Classes & Special Events at Glow Worm
We update this page weekly with classes and special events! Our full class & event calendar is available below followed by a list of all events.
Visit & Photos My Local Santa and EC Carver Photography
PLEASE NOTE: Play sessions are not included with your Santa visit & professional photos.
We are excited to host My Local Santa at Glow Worm for the fourth year in a row! He's the real deal and the best Santa in town, so you won't want to miss this.
All sessions require a reservation. It is important that you are on time for your session, as we are on a tight schedule so that we can serve as many customers as possible for this highly sought after event. Reservations are scheduled every 5 minutes and are bookable online.
This year, our Santa photos & visits will take place on the following days:
Friday, November 14 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, November 22 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 23 from 10am-12pm
Friday, December 5 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm
Ticket includes a 5 minute visit with Santa and photo session with EC Carver Photography, including a digital download of photo selects that is provided just days after the event. Schedule your time slot and be on time! We highly recommend scheduling a play session so you are already on site when your appointment starts.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Location:
Glow Worm Cafe & Play - Highlands
962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204
Circle Time & Crafts with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom every Wednesday from 9:30am-11am for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
Circle Time & Crafts with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom every Wednesday from 9:30am-11am for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
Bluey Holiday Party & Gift
Join us for Bluey’s Holiday Party!
When: Saturday, December 20 from 10:30am-12:30pm, 1:00pm-3:00pm & 3:30pm-5:30pm
Where: Glow Worm Cafe & Play Highlands (962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204)
Glo Pals Character Gift
What: Each family will enjoy a 2 hour play session and each paid child will receive a special Glo Pals gift! Our Bluey mascot will be delivering the gifts to each kiddo.
Details: $35 for the first child and sibling discounts ($28/sibling) available during checkout. Siblings under 12 months are free with a paid sibling and will not receive a gift. Registration is required. No refunds will be processed for cancelled appointment. Store credits available if cancellation occurs 48 hours before event start time. If canceled, store credit will be in the amount of the base play session price only and the gift can be picked up by the customer at a later date.
Noon Years Eve!
Join us for our 5th annual kid-centric New Year's Eve party at Glow Worm!
Reserve your spot from 10am-11:30am, 12pm-1:30pm or 2pm-3:30pm.
Each family will enjoy:
1.5 hours of play
a box of mini-desserts from our bakery
a sparkling juice toast
face painting
a countdown to "the new year" with a balloon drop and noisemakers
Capacity and tickets are limited for each session. Prices are $45 for the first child and $17 for each sibling. Select "Add a Sibling" below your ticket selection for discounted sibling tickets. 2 adults per household are permitted for this event.
Visit & Photos My Local Santa and EC Carver Photography
PLEASE NOTE: Play sessions are not included with your Santa visit & professional photos.
We are excited to host My Local Santa at Glow Worm for the fourth year in a row! He's the real deal and the best Santa in town, so you won't want to miss this.
All sessions require a reservation. It is important that you are on time for your session, as we are on a tight schedule so that we can serve as many customers as possible for this highly sought after event. Reservations are scheduled every 5 minutes and are bookable online.
This year, our Santa photos & visits will take place on the following days:
Friday, November 14 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, November 22 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 23 from 10am-12pm
Friday, December 5 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm
Ticket includes a 5 minute visit with Santa and photo session with EC Carver Photography, including a digital download of photo selects that is provided just days after the event. Schedule your time slot and be on time! We highly recommend scheduling a play session so you are already on site when your appointment starts.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Location:
Glow Worm Cafe & Play - Highlands
962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204
Circle Time & Crafts with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom every Wednesday from 9:30am-11am for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
Stories & Selfies with Santa
Join us for a special play session with the best Santa in town!
Play for 1.5 hours while enjoying stories with Santa, and have plenty of time for selfies with Santa after stories!
November 28th
Play sessions from 10am-11:30am & 12pm-1:30pm
Santa will visit and have story time + selfies during both sessions!
Ticket includes one child and a max of 2 adults. Sibling discounts available on the booking page. Schedule for this event will be included in your confirmation email. We will not be accepting walk-ins for this event. Preregistration is required.
