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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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Est. 1778

The ultimate guide to the holiday season in Louisville

From underground light shows and a 175-foot-long snow tubing hill to holiday pop-up bars and enchanted markets, Louisville is your holiday destination.

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Brunch with the Grinch at High Stakes Rooftop!

Dec202025

The Grinch will be joining us from 11 AM to 1 PM — perfect for photos, laughter, and maybe even a little holiday mischief!Join us for a morning full of holiday...

Paint and Sip: Christmas Glow

Dec202025

Christmas Glow shines with festive brilliance as a radiant tree sparkles against a vibrant blue backdrop. Glowing greens, pops of red and pink ornaments, and a...

ECO Kids Discovery Day

Dec202025

E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world. Activities may include hands-on...

Holiday Tea Time

Dec202025

Hotel Bourré Bonne’s upcoming Afternoon Tea Service offers an elegant and festive experience in the Lobby Bar each weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas....

T'was the Hike Before Christmas

Dec202025

T’was the hike before Christmas, and all through the park, the naturalist led an outing, before it got dark. River level permitting, volunteer naturalist Nick...

Paint and Sip: Festive Fungi

Dec202025

Festive Fungi brings a charming touch of woodland whimsy to the holiday season with an adorable mushroom character at the center of a soft, snowy scene. Warm...

Blackacre Historic Candlelight Tour

Dec202025

Experience early American holiday traditions on a candlelit homestead. Enjoy Pioneer-era music, dancing in the Stone Cottage, refreshments, and interactive...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Dec202025

Looking for a night of laughter, suspense, and great food? The Dinner Detective brings an award-winning murder mystery dinner show to Louisville. Unlike...

Santa is Real: A Holiday Concert Benefiting the Louisville Folk School

Dec202025

Louisville Folk School is a grassroots nonprofit with a mission to engage the folk music traditions of Kentuckians through education and performance and to...

South Is Up

Dec202025

Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price as we learn about some of the most amazing night sky objects only visible from the southern hemisphere. You...

Paint and Sip: Magical Northern Lights

Dec202025

Magical Northern Lights sweeps you into a breathtaking winter evening where vivid ribbons of green, yellow, pink, and violet shimmer across the sky. A serene...

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Dec202025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never before in Louisville. Get your tickets...