Calendar of Events

See what’s happening around Louisville

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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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Free Bourbon Tasting at the Airport Welcome Center

Aug292025

Start your visit to Louisville off right with a tasting of some great Bourbons. Our partners from Bristol Catering will be behind the bar at the Airport...

Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour

Aug292025

Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll enjoy classic dishes and drinks...

Straight From The Barrel

Aug292025

During this experience, you will label and fill your own bottle with whiskey straight from the barrel, choosing from a selection of two double-oaked, single...

Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

Aug292025

This walking tour tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you explore urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll taste Kentucky and...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

Aug292025

What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience....

Santas of Color Coalition Summit 2025

Aug292025

Come join us at the Roots 101 African American Museum for a day filled with celebration, empowerment, and community. This in-person event is a unique...

Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour

Aug292025

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour. Embark on a journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon....

Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour

Aug292025

Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row. Venture out with us and explore the hidden stories of...

Friday at Floyds

Aug292025

As summer winds down, The Parklands of Floyds Fork is gearing up for even more fun on August 29 with a Friday night celebration for the whole family. The...

Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Tyler Park

Aug292025

Head to Tyler Park near Cherokee Triangle for a pop-up West Sixth Brewing beer garden with music from Aaron Bibelhauser’s Bluegrass Evolution. This...

2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour

Aug292025

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...

Pride Plates Food Tour: A Taste Of Kentucky's Queer History

Aug292025

Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past. As you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle, you’ll taste classic...