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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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Louis CK

Aug282025

Get ready for a night of sharp wit, bold humor, and unfiltered storytelling as Louis C.K. brings his Ridiculous tour to the stunning Louisville Palace. Known...

KY Flea Market Labor Day Spectacular

Aug292025

One of the nations best Flea Markets consisting of over 700 booths of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath & body, surplus and more. Free...

WorldFest

Aug292025

The 23nd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest...

Santas of Color Coalition Summit 2025

Aug292025

Come join us at the Roots 101 African American Museum for a day filled with celebration, empowerment, and community. This in-person event is a unique...

Racing City vs. Houston Dash

Aug292025

Racing Louisville FC is our city's top-tier professional sports team playing in the National Women’s Soccer League. Racing both features members of the U.S....

Louisville Bats vs Columbus Clippers

Aug292025

Game Highlight: Brain Injury Awareness Night Presented By Frazier Rehab Center. Game Highlight: 502 Fridays Select Fridays throughout the season, we will be...

DINO DAY

Aug302025

Dino Day Get ready for prehistoric fun as we celebrate all things dinosaur with family-friendly activities across three floors and 50,000 square feet of...

The World of Fossils - Paleontology Explorer

Aug302025

Fossils define the history of life. From simple to complex, sea to land, life has fought to survive through natural disasters of all kinds. Alan Goldstein will...

Jammin' at Jeptha feat. Emily Ann Roberts

Aug302025

Jeptha Creed's second Jammin’ At Jeptha concert of the year will be an evening of great live music, food, games, and craft cocktails at the bar! Doors open at...

Louisville Bats vs Columbus Clippers

Aug302025

Game Highlight: Nulu Night This night is about the community of downtown Louisville, specifically Nulu! Game Highlight: Birdzerk! Spontaneous, outrageous, cool...

Starry Skies and Light Pollution

Aug302025

Until recently, humanity enjoyed a deep connection with the night sky. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price and Lights Out Louisville Program Lead...

Devonian Dining and Outer Fossil Bed Hike

Aug312025

Grab your walking stick and picnic dinner and then join naturalist Mike Gibson on a late afternoon - early evening stroll on the outer fossil beds. Explore the...