Louisville Book Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for the amazing Louisville Book Festival Oct 11 at the International Convention Center in Downtown Louisville. See out our schedule and Author line up here:

"Thread Heads" Vintage Market by Fleur de Flea
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Paristown, 721 Brent Street, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Join us for some of Kentuckiana’s best vintage clothing dealers in Paristown. Shop around then stay for the fall fashion show at 3:00 p.m.

"Dracula" from The Louisville Ballet
2025-10-11 13:30 - 22:00 | The Brown Theatre, 315 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us at the historic Brown Theatre for a revival of Bram Stocker’s gothic masterpiece, Dracula. With newly designed sets and costumes, this haunting production promises an unforgettable evening.
Note: Recommended for ages 12 and up
Performance Times:

Friday, October 10 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 @ 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 11 @ 7:30 p.m.

Wine on the River
2025-10-11 14:00 - 18:00 | The Belvedere, 485 W Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for the 6th annual Wine on the River. Sample wine from national and international vineyards. Tickets include admission into the event, a souvenir glass, and all beverage samples.
Note: Attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Food will also be available for purchase.

Great Chili Cookoff in NuLu
2025-10-12 12:00 - 18:00 | NuLu, 729 E Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for Louisville’s Great Chili Cookoff! Show off your secret recipe or snack on endless chili samples. This fall festival also includes live music and family-friendly games. The cookoff isn’t just a fiery competition, but it’s a way to give back to the community. Every dollar raised will directly support Norton Children’s Hospital and the life-saving care they provide.
This event won’t be back until 2026, you don’t want to miss it!
Location: Market Street’s 800-block in NuLu

Jazz Under the Trees
2025-10-16 00:00 | Kentucky
Celebrate Tree Week at Joe Creason Park!
Join us for a free concert by the Bellarmine University Jazz Faculty Quartet. Featuring some of Louisville’s most beloved musicians, the quartet will present jazz standards, original compositions, and fall-themed favorites to celebrate our parks and the trees that make them beautiful.
Bring a blanket and friends and we can’t wait to see you under the trees.
Event timeline:
5 p.m.- Food Trucks will open
6 p.m.- Music will begin

NuLu Nights
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:30 | NuLu, 729 E Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us after hours in NuLu for live music, pop-up art activations, and excusive in-store experiences. Retailers and local businesses will stay open late, offering special discounts and limited time offers that you won’t want to miss.

Kevin Hart at the Louisville Palace
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Louisville Palace, 625 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us at the Louisville Palace to see renowned comedian and actor, Kevin Hart! Back in Louisville for his “Acting My Age” tour, he always offers an unforgettable experience.

Goalball Invitational at Kentucky School for the Blind
2025-10-18 00:00 | Kentucky
Come join to learn for a fun day of goalball! Goalball is a team sport played by people who are blind and visually impaired with a ball with bells in it. The event will start with teaching the audience the rules of goalball and letting everyone try out the sport. Then the student teams will come to play. The Kentucky School for the Blind Wildcats are playing against teams from Ohio, Arkansas, Indiana, and Illinois. The event starts at 12 and is on the KSB campus on Frankfort Ave.

Mighty Kindness Hoot @ Via Colori
2025-10-18 00:00 - 2025-10-19 00:00 | Kentucky
We’re baaack and joining forces with Via Colori to give a Hoot! Kind Community, Inspiration Station, KindheArt Walk, Random ACTS of Kindness Stage, Free School Tent Talks, Street Theatre, Mighty KIDness & more!
It’s on! Let’s make Kindness the MIGHTIEST force in Kentuckiana!
www.mightykindnesscommunity.org
https://viacolorikentucky.com/

Paristown Flea Market
2025-10-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Paristown, 721 Brent Street, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Join us at the Paristown Flea to shop from an eclectic mix of vendors. Whether you’re looking for vinyl records, furniture, decor, books, etc., this flea market is the place for all things unique.
This is the last one of the season, so make sure to stop by!

Via Colori Street Painting Festival
2025-10-18 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Waterfront Park Big Four Bridge Lawn, 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us for the most colorful festival in Kentuckiana! Over 150 artists will use chalk to create masterpieces LIVE on the sidewalks of Waterfront Park. The art will be accompanied by live music, food vendors, and other family activities.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
2025-10-18 12:30 - 2025-10-19 17:00, 2025-10-19 14:30 - 17:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to the KFC Yum! Center! It is the same exciting show as before, but this time with a “Glow-n-Fire” twist.
Performance Times:

Saturday, October 18 @ 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 @ 2:30 p.m.

