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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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Pink and orange hues from the evening sky cast over a horse track with two racing horses at Churchill Downs.

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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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Kentucky Author Forum Presents Alice Waters and Justine Doiron, aka Justine Snacks

Nov102025

Chef and Farm-to-Table Innovator Alice Waters with Bestselling Cookbook Author Justine Doiron, aka “Justine Snacks” Alice Waters is an award-winning chef and...

Wine Education: Champagne Deep Dive W/ Cedric Mousse

Nov102025

WINE EDUCATION: Champagne Deep Dive W/ Cedric Mousse (Monday - November 10th @ 7pm)If there was ever an ambassador for Champagne in the world, it would have to...

Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular

Nov112025

For the first time ever, celebrate the season with the Champions Of Magic: Holiday Spectacular featuring dazzling illusions, breathtaking, grand-scale magic,...

Elf the Musical

Nov122025

If you enjoyed the 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell, you will love this musical adaptation with added songs and holiday production numbers! ELF is the...

Festival of Faiths

Nov122025

The 2025 Festival of Faiths will celebrate the interconnectedness of all people and the world we share. Together we will explore ways to cultivate communities...

Mid-Week Nature Stoll: Troll Stoll

Nov122025

Experience a guided Troll Stroll and uncover the hidden stories of the Big Prairie, a family memorial gravesite, beaver lodges, and the diverse flora and fauna...

Mid-Week Nature Stroll

Nov122025

Take a moment to observe and reflect. Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for serene afternoon strolls through the trees and landscape at Bernheim. You're...

Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities

Nov122025

Time to enter the multi-verse! The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into The Louisville Palace with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities on...

Folk Memory and Modern Voice - Grieg, Elgar, and Bartok

Nov122025

Derby City Chamber Music Festival presents "Folk Memory and Modern Voice - Grieg, Elgar, and Bartok"The Derby City Chamber Music Festival's mission is to...

LouGrass Sessions: Hollerin Crows

Nov132025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music Enjoy free Bluegrass by the Hollerin Crows on Thursday, November 13th from 6:00-8:00PM at Cambria Hotel Whiskey Row....

Zach Williams, Crowder & Matt Maher

Nov132025

Experience a powerful night of music and inspiration as Zach Williams, Crowder, and Matt Maher take the stage at the KFC Yum! Center on Thursday, November 13,...

North American Championship Rodeo

Nov132025

The North American Championship Rodeo brings the invitational circuit finals for the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association to Louisville. This circuit brings the top...