Upcoming Events
October 13th - 19th
October 13th, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Head to the beautiful Trager Family JCC for an evening of incredible food from local farms, prepared by local chefs.
Enjoy specialty cocktails, a silent auction, a local vendor’s market and live music by the Song Sparrows Bluegrass Band.
The menu includes lox salmon crostini's, rainbow trout, chilled beet salad, vegan chorizo tacos, sweet potato pie and more. Chefs include Chef Eneitra Beattie (Greenz n Tingz), Chef Jake Snyder (Noche Mexican BBQ), Chef Bruce Ucán (Mayan Cafe) and more!
Purchase your tickets to Farm to Table here.
3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205
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October 13th, 4 to 8 p.m.
Louisville Downtown Partnership and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance are kicking off their monthly, Thursday night market series on S. 4th Street, featuring food, shopping and live music!
The night market is located between Guthrie and W. Chestnut Streets on S. 4th Street. The streets will close at 4 p.m. to vehicles so that guests can freely walk through the street. Markets will continue monthly with a Fall Harvest theme in November and a Holiday theme in December.
Crowler Catering will serve up craft beers and wine. Entertainment will be scheduled for each monthly market.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, click here.
S. 4th St. between Guthrie and W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 14th & 15th
The Big Stomp is a festival that stomps the mental health stigma! Located on a beautiful 90-acre private nature preserve adjacent to Louisville’s renowned Parklands, the immersive, multi-day experience takes a fresh, inclusive, modern approach.
With social activities and mindful programming, The Big Stomp provides education, awareness and resilience tools. Join them in rocking the elephant in the room – changing the way mental health is communicated while fostering an environment of openness and fearlessness.
Enjoy incredible acts such as Lotus, Moon Taxi, The Floozies, Budos Band, Creed Bratton, Dirtwire, Magnolia Blvd, Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, VEZL, Mama Said String Band, Kiana & the Sun Kings and many more!
Gates open Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Purchase your tickets to The Big Stomp here!
8401 Dawson Hill Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
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October 14th & 15th
Join fellow deadheads for the return of Grateville Dead at Brown Forman Amphitheater, the biggest Grateful Dead tribute in town!
Featuring musical acts by Hyryder, Curtis Eversole, Captain Midnight Band, Electric Garden, Hot Brown Smackdown, and more!
This is an all-ages event and there will be food and beverages available to purchase. Free parking will also be available.
Weekend passes are $45, Friday only pass is $20, and Saturday only pass is $30. get your tickets here!
Children 12 and under get in free with a parent or guardian.
Come out for this local celebration for Jerry Garcia's Birthday and the music of the Grateful Dead!
1301 River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 14th, 5 to 10 p.m.
Get ready for the final Pickin in Paristown of 2022! Their final free Friday night concert series features the Restless Leg Stringband!
Guests will enjoy happy hour all night, yummy food options at the “Village Market” (an amazing food hall with great food options), great music and more!
Restless Leg Stringband will take the stage at 6 p.m. so grab your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family and help celebrate the grand opening of the Village Market with Pickin in Paristown!
731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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October 14th, 5 to 8 p.m.
The Pop-Up Beer Gardens will be popping up for two more Fridays in October!
Enjoy the fall season with West Sixth and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy this Friday at Seneca Park! Bring your family, lawn chairs and pups! You’ll enjoy music, lawn games, food and fresh beer from West Sixth’s draft trailer.
3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd., Louisville, KY 40207
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October 15th & 16th
Via Colori® Kentucky is a festival in which hundreds of artists, community organizations, vendors and partners come together to host the most creative festival in Kentucky. Over 100 artists participate with the intent of making an artistic masterpiece on a large scale, directly on the sidewalks of Waterfront Park!
The event will feature live music, vendors, family-friendly activities, a food court, a bar and of course, street art.
Via Colori is a family and pet friendly event that is free for the public to attend!
