Upcoming Events
March 23rd - 29th
March 23rd, 4 to 6 p.m.
Come sit, stay, play and celebrate our furry friends with your favorite local vendors! It's International Puppy Day, so bring your pup to the Germantown Mill Lofts for the paw-ty!
The Kentucky Humane Society will be on site with puppy play time, PG&Js Dog Park Bar and Katy's Pet Care info booths, Barkin' for Bows with their handmade bows & bandannas, Nails and Tails is offering first 3 nails trims for free, and food by Crowler Catering will all be in attendance!
946 Goss Ave., Louisville, KY 40217
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March 25th, 12 to 6 p.m.
This Saturday will mark the sixth year of Bock Beer celebrations in the city of Louisville. Nulu is home to two coincidentally named alleys- Nanny Goat Strut and Billy Goat Strut, thus making it a fitting place for the Bock Beer Fest! Come out and drink locally brewed bock beers and enjoy safe and fun racing of the goats on Market Street!
Schedule: 12 p.m. Blessing of the Goats and Bock Beer 12:30 p.m. Nulu Marketplace Classic Adult Goat Race 1:15 p.m. Renewal by Andersen Sprint Baby Goat Race 2 p.m. First Urology Adult Goat Race 2:45 p.m. Tom Drexler Forecast Dash Baby Goat Race 3:30 p.m. Tractor Supply Adult Goat Race 4:15 p.m. Taj Bar Baby Goat Race 5 p.m. Hotel Genevieve Adult Goat Race 5:30 p.m. Jefferson County Farm Bureau Baby Goat Championship 6 p.m. Angel's Envy Adult Goat Championship
Music Schedule: 12 - 1 p.m. School of Rock 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Wicker Frog 2:30 - 3 p.m. Wurst Fest Winners Announced 3 - 4 p.m. Luke Powers 4:30 - 6 p.m. Nick Dittmeier and the Saw Dusters
The KY Proud® Wurst Fest will feature local restaurants that will create their own version of a cased sausage. Bock Fest attendees will be able to purchase the sausages at the festival, and a panel of esteemed celebrity judges will taste them all to crown the Wurst Fest Champion!
Competitors will turn in their Wurst submissions at 2 p.m. and the winner will be announced on the Main Stage at 3 p.m.
Nulu, E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 25th, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
The 5th edition of the Louisville Children’s Film Festival brings in exciting independent films for kids to be shared by audiences of all ages.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Warm and Fuzzy Various Directors Follow along as these critters and kids embark on adventures of friendship, family, and learning to be yourself. This colorful collection of animated films will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy!
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. It’s Up to Us Various Directors Parents used to teach their children about climate change; now, children are teaching their parents. The short films in this collection demonstrate the ways in which today’s youth have quite literally taken matters into their own hands to ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations. We can’t wait for others to make change happen – it’s up to us!
Get tickets to the 10:30 a.m. screenings here, and for tickets to the 12:30 p.m. screenings click here!
2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
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March 25th, 10 to 11 a.m.
A Japanese Corner Special Event - Japanese Fisherman Dance Class is part of AICH's Asian Language Corner Program.
During this one-hour class, participants can learn from Yuriko Yamamoto, a Japanese cultural Specialist, about Sōran Bushi (ソーラン節), one of the most famous traditional songs and dance (min'yō) in Japan and practice some basic dancing movements of Japanese Fisherman Dance.
Make sure to join the class wearing comfortable clothing & shoes and stay hydrated throughout the class!
This class is a family-friendly and free event. Ages 8 and up.
To sign up, fill out this form!
1244 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203
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March 25th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come out to Judith M Millinery Supply House for their Annual Main Street Derby. This is a free, fun family event which includes a Hat Show featuring hats made by milliners all over the US.
Kids-craft your own noodle horse and see which one will win Kids Derby! Includes a kid’s parade where participants can design their own “float” - just like the Pegasus Parade! Join world renowned milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel, owner of Judith M, in this Derby-themed event as she brings the hat experience to you! Bring a chair, friend, and the kids for a fun day of hats and activities. And don’t forget to wear your hats!
115 E. Main St., La Grange, 40031
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March 25th & 26th
Louisville's pop-up flea market returns this weekend! Come out and enjoy great vendors, food trucks, craft beer and cocktails, live music, entertainment, free admission, and more!
The Flea Off Market features artists, makers, craftspeople, and vendors selling vintage, collectible, and handmade items.
Interested in becoming a vendor at the Flea Off Market? Click here to find out more!
