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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.
For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.
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.
Learn MoreSensory Friendly Science Morning
727 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Art and science combine to form a creative and colorful start to your day at Kentucky Science Center. Explore light and shadows, experiment with color mixing,...
Lights Under Louisville
1841 Taylor Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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A Magical Drive-Through Holiday Light Show, Underground! Louisville Mega Cavern and 5/3rd Bank present Lights Under Louisville, a beloved holiday...
Shining a Light: Iconic Women
144 N. 6th St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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The 11th annual Shining a Light documentary-style photography exhibition focuses on iconic women of the world and how they do well for themselves, their...
Beary Happy Holiday at the Louisville Zoo 2025
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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Beary Happy Holiday at the Louisville Zoo 2025
Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome celebration: Beary Happy Holidays. Throughout December, we’re transforming areas of your Zoo into a winter...
Love and Marriage Exhibit
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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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...
Christmas Gift and Decor Show
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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The Christmas Gift and Decor Show is the largest free admission gift and decor shows in the nation. Vendors from across the country. With over 750 booths of...
Fête de Noël
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland...
Holiday Tea Time
133 West Market St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Hotel Bourré Bonne’s upcoming Afternoon Tea Service offers an elegant and festive experience in the Lobby Bar each weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas....
Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour
636 E Main St
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Secrets of Louisville Food & History Tour
This walking tour tells the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. As you explore urban NuLu and historic Butchertown, you’ll taste Kentucky and...
The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Join Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince on a magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. With world-class choreography, sets, and costumes...
Ornament Painting Workshop
3200 Tucker Station Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
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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...
Merry at the Marriott
280 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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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...
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