Kids' Cruise
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-09 | Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 W River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Bring the magic of the Ohio River to life while exploring a real riverboat! At 90 minutes, our Kids’ Cruises are the perfect length for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy kid-friendly music, coloring sheets, and a special surprise activity or two while taking in the sights and sounds of the world around you.
April 8 & 9, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

For more information and tickets: Louisville Steam Boat Kids Cruise – Belle of Louisville

KY Flea Market Spring Fling
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209
The KY Flea Market is your chance to find treasures old and new. Shop over 500 booths of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, bath & body, surplus and more. Free admission. Half off parking with purchase. Friday 10-6. Saturday 10-6. Sunday 11-5.

For more information: Stewart Promotions – Flea Markets

Louisville BSB vs. Stanford
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Jim Patterson Stadium, 3015 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Cheer on the Cards as they compete against the Stanford Cardinal!

Louisville Kings vs. Orlando Storm
2026-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
The Louisville Kings will call Lynn Family Stadium home field this spring. As Louisville’s premier destination for pro-soccer and entertainment events, this stadium offers the ideal atmosphere for high energy, entertainment and intimate fan feel that will make every game day unforgettable! Close to downtown, this convenient location allows fans from across the region the opportunity to enjoy high quality pro-football from amazing views around the stadium, a variety of amenities and luxury experiences fit for our royal kingdom.

Treefest 2026
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Thurman-Hutchins Park, 3227 River Road, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
TreeFest is Louisville’s Arbor Day celebration, bringing the community together to explore the essential role trees play in our lives. This family-friendly event is packed with creative, engaging, and fun activities for all ages.

Yoga at West Sixth Nulu!
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | West Sixth Nulu, 817 E Market Street Suite 101, Louisville, Kentucky
Come join us for Community Yoga at West Sixth Nulu. The instructor does this every Monday at 6 pm, all levels are welcome. This event is donation-based, give what you can!

Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-16 | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
Cheer on the Louisville Bats as they head into a series against the Toledo Mud Hens!
Tuesday, April 14 – 6:05 PM
Wednesday, April 15 – 11:05 PM
Thursday. April 16 – 6:35 PM

LouCity vs. Austin FC
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Cheer on LouCity as they compete against Austin FC.
Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning on the pitch and solid fan support. LouCity, as the club is often referred to, is a fully professional USL Championship member, now sanctioned Division 2 by U.S. Soccer. The USL Championship includes more than 20 teams across the country. Louisville City FC advanced to the USL’s Eastern Conference Final in an unprecedented nine straight seasons, plus boasts back-to-back USL Cup Final victories in 2017 and 2018.

Thunder Over Louisville
2026-04-18 15:00 - 23:00 | Waterfront Park Big Four Bridge Lawn, 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Thunder Over Louisville continues to deliver spectacular pyrotechnics like no other. Created as the Opening Ceremonies of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it offers an explosive kick-off to two weeks of celebration in Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. With an estimated average attendance of half a million people, it has become the largest annual event in its region. The show continues to be the largest annual pyrotechnics display in North America and hosts one of the Nation’s best Air Shows.

LouCity vs Jacksonville SC
2026-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
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 on the pitch and solid fan support. LouCity, as the club is often referred to, is a fully professional USL Championship member, now sanctioned Division 2 by U.S. Soccer. The USL Championship includes more than 20 teams across the country. Louisville City FC advanced to the USL’s Eastern Conference Final in an unprecedented nine straight seasons, plus boasts back-to-back USL Cup Final victories in 2017 and 2018.
For tickets and more information: Tickets – Louisville City FC

Louisville BSB vs. UK
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Jim Patterson Stadium, 3015 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Join us in the rivalry match-up between the Cards and the Cats!

L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24 | Waterfront Park Big Four Bridge Lawn, 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
One of the most anticipated events of balloon race weekend is the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow. This year, there will be TWO opportunities to see the Balloon Glow, as it returns to Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7:00 PM: Parade of Balloons
8:00 PM: Balloon Staging
9:00 PM: Glow Begins
The Great Balloon Glow is a companion event to the race, the balloons are on the field, but do not ascend. As the pilots fire their burners, watch as the balloons glow against the blackness of the night sky, synchronized to a special musical score.
You are invited to walk around the field and talk to the pilots as they have more time to show off their balloons than on race morning.
Admission will be free with your 2026 Pegasus Pin®.
For more information: BalloonFest: Thursday Glow | KDF Discover

