Upcoming Events
November 3rd - 9th
November 3rd, 6:30 p.m.
This Thursday evening at High Horse, enjoy an unforgettable night of Louisville music, bourbon and dancing to help the Forecastle Foundation continue to protect and connect the world’s natural awesome.
Featuring Louisville musician Zach Longoria, who recently rebranded his sound and aesthetic as Unusual Heat, a retro-futuristic R&B project. Zach will be performing with some special guests which will make for a show you don't want to miss!
High Horse provides an intimate setting with plenty of space to get your groove on. Their bartenders will be crafting delicious cocktails and serving up plenty of spirits and ice-cold beer.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey will be offering a free bourbon tasting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm.
General Admission tickets are $20 each and tickets will be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Forecastle Foundation.
Attendees will also get the chance to win three separate raffle items including everything from bourbon to art. Tickets will be $10 each and the drawing will take place after the show.
1032 Story Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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November 3rd, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Louisville Tourism Annual Gala & ROSE Awards, which stands for Recognition of Service Excellence, are given to the unsung heroes of the industry who have committed themselves to a career in tourism.
ROSE Awards are offered in Hotel Services, Attractions, Behind the Scenes, Culinary Arts, Dining + Spirits, Leadership Excellence, Outstanding Management Professional, Transportation, Volunteers, Event Services, and Rising Star.
The Annual ROSE awards will be held at the Louisville Palace, with a red-carpet roll-out, a live band performance, and cocktail hour, which will include a red-carpet experience, bar service, hors d’ oeuvres and much more!
The registration and cocktail hour will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with the awards presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m. All finalists are invited to attend the ROSE awards with a guest of their choice, and organizations that nominated the star employee are encouraged to attend to support their finalist.
Tickets can be purchased here.
625 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 4th through 6th
Horrorpalooza Weekend is a weekend of horror and paranormal for fans of all things spooky. It will include celebrity tours, vendors, a horror makeup artist, psychics, seminars and more!
Participating actors announced so far include Danielle Harris (the "Halloween" movie series), Michael Pare (“Village of the Damned”), John Dugan (“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”), Chase Wright Vanek (“Halloween 2”), and Rob Mello (“Happy Death Day”).
Horrorpalooza sales go to benefit the Waverly Hills Historical Society. Tickets start at $30 a day and can be purchased here.
4400 Paralee Dr., Louisville, KY 40272
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November 4th, 6 to 11:45 p.m.
On the First Friday of every month, many Downtown art galleries, shops, boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment hot spots stay open for extended hours. They will offer specials, sales, refreshments and live music.
Explore the 40+ unique boutiques, artists, galleries, eateries and more along the First Friday Hop route!
Parking is free on the street after 6 p.m. and TARC offers rides to all main stops. Downtown also offers a variety of rental bikes and electric scooters for getting around to each gallery.
This a free, family-friendly event.
Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202
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November 4th, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Come to Noche Mexican Barbecue on Bardstown Road for a free celebration! Join them as we honor three years with a Día De Los Muertos themed party!
The event will feature live music by DJ Roberton, salsa dancing with Louisville Salsa Underground and drink specials such as $7 Top-Shelf Margaritas and $6 Palomas.
1838 Bardstown Rd., Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40205
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November 5th & 6th
Chartered in 1956, the Louisville Artisans Guild is Kentucky's oldest guild dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in arts and crafts.
Please join the Louisville Artisans Guild this weekend for their annual juried show. Shop, sip, and enjoy the show. Admission and parking are both free!
The event will take place on Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1776 Plantside Dr., Louisville, KY 40299
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November 5th & 6th
ColorFest, Bernheim’s annual fall festival is back after a two-year hiatus!
ColorFest is two days of affordable family fun surrounded by the spectacular beauty of fall at Bernheim. Families will enjoy activities like the corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, giant launch, nature games and giant slides.
The hillside grass maze is new for this year, and adults can enjoy the beauty of fall while enjoying beer and wine.
