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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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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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First Sunday Nature Hikes

Oct052025

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

Blackacre Sunset Music Featuring The Kaintuck Band

Oct052025

The Kaintuck Band perform vintage bluegrass in a one-of-a-kind setting. Bring a lawn chair, grab a Kentucky Proud grass-fed burger at concessions, and enjoy...

Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

Oct052025

Coming off of a big year and the success of his 2024 The Be Funny Tour, Comedian Nate Bargatze announced his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include a...

Jim Gaffigan: A Bourbon Set

Oct072025

World-famous comedian Jim Gaffigan is coming to Louisville's historic Whiskey Row to perform an all new 'Bourbon Set' as part of his standup tour. Jim Gaffigan...

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour with Jelani Aryeh - presented by 91.9 WFPK

Oct072025

As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise finds harmony in unpredictability – weaving together lyrical...

LouGrass Sessions: Ida Clare

Oct092025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Ida Clare on Thursday, October 9th, from 6-8 pm at Progress Park Airstream Resort. Ida Clare...

Ceramic Face Mugs Adult Workshop

Oct092025

Create your own version of the traditional Face Jug by making a face mug. Participants will learn multiple clay hand-building techniques and how to use simple...

Feeding Our Roots: Author Talk with Crystal Wilkinson

Oct092025

Join us for the launch of our new culinary series with acclaimed author Crystal Wilkinson! In her celebrated book Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, Wilkinson...

World Ballet Company: Cinderella

Oct092025

Step into a world of enchantment as the World Ballet Company brings the timeless fairy tale Cinderella to life at the Louisville Palace on Thursday, October 9,...

Current Speed: Vian Sora-Outerworlds

Oct102025

Speed Art Museum is proud to announce Vian Sora: Outerworlds, a multi-venue, mid-career survey of painter Vian Sora (b. 1976, Baghdad). Organized jointly with...

Garvin Gate Blues Festival

Oct102025

We are a FREE annual arts and music event featuring national and local performers alike. A celebration of both the blues and the arts, our festival attracts a...

Belknap Fall Festival

Oct102025

Celebrate the spirit of autumn in one of Louisville’s most charming neighborhoods at the Annual Belknap Fall Festival. Held the second weekend in October, this...