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.
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)
Rollerskate For Kids' Sake
Come on down to Champs Rollerdrome Saturday, January 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a fun-filled afternoon of skating!
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.
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
Big-Little Pickleball Duo Day
Free activity for all matches! Come learn about and play pickleball with your Little and other matches at Good Bounce in Clarksville. The cool, indoor courts are located close to the 2nd Street Bridge. Please remind your Little to wear tennis shoes and appropriate clothing.
BAYA: Embracing a New You for the New Schoolyear
Join BBBSKY and Baya (Beautiful As You Are) at our new satellite office in the Norton Goodwill Opportunity Campus to learn how to make this schoolyear your best ever! Little Sisters will learn how to confidently walk into school with a positive attitude toward themselves, learning and friendships.
Golf Clinic with First Tee of Louisville
We are partnering with First Tee of Louisville for a 2-hour clinic where youth can learn more about golf! First Tee strives to provide Golf Skills, Life Skills and Healthy Habits to all participants.
There will be First Tee staff present to teach basic instruction, along with additional learning activities, golf challenges and swag bags. Equipment will be provided.
The BIG Event!
For our annual BIG Event, we’re kicking it up a notch with a Field Day at the Norton Sports & Learning Center in West Louisville!
Matches and RTBM families can join us for a day of fun, friendly competition. Even if sports & competition aren't your thing, we've got a lineup of fun non-competitive activities waiting for you. Did we mention there will be FREE food, drinks, and an amazing positive atmosphere?
BBBSKY Day at the Frazier Museum
Join us at the Frazier Museum as we kick-off our new agency membership for matches! You can tour the museum with a free guided tour or choose to explore on your own.
Louisville Orchestra Presents: Play America
You are invited to attend The Louisville Orchestra's free Independence Day Weekend Community Concert, "Play America". This family-friendly event promises an evening filled with music, food trucks, and free fun activities!
Match Movie Matinee: Spiderman Into the Spiderverse
A free movie can be a great way to beat the summer heat! Join us at this private movie theatre which seats over 50. We’ll be watching Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse on a 25 foot screen!
You’ll get free popcorn and more! BBBSKY staff will be present to direct parking and during the movie.
Note: Attendees will have to climb one flight of stairs to enter theatre.
HOPE: Summer Movie Celebration
Join us at our NEW location in the Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center for a few hours of laughter and snacks! We’ll be watching 2010’s “The Tooth Fairy” starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
Kentucky Kingdom Color Run 5K
Registration includes your spot in the race, a t-shirt, medal, light refreshments, and admission to the park.
For each runner that registers, Kentucky Kingdom will donate a park ticket, so your participation will directly support our matches and families!
Kentuckiana Pride Parade
We're marching in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and you're invited to join us! 🌈
The Kentuckiana Pride Parade is Louisville's largest pride celebration annually, drawing several thousand people. The parade begins at Market Street and Campbell Street in Nulu and ends at Waterfront Park / the Big Four Lawn. Please wear BBBSKY-branded merch and wear comfy shoes!
BIG Night SoIN
We strive daily to affect change for the youth in our community, and we’d love to share the Little ways you can make a BIG impact. Grab 2 or more friends and come out for some fun, free food and drinks, giveaways, and learn about the rewarding impact of mentorship!
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The Big Fun Guide
Looking for fun, engaging activities to do in your match? Check out our brand new Big Fun Guide for crafts, recipes, challenges, and more!
free entry for Bigs & Littles
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free entry for Bigs & Littles |
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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Have an idea for an event Bigs and Littles could attend together?
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