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The Louisville community is buzzing with fun and exciting events.

No matter what time of the year you're considering visiting us, you'll discover bourbon & culinary experiences, seasonal festivals, and plenty of opportunities to experience Louisville's horse racing events including iconic races like the Kentucky Derby.

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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour

Aug302025

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two festival...

Louisville Bats vs Columbus Clippers

Aug302025

Game Highlight: Nulu Night This night is about the community of downtown Louisville, specifically Nulu! Game Highlight: Birdzerk! Spontaneous, outrageous, cool...

Starry Skies and Light Pollution

Aug302025

Until recently, humanity enjoyed a deep connection with the night sky. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price and Lights Out Louisville Program Lead...

Devonian Dining and Outer Fossil Bed Hike

Aug312025

Grab your walking stick and picnic dinner and then join naturalist Mike Gibson on a late afternoon - early evening stroll on the outer fossil beds. Explore the...

Louisville Bats vs Columbus Clippers

Aug312025

Game Highlight: Labor Day Eve Presented By Farison Lawn Care. Game Highlight: Kids Club Day All 2025 Kids Club Members are asked to join us for every Sunday...

Dig Our Collecting Piles!

Sep012025

Explore our relocated collecting piles for Silurian fossils. Bring your own digging towels like a trowel, masonry hammer, or something good for prying. We will...

Dreaming in the Dark and Beyond an exhibit by Jamarr Cox

Sep022025

My art is a visual reflection of my life, shaped by the world and environment that have influenced me. Through my work, I explore memory, identity, and...

Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints

Sep032025

Game Highlight: Business Person Special Game Highlight: Baseball Bingo Presented By Meijer & Outback Steakhouse. Game Highlight: Senior Stroll Around the...

Gaslight Festival

Sep042025

Over 135 arts and crafts vendors travel nationwide to showcase their talents, and over 130 area businesses, civic organizations, and nonprofit organizations...

Louisville Smokeout

Sep042025

Smoke. Sip. Celebrate! Get ready for Louisville Smoke Out™ — three days of premium cigars, bold Bourbon, curated fashion, and unforgettable vibes right in the...

LouGrass Sessions: Ida Clare

Sep042025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Ida Clare on Thursday, Sept. 4th from 3-6pm at Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge located in...

2025 Michter's Speakeasy at the Frazier

Sep042025

Listen up you Dappers and Dames, we’re going back to the Roaring Twenties—when all the best parties in town were underground! It’s time to get dolled up to get...