More Than A Dozen Things to Do in Louisville this November
Fall Meet at Churchill Downs | Weds - Sun, November 1- December 1
Experience live Thoroughbred horse racing at Churchill Downs this Fall! Races will start at 1pm on Wednesdays through Sundays and include special events such as a Breeders' Cup Watch Party, Military Appreciation Day, Senior Day, and live racing on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Visit the Stakes Room to enjoy Sunday Brunch or a complete Thanksgiving buffet for families looking to entertain outside the home.
ColorFest at Bernheim Forest | Nov. 2 & 3
Named one of the Best Places to See Fall Colors in the US, Louisville has a variety of destinations to visit while in town during the colorful fall months. During this annual Fall Festival, Bernheim Forest will show off the region's famous foliage with two days of activities. Some of the available activities include a corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, giant launch, nature games, and giant slides. ColorFest will occur from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Lights Under Louisville | Nov. 8, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025
An experience unlike anywhere else in the world, Lights Under Louisville allows families and holiday light lovers to drive underground through a portion of 100 acres worth of subterranean passageways for its annual holiday celebration. Taking place in the Louisville Mega Cavern, the experience takes around 30 minutes to drive through and features over 900 lit characters with a variety of themes, a laser-light show, and over 7 million points of light. Roll down your car windows as you venture through the cavern as it stays approximately 58 degrees year-round and is one of the country’s only drivable light shows that you can do during the daytime as it is fully underground.
Throo the Zoo 5K | Nov. 9
Enjoy the wildest 5K in town as you race “Throo” the Louisville Zoo alongside some of your favorite Zoo residents like giraffes, rhinos, flamingos, and bears. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and an admittance ticket back to the Zoo so you can return and enjoy a visit at a more leisurely pace.
Louisville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival | Nov. 9
Taking place at the Mellwood Arts Center, this sweet and savory festival features a broad selection of artisan chocolates, premium wines, and fine whiskies, along with cakes, cookies, candies, champagne, and prosecco. Tickets include chocolate samples, whiskey samples, boozy milkshakes, a wine glass, and Louisville's 1st chocolate fondue bar. The event is exclusively 21+, and VIP tickets are available.
Louisville Pizza Week | Nov. 11-17
Paying homage to all things pizza, local Louisville pizza joints will bake up their best creations for seven days during this annual culinary event. Those who stop by four or more participating restaurants will be entered to win up to $300 in gift cards by submitting pictures of the photogenic pies, priced at $10 each.
Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well World Tour | Nov. 12
Marking the most extensive live tour of her career, Kacey Musgraves's Deeper Well World Tour will come to downtown Louisville on the second Tuesday of this November. The seven-time Grammy Award-winner will be joined by Lord Huron and Nickel Creek on her Louisville stop.
North American Championship Rodeo | Nov. 14-16
Held at historic Freedom Hall this high-energy lineup of events includes bull riding, team roping, women's barrel racing, rodeo clowns, and more as a part of the North American International Livestock Exposition.
The Color Purple the Musical | Nov. 15-24
Head to the historic Actors Theatre to hear a soaring score that mixes gospel, blues, ragtime, and jazz. The Color Purple, a Tony Award-winning musical, follows the transformative journey of Celie, a young Black girl bravely navigating life in the early 20th century American South and enduring the cruelties of abuse, separation, and hardship. As her epic story of self-discovery unfolds over decades, the healing bonds Celie forms with other women—her sister, lover, and friends—become keys to finding her own voice and claiming her joy. This powerful and uplifting production will showcase the extraordinary talents of many of Louisville’s finest actors, celebrating the resilience, strength, and artistry of Black women.
Kentucky Afternoon Tea at The Brown Hotel | Nov. 17, 24, and Dec. 1
The Brown Hotel has announced their beloved ‘Kentucky Afternoon Tea’ – a unique rendition of a classic European tea with a dash of the Bluegrass – will return for another holiday season. Beginning mid-month, the hotel’s tea seating will offer an array of artisanal teas, savory scones, Kentucky-inspired petite sandwiches and assorted desserts. Along with its Bluegrass-honored bites, the tea service beverage offerings will include Prosecco, sparkling wine, mimosas, bloody marys and an extensive wine and bourbon list for an additional cost. Iced tea and coffee will also be available. Reservations will be required and can be made by contacting the Lobby Bar & Grill General Manager Samuel Battcher (sbattcher@brownhotel.com) Ticket costs are $46 per person.
Justin Timberlake: The Forget Tomorrow World Tour | Nov. 20
Coming to the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville on his first tour in five years, Timberlake fans can expect to hear songs from his new album, Everything I Thought It Was, his latest single, “Selfish,” and everyone’s favorite hits from his decades-long career as an entertainer.
Kevin Nealon at the Louisville Comedy Club | Nov. 22 & 23
Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Nealon is coming to the Louisville Comedy Club for two nights this November! Nealon is known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and received critical acclaim for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds. Kevin currently produces and hosts his digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. Both general admission and VIP Meet N Greet tickets are available. Shows starting at 9:30pm or later are 21+, and shows starting earlier are 18+ with a valid ID.
No Place Like Home 2024: Jack Harlow and The Louisville Orchestra | Nov. 29 & 30
Louisville's own Jack Harlow joins the Louisville Orchestra and conductor Teddy Abrams for the 4th annual No Place Like Home at The Kentucky Center in downtown Louisville. They will perform Jack’s songs with the full power and energy of a full orchestra. Dress to impress for this one-of-a-kind event.
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