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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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Fall Meet at Churchill Downs

Oct302025

The 26-day Fall Meet is scheduled for Oct. 26-Nov. 30. Fall Meet highlights include: Trick or Treat at the Track and Stars of Tomorrow I (Sunday, Oct. 26)...

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular 2025

Oct302025

The 2025 Louisville Jack O’Lantern Spectacular returns for its 13th season at Iroquois Park, lighting up the night with thousands of intricately carved...

Dial "M" For Murder

Oct302025

A fresh take on the edge-of-your-seat mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! This suspenseful crime thriller unravels a tangled web of blackmail,...

Current Speed: Vian Sora-Outerworlds

Oct302025

Speed Art Museum is proud to announce Vian Sora: Outerworlds, a multi-venue, mid-career survey of painter Vian Sora (b. 1976, Baghdad). Organized jointly with...

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

Oct302025

Get More Scandal with Your Sightseeing! As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most...

Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Photographs from the Speed Art Museum Collection

Oct302025

Manuel Álvarez Bravo was the leading photographer working in Mexico during the twentieth century. His early works reveal the influence of Modernism, but he...

The Old Louisville Ghost Tour: Discover America's Most Haunted Neighborhood!

Oct302025

Did you know that less than 2 miles south of downtown Louisville awaits one of the spookiest neighborhoods in the entire country? Join us and find out more!...

Otherworldly Journeys-The Fantastical Worlds of Bosch & Bruegel

Oct302025

The art of Bosch and Bruegel is full of imagination and fantasy. At a time when other artists adhered to tradition, Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel were...

Seelbach Hotel Historic Tour

Oct302025

Take in the 120 year history on a free walking tour of the historic Seelbach Hotel. Led by Historian Larry Johnson, hear the legendary stories of the people...

Bourbon Barons, Racetrack Royalty, and Titans of Tobacco: The Original Old Louisville Walking Tour

Oct302025

See why The New York Times recommends the ORIGINAL Old Louisville Walking Tour as the first thing to do during your "36 Hours in Louisville" today!Join us on...

Barn & Backside Tour

Oct302025

Did you know there’s a vibrant community of horses and horsemen who live and work on the Backside of Churchill Downs? (Yes, there’s even a church onsite!) In...

Natural Elements Art Exhibition

Oct302025

Color and excitement return to Prospect’s City Hall this September as Art in City Hall Prospect opens the "Natural Elements" exhibition. This show features 21...