Live in Lou

KMAC Museum Martinis and Mistletoe
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KMAC Museum, 712 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
KMAC’s hallmark holiday shopping event showcases a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts, paired with festive martinis. All proceeds support the museum and its programming.

Made Market at The Mellwood Arts Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY, United States
Made Market allows you to browse local vendors’ creations for the day. You can find your next Christmas gift, whether it be handmade pottery, jewelry, food, soaps, etc. the market has it all!

Bardstown Road Aglow
2025-12-06 12:00 - 22:00 | Bardstown Road, Louisville
Spend the afternoon in The Highlands neighborhood with live holiday music, cocktails, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6pm. Soak up everything The Highlands has to offer but do it in a festive fashion.

Light up St. Matthews
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Brown Park
Located between Kresge Way & Browns Lane, St Matthews, KY, this afternoon is filled with entertainment, music, ice skating, free cookies and hot chocolate, and more! Join us for this event, or go see the lights any time after Dec. 6th!

A 60's Candlelight Tours
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Join us as Locust Grove celebrates its 60th anniversary with the beloved tradition of candlelight tours inside the historic house. Two tours are available each night, starting at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Register here: https://locustgrove.org/event/a-60s-christmas-candlelight-tours/

City Champs Training
2025-12-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Greater Louisville Inc., 101 S. Fifth Street Suite 2300, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Become a City Champ and Share Your Love for Louisville!
Ready to show off your Louisville pride? Join GLI and Live in Lou for our upcoming City Champs Training – an exciting opportunity to become an official ambassador for our amazing city!
City Champs is a unique program that empowers passionate Louisvillians to connect with newcomers and those considering a move to our community. During this fun and informative training, you’ll dive into everything Louisville has to offer and learn how to answer questions potential and new residents may have.
At the end of the training, you’ll receive a Certificate of Recognition and your very own City Champs pin – your badge of honor as an official Louisville ambassador!

Candy Cane Lane at House of Marigold
2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | House of Marigold, 10310 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, Kentucky, 40223
The Candy Cane Lane pop-up will offer something unique for guests to enjoy each night. Across all four nights, guests can enjoy the limited-time Candy Cane Lane food, cocktail menu, and activities.

The Flea Off Market’s Holiday Bazaar at Mellwood Arts Center
2025-12-13 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-14 11:00 - 17:00
Join us for a few days of holiday shopping while supporting local businesses. This popular holiday pop-up has tons of booths and galleries you don’t want to miss.

Tuesday Trivia Night at Goodwood Whiskey Row
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Goodwood, 121 W Main St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for Tuesday Trivia on Whiskey Row!

Trivia Night - Jungle Bells
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
Wear your favorite holiday sweater and test your knowledge with trivia at the Zoo!

KY Flea Market New Years Spectacular
2026-01-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209
One of the nations best Flea Markets consisting of over 800 booths of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath & body, surplus and more. Free admission. Get 1/2 off parking with any purchase

Lobby Bourbon Tasting in at Tempo by Hilton
2026-01-09 00:00 | Tempo by Hilton, 710 E Jefferson Street, Louisville, 40202, United States
Every Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tempo by Hilton hosts Bourbon Lobby Tastings featuring a rotating bourbon selection that changes monthly.
This month, guests can enjoy a curated tasting of Mary Dowling Bourbon.

Comedian Trevor Wallace @ The Brown Theatre
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 | The Brown Theatre, 315 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States

Re-Opening Champagne Party with Sacha Geoffroy
2026-01-16 17:00 - 23:00 | Nouvelle Bar & Bottle, 214 S. Clay Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us at Nouvelle Bar & Bottle with Sacha Geoffroy for a “re-opening” champagne party! Sacha Geoffroy is the current generation wine maker of Geoffroy Champagne, a historic family name in the village of Cumières in the Vallée de la Marne region of Champagne. You don’t want to miss this fun opportunity with a deep list of delicious wines.

Harlem Globetrotters @ KFC Yum! Center
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters return to town, blending athletic skill with show‑stopping fun for all ages.

Breakfast with the Penguins
2026-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY, 40213, United States
Join us for Breakfast with the Beasts, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about the fascinating world of Penguins. Tickets include a hot breakfast featuring a waffle bar (Belgian waffles, assorted toppings, sausage links, fresh brewed coffee, orange juice and water), parking and admission for the day at the Zoo. Breakfast will occur near the featured animals’ exhibit area and all programs will feature an exclusive keeper talk along with a chance to create enrichment for one of the Zoo’s animals!
You can find tickets and more information here: https://louisvillezoo.org/event/breakfast-with-the-beasts-penguins-2026-01-17/

Night at the Museum @ KMAC
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | KMAC Museum, 712 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Night at the Museum is a time for guests to enjoy a creative evening filled with art, cocktails, snacks, and music! Each ticket includes admission to KMAC’s current exhibitions, guided tours, art-making activities, and one free cocktail.
Tickets are $28.
Purchase them here: www.kmacmuseum.org/night-at-the-museum

Punch Needling Workshop
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | KMAC Museum, 712 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
KMAC is hosting an adult workshop that will teach each participant how to punch needle and make their own small artwork to take home. No previous experience needed. Guest artists include Ellen Grinstead Yunker and Shannon Test.
Admission: $40/$45

Fire Tower Tour & Hike @ Bernheim Forest
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, 2499 Clermont Rd, Clermont, KY, 40110, United States
Enjoy the view of Bernheim and the surrounding area from its historic fire tower! You’ll climb to the observation room while learning a little about the history of the tower. The tour also includes a short, guided hike.
Admission: Bernheim Members $15; Non-Members $20
Purchase Tickets Here: https://bernheim.org/event/bernheim-fire-tower-tour-guide-hike-5/
