Thousands of visitors will once again make their way through Iroquois Park this fall for Jack's Lantern Trail, a new chapter for the pumpkin-filled experience that was born right here in our park.
This year's theme, “Woods of Wonder,” will transform the trail with thousands of illuminated jack-o'-lanterns, bringing new experiences and plenty of Halloween magic to the woods of Iroquois Park. And for those looking to get to the glow a little faster, a new “Get to the Glow” Fast Pass will be available.
Jack's Lantern Trail will take place October 1 through November 1 and serves as a fundraiser for the Parks Alliance of Louisville, helping support Louisville's more than 120 parks.
While you're here, I hope you'll take some time to explore Iroquois Park and the surrounding South End. Grab a bite at a local restaurant, visit a neighborhood business, or simply take in one of Louisville's most beautiful public spaces.
Jack's Lantern Trail runs from October 1 through November 1.
The Louisville Zoo is proud to announce the return of Louisville’s premier Halloween event. Marking its 45th year, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer invites families to enjoy festive fall fun on Thursday through Sunday evenings, Oct. 1-30. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Children and adults are invited to dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event.
Boo at the Zoo turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop (while supplies last).
Are you interested in helping to clean up your community this fall? Brightside is hosting the a Community Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 24th. Groups of any size and anywhere in Jefferson County are encouraged to sign up to participate in the area of their choice on or around October 24th. The more volunteers, the more we can make the city shine!
FREE clean up supplies and post-cleanup bag collection are provided and all are welcome to participate.
Simply register your fall Community Wide Cleanup group here.
Metro Public Works will offer free leaf drop-off services from November 3 through December 5, operating Tuesday through Saturday.
Please note: Sites will be closed November 26-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Accepted materials:
Loose leaves
Leaves in paper or compostable bags
Leaves in reusable containers (If you bring leaves in a reusable container, please take the container home with you.)
Not accepted:
Trash
Plastic bags
Other yard waste
Drop-off locations
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Public Works Yard 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
East District Operations Center 595 N. Hubbards Lane
Shawnee Park Athletic Complex 230 Southwestern Parkway
535 Meriwether Ave. Across from the Solid Waste Office
This fall, consider taking a break from raking and leaf blowing. Fallen leaves provide valuable overwintering habitat for many insects, including important pollinators. Removing or mulching leaves can destroy beneficial insect larvae and eliminate critical habitat. If you'd prefer a tidier yard, rake or blow leaves into a pile around the base of a tree and leave them there through the season.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of "leaving the leaves" and native yard-friendly landscaping practices? Visit Wild Ones Louisville for resources and information.
Remember...Never, blow leaves into roadways and remember to keep catch basins clear for drainage!
