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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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints

Sep042025

Game Highlight (2): Thrifty Thursdays $4 Tickets, $4 Hot Dogs, $2 Popcorn & $2 16 oz Pepsi Game Highlight: State Farm Bobblehead You! Build your own...

Three Dog Night & The Little River Band

Sep052025

Legendary band, Three Dog Night, now in its fifth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no...

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Sep052025

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 5-7, 2025) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a...

First Friday Tours at Actors Theatre of Louisville

Sep052025

Step behind the curtain and discover the magic of Actors Theatre of Louisville, a Louisville Historical landmark. Explore our three distinct performance...