Upcoming Events
March 9th - 15th
March 9th, 2 to 8 p.m.
Get excited for the St. Patrick's Parade and attend the 16th annual Blessing of the Beer! Celebrate with blessed beer, live Irish music and a good time.
The event starts at Goodwood Brewing on Market Street at 2 p.m. Join the Hibernians and the priest who will be blessing the very special keg of beer brewed by Goodwood specifically for the parade!
At 4 p.m., dance to a live music by Keltricity as anticipation builds for the Blessing of the Beer at 6 p.m.! Close out the party with a performance by Guilderoy Byrne at 6:30 p.m.
The fun doesn't end at Goodwood. Head to O'Shea's Irish Pub on Baxter Avenue where the keg will be tapped. Have a pint and enjoy the camaraderie!
636 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 10th through 12th
The 12th annual Louisville Arcade Expo is back in 2023 for 3 days of retro gaming goodness! The weekend features hundreds of pinball and arcade games - including favorites such as Pinbot, Addams Family, Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-man, Galaga, Street Fighter II and many more.
The event will also have cosplay costume contests, special guest speakers, vendors and much more! Visit their website to learn more!
Hours:
Friday 2 p.m. - midnight
Saturday 10 a.m. - midnight
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weekend passes and day passes available in advance or at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, click here.
Adults ages 18 and up: $30 Friday, $35 Saturday, $20 Sunday, $65 Weekend All Access (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Youth ages 11-17: $20 Friday, $20 Saturday, $15 Sunday, $40 Weekend All Access (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Kids ages 10 and under are free with adult purchase!
1780 Plantside Dr., Jeffersontown, KY 40299
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March 10th through 12th
The Home, Garden + Remodeling Show is coming to the Kentucky Exposition Center this weekend. Get ready for 3 full days of home improvement inspiration!
Enjoy live appearances like Mina Starsiak Hawk of HGTV’s Good Bones on stage Saturday, stroll through this year's Feature Gardens, or visit the Gifts & Gourmet Marketplace for the perfect spring treasure!
Hours:
Friday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Buy online and save off box office price until March 9, click here to purchase.
Adults: $10 at the door, $8 online
Children Ages 12 & Under: free
Special Days:
Senior Day Friday, March 10 – arrive at the box office with valid photo ID to receive a free admission ticket. No online ticket orders.
Hero Day Sunday, March 12 – All active military personnel, veterans, fire, police & first responders, receive free admission with valid ID at the box office.
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
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March 11th, 3 p.m.
Hailed by many as the premier and best attended parade in the city. Revelers will line Bardstown Road at 3 p.m. as hundreds of parade participants walk by waving and handing out goodies!
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the St. Patrick's Parade, celebrate with the theme "Pot O' Gold"! The Grand Marshal will be the Irish Person of the Year who has been selected by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians officers and members.
The parade festivities this week also included The Blessing of the Beer and a Tapping of the Keg. To learn more about all the fun events leading up to the parade click here.
Be sure to get there early to find a parking spot and get a great seat to enjoy the floats! The St. Patrick's Parade is free and open to the public.
Broadway & Baxter Ave. to Bardstown Rd. & Windsor Pl., Louisville, KY
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March 11th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate teamwork and healthy competition with a free Family Day at the Frazier History Museum! Check out their newest exhibit Kentucky Rivalries which captures the most iconic conflicts in the Bluegrass State, and what better time to experience it than the week leading up to March Madness?
Activities include special teamwork-themed story times, Kentucky Rivalries tours, crafts and activities in the galleries, and screenings of Kentucky Show!
Visit the museum between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and enjoy free admission.
829 W. Main St., Louisville, KY, 40202
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March 11th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kentucky Pop-Ups, a traveling vendor’s market pop up shop which sets up day long events in different Kentucky cities, is coming to Louisville!
They are bringing a community driven market featuring Kentucky artists, crafters and other creative vendors this Saturday to the Artisan Lofts at Glassworks.
Vendors include Throwin' Bones, Tiffany Seaton, Cayce Davenport, Bob & Oscar USA, Mary Dinnegan, and Piles of Postcards. To read more about the vendors, click here.
This event is free and open to the public.
815 W. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 11th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This Saturday, visit KMAC Museum for the March Family Fun Day! Visitors can expect free admission, art making activities, artist demonstrations, docent-led pop-up tours & more!
This Family Fun Day is inspired by the work featured in their current exhibitions The Lighthouse is Dark Between Flashes, a solo exhibition of work by Liora Kaplan, Search and Rescue, the Korean Fiber Art 2023 Louisville Show, and Holding Pattern: A group show co-curated by Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville.
715 W. Main St., Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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March 11th, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Quality Culture presents Grown Vibes Only this Saturday at Joe's Palm Room!
Enjoy food and drink specials all night long while vibing to beats by DJ John Q, DJ Empty Beats and DJ Slikk. The event will also host the Smokeasy Mobile Cigar Lounge.