Big Four Bridge Lawn, Louisville, KY 40206
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October 15th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Browse through beautiful one-of-a-kind art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, baked goods and home decor from around the region at the Historic St. Joseph Children's Home.
Proceeds from this free, family-friendly event will benefit St. Joseph Children's Home.
Come out and enjoy the fall weather and grab a bite from one of the food trucks serving hotdogs, hamburgers, BBQ, kettle corn and sweet treats!
For the kids, check out the face painting artist and petting zoo!
2823 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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October 15th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Cherokee Triangle Association is holding their annual family fall festival this Saturday inside Willow Park!
Kick off the day with a Children's Costume Parade (meet near the Gazebo at 11 a.m.). There will be plenty more activities for both adults and kids including live music, food and beverages, beer and wine, a Book Sale and Bourbon pull.
Please, NO pets, firearms or outside alcohol allowed.
1402 Willow Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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October 15th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This Saturday at the KMAC Museum, enjoy free admission, art making activities, artist demonstrations, docent-led pop-up tours, live music and more!
This Family Fun Day is inspired by the work featured in their current exhibition, the 2022 KMAC Triennial: Divided We Fall, which features the work of eleven contemporary artists with personal and professional ties to Kentucky.
Additionally, there will be hands-on art making activities led by the KMAC Education team, a community tape mural project inspired by one of the paintings in Divided We Fall and artist demonstrations led by Triennial artist, J. Daniel Graham and KMAC artist in residence, Monica Stewart!
Sweet treats will be available, with hot apple cider at the KMAC Café and mini pies for sale at the Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company booth!
715 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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October 15th, 12 to 5 p.m.
Come and shop with local black vendors this Saturday on 4th Street Live! during the MELANnaire Marketplace Fall Festival! Enjoy music by DJ Storm 2X and a live performance from Mighty Shade of Ebony!
To sign up to be a vendor at MELANnaire Marketplace, click here.
411 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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October 15th, 3 p.m.
This coming Saturday, you can support the WHAS Crusade for Children and drink great beers at the first-ever Crusade for Children Oktoberfest at Mellwood Art Center.
The event will bring together Louisville's thriving craft beer scene (and wine!) for tastings, along with live music, snacks, a silent auction and much more. Tickets are $60 VIP and $40 General Admission (increases $10 each at the door). Grab yours today here!
Must be to 21+ to attend.
1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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October 15th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The last Paristown Flea Market will take place this Saturday in Paristown! Come check out more vendors, more treasures and the grand opening of the “Village Market”, Louisville's newest food hall!
Enjoy an eclectic mix of vendors selling vintage, vinyl, antiques, mid-century, art deco, plants, books, repurposed and more at this free event!
Food trucks and pop-up bars will be on site for food and beverage purchases.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Paristown Flea, click here.
731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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October 15th, 1 p.m.
The Louisville Junior Mustangs, Louisville Spokes & Spikes will host a wheelchair competition consisting of two games played by the wheelchair users in our community.
Come join Live the Edge by Example as they cheer them to victory and let them know that they are appreciated.
Tickets for this event cost $5 for adults and $2 for children. For tickets, contact Herb Henry at (502) 417-0855.
Contact Herb Henry also if you are interested in sponsoring or making a donation, or if you would like to play in the basketball competition!
Funds raised during this competition will go toward the purchase of wheelchairs and training.
Learn more about Live the Edge by Example here.
4409 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213
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October 16th, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Celebrate spooky season at the Gore Club's 10th Annual Halloween Art Show! All pieces at this ghoulish event are priced under $100 and with a wide variety of artists, there is sure to be something that will catch your eye!
Fright Bites food truck will be on site filling your tummies with delightfully spooky yummies!
At 9 p.m. the Gore Club movies will commence featuring Killer Clowns from Outerspace, Critters, and Mars Attacks.
This a 21+ event, doors open at 6 p.m.
640 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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October 16th, 4:30 p.m.