Other highlights include live music, hands-on nature activities, unique local foods, and Kentucky art and craft vendors. ColorFest is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $12 for Bernheim members, and $15 for non-member adults (ages 14+); children (13 and under) free. Purchase your tickets in advance here.
2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY 40110
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November 5th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In honor of our veterans in Kentucky and around the nation, Louisville Metro and the City of Middletown have partnered up to host the 12th annual Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration!
Held at Southeast Christian Church, Blakenbaker Campus, attendees can personally meet Kentucky veterans and active-duty personnel and view historical and present-day military displays.
Attendees will enter via Watterson Trail using entrances two and three at the Blankenbaker Campus. There will be a shuttle to drop off people at the Celebration entrance.
New this year, attendees can purchase food from Hurrikane's and All Thai'd Up food trucks while enjoying the celebration!
Come out and shake hands with history!
920 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243
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November 5th, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how the Zoo animals start the day! Enjoy an exclusive keeper talk, a variety of breakfast treats, activities and plenty of fun as you say “good morning” to the Zoo.
General admission to the Zoo is included with each event ticket. Tickets are $45 for members and $60 for non-members. Ticket price includes admission for 1 adult and 1 child. Single tagalong tickets are $20 per extra person. Children ages 2 and younger are free.
Purchase tickets here.
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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November 5th, 11 a.m.
Flags4Vets invites Louisville area volunteers to help place flags on 7,500 veterans' graves at Cave Hill Cemetery for Veterans Day.
Attendees must park and gather at Breckinridge School, which is within 100 feet of the U.S. Military Section of Cave Hill Cemetery. Grave flags will be passed out here to all attendees and everyone will enter as a group at 11 a.m.
Strollers and wagons are OK. No bikes or pets allowed.
This is a Flags4Vets family-friendly event.
1351 Payne St., Louisville, KY 40206
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November 5th, 3 to 9 p.m.
This Saturday, head to the Galaxie Gear Fest where you can buy, sell, trade, meet others and have fun!
Live music will be performed by Psych-Rockers: Kinni Moon & Ground Control at 7 p.m.
$5 cover paid at the door. Happy trading!
Interested in being a vendor? $25 to sign up. You will need to bring a table and extension cord and a credit card must be placed on file as collateral, in case someone needs to return a faulty piece of equipment.
732 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 5th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This weekend at the Fall Festival and Car Show there will be vendors setup outside and throughout the Hillsdale Baptist gym!
This year we feature a Vintage/Modern Car Show. Registration begins at 9 a.m., $20 to participate, and judging will start at 10 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m.
Trophies will be given out for Top 5 Classic, Top 5 Modern, Pastor’s Choice, Kid’s Choice, and Youth’s Choice.
Proceeds go to benefit Operation Christmas Child.
4714 E. Pages Ln., Louisville, KY 40272
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November 5th, 1 p.m.
Learn the art of glass etching as you create a perfect fall or winter centerpiece at the Kentucky Science Center! Use stencils and glass etching cream to create your design, then light it up and enjoy it all season long.
Tickets for MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to the Kentucky Science Center. $30 per person, or $20 per person for members. Purchase tickets here.
Open to ages 8 and up. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.
727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 5th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Covenant Classical Academy will be hosting their Fall Festival at Crestwood United Church’s gym.
The community wide event will feature 20 craft booths, 4 food trucks, bake sale, silent auction & raffle; as well as $5 wristbands for kids which includes face painting, ninja obstacle course inflatable, popcorn, and a pumpkin for the first 100 kids!
The fundraiser will benefit the school's scholarship program and help them buy new playground equipment.
Come shop for quality, handmade gifts from artisan’s booths, including handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles, paintings, leather, woodworking, crocheted goods, and more!
Covenant Classical Academy, where the joy of learning begins!
7214 Kavanaugh Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014
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November 5th, 11 a.m.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
Register for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk here.
For more information, please contact: louisvilleootd@gmail.com
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 5th, 8 to 11 p.m.
