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Great Steamboat Race by Shepherd Insurance
April 29 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Great Steamboat Race by Shepherd Insurance

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 […]

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8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Rogue One at Iroquois Park
May 4 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Rogue One at Iroquois Park

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 […]

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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Clydesdales at the Trail Hotel
May 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Clydesdales at the Trail Hotel

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th from 4–6 PM for a special appearance by the iconic Clydesdales. Stop by for a free photo-op and get up close with these legendary horses. After you snap your photos, keep the celebration going with dinner at Oak & Ember, where we'll be serving up festive Cinco de Mayo […]

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11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Forest Fest
May 16 @ 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Forest Fest

Join us on 5/16 at Forest Fest, our annual bluegrass and americana music festival! Enjoy a family-friendly day of live music, workshops, nature play, and local makers in the middle of beautiful Jefferson Memorial Forest.

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1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grand Ole Time – Patio Party
May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grand Ole Time – Patio Party

It is such a pleasure to once again throw an all out patio bash with our friends at @grandcruselections from NYC. As always the international man of passion Mr. Eric Railsback @erailsba is coming to make sure things run smoothly! Join us on Sunday - May 19th 2026 @ 1pm to experience some of the […]

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10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fire Tower Tour & Guided Hike
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fire Tower Tour & Guided Hike

Enjoy a birds-eye view of Bernheim and the surrounding area from the historic fire tower! Constructed in 1929, the fire tower was the first structure at Bernheim. You'll climb to the observation room and enjoy the stunning views while learning a little about the history of the tower. The tour also includes a short, guided […]

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hump Day Happy Hour – Social Lights
May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Hump Day Happy Hour – Social Lights

Relax with a cool beverage and delicious appetizers while enjoying exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in our Giraffe/Rhino area. As the sun sets, stay for our popular Wild Lights lantern festival. Wild Lights entry is included with your Social Lights ticket. Guests will enjoy the happy hour experience first, then the full Wild Lights route […]

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville
May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville

  Turn your Sunday into #SundayFunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville! Cruise away the afternoon as you take in the sights and sounds of the Ohio River. Whether you choose to enjoy a delicious buffet meal option, jam along to our playlist, play games with your fellow passengers or just sit back and feel […]

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mayor’s Hike, Bike, & Paddle
May 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mayor’s Hike, Bike, & Paddle

This yearʼs Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points along the way. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The furthest distance will cross the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and come back. Cycle from the Great Lawn out to Shawnee […]

11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Floral Frenzy
May 25 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Floral Frenzy

Experience color in motion, celebrating the transition from spring to summertime in Louisville. Kentucky Kingdom's Floral Frenzy festival commemorates the boldness of color with a larger-than-life Mosaiculture and live flower walls! Guests will have the opportunity to capture picture-perfect moments under our colorful canopy and hear rich sounds as live music filled the air. Return […]

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5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays
May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays

Waterfront Park and 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville first partnered in 2002 to produce an innovative concert series that showcased local and emerging national recording artists, as heard on 91.9 WFPK. Each free concert attracts audiences to enjoy music on the river in a family-friendly park atmosphere with a cash bar and local food trucks. For […]

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LouGrass Session: Backwoods Bluegrass
May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LouGrass Session: Backwoods Bluegrass

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music Enjoy free Bluegrass by the Backwoods Bluegrass Band on Thursday, May 8th, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge at the Louisville Marriott East. Based out of Lawrence County, Indiana, the band has performed at numerous festivals and events. The band plays a mix of traditional bluegrass, […]

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4th Annual Bonsai Weekend
4th Annual Bonsai Weekend
May 29 - May 31
4th Annual Bonsai Weekend

Presented by David Graeser, and the guest artist and judge is Jennifer Price. There will be workshops, demonstrations, a vendor marketplace, live music, food and drinks, and other activities. Friday, May 29: 11 am – 5 pm Saturday, May 30: 11 am – 5 pm Sunday, May 31: Asia Institute-Crane House Day – 11 am – […]

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2026-05-29
4th Annual Bonsai Weekend

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2026-05-29
4th Annual Bonsai Weekend
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville
May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville

  Turn your Sunday into #SundayFunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville! Cruise away the afternoon as you take in the sights and sounds of the Ohio River. Whether you choose to enjoy a delicious buffet meal option, jam along to our playlist, play games with your fellow passengers or just sit back and feel […]

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April 29 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Great Steamboat Race by Shepherd Insurance

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May 4
May 4 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Rogue One at Iroquois Park

May 5
May 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Clydesdales at the Trail Hotel

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May 16
May 16 @ 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Forest Fest

May 17
May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Grand Ole Time – Patio Party

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May 20
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Fire Tower Tour & Guided Hike

May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hump Day Happy Hour – Social Lights

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May 24
May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville

May 25
May 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mayor’s Hike, Bike, & Paddle

May 25 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Floral Frenzy

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May 27
May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays

May 28
May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LouGrass Session: Backwoods Bluegrass

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4th Annual Bonsai Weekend

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4th Annual Bonsai Weekend

May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville

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