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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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Chef Jacques Pépin's 90th Birthday 5-Course Wine Dinner In Provence

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After meeting & dining with fellow Frenchman Chef Jacques Pépin and his daughter Claudine in July, Guy Genoud knew that a 90th Birthday Dinner in Provence...

Paint and Sip: Winter Wishes

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Winter Wishes brings a touch of magic to the season with a cheerful snowman reaching up to decorate a gently bending evergreen. Soft snowy whites and...

A '60s Christmas Party

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Experience the holidays in a whole new way as we travel to yesteryear with our latest exhibit, A ’60s Christmas. Honoring Locust Grove’s 60th anniversary as a...

A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience

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Experience A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience in Louisville, an immersive reimagining of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, complete with a dark Victorian twist...

Christmas At Kentucky Kingdom

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We're dreaming of a white, bright and glowing Christmas this season at Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville's Family Theme & Water Park! Get ready to immerse...

Yuletide at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

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Light up your holidays at Yew Dell! Thanks to our sponsor, Wilson & Muir Bank and Trust Company, Yuletide 2025 is bringing the magic with lighting...

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & The Ghosts of Derby City

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From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers,...

Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour

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This walking tour tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you explore urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll taste Kentucky and...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

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What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience....

Paint and Sip: Poinsettia Jubilee

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Poinsettia Jubilee celebrates the vibrant elegance of the season with bold crimson blooms set against a warm, glowing backdrop of golds and greens. The rich,...

Candlelight Christmas Tour

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Step inside Louisville’s grandest Victorian mansion and experience the sights and sounds of the season. From December 19–21, the Conrad-Caldwell House will...

Winter Wonderland

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Winter Wonderland Light Drive-Thru Celebration Experience the magic of the holidays as historic Shawnee Park is transformed into a sparkling wonderland. Over...