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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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KMAC Poetry Slam

Oct252025

The next KMAC Poetry Slam is Saturday, October 25th at 5:30 pm! Hosted by Lance Newman, a.k.a. Mr. SpreadLove, the KMAC Poetry Slam is a competition amongst...

Bourbon & Ballet: Dracula Takes the Stage at Maker's Mark

Oct252025

Dracula takes the stage at Maker's Mark Distillery Darkness falls over Star Hill Farm, and with it awakens a night unlike any other. Beneath the autumn sky,...

Tipsy Town Tales

Oct252025

This ain’t your granny’s walking tour. Sip and stroll across Historic Downtown Frankfort as we regale you with local tales of drunkenness and debauchery,...

Down the Rabbit Hole Halloween Party

Oct252025

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: A Twisted Halloween PartySaturday, October 25 | Fourth Street Live! | 21+This Halloween, we’re not just throwing a party—we’re dragging...

LouCity vs. Hartford Athletic

Oct252025

Cheer on Louisville City FC as they push for a championship! Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning...

Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Grisha Goryachev

Oct252025

Hailed as “one of the most astonishing flamenco guitarists in the world” (Austin Classical Guitar), Grisha Goryachev blends classical precision with the fiery...

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour

Oct252025

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses......

Ghosts on the River (21+ Only)

Oct252025

You’re in for a treat (or is it a trick?) aboard the Mary M. Miller this October. Join us for a frightfully fun night of silent disco, ghost stories, drink...

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Oct252025

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Louisville. Get your...

Fall Meet at Churchill Downs

Oct262025

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)...

Go Baby Go! Race Day Experience

Oct262025

Feel the Rush of Race Day at Churchill Downs!Go behind the scenes for an unforgettable morning on the Backside as Thoroughbreds thunder past during their...

Sunday Tea with Author Hilary Davidson

Oct262025

Join the Jane Austen Society of North America for afternoon tea with author and dress historian Hilary Davidson as she discusses her latest book, A Guide to...