winning instructors at the Louisville Fencing Center! Fencing is 1 of only 4 sports that have been included in every Olympic Games and is a sport with many college scholarship opportunities.

Rollerskate For Kids' Sake
Come on down to Champs Rollerdrome Saturday, January 18 from 1 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fun-filled afternoon of skating!

Chef University: Game On!
Join us for a fun, yummy, and active cooking class! We’ll play nutrition-based games to get up and moving and prepare delicious, child-friendly snack foods.
(For community-based matches with Littles ages 9-15)


Holiday Ornament Making with Ms. Audrey
Join us at Ms. Audrey's Crafting Emporium on Bardstown Road to create ornaments with your Little using an array of materials and your imagination with Ms Audrey facilitating. This event is open to MATCHES ONLY.

BBBS Ice Skating Night at Paristown
Register for free admission and skate rental and enjoy skating with other matches and families. Refreshments will be available for purchase in the shops around the rink.

Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

Thanksgiving
From the Big Brothers Big Sisters family to yours, we hope you enjoy a safe and happy Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones! 🦃

Big-Little Hip Hop Dance Class
Does your Little like to dance? Do you and your Little want to try something fun and new? Join us for an introductory hip hop dance class led by Safire of Saffiyah Dance Company!
This class will be held at our space at the Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Campus. Make sure that you and your Little dress comfortably and be prepared to have fun 💃🕺

Community Connections Recruitment Event with YPAL
Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor? Young professionals don’t always think of themselves as “ready” to be a mentor, but we’re here to tell you that you are - and your unique perspective could be exactly what local youth need!

Chef University: Fall Smoothies
FOR COMMUNITY MATCHES WITH LITTLE AGES 9-15
Come create and enjoy delicious smoothies with your Little! In this class we will learn what makes for a successful smoothie, what makes a smoothie healthy, compare homemade vs. store-bought smoothies, and enjoy creating smoothies at a mix and match fall smoothie bar.

The Big Breakfast
Come sit down with community leaders and our Bigs and Littles, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and learn how mentorship makes a positive impact in our community!


Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus Block Party
Join us as we celebrate Norton West Louisville Hospital’s upcoming opening and the beautiful Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center! Block party activities include:
• Live entertainment
• Health screenings and information by Norton Healthcare
• Kentucky Derby Festival FunZone
• Kids Zone
• Trunk or treat - Costumes encouraged
• Food

BAYA Halloween Bash
Join us at the Baya Center for lively games, spooky crafts, food, and of course, candy at our annual Halloween party! 👻 Costumes are welcome but not required. A bag of candy to contribute to the party trick-or-treating is also welcome but not required.

Iroquois Park Hike & Picnic
Do you and your Little love the outdoors? Our hosts and Sierra Club guides, Terrell and Priya, will lead matches on a 1.2 mile roundtrip hike to the scenic Iroquois Park Overlook, with a Jimmy John's picnic lunch provided as well.

Awesome Autumn Painting Class
MATCHES ONLY, LITTLES AGES 12+ | Join our painting instructor Ronnita as she instructs your match in creating a beautiful piece of art capturing the colors of autumn! Each Big will work with their Little to create this fun visual representation of the fall season.

Learn About Voting: Big Futures Pop-In Event
Stop by our West Louisville office to learn about All Things Voting! We'll help you look up your voter registration, get registered to vote, find your polling location, and more!

Chef University: Apple Academy
Are you looking forward to fall? We are kicking off the 24-25 schoolyear of Chef University with an Apple Academy. In this hands on activity we will learn about apple nutrition, have a taste test with varieties of apples, perform a science experiment, learn how to plant and sprout apple seeds, play a game, and of course, bake apple pie! Matches will prepare and enjoy mini apple pies and ice cream.

Big-Little Bowl in Clarksville
Bigs: Bring your Little and enjoy meeting and bowling with other matches at Clarksville Strike and Spare. We cover the lane rental for you, and you cover your shoe rental ($4.50 per person). It's a great opportunity to have fun with and teach your Little as well as make some new friends!

Give for Good Louisville
Kentuckiana's most generous day of giving runs from midnight to 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 12th. And this year, all donations will be MATCHED!
Be sure to bookmark our Give for Good page, spread the word, and get ready to make a BIG impact!

Falls of the Ohio Fossil Beds: Investigating an Ancient Coral Sea
Explore the fossil beds at Falls of the Ohio with your Little and other matches guided by a knowledgeable tour guide. You’ll learn about geology and fossils as you explore the 390-million-year-old Devonian fossil beds covered with shells, corals, and other fossils.

Let's Get Creative: Flower Crowns!
Join us at Ms. Audrey's new location on Bardstown Road to create flower crowns with your Little using an array of fragrant floral materials.
MATCHES ONLY
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The Big Fun Guide
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Did you know that as a match at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana, you get free entry to the Kentucky Science Center and the Frazier History Museum? What a great way to bond with your Little!
Contact your Match Support Specialist to learn more.
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