Joe's Palm Room is bringing you another incredible jazz performance this weekend for Jazz at Joe's! This week's installment brings Brooks Giles to the stage.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. Jazz at Joe's is a 21 and older event.
Admission is $25.
1821 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40203
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There is still time to check out many of the great farmer's markets in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market - 201 S. Peterson Ave. Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Saturdays, 2 to 5 p.m.
Eastwood Village Farmers' Market - North Beckley Paddling Access, 500 Beckley Creek Pkwy. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday now through October
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday through October!
The street will be closed off to foot traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
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Each weekend in October
Experience Kentucky Kingdom like never before with an all-new fall event every weekend in October. Trick, treat and play by day as the sun sets on Louisville.
Discover glowing family fun as more than 1,000 illuminated pumpkins transform Kentucky Kingdom into a not-so-spooky world of nighttime fun. See towering pumpkin sculptures, some more than 12 feet high, expertly carved that light up the night with special effects and pops of color.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, special fall photo opportunities, trick-or-treating, limited-time seasonal bites and more! Get tickets here.
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
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October 1st through 30th
A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, Boo at the Zoo, presented by Meijer, transforms your Zoo into a living storybook, complete with some of your favorite characters brought to life, fun music and a safe place for trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. Your party ticket includes all rides, attractions and parking.
To help provide social distancing and to reduce contact, there will be a limited number of treat booths throughout the Zoo. This year, rather than receiving one treat per booth, kids 11 and under will receive multiple treats at each station!
Boo at the Zoo is rain or shine, no refunds or exchanges. All tickets must be purchased in advance here.
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY
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October 4th through 31st
More than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins illuminate the night as an “organic art show” at Iroquois Park during the month of October!
Gaze upon the fantastic pumpkins with designs of famous individuals such as Louisville's own Jack Harlow, Halle Bailey and the Queen as well as scenes from iconic movies!
Jack O'Lantern Spectacular hours are Sunday through Thursday 6:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 6:30 to 11 p.m. Purchase your tickets at the box office at Iroquois or online here.
Proceeds benefit the Parks Alliance of Louisville.
1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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Multiple days in October
Ultimate Halloween Fest returns this year to both Paristown Pointe and the Legend of Pope Lick!
This year features several fun activities for Halloween fans of all ages including the free Silver Screams Classic Horror Movie Series at Paristown. Four classic horror films will be shown on the projector screen at Christy's Garden each starting at dusk: Oct. 1 Dracula (1931), Oct. 8 The Wolf Man (1941), Oct. 15 The Invisible Man (1933), Oct. 22 Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948).
Other events include Oktoberfest, Pope Lick Chili Cook-Off, the Great Pumpkin Night and the Spookshow Spectacular all at the Legend of Pope Lick. End the month with the Halloween Balloon Glow and the Halloween Parade at Paristown.
To view all the spooky fun, visit their website.
Legend at Pope Lick - 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
Paristown Pointe - 731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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 UPCOMING
Louisville City FC -
Eastern Conference Semifinals on Saturday, October 29th time TBD, Lynn Family Stadium
U of L Football -
Versus Pitt on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m., at Cardinal Stadium
Churchill Downs -
Trick or Treat at the Track, Sunday, October 30th
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 Live! - October 21st, gates open at 7 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field
KY Bat Festival - October 22nd, 4 to 7 p.m. at Sawyer Hayes Community Center
Nightmare in NuLu - October 22nd,
Louisville Hot Brown Showdown - October 23rd, 1 to 5 p.m. at Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park
CycLOUvia - October 23rd, 2 to 6 p.m. in the Highlands
Halloween Balloon Glow - October 27th & 28th, at Lynn Family Stadium
Halloween Parade & Festival - October 29th, at Paristown
Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration - November 5th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southeast Christian Church Blankenbaker Campus
Bourbon & Barbeque Louisville - November 11th & 12th, at Waterfront Park
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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