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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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25 things to do in Louisville this November

From performances by Herbie Hancock and Aziz Ansari to the Fall Meet at Churchill Downs and NuLu Jingle Fest, here’s what you can’t miss this November in...

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OVW RISE

Oct302025

Catch the future of professional wrestling every Thursday night at the historic Hotpoint Davis Arena in Louisville! OVW Rise showcases the newest stars and...

The 2025 Guarnaschelli Lecture Featuring Dr. Deborah Cohen

Oct302025

The topic is "You, Too: Judgements at Nuremberg." Dr. Deborah Cohen is a published author and a history professor. Raised in Louisville, Dr. Cohen now lives in...

Mentalist Thursdays!

Oct302025

Mind Games at High Stakes RooftopEvery Thursday from 7–9 PM, prepare to have your mind bent and your reality questioned as mentalist Joseph Thomas makes...

Dead as a Dodo

Oct302025

Take a journey through the underworld, a dark realm filled with glittering light and mystery where the dead are very much alive. In this fantastical adventure...

Soweto Gospel Choir

Oct302025

With their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South...

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & The Ghosts of Derby City

Oct312025

From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers,...

Favorite Haunts & Spirits on Whiskey Row

Oct312025

On this spirited experience, guests will hear true ghost stories at two favorite Haunts on Whiskey Row. Along the way, you might hear enchantments and melodies...

Game Con Junction

Oct312025

Get ready for three days of gaming, cosplay, and all things nerdy at Game Con Junction 2025 right here in Louisville, KY! Join us October 31st through November...

Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

Oct312025

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

Oct312025

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....

"The Rocky Horror Show"

Oct312025

Jump to the left, step to the right, and join Time Slip Theatre for Richard O'Brien's "The Rocky Horror Show" at PLAY Louisville for the 12th year of the...

Halloween Masquerage with SICKICK

Oct312025

This Halloween, SICKICK is taking over 4th Street Live! for a night of masked madness and pure EDM chaos. Expect heavy beats, mind-bending visuals, and...