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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 – […]
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 […]