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The Louisville community is buzzing with fun and exciting events.

No matter what time of the year you're considering visiting us, you'll discover bourbon & culinary experiences, seasonal festivals, and plenty of opportunities to experience Louisville's horse racing events including iconic races like the Kentucky Derby.

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17 April Events To Attend in Louisville

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Petrified Wood

Apr062025

Trees have been around since the Devonian Period, over 380 million years. These fossils are found in different geological periods across the world. Dale Brown...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

Apr072025

The Edwin Hite Ferguson Mansion, finished for the Ferguson family in 1905, is now the home of the Filson Historical Society. Edwin Hite Ferguson commissioned...

Louisville Bats vs Indianapolis Indians

Apr082025

The Louisville Bats are a Triple-A affiliate minor league baseball team of the Cincinnati Reds, playing their home games at Louisville Slugger Field. Known for...

Judah & the Lion: The Process Tour with Ethan Regan

Apr082025

Over their decade as Nashville’s crossover folk heroes Judah & the Lion, Judah Akers and mandolinist Brian Macdonald had built a strong enough foundation...

Geoff Tate

Apr082025

Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter will be performing at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville on April 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM. This special tour...

Louisville Bats vs Indianapolis Indians

Apr092025

The Louisville Bats are a Triple-A affiliate minor league baseball team of the Cincinnati Reds, playing their home games at Louisville Slugger Field. Known for...

Create Your Own Derby Hat with Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel

Apr092025

An Exclusive Evening with Jenny Pfanenstiel – Master Milliner, Author, Educatorand Whiskey Thief Distilling Company Choose between a fascinator, fedora, or...

Mary Dowling Tasting & Literary Experience

Apr092025

Join us April 9 as we look back at a remarkable chapter in Kentucky history and launch the new Mary Dowling biography, Mother of Bourbon! At this special...

No Small Endeavor Live ft. Lee C. Camp, Malcolm Gladwell, Drew Holcomb

Apr092025

No Small Endeavor brings its variety show on the road! This April, host Lee C. Camp takes the stage with special guests Malcolm Gladwell—New York Times...

Jessica Carter Altman Live Performance (Opening for Tyler Hilton)

Apr092025

Mesmerizing singer/songstress Jessica Carter Altman opening for former One Tree Hill star, Tyler Hilton, at Whirling Tiger on Wednesday, April 9th. Doors open...

Fascinator Affair

Apr102025

Save your spot for Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ 4th annual fashion show and luncheon featuring Derby-season accessories for both men and women. Explore vendor...

Derby Fashion & Hat Workshop

Apr102025

Discover the evolution of Derby fashion in our "Fashion Through the Decades" workshop. Immerse yourself in the history and stories of influential women like...