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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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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9/11 Memorial

Sep142025

Memorial service to remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives.

Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

Sep142025

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...

Bas-Relief Ceramic Workshop

Sep142025

In this workshop, participants will learn and practice bas-relief clay carving techniques to create a decorative tile art piece. This workshop is perfect for...

#SundayFunday

Sep142025

Turn your Sunday into #SundayFunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville! Cruise away the afternoon as you take in the sights and sounds of the Ohio River....

Fossil Bed Discovery Hike

Sep142025

Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they ate, how / why...

Jim Gaffigan Fathertime Bottle Signing and Photo Op

Sep142025

Purchase a bottle of Fathertime Bourbon (while supplies last) and have it personally signed by comedian Jim Gaffigan—plus snap a photo together to remember the...

Egg Carton Horn Corals

Sep142025

Join ‘Naturalist Nick’ as he shows visitors how to make models of “live” horn corals from egg cartons. Learn about these extinct creatures as you make and take...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

Sep152025

The Edwin Hite Ferguson Mansion, finished for the Ferguson family in 1905, is now the home of the Filson Historical Society. Edwin Hite Ferguson commissioned...

Wine Education: Burgundy - Roots of Terroir

Sep152025

There is no other wine region in the world that is steeped in more mythical lore than Burgundy! An incredible rich history with an intense sense of place...

45FEST

Sep162025

45Fest is a bold, high-energy, three-day event taking place in Louisville, Kentucky from September 16–18, 2025, designed for creators, innovators, and industry...

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

Sep162025

Get More Scandal with Your Sightseeing! As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

Sep162025

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....