AroundLou October 2021

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 10/06/2021 12:30 PM EDT

Upcoming Events

October 7th - 10th

Just a stone's throw across the Ohio you will find the Harvest Homecoming Festival! This beloved Autumn tradition is fun for all ages! With plenty of food, fair rides, arts and crafts, this free event is a great way to get into the Fall spirit.

Thursday 12:00-9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, Sunday 12:00-5:00 PM

E Market St, New Albany, IN 47150

Make sure to snag a picture with this friendly giant!

Kentuckiana Pride Festival

October 8th & 9th

Love is never wrong. Time to celebrate that this weekend at the Kentuckiana Pride Parade & Festival at the Big Four Lawn! Grab your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live entertainment on the lawn and more than a dozen food trucks from around the area. Purchase your tickets ahead of time here.

Friday 7:00-11:00 PM, Saturday 12:00-11:00 PM

1101 River Road, Louisville, KY 40202

Loop Fest - A Fall Street Party

October 8th & 9th

Who's ready for a neighborhood party?! The Belknap Neighborhood Association, along with local establishments, are hosting a Fall festival for the community! Come out for two fun-filled days with live music, food & drinks, dancing and more! For more information on bands performing, check out Loop Fest's Facebook page.

Friday 6:00-10:00 PM, Saturday 3:00-10:00 PM

Harvard Drive at Dundee in Douglass Loop, Louisville, KY

Logan Under Lights

October 9th - 5:00-9:00 PM

On the second Saturday of every month, spend an evening at Logan Street Market soaking up all that beautiful Shelby Park has to offer. Enjoy art from the surrounding galleries, local food, drink specials and live music! Click here for more details on participating vendors.

1001 Logan Street, Louisville, KY 40204

MELANnaire Marketplace

October 9th - 12:00-6:00 PM

Head down to Fourth Street Live this weekend for the MELANnaire Fall Festival. Shop with over 50 Black owned businesses and enjoy live art and entertainment. This is a free event, check out their website for more information on MELANnaire and future events!

411 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202

German American Club Bierhalle

October 9th - 6:00-10:00 PM

Grab your Stein and join the German American Club for the Oktober Bierhalle! This free event will be serving traditional German food from 6:00 till 8:00 PM with live music going until 10:00 PM.

Prost!

1840 Lincoln Ave Louisville, KY 40213

CycLOUvia

October 10th - 2:00-6:00 PM

CycLOUvia is back in the Highlands! This is an unique opportunity to cycle, skate, walk or dance in the streets freely without vehicles.

The road will be closed off to vehicles on Bardstown Road from Douglass Boulevard to Grinstead Drive from 2:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday October 10th.

Check out this video below from a past CycLOUvia!

CycLOUvia

Happening All Month Long!

Boo! At the Zoo

Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 1st - 30th

Halloween family fun at the Louisville Zoo is back for another year of kooky, spooky excitement! Hop on the Spooktacular Carousel, dodge the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow and get a sugar rush with trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under!

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, children 2 and under enter for free. Purchase tickets here.

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular

Sept. 30th - Oct. 31st

5,000 pumpkins illuminate the night at Iroquois Park for this Halloween spectacular! Venture out to discover this year's theme and enjoy food and beverages at the Amphitheater.

Open from dusk until 11PM weeknights, dusk until Midnight on Friday & Saturday.

Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended.

1801 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY 40214

Pope Lick Haunted Woods

Sept. 24th - Oct. 23rd

For those looking for a fun fright, check out the happenings at the Pope Lick Haunted Woods at the Parklands this Halloween season! With live music, food & beverages, and spooky movies on the lawn this is a great event for those craving a good scare.

Every Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

4002 S Pope Lick Road, Louisville, KY 40299

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is a time to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and to uplift women who have been directly and indirectly affected by breast cancer. This month, take part of one of the many Breast Cancer Awareness Walks happening around town. This a great way to get outside, exercise and meet others who are passionate about putting an end to cancer!

American Cancer Society of Kentucky is great resource to check for information on local happenings.

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