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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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15 events happening in Louisville this January

From garden and home shows to dinosaur adventures, the Harlem Globetrotters, and a chocolate fest, here’s what you can’t miss this January in Bourbon City.

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George Washington's Birthday with Historian Dr. Gary Gregg

Feb172026

Join KHS and historian Dr. Gary Gregg, as he shares excerpts from his upcoming biography, George Washington — Citizen, Soldier, Statesman. Bring your own lunch...

NEEDTOBREATHE: The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

Feb172026

Despite a 20-year history filled with accolades, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE approached their latest studio album with a renewed...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Feb182026

An eclectic group of six awkward spelling champions vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories...

Fire Tower Tour & Guided Hike

Feb182026

Enjoy a birds-eye view of Bernheim and the surrounding area from the historic fire tower! Constructed in 1929, the fire tower was the first structure at...

USA Gymnastics Winter Cup

Feb202026

Winter CupThe 2026 Winter Cup is a qualifying event for the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The Winter Cup will also culminate in the selection of...

Saxsquatch

Feb202026

Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina. He has accumulated over 3 million followers online...

A Year With Frog & Toad

Feb212026

A hit on Broadway and based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, this whimsical musical follows two great friends – cheerful Frog and rather grumpy Toad –...

Stuntboy, In the Meantime

Feb212026

Stuntboy, In the Meantime follows the middle-schooler, Portico Reeves, whose superpower is making sure his parents and best friend, Zola, stay safe. He lives...

Growers Not Showers - Champagne Party

Feb212026

GROWERS NOT SHOWERS - CHAMPAGNE PARTYIt is back!We are beyond excited to announce our 4th annual “Growers Not Showers” party, on Saturday - February 21st, 2026...

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Feb212026

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band...

John Crist LIVE

Feb222026

John Crist is one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than 7.9 million fans on social media and...

moe. - Born To Fly Tour

Feb222026

Thirty-five years ago, a posse of University of Buffalo-based musician-friends got together to play music. Out of freewheeling sessions bursting with bold,...