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.

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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville

Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.

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Fleur de Flea Vintage "Outdoor" Market

May242025

Large, outdoor, vintage market down by the river! Over 200 vendors selling vintage, antiques, collectables, vinyl, vintage clothes, funk & junk! Amazing...

Fossil Bed Discovery Hike

May242025

Kick off the Falls of the Ohio hiking season with our first 1 PM hike. Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian...

Looking for Mississippian Fossils - Paleontology Explorer

May242025

Mississippian-age fossils are among the easiest to collect. Park paleontologist, Alan Goldstein, will show different types of fossils and where to look for...

Roots Revue Festival

May242025

Roots Revue brings together two days of live music in the heart of Paristown Arts & Entertainment District, creating an annual home for bluegrass music...

LouGrass Sessions: Dozens of Dollars String Band

May242025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Dozens of Dollars String Band on Saturday, May 24th from 7:00-9:00PM at TAJ. Dozens of Dollars...

Louisville Bats vs Gwinnett Stripers

May242025

Game Highlight: Halfoween Time to break out those costumes a little early this year! Join us pregame for trick-or-treating around the ballpark and enter our...

Aliens, UFOs, and the Night Sky

May242025

Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price for a fact-based discussion of alien life. You’ll also enjoy a laser-guided exploration of the night sky at...

Louisville Bats vs Gwinnett Stripers

May252025

Game Highlight: Kids Club Day All 2025 Kids Club Members are asked to join us for every Sunday home game for Kids Day which includes a free kids meal! |...

Natural Mandalas - Art at the Falls

May252025

Artists will use materials from nature to create their own mandalas. We will provide a wide variety of natural materials from which to choose. Led by former...

360 ALLSTARS

May252025

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus....

Hike, Bike & Paddle

May262025

HIKE! This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River...

Fossil Bed Discovery Hike

May262025

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...