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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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Tony and the Tan Lines: Summer Sendoff

Aug312025

Tony and the Tan Lines are throwing a summer sendoff that you don't want to miss. They are bringing their feel-good mix of 70s soul and 80s Miami sound to the...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

Sep012025

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...

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...

Sheba's Kitchen: An Introduction to Tigrayan Cuisine & Ethiopian Coffee

Sep032025

Embark on a culinary journey to Tigray. Ethiopia with Mahder Tella, the writer and creative director behind “Sheba’s Kitchen.” This lecture offers a...

Steamboat Supper

Sep032025

Come aboard for a hearty and delicious meal while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the river as we show you the town from an all-new perspective—out on the...

Evening Cruise

Sep032025

Join us aboard the historic Belle of Louisville, a cruise up the Ohio River is the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax, and take in the sights. These...

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...

Book Discussion Series: Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts

Sep042025

The Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement will be hosting our next installment of our Book Discussion Series on September 4th from 6:00-8:00 PM...