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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.

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

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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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Make a Nature Party Hat Art at Falls

Dec282025

Are your children having their own New Year’s Eve celebration at home? Come to our special year-end Art at the Falls program and decorate a New Year’s Eve...

Paint and Sip: Periwinkle Dream

Dec282025

Periwinkle Dream drifts into a serene winter landscape awash in soft purples, icy blues, and shimmering moonlit reflections. A glowing full moon hangs over...

Paint and Sip: Winter Sloth

Dec292025

Winter Sloth brings cozy, laid-back charm to the season with an adorable sloth snoozing peacefully on a snowy tree branch. Soft grays and warm browns give this...

Paint and Sip: Polar Twilight

Dec292025

Polar Twilight immerses you in the quiet magic of a winter evening where dazzling twilight colors blend seamlessly across the sky. Brilliant pinks, purples,...

Paint and Sip: Polariffic Days

Dec302025

Polariffic Days brings a burst of frosty fun with an adorable polar bear framed against a calm, wintry blue landscape. Soft icy whites blend into gentle blues,...

Paint and Sip: Frozen Lake

Dec302025

Frozen Lake transports you to a crisp winter evening where cool emerald and turquoise skies glow above snow-dusted mountain peaks. The Milky Way drifts softly...

Noon Years

Dec312025

Let’s make every second count, so ring in the new year a little early with a celebration on New Year’s Eve that’s perfectly timed for families! We’ll discover...

Celebrate New Year's at Kentucky Kingdom

Dec312025

Kentucky Kingdom is the perfect place to ring in the New Year with your family, without staying up too late. We'll celebrate 2026 with an amazing New Year's...

Paint and Sip: Party Llama

Dec312025

Party Llama brings big energy and pure celebration to the canvas with its cool, sunglasses-wearing llama ready to ring in the fun. Set against a bold burst of...

NYE at High Stakes Rooftop

Dec312025

New Year’s Eve at High Stakes Rooftop!Ring in 2026 in style at High Stakes Rooftop, where great food, live music, and an unbeatable view come together for the...

New Years Eve Dinner at Swizzle

Dec312025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve high above downtown Louisville at Swizzle Dinner & Drinks. Enjoy a special tiered prix-fixe menu featuring chef-crafted dishes,...

Paint and Sip: Light Up the Night

Dec312025

Light Up the Night sparkles with New Year’s Eve excitement, featuring a glowing martini glass set against a dazzling curtain of golden and blue lights. The...