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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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Pink and orange hues from the evening sky cast over a horse track with two racing horses at Churchill Downs.

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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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Billy Strings - Fall Tour 2025

Dec052025

2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings is taking over the KFC Yum! Center two back-to-back nights- Friday, December 5, and...

Blackacre Country Christmas

Dec062025

Experience Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead’s Old Time Christmas! Our most popular event of the year! Activities include hayrides,...

40th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow

Dec062025

40th annual Bardstown Road Aglow will feature holiday light-up festivities in the Highlands of Louisville, Kentucky We hope you'll join us for the 40th annual...

Cookies with Captain Santa

Dec062025

Take a cruise with Saint Nick during Cookies with Captain Santa! Come aboard as the Mary M. Miller transforms into a winter wonderland for you and your family...

48th Annual Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour

Dec062025

On the first full weekend in December, the Holiday Home Tour gives visitors a rare glimpse inside Old Louisville's historic Victorian mansions and townhouses...

Magic Inc. presents Nutcracker In A Nutshell

Dec062025

Presented by MAGIC (Making Art Grow in Children), this shorter version of the Nutcracker, allows children to enjoy this classic holiday tradition. You'll see...

Light Up Louisville

Dec062025

Don't miss one of the City of Louisville's BIGGEST Events! Step into a winter wonderland as we kick off the holiday season in Downtown Louisville at this...

MARION MEADOWS

Dec062025

This is the final leg of the Romantica Tour! This is also the final show of the year for WGIII Productions. Marion Meadows is on the Mount Rushmore of Smooth...

Yung Gravy Voluptuous Voyage Tour with special guest Pertinence

Dec062025

Only the best things get better with age — wine, cheddar, 401ks, the list goes on. It turns out Yung Gravy gets better with age too. When you think about it,...

Krampus Cruise (21+ Only)

Dec062025

Enjoy a cocktail and music onboard a Moonlight Cruise. It’s not just any Moonlight Cruise, for Krampus himself will be joining us onboard. This cruise features...

First Sunday Nature Hikes

Dec072025

Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. Children ages six years and up are welcome.

Ornament Painting Workshop

Dec092025

Join us for a memorable gathering at our historic homestead, where you’ll create a unique, hand-painted holiday ornament. For $45 per person, enjoy a time of...