Tickets start at $10 per person, to purchase tickets in advance click here. For birthday tables reservations and more information call (502) 417-6791.
1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203
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March 12th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Experience some of the flavors of Asia through cooking classes taught at the Asia Institute - Crane House by Chef Sebastian Moh!
Featuring dishes from Thailand, Chef Moh will showcase and guide you through the process of cooking three dishes per class. Participants will get the chance to discover some of the many different flavors of Asian cuisine!
You may register for a single class or opt to take both! Costs are $80 for a single class, or $150 for both. The second class will take place on April 16th.
Email jbuno@cranehouse.org, if interested in taking both classes, otherwise register here for single classes!
1244 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40203
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Opens March 15th
Sports Park Social will run alongside league play at Baird Urban Sports Park on Wednesday and Thursday nights this spring. The event kicks off on March 15 & 16 at 5:30 p.m. and will run through May 18, with a hiatus occurring the weeks of April 3 and May 1. A food truck and local brewer Against the Grain will be offering up food choices and your pick of beer for purchase.
The Baird Urban Sports Park will reopen to the public for pick-up play on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in March. The Pickleball courts and wiffle ball field will operate on an As Available basis when other players are waiting to use the courts or field. The Pickleball nets will be up, but players are asked to bring their own equipment. Come out to enjoy a mid-week office break with your colleagues or meet up with friends before lunch!
Registration for the 2023 Spring League play is now open. The Pickleball league, managed by YMCA of Greater Louisville, will be expanded this year to accommodate 24 teams, and the wiffle ball league, managed by Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation, will accommodate 7 teams. The deadline for registering is by March 14 or when team slots are full. Sign up here!
615 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Men's NCAA Tournament - March 24th & 26th, March Madness South Regionals, KFC Yum! Center
March 10th through May 21st
The region's largest lantern festival comes to the Zoo in a whole new way! Experience the stunning locations, flora and fauna from Around the World as you stroll through the Zoo under the light of enormous, handcrafted, silk-covered lanterns. Don’t miss your Zoo aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories.
Dramatic archways illuminate the way on a magical journey encompassing the famous landmarks, flora and fauna of six continents. Feast your eyes on dramatic cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of lantern artisans. Engage with interactive, animated and color-changing displays. Commemorate your visit with awe-inspiring photos at our stunning photo opportunity locations. Kids (and kids at heart) can become part of the magic while swaying on our glowing moonlight swings or exploring the panda game station! The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories.
Advance tickets are required and are valid for the date and time listed on your ticket only. Be sure to apply the $7 parking fee to your order, otherwise you will be charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Purchase your Wild Lights tickets here!
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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February 17th through April 30th
Dinos will take over Louisville Mega Cavern again with Dinos Under Louisville! Visitors will venture under Louisville to uncover 80 life-size moving dinosaurs on a gripping 20-minute adventure through more than half a mile of Louisville Mega Cavern’s underground passageways.
As visitors travel through Dinos Under Louisville, they enter a wormhole and are suddenly transported back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth! Guests will enjoy an epic adventure alongside the “live” dinosaurs and experience the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous time periods and the extinction event that ended the time of dinosaurs on the planet.
Right before their eyes, dino lovers of all ages will see dozens of colossal dinosaurs as they take over Louisville like never before.
Get your tickets here.
1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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March 14th through April 3rd
Join Sports & Social for Selection Sunday and all of the big games during this year's tournament!
Come watch the Round 1 games on their massive big screens and enjoy food and drink specials including $3 domestic drafts, $10 nachos, and $25 bucket of domestic beers.
Enter your picks for a chance to win!
Perfect Bracket: $1 million
60+ Games: $25K
Best National Bracket: $1K Gift Card
Best Local Bracket: $500 Gift Card
Register to enter the bracket competition here. Entry ends March 16 at 12 p.m.
Reserve your seat at OpenTable.com.
427 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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Every Friday during the Lenten season
Join the hundreds of families that head out to their favorite Fish Fry each Friday during Lent!
WDRB News has compiled a list of all the area Fish Frys in the city including St. Albret the Great, St. Aloysius, St. Thomas More and so many more!
Check them out, see when their Fish Frys end and what's on the menu here! Many offer dine-in or drive thru options.
Typical menu items include: fish sandwich, baked fish, shrimp basket, coleslaw, onion rings, fries, baked potatoes, green beans, and meals for the kids.
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With so many great upcoming events this year, 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!
Mayor's Night Out - Wednesday, March 15th, at the Northeast YMCA
Burgoo Bash - Saturday, March 18th, at Against the Grain
Bock Fest - Saturday, March 25th, in Nulu. Get you goat - a few remaining!
Paristown Garden Show - Saturday, April 8th, at Paristown
The Avenue Easter Parade - Saturday, April 8th, on Frankfort Avenue
Food Truck Invasion Audubon Park - Saturday, April 15th, Audubon Park Neighborhood
Thunder Over Louisville - Saturday, April 22nd, in Downtown Louisville
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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