Visit & Photos My Local Santa and EC Carver Photography
PLEASE NOTE: Play sessions are not included with your Santa visit & professional photos.
We are excited to host My Local Santa at Glow Worm for the fourth year in a row! He's the real deal and the best Santa in town, so you won't want to miss this.
All sessions require a reservation. It is important that you are on time for your session, as we are on a tight schedule so that we can serve as many customers as possible for this highly sought after event. Reservations are scheduled every 5 minutes and are bookable online.
This year, our Santa photos & visits will take place on the following days:
Friday, November 14 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, November 22 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 23 from 10am-12pm
Friday, December 5 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm
Ticket includes a 5 minute visit with Santa and photo session with EC Carver Photography, including a digital download of photo selects that is provided just days after the event. Schedule your time slot and be on time! We highly recommend scheduling a play session so you are already on site when your appointment starts.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Location:
Glow Worm Cafe & Play - Highlands
962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204
Visit & Photos My Local Santa and EC Carver Photography
PLEASE NOTE: Play sessions are not included with your Santa visit & professional photos.
We are excited to host My Local Santa at Glow Worm for the fourth year in a row! He's the real deal and the best Santa in town, so you won't want to miss this.
All sessions require a reservation. It is important that you are on time for your session, as we are on a tight schedule so that we can serve as many customers as possible for this highly sought after event. Reservations are scheduled every 5 minutes and are bookable online.
This year, our Santa photos & visits will take place on the following days:
Friday, November 14 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, November 22 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 23 from 10am-12pm
Friday, December 5 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm
Ticket includes a 5 minute visit with Santa and photo session with EC Carver Photography, including a digital download of photo selects that is provided just days after the event. Schedule your time slot and be on time! We highly recommend scheduling a play session so you are already on site when your appointment starts.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Location:
Glow Worm Cafe & Play - Highlands
962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204
Circle Time & Crafts with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom on Wednesday from 9:30am-11am for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
Visit & Photos My Local Santa and EC Carver Photography
PLEASE NOTE: Play sessions are not included with your Santa visit & professional photos.
We are excited to host My Local Santa at Glow Worm for the fourth year in a row! He's the real deal and the best Santa in town, so you won't want to miss this.
All sessions require a reservation. It is important that you are on time for your session, as we are on a tight schedule so that we can serve as many customers as possible for this highly sought after event. Reservations are scheduled every 5 minutes and are bookable online.
This year, our Santa photos & visits will take place on the following days:
Friday, November 14 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, November 22 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 23 from 10am-12pm
Friday, December 5 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm
Ticket includes a 5 minute visit with Santa and photo session with EC Carver Photography, including a digital download of photo selects that is provided just days after the event. Schedule your time slot and be on time! We highly recommend scheduling a play session so you are already on site when your appointment starts.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Location:
Glow Worm Cafe & Play - Highlands
962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204
Visit & Photos My Local Santa and EC Carver Photography
PLEASE NOTE: Play sessions are not included with your Santa visit & professional photos.
We are excited to host My Local Santa at Glow Worm for the fourth year in a row! He's the real deal and the best Santa in town, so you won't want to miss this.
All sessions require a reservation. It is important that you are on time for your session, as we are on a tight schedule so that we can serve as many customers as possible for this highly sought after event. Reservations are scheduled every 5 minutes and are bookable online.
This year, our Santa photos & visits will take place on the following days:
Friday, November 14 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 16 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, November 22 from 10am-12pm
Sunday, November 23 from 10am-12pm
Friday, December 5 from 10am-12pm
Saturday, December 6 from 1pm-3pm
Ticket includes a 5 minute visit with Santa and photo session with EC Carver Photography, including a digital download of photo selects that is provided just days after the event. Schedule your time slot and be on time! We highly recommend scheduling a play session so you are already on site when your appointment starts.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Location:
Glow Worm Cafe & Play - Highlands
962 Barret Ave, Louisville, Ky 40204
Circle Time & Crafts with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom every Wednesday from 9:30am-11am and Friday from 1:30pm-3pm for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
Circle Time with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom every Friday from 1:30pm-3pm for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
After School Art Classes with Liz (Age 4 to 5)
Children age 4 to 5 are invited to join us for a 4-week art class series! Ms. Liz is an experienced artist and has developed age and skill appropriate classes for each group.
