Week of Events
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom Featuring Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Enjoy more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins from local sculptors, featuring intricate pumpkins and eye-catching works of art as you wind through the Castaway Creek like never before. Now, two beloved community traditions will bring you the most magical, immersive fall experience Kentucky has ever seen. This year's theme is "Planet Pumpkin: A Global Adventure." The […]
Monday, October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night. Know Before You Go We operate with timed ticketing. When […]
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night. Know Before You Go We operate with timed ticketing. When […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 -Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk
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October 21, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk
A 5K fun run and walk starting on the TurfMutt Great Lawn and crossing the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. Proceeds benefit the Kentucky Humane Society. Description Mulligan’s 5k Fun Run […]
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night. Know Before You Go We operate with timed ticketing. When […]
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 -Root & Rise: Fall Tree Giveaway & Bulb Sale
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October 22, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
Root & Rise: Fall Tree Giveaway & Bulb Sale
Join Louisville Grows on October 22 or 25 for our new fall event at the Healthy House Campus! Shop fruit trees, berry brambles, bulbs, and more to help your garden […]
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night. Know Before You Go We operate with timed ticketing. When […]
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 23, 2026 -Taste of Africa
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October 23, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
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October 23, 2026 -Downtown Drive-In
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October 23, 2026 -Shadows of Federal Hill, Ghost Tours of My Old Kentucky Home
Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary.
Taste of Africa
Join us for the 5th Annual Taste of Africa! It is a celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions. Featuring authentic dishes, live performances, art, and storytelling, the event brings together community members, local businesses, and supporters in an evening of joy, connection, and solidarity with immigrant communities. https://www.seeforwardministry.org/event-details/taste-of-africa-1-4
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night. Know Before You Go We operate with timed ticketing. When […]
Downtown Drive-In
Downtown Drive-In Select Friday nights through October | begins at sunset Brown-Forman Amphitheater, Waterfront Park, 1301 River Rd. Catch your favorite films on the big screen at the Downtown Drive-In for the […]
Shadows of Federal Hill, Ghost Tours of My Old Kentucky Home
Our VERY popular “Shadows of Federal Hill” tour is back for two nights! Ghosts are roaming the halls of My Old Kentucky Home! Are you the kind of person that […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Trick or Treat at Westport Village
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October 24, 2026 -Via Colori Street Painting Festival
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October 24, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 24, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
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October 24, 2026 -Shadows of Federal Hill, Ghost Tours of My Old Kentucky Home
Trick or Treat at Westport Village
Stroll door to door at participating businesses throughout Westport Village collecting sweet treats on Saturday, October 24th from 10am-12pm! Plus, we will have a DJ, complimentary photobooth and special Halloween performance from Dancensation at 11am in the green space! Happy Halloween!
Via Colori Street Painting Festival
The 18th annual Via Colori® Street Painting Festival will be held October 24, 2026 – October 25, 2026. Get ready for Via Colori® Kentucky – the most colorful, creative, and downright […]
Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary.
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do […]
Shadows of Federal Hill, Ghost Tours of My Old Kentucky Home
Our VERY popular “Shadows of Federal Hill” tour is back for two nights! Ghosts are roaming the halls of My Old Kentucky Home! Are you the kind of person that likes the more adventurous and darker side of history? We have just the evening for you! Explore My Old Kentucky Home with the ghosts of […]
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -Via Colori Street Painting Festival
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October 25, 2026 -Root & Rise: Fall Tree Giveaway & Bulb Sale
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October 25, 2026 -Hayride in the Park
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October 25, 2026 -Bluegrass Jams at Feast BB
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October 25, 2026 -Boo at the Zoo
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October 25, 2026 -Jack’s Lantern Trail
Via Colori Street Painting Festival
The 18th annual Via Colori® Street Painting Festival will be held October 24, 2026 – October 25, 2026. Get ready for Via Colori® Kentucky – the most colorful, creative, and downright […]
Root & Rise: Fall Tree Giveaway & Bulb Sale
Join Louisville Grows on October 22 or 25 for our new fall event at the Healthy House Campus! Shop fruit trees, berry brambles, bulbs, and more to help your garden […]
Hayride in the Park
Enjoy a spin around Shawnee Park under the autumn leaves! Hayride in the Park features lawn games, the children’s Free Play experience and food trucks. The event is free to attend, and refreshments are available for purchase. HAYRIDES START AT THE SHAWNEE PARK PAVILION
Bluegrass Jams at Feast BB
Every Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the Louisville Bluegrass Band hosts acoustic sets at... Feast BBQ 909 E Market Street Louisville Kentucky 40217 This is a true pickin' party (with pork!), meaning all musicians are welcome to join the circle. Whether you are a pro or just learning your chords, bring your instrument […]
Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary.
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Jack's Lantern Trail: October 1-November 1, 2026 Treat yourself to this unique, family-friendly experience in the magical woods of Iroquois Park. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we do expect sold-out nights, particularly on the weekends. The trail opens at dusk (6:50p-7:30p) each night. Know Before You Go We operate with timed ticketing. When […]