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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Clue: A Walking Mystery

Jun122025

CLUE: A Walking Mystery brings the iconic family-favorite board game to life! Search for clues in downtown Louisville and be the first to solve the mystery in...

Historic Louisville Cruise

Jun132025

Come aboard for a special two and a half hour narrated journey to learn more about our beautiful city, its history and our community’s connection to the river....

Steamboat Supper

Jun132025

Come aboard for a hearty and delicious meal while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the river as we show you the town from an all-new perspective—out on the...

Evening Cruise

Jun132025

Join us aboard the historic Belle of Louisville, a cruise up the Ohio River is the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax, and take in the sights. These...

Old Louisville in the Time of F. Scott-Fitzgerald

Jun142025

For the 100th anniversary of the publication of the Great Gatsby, the Louisville Free Public Library invites guests to enjoy a stroll through Old Louisville to...

Sky Soul Festival

Jun142025

Prepare for an enchanting experience as the Sky Soul Festival graces Waterfront Park in Downtown Louisville, KY, brought to you by Sky Foundation. This eagerly...

LouCity vs. Birmingham Legion FC

Jun142025

Cheer on Louisville City FC as they push for a championship! Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning...

Late Night Shakes Louisville Improvisors

Jun142025

The Louisville Improvisors return for a tenth year with Late Night Shakes on select Saturdays, bringing late night improvised Shakespeare plays created from...

Celebrate Father's Day at Kentucky Kingdom

Jun152025

This Father's Day, we're honoring dads, grandfathers, and fatherly figures with a free Discovery Meadow Koozie and soft drink. Available to the first 300 dads...

Boney James: Slow Burn Tour

Jun152025

Saxophonist and composer Boney James celebrates the release of his latest album, Slow Burn, with an all-new tour. Slow Burn is a new high point in a remarkable...

The Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series The Fate of the Day: The War for America

Jun162025

In the second volume of the landmark American Revolution trilogy by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The British Are...

Gatsby at the Gardens

Jun182025

Slip into your finest flapper fringe or dapper duds for a Great Gatsby garden party at Waterfront Botanical Gardens! Stroll the grounds, enjoy delectable...