Upcoming Events
September 29th - October 5th
September 30th to October 2nd
The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show featuring over 600 artists from around the U.S. held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville.
During this three-day event you’ll find delightful works of art in 17 artistic mediums, from clay to wood, lovingly created by talented artists. With so much to choose from, you’re sure to discover your next must-have treasure. View a complete list of the participating artists here! Don't forget to check out the food vendors who will be set up in the court, as well as on 4th and 3rd streets.
Event hours on Friday and Saturday are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This is a free, rain or shine event. Please no pets unless they are service animals.
1402 St. James Ct., Louisville, KY 40208
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October 1st through 9th
Head to New Albany this weekend for the start of their week-long festival, Harvest Homecoming! Kick off Day 1 with fun activities like the Harvest Hike, Bicycle Tour or the Harvest Homecoming Parade. For the Parade, starting at 3 p.m., get there early for a front row view and experience over-the-top floats, vintage cars and exciting bands!
Additional activities include the Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Sunday, Kid's Dog Show on Monday and Festival Rides starting Tuesday! Booth days are the 6th through the 9th.
This festival is a free, family-friendly event.
431 Pearl St., New Albany, IN 47150
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October 1st & 2nd
BowmanFest is a two-day event on October 1st & 2nd that features rare vintage aircraft, warplanes and military vehicles from all over the U.S.! Come celebrate 100 years of Bowman Field!
Kick off the event with the Bowman Field 5K on the Runway! A fast, flat course that takes place almost entirely on the airfield. Runners will receive a commemorative medal and shirt along with a beverage and admission to the main event with their registration. Register here.
Additional activities include an aerobatic airshow where you can watch first class pilots and planes do aerobatic maneuvers in the CAT3 airbox with thrilling maneuvers, smoke and excitement!
Admission is free for Veterans, $20 per person or $50 for family four pack! $15 for Seniors or youth 15 and under. Purchase your tickets in advance here.
Parking is free!
2815 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY, 40205
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October 1st & 2nd
The 4th annual Louisville Taco Festival is returning to Fourth Street Live!
Enjoy access to over a dozen bars & restaurants and be prepared to enjoy more than 15 taco & food vendors, margarita bars, nacho bar, churro stand, a taco & hot chili pepper eating contest, the Kids Zone with moon bounces on the 2nd floor and much more!
Tickets start at $14.99 and can be purchased here. General admission and VIP tickets options available. Children 10 and under enter for free.
411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 1st & 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 19th annual Nunnlea Craft Fair takes place at the 157 year old Historic Nunnlea Home. There will be artists in each room as well as on the front porch and on the front yard. The craft artists will be offering a wide variety of quality handmade items including, jewelry, gourd art, needlework, glass, basketry, wood crafts and pottery. In addition to great artists, there is plenty of free parking and space for browsing in a beautiful setting.
Visitors to the craft fair are also invited to enjoy a special seasonal lunch at the Calico Café located inside the Nunnlea Historic Home. The menu will include a selection of gourmet sandwiches, soups and desserts.
This event is free and open to the public.
1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40220
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October 1st, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
The Original Louisville Rock Showcase has returned! Come and enjoy 12 bands over 12 hours during one unforgettable show at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park!
Gates opens at noon with music starting immediately. The lineup for LRS Fest is:
Louisville School of Rock
Fallen Tree Way
Deep Above
2 Pump Chump
Tin Zelkova
Taylor Road
Routine Caffeine
Anemic Royalty
Guerrilla Red
Texas Hippy Coalition
Tantric
Local H
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show! Get your tickets ahead of time here.
1301 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 1st, 9 a.m.
Join Down Syndrome of Louisville and unite for a common cause to raise funds at the 2022 Kindness Warrior Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today!
Registration fees for the Kindness Warrior Walk are:
Walk Registrant - $21, includes t-shirt & event registration
Individual with Down syndrome - free, includes t-shirt & event registration
Car Show Participant - $21, includes t-shirt and participation in the car show contest to raise funds for Down Syndrome of Louisville
Register here.
