Calendar of Events

See what’s happening around Louisville

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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville

Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.

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& Juliet

Apr222025

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks:...

V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community

Apr222025

V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community highlights the life and legacy of V. Joseph Shipman, CEO and President of Continental National Bank, one of...

Singin' in the Rain

Apr222025

Hollywood of the 1920’s is the setting for this light-hearted and romantic MGM classic filled with show-stopping dance numbers and memorable music. Grab your...

Brilliant Exiles: American Woman in Paris, 1900-1939

Apr222025

During the early twentieth century, Paris was the destination of choice for talented and independent American women determined to move beyond the limitations...

Little Loomhouse Tours

Apr222025

Little Loomhouse Tour Options Fiber & Spinning Tour In this 20 minute hands-on tour, we will explore the history and current practice of spinning natural...

Derby Season Tours

Apr222025

Experience the thrill of Derby season like never before with a Derby Season Tour! Go behind the scenes at Churchill Downs®, walk through the historic barns and...

Portraits in Faith - Seeing the Other

Apr222025

The "Portraits in Faith: Seeing the Other” exhibition creates a space for guests to view and interact with portraits, creating conversations around how...

Shining a Light: Iconic Women

Apr222025

The 11th annual Shining a Light documentary-style photography exhibition focuses on iconic women of the world and how they do well for themselves, their...

Love and Marriage Exhibit

Apr222025

Opening in April 2025, Love & Marriage will explore themes related to courtship, love, and wedding traditions in Kentucky over the last 150 years. This...

Historic Ferguson Mansion Tour

Apr222025

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...

Bourbon & Bridles Experience

Apr222025

What do you get when you pour a jigger of Bourbon, add a dash of Thoroughbreds, and mix in a Mint Julep cup? The complete Bourbon and Bridles Experience....

Winter into Spring

Apr222025

The exhibit Winter into Spring features 15 talented artists showcasing paintings, glass, and sculpture from the Louisville area. It runs March 23 through May...