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.

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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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BloomFest

May172025

Celebrate spring at Bernheim! This free event includes whimsy & nature activities for children of all ages, including arts and crafts, garden faerie house...

Forest Fest

May172025

Join us on 5/17 at Forest Fest, our annual Bluegrass and Americana music festival! Enjoy a family-friendly day of live music, workshops, nature play, food...

McAlpine Locks Cruise

May172025

Experience the Ohio as a real, working river as we head toward the McAlpine Locks and Dam. Learn about the history of the river and this engineering marvel on...

Hearth Cooking at Farmington

May172025

Spend the day with our experienced hearth cooker, Chas Stephens, prepping the ingredients and cooking a full meal with up to 9 other people before sitting down...

The Juice Box Heroes Summer Concert

May172025

We are pleased to announce that "The Juice Box Heroes" will headline the first Good Times Summer Concert in Clarksville on Saturday, May 17th. This FREE event...

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age

May172025

Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment as Kevin Hart brings his highly acclaimed "Acting My Age" Tour to the Louisville Palace on May 17th! Known...

Scott Thompson is Buddy Cole

May172025

Scott Thompson from the ‘Kids in the Hall’ performs his most famous character, lounge lizard ‘Buddy Cole.’ The show is an evening of hilarious and incendiary...

Decades Battle Silent Disco at Hauck's Corner

May172025

Join us on May 17th for our first silent disco at the legenedary Hauck's Corner in Germantown! We're so excited to bring our crew to an institution like...

Honoring the Pack Horse Librarians with Celebrated Author Kim Michele Richardson

May182025

Join us as we honor the history of the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky, who during the Great Depression delivered books to America’s poorest and most...

Inside the Wine Maker Studio: Eric Railsback

May192025

We have had the pleasure of meeting so many great wine makers over the years that have become friends. Eric Railsback is a legend in the industry who has many...

Citizen Soldier

May202025

Citizen Soldier, the alternative rock band known for its powerful and emotive music, will perform at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville on May 20, 2025, at...

Half Baked

May212025

Retired brothers Jay and Sonny Allen move to central Florida with their wives to open a cafe. When the business fails and their nest egg dries up, they decide...