Off Leash

Nov. 5th, 6:00 - 11:00PM

This Friday, join Rockerbuilt for a night of art and activism benefitting Change Today Change Tomorrow. There will be five live bands, spoken word performances, art booths, and drinks. 

Change Today Change Tomorrow is an organization that works to eradicate barriers between education, food justice, and public health in the Black community and other marginalized populations.

$10 in advance, $12 at the door.

1512 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40203

Kentucky Veterans Day Parade

Nov. 6th, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Join us this Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM as we honor and celebrate Kentucky area Veterans for their service to our country! 

Enter the Corridor of Freedom at Southeast Christian Church and drive-through waving to Veterans. This parade "in reverse" will feature Veteran & military units who will be stationed along the parade route, while residents are highly encouraged to decorate their vehicles with flags and positive messages for the Veterans! 

This is a family friendly event and a great chance for the kids to participate in thanking the men and women who have fought both in the past and currently to keep our country safe. 

For more information check out our Facebook Event page, or head over to our website! 

Veterans, it is not too late to sign up to participate in the parade! We want to see you there! If you are a US Veteran or Military, please click here and sign up today! 

Thank you, US Veterans for all your sacrifices for our great country. 

920 Blankenbaker Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40243

Out of the Darkness Walk

Nov. 6th, 9:00AM - 7:00PM

The Louisville Out of the Darkness Walk is a full day of community and raising awareness for Suicide Prevention. There are multiple walk waves that kick off at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM. 

There will be several Hope & Healing activities, such as Rock Painting, Hope Boards, & Honor Beads. As well as Education Programs, Food Trucks, and more! This is a great opportunity to learn and share with the community. 

For more information on the walk, reach out to LouisvilleOOTD@gmail.com or visit the AFSP 's website. 

Registration is free for participants, and friendly, leashed dogs are allowed. 

Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202

Chili Cook-Off

Nov. 7th, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

No better way to start off the month of November than with a good ol' Chili Cook Off! Head to Air Devil's Inn this Sunday to check out the chilis being entered into the contest! 

Judging will happen from 4:00 - 5:00 and then the chili eating will commence! 

2802 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40205

Day Fall Meets at Churchill Downs

Starting at 1:00PM every Wednesday - Sunday, now through November 28th

Fall Meet Days are back! Live racing will be conducted on a Wednesday-Sunday schedule with dark days on Mondays and Tuesdays. Most race days will feature 10 live races. Post time will be 1 PM on most racing days with admission gates open at 11:30 AM. 

Churchill Downs will simulcast the Breeders’ Cup World Championships from Del Mar on Friday, Nov. 5 and Saturday, Nov. 6.

Other special events during the Fall Meet include a free 2022 Churchill Downs Calendar to the first 5,000 guests in attendance on Saturday, Nov. 13. The colorful calendar features major event listings and vivid and memorable images from the Kentucky Derby and around the historic racetrack.

Other fun events include Senior Day (Nov. 4 & Nov. 17), Military Appreciation Day (Nov. 7), Frist Responder Day (Nov. 14), and Sunday Brunch every Sunday! 

For more info on all the events happening at Churchill Downs, check out their Event Calendar. 

700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY, 40208

Dogs Helping Heroes

Thursday, November 4th, 6:00 - 9:00PM

Dogs Helping Heroes is hosting the 4th annual event, Be at Ease, at Mellwood Art Center. The event will have food & drinks, a raffle drawing, live music, and a chance to check out local artists and meet some of the amazing Hero Teams! 

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Purchase tickets here. 

For more information contact Adressa Collard, 812-329-0244 or Dogshelpingheroes@gmail.com

1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Military Services VA Loan Benefit Workshop

Friday, November 5th, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Join Bellarmine University for this financial workshop event for Veterans in the community. This workshop will educate Veterans on how to best maximize their VA loan benefit when buying a home. This event is free to all Veterans and will be held at Frazier Hall.

For more information contact Lindsay Gargotto at 502-272-7027 or lgargotto@bellarmine.edu

2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205

22 Push-Up Challenge

Saturday, November 6th, 9:30AM - 4:30PM

Veteran's Club is hosting the 5th annual 22 Push-Up Challenge to bring awareness to Military Suicide. This event challenges the community to do 22 push-ups in rememberance of the 22 Veterans who die by suicide each day across our nation. 

Each participant who completes the 22 push-ups will receive a challenge coin. This is free to event and refreshments will be provided by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 

For more information contact Sarah Jemison at 757-339-6342 or sjemison@sevencounties.org

Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202

Flags4Vets 2021

Saturday, November 6th, 11:00AM

Flags4Vets invites the Louisville community to help place flags on 7,500 Veteran graves at the Cave Hill Cemetery for Veterans Day. Flags will be passed out and participants will enter the cemetery as a group at 11:00AM. 

Participants will park and meet Breckinridge School (within 100 feet of the U.S. Military Section of Cave Hill Cemetery).

For more information contact Fred Moore, 502-931-0374 or moore@theUSflag.com

1351 Payne St., Louisville, KY 40206

Quilts of Valor

Sunday, November 7th, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

This recognition event will be held at the Southside Baptist Church to honor all members who are Military Veterans. The Sons of the American Revolution will present the National Colors at the beginning of the program. 

For more information contact Diana Ray, 502-693-2853

804 Camden Ave, Louisville, KY 40215

USA Cares, March of Valor

Sunday, November 7th, 1:00 - 3:00PM

Let us raise awareness together for Veterans and military families who are struggling at home and abroad by walking with friends and family. A minimum donation of $22 is required and all the proceeds will benefit USA Cares and its mission to assist military families in crisis. 

This is an all ages event, service animals are allowed but must be leashed. Register here. 

For more information contact Stefanie Jones, 502-640-1119 or stefanie@usacares.org 

1101 E. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40206

Meet the Horses at the Veteran's Club Inc.

Sunday, November 7th, 1:00 - 4:00PM

Veteran's Club will open their Equine Facility to the public to take a rare look into their nationally recognized Equine Program. They will have food, speakers, a tour of the facility, and an opportunity to meet and interact with the horses.

This is a free, family-friendly event. 

For more information contact Corey Bowlin, 502-487-1464 or cbowlin@veteransclubinc.org 

375 Normandy Heights Rd., Taylorsville, KY 40071

VA: Meeting Veterans Where They Are, hosted by the Bellarmine University Office of Military & Veteran Services

Tuesday, November 9th, 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Bellarmine University Office of Military & Veteran Services is hosting the VA Health Van which will offer resources about their services. 

The van will be located outside the Wyatt Foyer on Bellarmine's campus and is ope to all Veteran students in the Bellarmine community. 

For more information contact Lindsay Gargotto at 502-272-7027 or lgargotto@bellarmine.edu

2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205

Kentuckiana Veteran Integration Coalition (KVIC), Veteran Appreciation Day

Wednesday, November 10th, 10:00AM - 40:00PM

This year, KVIC would like to show their support for all the sacrifices Veterans have made through offering resources and support by hosting the Veterans Appreciation Day. 

The event will include a classic car show, great food, live music, and a display of military vehicles. This is a free event. 

For more information contact Lori Paris at 502-287-4620 or lori.paris@va.gov 

Bowman Field, 2805 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40205