If you cannot attend this event but would like to make a donation to the Down Syndrome of Louisville, please click here.
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 1st, 12 to 5 p.m.
This Saturday at the Portland Museum enjoy the Portland Art and Heritage Fair inside the museum and outside in their acre backyard! The space will be filled with things to do, buy, see and eat.
There will be several art collectives, beer brewers, nonprofit initiatives, taco trucks, craftspeople and more set up, along with the Tip It Forward Mobile Wellness Clinic offering free massages! The Louisville Academy of Music will also be there presenting an instrumental petting zoo. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Before the Art and Heritage Fair, get active at the annual Almost 5K at 9 a.m. or at the free yoga class from the Kentucky Yoga Initiative at 11 a.m.! To sign up for the 5k, click here.
2308 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40212
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October 2nd, 3 to 8 p.m.
Join Chef Chris Williams of Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar alongside more than 20 chefs and industry workers to honor the life of celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain, at A Taste For Life.
The event helps those working in the service industry who suffer from depression, anxiety and the challenging day to day dealings of working in the industry. A Taste for Life will shut down Spratt Street in Germantown and feature chefs' samplings of signature dishes, live music and guest speakers!
Tickets are $75 per person and proceeds benefit NAMI Louisville and The Pete Foundation. Purchase tickets for A Taste of Life here.
1053 Goss Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
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October 2nd, 5 to 10 p.m.
Celebrate the end of summer at the IceHouse! The event takes place inside the IceHouse as well as on the rooftop.
DJ Empty Beats and DJ Bandcamp will be playing the hits inside while DJ Lil Jerry with Sean Clay & Friends keeps the party going outside on the rooftop!
Upscale attire is required, must be fitted, trendy and chic. No sports wear/team attire allowed.
Get your tickets for the last day party of the year here.
226 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 2nd, 4:30 p.m.
Starting this Sunday, Joe's Palm Room is bringing you incredible jazz performers every other week! This week brings the Louisville Jazz Initiative to the stage.
The Louisville Jazz Initiative is a diverse, inter-generational coalition of musicians and educators committed to the authentic teaching and performing of jazz.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. Jazz at Joe's is a 21 and older event.
Admission is $25.
1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203
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October 2nd, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The legendary Juggernaut Jug Band will introduce you to music that originated in Louisville and called 20’s rock and roll. They play an assortment of wildly interesting instruments including a jug, washboard, kazoo and more. They are fun for kids ages 0-109!
Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the music on the shaded lawn. The 1792 barn serves as the stage backdrop and offers a spectacular sunset view. Explore the Blackacre Conservancy grounds and enjoy feeding the farm animals along the fence line. Food and merchandise available for purchase.
Entry is $20 per carload.
3200 Tucker Station Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
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Oktoberfest (various locations)
Tis' the season for brats and Märzen! Check out these upcoming Oktoberfest celebrations happening this week:
Oktoberfest at Oldham Gardens - Sept. 30th & Oct. 1st; Oldham Gardens will be featuring traditional German food, music by the River City Polkatz and Boom Pah Pah and great brews! 6300 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014
Louisville Turners First Annual Oktoberfest - Oct. 1st; Louisville Turners are teaming up with Against the Grain and Mom's Music for their first annual Oktoberfest on the river! 3125 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40207
Ten20 Craft Brewery Oktoberfest - Oct. 1st; Join Ten20 Craft Brewery for an Oktoberfest celebration featuring live music, a Stein hoisting contest, costume contest, Stein specials, German beer flights and more! 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206
West Sixth NuLu - Oct. 1st; Get ready for a full-day of Munich-inspired festivities, benefitting FoodChain. There will be new German-style brews on tap, games & activities and food specials! 817 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
Audubon Park Auktoberfest - Oct. 1st.; Join Audubon Park neighbors in celebrating fall, community, music and craft beer at Auktoberfest 2022! Oriole Dr., Louisville, KY 40213
Oktoberfest at Pope Lick - Oct. 1st; Ultimate Halloween Fest presents Oktoberfest at Legend at Pope Lick featuring music from the River City Polkatz, beer with West Sixth, a showing of Young Frankenstein (1974) on their 40 foot screen, a special menu of classic Oktoberfest food and more! 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
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There is still time to check out many of the great farmer's markets in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 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, 500 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.
