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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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20+ Events Happening in Louisville this May

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Shucked

May152025

Shucked is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book...

Brilliant Exiles: American Woman in Paris, 1900-1939

May152025

During the early twentieth century, Paris was the destination of choice for talented and independent American women determined to move beyond the limitations...

Childe Hassam: Impressions in Black & White

May152025

Childe Hassam was already one of America’s most celebrated Impressionist painters when, in 1915 at the age of 56, he turned his attention to printmaking. He...

V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community

May152025

V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community highlights the life and legacy of V. Joseph Shipman, CEO and President of Continental National Bank, one of...

Seelbach Hotel Historic Tour

May152025

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...

Bustles to Blue Jeans: Highlights from the Filson's Fashion Archive

May152025

Visit Bustles to Blue Jeans: Highlights from the Filson’s Fashion ArchiveThe Filson’s clothing and textile collection contains over 5,000 objects from as early...

Shining a Light: Iconic Women

May152025

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...

Winter into Spring

May152025

The exhibit Winter into Spring features 15 talented artists showcasing paintings, glass, and sculpture from the Louisville area. It runs March 23 through May...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

May152025

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...

OVW WRESTLING: RISE

May152025

OVW Wrestling Presents...OVW RISE – A Live Weekly Wrestling Broadcast from Louisville every Thursday!Every week, the electrifying action of OVW lights up...

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

May162025

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,...

Paws & Pals Days

May162025

Learn more about our animal friends and the people who work with them! On these days partners bring and/or teach us about the animal kingdom. Stop by to meet...