Total cost for 4 classes: $80/child
Class dates: Wednesdays on Nov. 5, 12, 19 and Dec. 3 from 3:30-4:30pm
Primary Aim: control and simple planning
Fine Motor: scissors, hole punch, smaller scissors, more controlled glue skills
Cognition: sorting, repeating and recognizing patterns, composing compositions
After School Art Classes with Liz (Age 5 to 7)
Children age 5 to 7 are invited to join us for a 4-week art class series! Ms. Liz is an experienced artist and has developed age and skill appropriate classes for each group.
Total cost for 4 classes: $80/child
Class dates: Tuesdays on Nov. 4, 11, 18 and Dec. 2 from 3:30-5:00pm
Primary Aim: control and simple planning
Fine Motor: scissors, hole punch, smaller scissors, more controlled glue skills
Cognition: sorting, repeating and recognizing patterns, composing compositions
After School Art Classes with Liz (Age 4 to 5)
Children age 4 to 5 are invited to join us for a 4-week art class series! Ms. Liz is an experienced artist and has developed age and skill appropriate classes for each group.
Total cost for 4 classes: $80/child
Class dates: Mondays on Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1 from 3:30-4:30pm
Primary Aim: control and simple planning
Fine Motor: scissors, hole punch, smaller scissors, more controlled glue skills
Cognition: sorting, repeating and recognizing patterns, composing compositions
Boo Bash!
Dress up in your costume, enjoy Halloween crafts & sensory play in our classroom and face painting with Liz, then head to the Play Lounge for open play, and grab a goodie bag on your way out! Boo Bash runs in 2 hour sessions and is $25 for the first child with sibling discounts.
Crafternoons with Sydney
Join Ms. Sydney in the classroom every Friday from 1:30pm-3pm for a themed circle time, movement, music and craft. All ages are welcome for this weekly session filled with fun and creativity. Caregivers are welcome to join in on the fun or hang out in the cafe if their children can participate independently!
Sessions are $15/first child for 90 minutes. Sibling discounts available during booking.
KPop Demon Hunters Glow Party + Play
Join us for a KPDH themed glow party + play at Glow Worm! Tickets include a play session, glow accessories, KPop Demon Hunters swag bag & face painting. Come sing along and party with us! All ages and KPDH fans welcome.
These events are Saturday, October 18th from:
10:30am-12:30pm
1pm-3pm
3:30pm-5:30pm
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Tickets include 2 adults per family (not per child) on your reservation. Add siblings after selecting your time slot.
Fall Fest 2025
Join us for our fourth annual Fall Fest at Glow Worm! This outdoor event will feature local vendors, free crafts (while supplies last), bounce houses from Inflate Louisville, and a petting zoo with Farmer Steve. Mark your calendars for everyone’s favorite Glow Worm event!
Fall Fest is a FREE event for our community and takes place outdoors in our upper and lower parking lot. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU to our community for being the best and supporting our dream!
Our cafe & retail shop are open to the public from 8am to 5:30pm. Fall Fest runs from 10am to 3pm.
Vendor applications: Click here
Play sessions in our Play Lounge are not included in Fall Fest attendance. Walk-ins for play will not be permitted for Fall Fest. We will book up for play sessions for this event, so snag a spot by clicking the link below.
Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party + Play
Calling all Swifties!
Join us for the Life of a Showgirl album release party + play at Glow Worm. Swifties of all ages are welcome!
Tickets include a play session and…
Red carpet polaroid photo op + backdrop
Complimentary snack bar with some of Taylor’s favorites
Friendship bracelet bar
Life of a Showgirl themed decor & dance party
Tickets include 2 adults per family (not per child) on your reservation. Add siblings after selecting your time slot.
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out at Glow Worm is a monthly drop-off service for potty-trained kiddos age 2.5 to 6.
Led by our childcare program team, your children will enjoy fun crafts, pizza, free play and a movie in our classroom while you enjoy 4 hours of kid-free time (the perfect amount of time for dinner & a movie!).
Sibling discounts available on the booking page.
Parents Night Out is from 3-7pm and extended care is not available. Late pickups will be charged $25 per 15 minutes.
