Upcoming Events
November 17th - 23rd
Tuesday, November 22nd, 7:30 a.m.
You are invited to kick off the holiday season with Mayor Greg Fischer at the annual YMCA Mayor’s Community Thanksgiving Breakfast, along with special musical guests, the Louisville Youth Choir and the River City Drum Corp.
WAVE3’s Dawne Gee will serve as emcee and Mayor Fischer and representatives from the YMCA will highlight some of the outstanding people, programs and projects that make Louisville such a BEAUTIFUL City.
We are also excited to honor this year’s YMCA Youth Character Award recipients for their exceptional leadership in improving our community, while incorporating the Y values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into their daily lives.
A table for 8 is available for $425. Breakfast will be served. Purchase your tickets for a table at the Mayor's Community Thanksgiving Breakfast here!
Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 14th to 20th
Get ready for seven full days of PIZZA! The 5th annual Louisville Pizza Week is returning with $9 pizzas (minimum 10") from many popular Louisville pizzerias.
New this year is the Louisville Pizza Week App! Navigate your way through the city and reward your APPetite with their official APP— available in both Google Play and Apple Store. Check in at 4 or more locations and be entered to win $300 in gift cards. New contests featured on the app throughout the week!
Some locations offering $9 pizza all week long include 8th Street Pizza, Angio's, BoomBozz Highlands, Coals Artisan Pizza St. Matthews, Corner Pizza & Pub, Danny Mac's Pizza Mellwood, Derby City Pizza Co. Clifton, Derby City Pizza Co., Goodfellas Pizzeria, MozzaPi La Grange, Parlour Downtown Louisville, Wick’s Pizza Parlor Hikes Point and many more! View the full list here!
Various restaurants around Louisville, KY
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November 17th, 7 to 9 p.m.
The Louisville Film Society Short Film Slam is coming to the Speed Cinema this Thursday.
They will show locally made short films directed by members of LFS and the local community and follow each up with a 5-minute Q&A with the director.
Attendees will include Speed patrons and donors, LFS members and the general public. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $8 for Speed and LFS members and can be purchased here.
2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
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November 17th, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ring in the holiday season with Anchal’s festive Annual Holiday Trunk Show. Socialize, sip, and shop sustainable home decor, fashion, and gifts that support an artisan’s journey to empowerment.
RSVP to the free shopping experience here.
3110 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
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November 18th, 6:30 p.m.
This 20th Anniversary Brain Ball will pay homage to past Mary Varga Award recipients, honor our military veterans, while also paying tribute to jockeys, trainers and thoroughbred owners earning its nickname “Derby in November”. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, hats and fascinators are welcome!
The Ball will kick-off at 6:30 p.m. with a Cocktail Reception. Hall of Fame Jockey, Pat Day will deliver the invocation in advance of dinner and our awards presentations. A live band (Thumper & the Plaid Rabbits) and after party will commence immediately following dinner.
The night will also include a Stock-the-Bar Raffle, the chance to open the Jockey Locker full of dining certificates from dozens of great restaurants, plus a live auction. You do not need to be present to bid on auction prizes or to win.
Tickets are $250 per person for the entire event but if you can only make the After Party, those tickets can be purchased separately. Tickets can be purchased here.
3701 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
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November 19th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Take a trip to the riverfront for Belle of Louisville Riverboats’ second First Mate’s Market, a free dockside shopping and social event aboard the historic Belle of Louisville. The market is the perfect opportunity to discover unique holiday gifts for friends and family, all while supporting Louisville’s small business community.
First Mate’s Market was created with a vision of bringing together a broad spectrum of local small businesses and the community at-large at a Louisville icon and National Historic Landmark. The Belle recently celebrated turning 108 years old and is the oldest Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world!
The First Mate’s Market will feature more than 30 small business vendors, Santa & Mrs. Claus meet-and-greet, food trucks, giveaways, Pilot House tours, cash bar and more!
Belle crew will also be giving out a free limited-edition poster to the first 100 guests. No tickets are required to attend this FREE dockside event; however, those who pre-register will receive the limited-edition poster and be entered to win a 2023 Belle of Louisville Riverboats membership! Posters must be picked up at the event and can be claimed while supplies last. To be entered in the giveaway, pre-register for a free ticket to attend First Mate’s Market before 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th here.
401 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 19th, 5 to 9 p.m.
Please join Squallis Puppeteers and the Portland Museum in celebrating the Squallis 25th Anniversary Exhibition!
See puppets, props, relics and photos from two and a half decades of shows, events and collaborations. Share your Squallis stories with everyone. Make a finger puppet, have a drink and a snack, reminisce, and learn about the history of this Louisville institution. Enjoy a conversation and Q & A with Squallis staff, and hear their big announcement at 8 p.m.
