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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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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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Elf on a Shell

Dec142025

Using acorns and twigs, dressed in colorful cloth, participants will make ornaments with a seashell base. Guided by artist Mike Gibson. Meets in the rotunda....

Gardens Aglimmer

Dec142025

Louisville’s Loveliest Holiday Tradition returns this winter for its SIXTH year! Visit us on select nights from November 28 to December 30! Celebrate the magic...

A Christmas Carol

Dec142025

Scrooge is back in all of his humbug glory! His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the...

Under the Streetlamp - Hip to the Holidays

Dec142025

Streetlamp’s signature show includes a bevy of hits by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and other classic artists such as The Beach Boys, The Drifters, Dion,...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

Dec152025

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...

Wine Education: Champagne - Master Class

Dec152025

Join us for our favorite wine class of the year: CHAMPAGNE - Master Class!We believe that CHAMPAGNE is the greatest beverage in the world! And when we say...

The Misfits and Mayhem Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville

Dec162025

Get More Scandal with Your Sightseeing! As the sun sets over the Ohio River, the streets of downtown Louisville come alive with stories of the city’s most...

The Lodge Holiday Pop Up

Dec162025

This winter, Trial+Error transforms into The Lodge — a cozy holiday pop-up filled with festive cocktails, twinkling lights, and that unmistakable warmth of...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

Dec162025

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....

Rooftop Après Ski Lounge

Dec162025

Perched high above the alpine skyline, High Stakes Rooftop Après Ski Lounge redefines mountain luxury with a seductive blend of warmth, exclusivity, and...

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

Dec162025

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

Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More

Dec162025

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