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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Each weekend in October
Experience Kentucky Kingdom like never before with an all-new fall event every weekend in October. Trick, treat and play by day as the sun sets on Louisville.
Discover glowing family fun as more than 1,000 illuminated pumpkins transform Kentucky Kingdom into a not-so-spooky world of nighttime fun. See towering pumpkin sculptures, some more than 12 feet high, expertly carved that light up the night with special effects and pops of color.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, special fall photo opportunities, trick-or-treating, limited-time seasonal bites and more! Get tickets here.
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
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October 1st through 30th
A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Meijer, transforms your Zoo into a living storybook, complete with some of your favorite characters brought to life, fun music and a safe place for trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. Your party ticket includes all rides, attractions and parking.
To help provide social distancing and to reduce contact, there will be a limited number of treat booths throughout the Zoo. This year, rather than receiving one treat per booth, kids 11 and under will receive multiple treats at each station!
Boo at the Zoo is rain or shine, no refunds or exchanges. All tickets must be purchased in advance here.
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY
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October 4th through 31st
More than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins illuminate the night as an “organic art show” at Iroquois Park during the month of October!
Gaze upon the fantastic pumpkins with designs of famous individuals such as Louisville's own Jack Harlow, Halle Bailey and the Queen as well as scenes from iconic movies!
Jack O'Lantern Spectacular hours are Sunday through Thursday 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 6:30 to 11 p.m. Purchase your tickets at the box office at Iroquois or online here.
Proceeds benefit the Parks Alliance of Louisville.
1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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Multiple days in October
Ultimate Halloween Fest returns this year to both Paristown Pointe and the Legend of Pope Lick!
This year features several fun activities for Halloween fans of all ages including the free Silver Screams Classic Horror Movie Series at Paristown. Four classic horror films will be shown on the projector screen at Christy's Garden each starting at dusk: Oct. 1 Dracula (1931), Oct. 8 The Wolf Man (1941), Oct. 15 The Invisible Man (1933), Oct. 22 Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948).
Other events include Oktoberfest, Pope Lick Chili Cook-Off, the Great Pumpkin Night and the Spookshow Spectacular all at the Legend of Pope Lick. End the month with the Halloween Balloon Glow and the Halloween Parade at Paristown.
To view all the spooky fun, visit their website.
Legend at Pope Lick - 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
Paristown Pointe - 731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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 UPCOMING
Louisville City FC -
Versus Detroit City FC on Wednesday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m., Lynn Family Stadium
Racing Louisville FC -
Versus Kansas City Current on Saturday, October 1st at 7 p.m., Lynn Family Stadium
U of L Football -
Versus Boston College on Saturday, October 1st at 12 p.m., at Boston College
Churchill Downs -
September Meet, through October 2nd
With so many great upcoming events this fall, 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!
Belknap Fall Festival - October 7th & 8th, at the Historic Douglass Loop
Asian Night Market - October 8th, 7 to 10 p.m. at Fourth Street Live!
Garvin Gate Blues Festival - October 8th, in Historic Old Louisville
Taste of Louisville - October 12th, 6 p.m. at the Mellwood Arts Center
The Big Stomp - October 14th & 15th at Jones Fields
Via Colori - October 15th & 16th, at the Big Four Bridge Lawn in Waterfront Park
Louisville Hot Brown Showdown - October 23rd, 1 to 5 p.m. at Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park
Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration - November 5th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southeast Christian Church Blankenbaker Campus
Bourbon & Barbeque Louisville - November 11th & 12th, at Waterfront Park
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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