Red, White & Bluey!
Join us for a Meet & Play with Bluey for an Independence Day celebration!
Bring your littles to meet their favorite Australian pup & a special holiday themed play session! Play, dance & get a photo with the beloved character we all know and love, and enjoy a regular play session too. Members get 15% off with class code.
Tickets are $25/first child and $10/siblings.
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group meets at Glow Worm every Tuesday from 9:30am-11:30am. Don’t worry about being on time — just come when you can!
Cocoon is a group for caregivers and their babies 12ish months and younger. Parents and partners are welcome. Cocoon is a free support group.
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group meets at Glow Worm every Tuesday from 9:30am-11:30am. Don’t worry about being on time — just come when you can!
Cocoon is a group for caregivers and their babies 12ish months and younger. Parents and partners are welcome. Cocoon is a free support group.
Personality Portraits with EC Carver
Join our favorite photographer, EC Carver Photography, for Personality Portraits in our studio!
Personality Portraits are a great way to capture your kiddo's one-of-a-kind spirit with photos you'll treasure forever! Bring a special stuffy or something from home that your child loves.
Saturday, June 21 from 10am-12:30pm. Choose your time slot!
1 reservation = up to 2 children. Includes a 5 minute session with EC Carver and digital download of 3-5 edited selects. If you have more than 2 children, book 1 spot per every 2 kids.
No refunds. No walk-ins.
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group meets at Glow Worm every Tuesday from 9:30am-11:30am. Don’t worry about being on time — just come when you can!
Cocoon is a group for caregivers and their babies 12ish months and younger. Parents and partners are welcome. Cocoon is a free support group.
Fairy Garden Party & Play
Join us for a magical play session where your children are encouraged to wear their finest fairy accessories and will create their own fairy garden & magic potions in our art studio.
This event is 2 hours long and includes all art supplies & a play session.
Our Fairy Garden Party & Play session is from 3:30-5:30pm on Saturday, June 14th. Sibling discounts are available when booking! Siblings under 12 months are free with a paid sibling, and will not have art supplies included with their reservation.
Walk-ins are not permitted for this event. Refunds will not be processed for cancellations. Store credits will be provided if the customer cancels their session 48 or more in advance.
Members use class discount code for 15% off. Discount code can be found in your member packet.
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group
Cocoon: New Parent Support Group meets at Glow Worm every Tuesday from 9:30am-11:30am. Don’t worry about being on time — just come when you can!
Cocoon is a group for caregivers and their babies 12ish months and younger. Parents and partners are welcome. Cocoon is a free support group.
Mother's Day Minis
Moms are always behind the camera instead of in front of it, so this Mother's Day, we are changing the narrative. Dress up or down with your littles and let us capture some special moments for you with our Mother's Day Minis.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 12pm-2pm. Choose your time slot!
One ticket is for one family & includes a 5 minute session with EC Carver Photography and digital download of 3-5 edited selects will be provided after the event.
No refunds. No walk-ins. Store credits will be issued if appointment is canceled with 72 hours notice and we are able to fill your spot.
PLAY SESSION NOT INCLUDED
Easter Sunday Party & Play
Join us on Easter Sunday for a spring-filled-fun play session!
Activities include:
Rubber duck pond game with prizes
Mess free paper craft painting
Egg hunt
Tickets are $15/first child and $11/sibling. Siblings under 12 months are free with a paid sibling.
Included in memberships!
Ready, Set, GLOW!: A toddler-friendly glow party
We are so excited to bring you another toddler-friendly glow party at Glow Worm! Ticket includes a play session from 4pm-5:30pm and glow accessories for every child. Experience sensory fun by blacklight and neon glow!
Members use class discount code in your member packet for 15% off.
Not suitable for children or adults who are sensitive to flashing lights or experience seizures.
Ready, Set, GLOW!: A toddler-friendly glow party
We are so excited to bring you another toddler-friendly glow party at Glow Worm! Ticket includes a play session from 4pm-5:30pm and glow accessories for every child. Experience sensory fun by blacklight and neon glow!
Members use class discount code in your member packet for 15% off.
Not suitable for children or adults who are sensitive to flashing lights or experience seizures.