Calendar of Events

See what’s happening around Louisville

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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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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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Love and Marriage Exhibit

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Opening in April 2025, Love & Marriage will explore themes related to courtship, love, and wedding traditions in Kentucky over the last 150 years. This...

The Lodge Holiday Pop Up

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

Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour

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Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll enjoy classic dishes and drinks...

Celebrate New Year's at Kentucky Kingdom

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Kentucky Kingdom is the perfect place to ring in the New Year with your family, without staying up too late. We'll celebrate 2026 with an amazing New Year's...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

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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...

Merry at the Marriott

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This holiday season, step into a magical Winter Wonderland as our iconic lobby bar transforms into Merry at the Marriott. From festive décor to spirited...

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

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

Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour

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Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour. Embark on a journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon....

NYE

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You know we love throwing a party and that we love Champagne!So we are doing what we do best on NYE.Come celebrate with us one last time in 2024!The...

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

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Looking for a night of laughter, suspense, and great food? The Dinner Detective brings an award-winning murder mystery dinner show to Louisville. Unlike...

Pride Plates Food Tour: A Taste Of Kentucky's Queer History

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Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past. As you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle, you’ll taste classic...

New Year's Eve 2026 at Howl at the Moon

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Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Louisville! Located in Fourth Street...