April 1st to 30th
All month long in April you can make a difference in our community through Give a Day, the Mayor' Celebration of Service! This program partners with Metro United Way who works every day to lift our community by mobilizing people and maximizing our community’s resources to advance equity and share opportunities for all.
Check out all the opportunities to volunteer and register for service here! Some volunteer opportunities include giving fresh paint to community buildings, clean-up and landscaping of our shared outdoor spaces, clothing drives for children and babies, food deliveries to those in need, and so much more.
Any act of service helps! If you are unable to register for a physical act of service but would still love to contribute, donations to the Mayor's Give a Day are accepted here. Your donation will help to keep Give a Day going and provide supplies needed to help the community!
Let us know how you're going to volunteer or share pics and use #MGAD2022
Upcoming Events
April 7th - 14th
April 8th, 4:00 - 8:00PM
This Friday in Downtown New Albany, enjoy this free family-friendly event celebrating the best parts of the Kentucky Derby Festival! There will be inflatables, mini golf and bed races, face painting and more! First 1,000 attendees to arrive will receive a custom Event Pin.
Check out other great activities like meeting the 2022 Royal Court, coloring & crafts, food trucks, and pup visits with the Humane Society!
For parking, there will be free street parking in Downtown New Albany, as well as access to surrounding lots. There will be signage at the event helping guide attendees to the right spot!
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April 9th, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
It’s a collectors mecca convention located in beautiful Louisville, KY. The LouisvilleCon strives to be Kentucky’s best and truest comic con featuring fandoms of multiple genres! Hosted at the Triple Crown Pavilion, the show will have exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, gaming, video games, movies, and much more!
There will be lots of special guests including Patricia Patts the Voice Actor of Peppermint Patty from the Peanuts, the 501st Legion Star Wars Characters, Cosplay Guests RGB Foxie & RGB Wolfie, and many more! There will also be fun activities like a Super Smash Bros. tournament, tabletop board game room, and cosplay competition!
Tickets are $20 (kids under 11 years old get in free), tickets can be purchased here.
1780 Plantside Dr., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
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April 9th, 6:00PM - 12:00AM
The Fillies Derby Ball is the Black Tie Ball of the season! Featuring the crowning of the Royal Court, dinner, music and dancing.
Enjoy a magical evening at the Galt House for the Fillies Derby "Spring in the Bluegrass" Ball! The evenings schedule will consist of:
6:00 p.m. - Cocktails
7:00 p.m. - Call to Post
7:30 p.m. - Coronation of the Queen
8:00 p.m. - Dinner
9:00 p.m. - Dancing to Midnight Featuring "The Crashers"
Experience an evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment by The Crashers and more. A portion of proceeds benefits the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation.
Galt House Grand Ballroom; 140 N. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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April 9th, 6:00PM
Shakespeare in the Park is back for 2022 and kicking off with the free, 90 minute performance of Julius Caesar! This Saturday's evening performance will be held at Tyler Park. In the chance of rain, the performance will move to inside the tunnel at Tyler Park.
To see all other show times at other Louisville-area parks visit their website.
For any questions contact info@kyshakespeare.com or call 502-574-9900.
1501 Castlewood Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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April 9th, 6:00 - 10:00PM
Grab your friends and family and get to the German-American Club this Saturday for the April Biergarten! This family-friendly event will feature German beer & food (food served from 6 to 8 p.m.), as well as live music playing till 10 p.m.!
From 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., partake in Happy Hour with $5 German pints and $3 wines!
Prost!
1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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April 10th, 2:00 - 6:00PM
Hop on the Belle of Louisville and celebrate the return of Spring with Paint With Color. Enjoy a riverboat charter cruise, brunch and mimosas, complimentary wine tasting, and live entertainment featuring national recording artist Ric Sexton, 90's Throwback Soundtrack by DJ Sean Solomon and DJ Bravo. There will also be prizes, dancing, a vendor marketplace, and more!
This is the first and only Riverboat Paint & Sip Concert where you can create a beautiful Spring-inspired personal masterpiece painting while enjoying scenic river vibes.
Tickets are $75 a person and includes admission, brunch & mimosas, wine tasting, painting and all supplies. Purchase your tickets here!