Now that Halloween is over, don’t throw away those pumpkins! Did you know pumpkins produce a significant amount of methane as they degrade in the landfill?
Instead, bring your pumpkin out and smash it in fun, unique ways. Pumpkin parts will be donated to a local composting co-op so that the pumpkins can degrade appropriately and be used to give new life to community plants!
Around dusk, featured on the big screen will be the ultimate pumpkin smashing movie: Sleepy Hollow!
Also available are a variety of interactive games and escape rooms (additional fees apply).
Admission is $10 and can be purchased in advance here.
4002 S. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
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November 5th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Looking for the perfect holiday outfit or a new winter coat or sweater to keep you warm and cozy this winter? Then you need to make sure you stop by Thread Heads, Kentuckiana's largest vintage clothing market!
Vendors from all over the region will be set up with the best selection of vintage clothing, streetwear, jewelry and accessories.
The event will take place in the new event space right down the street from the Fleur de Flea on Swan Street. $3 cover paid at the door.
986 Swan St., Louisville, KY 40204
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November 8th
Tuesday, November 8th is the mid-term Election Day. Remember to get out and vote!
Unsure where you go to vote? Find your polling place HERE.
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 Baptist Health LaGrange, KY, Healthy Living/Healthy Giving
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Baptist Health LaGrange is sponsoring a community Health Fair, Healthy Living/Healthy Giving. We are extremely grateful for the service our veterans have given to us all and would love to have you all at our health fair to provide information and highlights for veterans. For more information, please contact Susan Arnold at (270) 317-6566 or sarnold1@bhsi.com
1025 New Moody Ln., LaGrange, KY 40031
Meet the Horses at the Veteran’s Club, Inc
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Come out and meet the horses of the Veteran’s Club! Our Equine Facilitated Mentoring Program uses these horses to help Veterans, First Responders, Service Members and their families move past trauma. This is a great way to check out the program while going thru a session. This is an event for the whole family and attendance is free. For more information contact Corey Bowlin at (502) 487-1464 or cbowlin@veteransclubinc.org
375 Normandy Heights Rd., Taylorsville, KY 40071
Veterans Day Observance at Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 4 p.m.
On Sunday, November 6th, the American Legion G.I. Joe Post #244 and the City of Jeffersontown will host veterans, active-duty military for the 28th Annual Memorial Day Program at the Veterans Plaza, Veterans Memorial Park. This is a free event for all. For more information contact Mr. John Wright at (502) 548-3143.
10707 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
Be at Ease, Dogs Helping Heroes
Monday, November 7th, 6 to 9 p.m.
Dogs Helping Heroes is proud to host the 5th annual event, “Be at Ease”, at the Mile Wide Beer Co. This event features food, drink, a raffle drawing, and a chance to meet some amazing Hero Teams! Tickets are $25 to $40 and can be purchased here.
636 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, 2022 Kentucky Veterans of the Year Awards Dinner
Wednesday, November 9th, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate and honor the male and female 2022 Kentucky Veteran of the Year! This is a free event with RSVP.
10617 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
 UPCOMING
Louisville City FC -
Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 p.m., Lynn Family Stadium, against the Tampa Bay Rowdies
U of L Football -
Versus James Madison on Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 p.m., at Cardinal Stadium, Salute to Service Game
U of L Men's Basketball -
Versus Chaminade on Thursday, November 3rd at 7 p.m., at KFC Yum! Center
U of L Women's Basketball -
Versus Cincinatti on Monday, November 7th at 5 p.m., at KFC Yum! Center
Churchill Downs -
Stakes Room Brunch, Sunday, November 6th, races start at 1 p.m.
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!
Throo the Zoo 5k - November 12th, 8 a.m. at the Louisville Zoo
Louisville Pizza Week - November 14th through 20th
BIAK Brain Ball - November 18th, 6:30 p.m. at The Olmsted
YMCA Mayor's Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - November 22nd, 7 a.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center
The Soul of Christmas - December 1st to 4th, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater
Gardens Aglimmer - December 1st through 30th, at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens
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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