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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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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Shining a Light: Iconic Women

Oct302025

The 11th annual Shining a Light documentary-style photography exhibition focuses on iconic women of the world and how they do well for themselves, their...

Love and Marriage Exhibit

Oct302025

Opening in April 2025, Love & Marriage will explore themes related to courtship, love, and wedding traditions in Kentucky over the last 150 years. This...

Bourbon Through Bluegrass

Oct302025

Step into the heart of Kentucky with Bourbon Through Bluegrass—an immersive experience where the rich heritage of Bourbon meets the soul-stirring sounds of...

Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour

Oct302025

Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll enjoy classic dishes and drinks...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

Oct302025

The Edwin Hite Ferguson Mansion, finished for the Ferguson family in 1905, is now the home of the Filson Historical Society. Edwin Hite Ferguson commissioned...

Big Bottle Thursdays

Oct302025

BIG BOTTLE THURSDAYSYou know we love big bottles and we cannot lie …Starting in October we decided to let the weekend start early, so every Thursday we will...

Trick-or-Treat at Westport Village

Oct302025

Trick-or-Treat at Westport Village on Thursday, October 30th from 5-7pm! Stroll door-to-door with our participating businesses to collect sweet treats!

Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour

Oct302025

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour. Embark on a journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon....

Bluegrass Music & Fish Fry

Oct302025

Over the past 10 plus years, the City of Hillview, Kentucky has established a beloved tradition of hosting bluegrass music events every Thursday night,...

Phantoms of the Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails, Bites Walking Food Tour

Oct302025

Discover Louisville's Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row. Venture out with us and explore the hidden stories of...

OVW RISE

Oct302025

Catch the future of professional wrestling every Thursday night at the historic Hotpoint Davis Arena in Louisville! OVW Rise showcases the newest stars and...

Pride Plates Food Tour: A Taste Of Kentucky's Queer History

Oct302025

Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past. As you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle, you’ll taste classic...