Upcoming Events
June 30th - July 6th
July 1st, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This Friday head to the Beechmont Gazebo and catch rock group, Donnie & The Thrillers! This a free, family-friendly event. Attendees will enjoy live music, experience the beauty of the Olmstead Parkway and spend time with neighbors.
No vendors will be selling food or other items on the event site; however, attendees are encouraged to patronize local businesses in the Woodlawn Corridor and the surrounding areas.
Beechmont Gazebo, Louisville, KY 40214
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July 2nd, 1 to 4 p.m.
Join Slava Ukraini International, RIOTHEART, and the Louisville Nature Center for the first annual CommUNITY Freedom Fest! This event brings small businesses, market vendors, artists, musicians and non-profits together for one day of fun for the whole family, while supporting these businesses and helping them grow.
For the kids there will be food, live music, games and activities as well as a story hour with the Louisville Free Public Library! Adults can enjoy the beer tent while checking out some great local businesses!
3745 Illinois Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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Fourth of July Celebrations in Louisville
Riverview Independence Festival
July 2nd, 5 p.m.
Come to Riverview Park this Saturday for the annual Independence Festival! This event features live music, food & drink, and fireworks! Musical performances by Sheryl Rouse and the Unlimited Show Band, J.D. Shelburne, and Appalatin. The kids can enjoy the expanded Riverview Park Splash Pad. Fireworks kick off at 10 p.m.
8202 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40258
Locust Grove Independence Day/Summer at the Farm
July 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in 19th-century style at Historic Locust Grove! This year they are celebrating on Saturday, July 2nd, the anniversary of when the Continental Congress officially voted for its freedom from Great Britain. This free admission event will feature the new Unfolding the Story Tour, walk-throughs of the historic house, first person interpreter portrayals, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and Remember The Ladies at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., a reading of “What to the Slave is the 4th of July” by Frederick Douglass at noon and 4 p.m., and more. Food trucks will be on-site for food and drink, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville, KY 40207
Independence Day Thunder Over Shivley
July 2nd, 1 p.m.
The E-Z Duz It Center is hosting a substance-free Fourth of July party for the whole family this Saturday! Enjoy dunking booths, bounce houses and other fun games as well as a silent auction offering many different goods. Food and snacks will be available all day leading up to their firework show! This is a free event, however a suggested donation of $1 will be accepted.
6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40258
Crescent Hill Fourth of July
July 3rd & 4th
The Crescent Hill neighborhood is once again bringing two days of fun for the Fourth of July! The celebration includes live music performances, food and beverages, cake and prize wheels, a kid zone with inflatables and more! The event will go Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with fireworks beginning at 10 p.m.! The historic 150-year old Peterson-Dumesnil House will be open for tours. The annual auction & raffle will be inside the house featuring fabulous items like Pappy Van Winkle, unique bourbon items, Split-the-Pot raffle, wine baskets, sports tickets, unique experiences and more. For more information and to view the schedule of events visit their website.
301 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
St. Matthew's Independence Day 5k
July 4th, 8 to 9 a.m.
Join the St. Matthews community for the Independence Day 5k race. This fun and fast timed race begins and ends at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Walkers are welcome! Awards and prize drawings will take place in the parking lot following the race. The race supports St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. MAM) and St. Matthews Baptist Church’s “Love 40207” program. All money raised will go to programs that support and benefit the St Matthews community. Click here to register.
3515 Grandview Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
Waterfront Park Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 to 10 p.m.
Bring the family out to the annual Fourth of July celebration at Louisville's Waterfront Park! Family-friendly activities will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the park. Starting at 5 p.m. visitors can also enjoy a diverse lineup of musical artists at the mainstage. Listen to Cincinnati-based funk band Freekbass, dance to R&B-Soul artist Zaniah or enjoy the psychedelic instrumental grooves of Casey Powell. Between each set, DJ Always will be mixing popular tracks to provide an evening of continuous musical entertainment. There will be food and beverages available for purchase as well as a beer tent for the adults. The firework show happening over the Ohio River will begin at 9:45 p.m.
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Paristown Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 p.m.
Enjoy live music from The Crashers at Christy's Garden, food trucks, delicious cocktails, VIP options and a show-stopping Zambelli Fireworks display at Paristown! The Crashers will perform at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin shortly after at 9:45 p.m. One child under 10 per ticketed adult can enter for free. Get your tickets here.
720 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
Fourth of July Firework Extravaganza
July 4th, 7 p.m.
Watch as the Louisville Sluggers take on the St. Paul Saints at Slugger Field! The game begins at 7:05 p.m. with Fourth of July Fireworks to follow. Get your tickets ahead of time for this fun, family-friendly Fourth activity here!
401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market - 201 S. Peterson Ave. Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
Eastwood Village Farmers' Market - North Beckley Paddling Access, Beckley Creek Pkwy. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday now through October
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday through October!
The street will be closed off to foot traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
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July 6th through September 3rd
Beyond Van Gogh is a new, truly immersive experience. While other shows use virtual reality or still images, Beyond Van Gogh breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear and disappear, and flow across multi-surfaces.
Enjoy over 300 pieces of art over a 30,000 square foot area, including the iconic classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Café Terrace at Night". The show is accompanied with a beautiful score and many other surprises!
Hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
Purchase your tickets here.
Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B
221 S. 4th St., Louisville KY 40202
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With so many great upcoming events this summer you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
Bluegrass Veg Fest - Saturday, July 9th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mellwood Art Center
Mimosa Fest - Sunday, July 10th, at Fourth Street Live!
Jeffersontown Summer Beer Fest - Saturday, July 16th, 4 to 8 p.m. behind 3rd Turn Brewing
Cure CF SpiropaLOUza - Saturday, July 16th, at Norton Commons Amphitheater
Apron Inc. Taste of Independents - Sunday, July 17th, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Olmstead
Dainty Fest - July 23rd to 25th, in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood
GrateVille Dead Music Festival - July 28th & 29th, at Waterfront Park
Glibchella - Saturday, July 30th, at Mile Wide Beer Co.
Make sure to follow the Around Lou Social Media pages to stay up to date on even more fun happening Around Lou!
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