Racing Louisville vs Orlando Pride
2026-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Racing Louisville FC is our city’s top-tier professional sports team playing in the National Women’s Soccer League. Racing both features members of the U.S. Women’s National Team and faces off against the icons of women’s soccer including Trinity Rodman, Rose Lavelle and Mallory Swanson. Join us at Lynn Family Stadium this year and cheer on Racing in the world’s toughest women’s soccer league.
Racing Louisville takes on Orlando Pride FC at 5:30pm at Lynn Family Stadium.
For tickets and more information: Tickets – Racing Louisville FC

Steamboat Supper + Evening Cruise
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 W River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
There’s nothing like a classic! A cruise up the Ohio River is the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax with some good tunes and gorgeous views. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river as we show you the town from an all-new perspective—out on the water. Grab a cocktail from our full bar. Then sit back, relax and enjoy dinner. This is a two-hour Evening cruises take place at the same time and same boat as our dining cruises but do not include a meal.

For tickets and more information: Steamboat Supper Cruise – Belle of Louisville

Cherokee Triangle Art Fair
2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Willow Avenue and Cherokee Road, 1402 Willow Avenue, Louisville, Louisville, 40204
The Cherokee Triangle Art Fair is a juried fair with more than 200 artists’ booths. The two-day event is free and open to the public. The Art Fair is held in Louisville’s historic Cherokee Triangle neighborhood on tree-lined Cherokee Parkway between Willow Avenue and Cherokee Road. The neighbors are friendly and welcoming as they celebrate spring with old and new friends alike. The Art Fair began in 1972 and has been one of the area’s favorite events ever since.
In addition to a high-quality and diverse selection of art, patrons of the fair can enjoy food, drink, and entertainment. The popular Children’s Parade kicks off the event each year at 10:00 a.m., and all kids are welcome to participate in this joyful, themed march. Other attractions include the Cherokee Triangle Association booth with offerings of Cherokee Triangle branded merchandise and apparel, and the KMAC children’s art tent for fun, hands-on activities for the kiddos throughout the weekend.
Enjoy art show between 10:00am – 6:00pm

LouCity vs. Fort Wayne FC
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning on the pitch and solid fan support. LouCity, as the club is often referred to, is a fully professional USL Championship member, now sanctioned Division 2 by U.S. Soccer. The USL Championship includes more than 20 teams across the country. Louisville City FC advanced to the USL’s Eastern Conference Final in an unprecedented nine straight seasons, plus boasts back-to-back USL Cup Final victories in 2017 and 2018.

For tickets and more information :Tickets – Louisville City FC

Sunday Funday at Churchill Downs
2026-04-26 11:30 - 18:00 | Churchill Downs
Sunday racing returns to Kentucky Derby Week for the first time since 2010, which gives the community an extra day to celebrate the seasonal fun with brunch options around the track.
Gates Open 11:30 a.m. | First Race 12:45 p.m.
For tickets and more information: Sunday Funday 2026 | Spring Meet | Events | Kentucky Derby Week Events

Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade
2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Kentucky Derby Festival, West on Broadway from Cambell to 9th street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
The 2026 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway in Downtown Louisville on Sunday, April 26. This family-friendly annual event showcases some of the nation’s finest marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters and colorful floats.
The parade marches west on Broadway for 17 blocks and lasts approximately two hours.
Originating in 1956 on a budget of only $640, the Pegasus Parade is the Kentucky Derby Festival’s oldest event. Today, the Pegasus Parade is one of the largest in the country, contributing an estimated impact of more than $22 million to the local economy.

The 2026 theme is “Festival on the Move: A Year of Milestones, Memories and Movement!”
The theme honors the journey that connects us all through movement, celebrating our country’s history, our community, and the Derby Festival spirit! Participants are encouraged to celebrate all things that move from iconic American history and technological process to human-powered feats like sports and dancing.
General Admission bleacher seats along the route: FREE, courtesy of Churchill Downs (first come, first served)
For more information :Pegasus Parade | KDF Discover

Great Bed Races Presented by Snap-on
2026-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Kentucky, 40209
Grab four of your co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, dress in a ridiculous costume—and then race to the finish. That pretty much sums up the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races.
Each year, thousands of enthusiasts gather to cheer on more than 30 teams, while on-air personalities from WAVE TV anchor the live coverage from every angle, from the crowd to the parade of beds, to every last heat.
Monday, April 27, 2026
1:00 PM: Tailgate Party Starts
6:00 PM: Parade of the Beds
7:00 PM: Races Begin
Spectator admission: FREE with 2026 Pegasus Pin®
Parking: $15 KEC Parking fee.