Open Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event.
1000 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
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March 25th & 26th
Experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam, where 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill.
Witness world-class drivers show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. You will be close to the action with many of your favorites like the legendary Grave Digger®, snarling El Toro Loco, mighty Megalodon® and more, as they push the limits in Freestyle, Skills, Donut and Racing competitions. Monster Jam also features breathtaking Freestyle Motocross exhibitions.
Saturday doors open at 6 p.m. Sunday doors open at 1 p.m.
Get your tickets here.
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
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March 26th, 3 p.m.
Each of us can define our lives through the music we love. This concert shows how composers take the music of their lives and share it for all to learn from and enjoy. This program introduces important symphonic works written in America that embody specific elements and tell stories of cultures from around the world and around the community.
Program: Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide Saad Haddad: Manarah Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9, mvmt 2 Traditional: “Go Down Moses” Florence Price: Excerpt from Concert Piece No. 2 Michael Foumai: Kealaikabiki Suite, mvmt 3. Raise Hawai’i Lin-Manuel Miranda (arr Brubaker): Music from Hamilton Leonard Bernstein: Overture to West Side Story
John Devlin, conductor
The event is taking place at Old Forester's Paristown Hall. Purchase your tickets here.
724 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40202
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March 26th, 8 a.m.
The Fight for Air Climb, is returning to Lynn Family Stadium, featuring one-of-a-kind views of the Louisville skyline and the best set of stairs this side of the Ohio River.
Lynn Family Stadium is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.
The Louisville Fight for Air Climb is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers.
How you climb is up to you: race to the top or take it at your own speed.
Register now for $35, or day of event for $45. Contact Deena Kinkade Adams at Deena.Adams@lung.org
350 Adams St, Louisville, KY 40206
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March 26th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Get an exclusive look at the latest couture designs from the Kentucky Derby Museum’s featured milliners at this one-of-a-kind event.
Enjoy unlimited mimosas and brunch bites before 11 a.m., when models take to the runway to show off the latest hat and David Yurman jewelry trends.
A DJ will keep the party going while milliners help you plan your signature Derby look. Spring is in the air, so grab your girlfriends and head to the Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show!
Get your tickets here.
704 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208
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March 26th, 1 to 5 p.m.
Join the Arrow Fund and other local vendors on the last Sunday of every month for PG&J's market.
No dog, no prob! You don’t need a dog to enjoy the dog bar! Humans must be 21+
New to PG&J's? Bringing your dog? You must have vet records (paper or digital) showing that your dog is spayed or neutered, and vaccinated for Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, and Canine Flu. Dogs must be 4 months or older.
Email Records to: info.pgjdogbar@gmail.com
800 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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March 27th through April 1st
Louisville's youth are full of opinions and have their collective eyes on the future. Join Louisville's youth as they lead our community's discussion on violence prevention and get involved with them! Come to these events, join the discussions and celebrations and show you care about them, their future and what they think. Your opportunities to engage with our community’s smart youth are abundant!
The week will host many events and ways to get involved, including a Youth Vendor Fair, Open Mic & Poetry Night, Documentary Night and more! See all the different events and read more details here.
Various locations
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Men's NCAA Tournament - March 24th & 26th, March Madness South Regionals, KFC Yum! Center
Louisville Slugger - Opening Night, April 4th, 6:35 p.m. versus the Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field
Louisville City FC - March 25th, 3 p.m. versus El Paso Locomotive FC at Lynn Family Stadium
Racing Louisville FC - April 1st, 3 p.m. versus Washington Spirit at Lynn Family Stadium
Now 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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Now 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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Now 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 Give A Day: A Celebration of Service - Begins Saturday, April 1st
Zoeller Pump Company Touring Parade - Saturday, April 1st, coming to a neighborhood near you!
Paristown Garden Show - Saturday, April 8th, at Paristown
The Avenue Easter Parade - Saturday, April 8th, on Frankfort Avenue
$1 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Contest - Thursday, April 13th, at Seneca Golf Course Driving Range
Kentucky Derby Festival BourbonVille - Thursday, April 13th, at Frazier History Museum
Kentucky Derby Festival Block Party - Saturday, April 15th, at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
Food Truck Invasion Audubon Park - Saturday, April 15th, Audubon Park Neighborhood
Tour de Lou - Sunday, April 16th
Thunder Over Louisville - Saturday, April 22nd, in Downtown Louisville
Chow Wagon - Begins Thursday, April 27th
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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