401 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
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April 11th to 16th
Join Falls City Brewing Co. all next week for 90s Week! There will be lots of fun to be had, including surprise beer and merch drops all week long! The schedule of special events for the week is:
Weds. 4/13 - 90’s Bingo
Thurs. 4/14 - 90’s Thursday Theater
Fri. 4/15 - 90’s Silent Disco
Sat. 4/16 - 90’s Birthday Bash & 90’s Hits with Vinyl Richie
On Birthday Bash day, they will have 90’s Saturday Morning Cartoons, a Mario Kart tournament, 90’s video games, axe throwing from Flying Axes, a pop up from What The Lou, and a special show featuring 90’s hits by Vinyl Richie that night plus their Birthday Bash 2022 release!
901 E. Liberty St., Louisville, KY 40204
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April 14th, 11:30AM - 1:30PM
If you have been looking to experience a beautiful event at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens, then you are in luck! You are invited to watch as models will be showcasing gorgeous and unique fascinator designs by floral artist and designer, Kelly Burgess from Apero Seasons.
Burgess uses live, in-season florals, sourced from Tennessee and Kentucky area farmers and small business owners to create living works of art. Guests will enjoy lunch provided by Wiltshire Pantry while Shannon Cogan serves as emcee for the event.
Tickets are $75 a person can be purchased here, or by calling 502-276-5404.
1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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April 14th, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Mix, mingle and enjoy Bourbon Specialty Drinks at Republic Bank BourbonVille. Taste signature drinks from some of Kentucky’s top Bourbon distilleries, enjoy Bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the Master Distillers!
This year’s event will be held at the Frazier History Museum – the Official Starting Point of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
General Admission tickets include:
- Signature drinks and tastings from Kentucky’s Bourbon distilleries
- Bourbon-inspired cuisine
- Free commemorative glass and Swag Bag
- Access to Frazier Museum Exhibits, see current exhibits at fraziermuseum.org
VIP tickets include the above, plus:
- One-hour early entrance to event, starting at 5 p.m.
- Access to VIP Lounge sponsored by Bardstown Bourbon
- Exclusive Bardstown Bourbon Tasting Experience
Menu includes: Bourbon Glazed Chicken Skewers, Pimento Mac & Cheese Fritters with Remoulade, BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders on pretzel buns, All beef meatballs with Henry Baines, mini Hot Brown Crostini, Fresh Fruit Board, Fresh Vegetable Board with Buttermilk Ranch Dip.
Tickets start at $50, and can be purchased here. This is a 21+ event only. Please present valid ID upon entry.
829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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April 14th to 24th
Try your swing at $1 million dollars!
Anyone from beginners to scratch golfers can take a shot. If no one gets the million, they can still walk away with a terrific First Prize of $5,000!
Preliminaries are held for 9 days. This year’s challenge begins Thursday, April 14, and runs through Sunday, April 24. The Hole-In-One is open daily and each golf ball is only $1.00! Get 10 free golf balls with the purchase of a $7 Pegasus Pin at the event.
Please note: CLOSED April 17 for Easter and April 23 for Thunder
Seneca Golf Course Driving Range
2300 Pee Wee Reese Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
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⚜ Happening All Month Long! ⚜
March 18th to June 5th
See the Zoo in a whole new light as you enjoy one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs.
Embark on a journey to the far east as you stroll alongside dramatic cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of lantern artisans. Dramatic archways illuminate the way on a magical journey past colorful peacocks, slithering serpents, and a beautiful African savanna. Majestic butterflies beckon you into a world of larger-than-life insects and animals from all around the world. Kids (or kids at heart) can become part of the magic while swaying on our glowing moonlight swings or stepping inside a gigantic kaleidoscope for some whirling, twirling fun. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright memories for guests of all ages.
Opening night is Friday, March 18th. Wild Lights will be open every Thursday through Sunday until June 5th.
General Public tickets are $20, members $17, and children 2 and under are free. Purchase your tickets ahead of time here!
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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March 14th to April 26th
Louisville Mega Cavern is bringing the rave under Louisville with Mega Laser Zips! Visitors can zip through Mega Cavern surrounded by lights, lasers, music and more. Mega Laser Zips will feature six underground zip lines, including a dual racing zip and two challenge bridges that will test your skill, balance, and mettle. With each zip more exciting than the last, Mega Laser Zips will have a total of 18 lasers, a light tunnel, and more than 40 songs for visitors to zip along to under Louisville.
Mega Laser Zips is the perfect group activity to ring in spring, beginning March 14th through April 26th. Visitors may purchase tickets online here.
1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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Every Saturday & Sunday in March & April
Come visit Louisville's pop-up flea market, with food trucks, craft beer & cocktails, great vendors, live music, entertainment & more!
For those interested in becoming a vendor at the Flea Off Market, click here. This event is free and open to the public. Hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1000 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
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