The 2026 theme is: “Festival on the Move: Ticket to Ride,” which celebrates motion, momentum, and the thrill of exploration!

Bed Team Entry Fee: $175/team (includes 5 participant t-shirts and 5 collectible Pegasus Pins)
Deadline to register a team: April 1st
For more information: Bed Races | KDF Discover

Great Steamboat Race by Shepherd Insurance
2026-04-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 W River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
As one of the original and longest standing traditions of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Great Steamboat Race has been taking place on the Ohio River since 1963. Ask any local, this event has become a Louisville tradition in the leadup to Derby weekend!
The event pits vessels against each other, including the Belle of Cincinnati, as they compete for bragging rights in this race on the river!
The Mary M. Miller was declared the winner in 2025. Come see if our beloved local steamboat reigns supreme and takes back the coveted Silver Antlers in 2026.
The race lasts about 2 hours, finishing back at the Wharf. Following the race, the victor is awarded the pair of Silver Antlers during an Awards Ceremony on the Belle of Louisville.
For more information: Great Steamboat Race | KDF Discover

Louisville Kings vs. St. Louis Battlehawks
2026-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States

Beltane Festival
2026-05-03 11:00 - 19:00 | The Carriage House at Howard Stramboat Museum, 1101 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130, United States
Beltane Festival is a family-friendly, free-to-attend Event at The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum.
Come celebrate the beginning of summer, midpoint between the spring equinox and summer solstice.
Crafting for the kids, local group performances, Maypole Dance, Mimosa Bar (supplied by Pearl Street Taproom), 20+ Vendors with handmade items. Dressing for the occasion is encouraged but not required.
For more information: Beltane Festival Tickets, Sunday, May 3 from 11 am to 7 pm | Eventbrite

Rogue One at Iroquois Park
2026-05-04 20:30 - 22:30 | Iroquois Ampitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY, 40214, United States
Experience the magic of the movies like never before with Hollywood Classics Under the Stars at Iroquois Amphitheater—a free outdoor film series that brings timeless cinema to life in a breathtaking open-air setting. Gather your friends, family, and a blanket for unforgettable evenings filled with iconic films, cool night air, and the charm of the big screen beneath the stars!
The showing on May 4th will play Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
For more information: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Iroquois Amphitheater

Louisville Bats vs. Nashville Sounds
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202
Bring your furry friend out to Louisville Slugger Field for Dog Night #1 and enjoy Bats baseball with the Louisville Bats! It’s also Thrifty Thursday, featuring $4 hot dogs, $2 popcorn, and 16oz sodas to keep your night ballpark-budget friendly!

Tickets and more information: Louisville Bats | MiLB.com

Racing Louisville FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Racing Louisville FC is our city’s top-tier professional sports team playing in the National Women’s Soccer League. Racing both features members of the U.S. Women’s National Team and faces off against the icons of women’s soccer including Trinity Rodman, Rose Lavelle and Mallory Swanson. Join us at Lynn Family Stadium this year and cheer on Racing in the world’s toughest women’s soccer league.
Racing Louisville takes on Portland Thorns FC at 6:30pm at Lynn Family Stadium.
For tickets and more information: Tickets – Racing Louisville FC

Kentucky Kingdom Opening Day
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | KY
Kick off the 2026 season exploring exhilarating rides on world-class coasters and capturing picture-perfect moments in classic cars and enjoying BIG fun for little ones in King Louie’s Playland, where you can play all day on more than a dozen pint-sized attractions.
For tickets and more information: Daily Tickets | Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park | Louisville

Maifest
2026-05-09 14:00 - 22:00 | German American Club, 1840 Lincoln Avenue, 40213, KY, 40213, United States
Celebrate Spring at the German American Club with our Annual Maifest! This is the opening event to our outdoor Biergarten season – Family Friendly and Free Entry with lots of events throughout the day, including a Brat Toss, Facepainting, Live Music, and More! Sample the largest selection of imported German Beer on tap in the region and enjoy that with a German dinner served from 5-8 pm.
All Animals must be service animals.