This is a free event, open to the public. Donations are welcome.
2308 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40212
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November 20th, 5 to 6 p.m.
Families of crash victims and road safety advocates will gather at Sunnyhill Pavilion in Iroquois Park on Sunday to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
World Day of Remembrance is an international event, started in 1995 and adopted by the UN in 2005, honoring those killed in traffic collisions and organizing for change to prevent such tragedies. This is the first time the event will be held in Louisville.
#WDoR2022
5216 New Cut Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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November 20th, 4 to 7 p.m.
The popular and dynamic Ladies Sing the Blues showcase returns featuring the best of local and regional female vocalists, performing songs in blues, jazz, soul, rhythm & blues, and gospel styles. This year's concert will have nine singers and will end with its signature all-singer finale.
Vocalists performing this year include Yvonne Payne, Kathleen Hoye, Rachel Crowe, Marjorie Marshall, Barb Hawley, Susi Wood, The Pearls, Sheryl Rouse, and Amanda Webb.
Tickets are $35 at the door, $30 in advance. Purchase tickets here. Show starts at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m.
1433 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40217
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November 21st & 22nd
Watch as USA takes on Wales during the largest soccer tournament in the world! Happening Monday the 21st at 2 p.m.
On Tuesday, join the Mexico vs. Poland watch party starting at 11 a.m.
Reserve your table here. This is a 21 and up event, cover paid at door.
Enjoy $3 domestic drafts, $10 nachos and $25 domestic buckets of beer during all watch parties.
411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 11th through January 1st
Louisville Mega Cavern’s Lights Under Louisville returns with more than 40 themed displays, mapping projections, approximately 900 illuminated characters, 4 LED light tunnels, including a new 200-foot-long MEGA light tunnel, two laser sections, and nearly 6,000,000 points of light that will spread mega cheer and holiday spirit this season. Lights Under Louisville will take visitors on an immersive ride through more than one mile of cavern passageways as visitors drive through millions of dazzling lights, festive lasers, and even larger captivating light tunnels.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., guests can expect a one-of-a-kind holly jolly experience, complete with lasers dancing to the beat of holiday music. This year, guests will kick off the season with a megadose of holiday cheer as they encounter surprises around every corner and are completely surrounded by four twinkling light tunnels, including the all new 200-foot-long MEGA light tunnel!
For more details and to purchase your tickets, click here!
1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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November 19th through January 1st
Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland featuring Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice skating rink, photos with Santa, the Brent Street Holiday Market, trackless train rides and so much more.
The stunning 100'x50' outdoor ice skating rink is an authentic sheet of ice featuring festive holiday music, skate rentals for all ages and connected concession stand bar. General admission tickets include 60 minutes of ice time and complimentary skate rental. Public skating hours subject to change depending on weather and ice rink conditions. Follow @paristownky on Instagram for up-to-date info and announcements.
The Brent Street Holiday Market returns November 25 – 27, December 1 – 4, December 8 – 11, and December 15 – 23. Shop dozens of specialty gift ideas from local and regional makers across 20 outdoor pop-up shops lining Brent Street.
Purchase your tickets for all the exciting Fête de Noël activities here!
731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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November 19th until trees run out!
The popular Christmas Tree Lane returns for another season to Waterfront Park! Christmas Tree Lane returns beginning Saturday, November 19! Local vendor, Book’s Christmas Trees, will carry a wide variety of trees, wreaths, and other holiday greenery. Trees will be available until they run out.
Going from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
231 E. Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
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November 22nd through the end of the year
Miracle on Market, Louisville's holiday pop-up cocktail bar returns to Galaxie for another season! Fill your cup with cheer starting November 22nd through the New Year!
732 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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UPCOMING
U of L Football -
Versus NC State on Saturday, November 19th at 3:30 p.m., at Cardinal Stadium
U of L Men's Basketball -
Versus Arkansas on Monday, November 21st at 5 p.m., at Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
U of L Women's Basketball -
Versus Gonzaga on Saturday, November 19th at 7:30 p.m., at Paradise Island, Bahamas
Churchill Downs -
Stakes Room Brunch, Sunday, November 20th, 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!
Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K - November 24th, 7:30 a.m., Waterfront Park South Great Lawn
Light Up Louisville - November 25th, 3 to 10 p.m., 527 W. Jefferson St.
Mayor's Challenge Toys for Tots Toy Drive - December 2nd, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St.
The Soul of Christmas - December 1st to 4th, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater
Santa Sleigh 5K for Kids - December 3rd, 9 a.m., Joe Creason Park
A Family Christmas Holiday Spectacular - December 4th, 3 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Galt House East
Gardens Aglimmer - December 1st through 30th, at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens
NYE Live! - December 31st, 7 p.m., at Fourth Street Live!
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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