Goalball Invitational at Kentucky School for the Blind
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Kentucky School for the Blind, 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville KY 40206, Louisville, KY, 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville KY 40206, United States
The day will begin with a Goalball 101 session covering the rules, terminology, and techniques of the game. Then guests will be invited to try the sport for themselves. The students will continue their tournament at 1:00 PM.
Cheer on Kentucky School for the Blind Wildcats as they compete against teams from Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas & Illinois. The games will continue until 5:00 PM but feel free to stay as long as you would like.
WHERE: The event will be held at the Kentucky School for the Blind School Gym. The address is 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville KY 40206
PARKING: is available on Frankfort Avenue, Haldeman Avenue, and the American Printing House Parking lot off of Frankfort Avenue.
There will be concessions and t-shirts for sale, as well as Gringo’s food truck to purchase food from.
Buy tickets online ahead or time or at the door!

Sunflower & Apple Fest
2025-10-20 08:00 - 13:00 | East End Farmer’s Market 13060 Factory Ln Louisville, KY, 13060 Factory Ln, Louisville, KY, United States
Join Us for Our Sunflower & Apple Fest!

Farm Fresh Apples, Sunflowers, Local Foods, Artisan Crafts, Live Music, Kids Activities, & More
Saturday September 20th | 8am-1pm
13060 Factory Lane. Louisville, KY 40245
Free Admission & Parking
Outdoor Event – Open Rain or Shine!
Interested Vendors Should ONLY Apply Via Our Website (www.eastendfm.com & click become a vendor – you will then be transferred to our Jotform application)

GLIDE 2025 Milwaukee presented by Norton Healthcare
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-24 | Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, WI, United States
PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to login to register.
Please enter your email address to begin the registration process.
Grab your stein because we are heading to Brew City!
GLIDE Milwaukee presented by Norton Healthcare will dive into how Milwaukee has achieved a growing population and economy through strategic initiatives and collaboration. Additionally, attendees will enjoy unique experiences and excursions to get a feel for the local culture. As always, attendees will leave with new connections with the region’s top business leaders and ideas for how Louisville can replicate similar successes.
We will explore how Milwaukee has positioned themselves as a place for:

economic opportunity
talent development and growth
visitor experience and city development

GLIDE has become one of the community’s most valuable opportunities to build collaboration and make positive changes in our region. It provides community representatives, elected officials, entrepreneurs, education and business leaders, an opportunity to see how selected cities have overcome obstacles and achieved success.
Registration is currently open for all investors.

REGISTRATION
A 3% credit card processing fee is added during registration.
Registration: $3850
Due to limited capacity, limit two registrants per company.
Registration includes: three days and two night hotel accommodations, charter flight, ground transportation during program, all meals, snacks, receptions, and briefing materials.
Please note our GLIDE Cancellation Policy
No refunds for GLIDE will be issued after registration or an invoice has been sent. Per GLI’s event policy, requesting an invoice is equivalent to registering for the event and payment is required in full before trip departure. If you must cancel, please note substitutions are welcome or paid registration costs will be donated to further the outcomes of GLIDE.
Questions about registration? Please contact the GLIDE team at registration@greaterlouisville.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsors:
Cherry Bekaert
Dentons
Forvis Mazars
Humana
Indiana University Southeast
University of Louisville
Platinum Reception Sponsor:
Brown-Forman Corp.
Platinum App:
V-Soft Consulting Group Inc.
Gold:
Foster McCarl
Leadership Louisville Center
Gold Reception:
Angel’s Envy
Session:
JPMorganChase
Scholarship:
Dean Dorton
Breakout Dinner Sponsors:
Advance Ready Mix
DMLO CPAs
Fifth Third
H2R Consulting

Battle Royale: Game Night at 3rd Turn J-Town
2025-10-24 00:00 | Kentucky
🎲 Battle Royale: Game Night at 3rd Turn J-Town! 🎲 📅 Friday, October 24th | ⏰ 4PM–10PM 📍 3rd Turn Brewing – J-Town
Get ready for a night of friendly competition and good vibes at Battle Royale: Game Night! Bring your friends, family, or fly solo for an evening of games, brews, and prizes.
Borrow from our in-house collection or bring your favorites — old-school classics, epic campaigns, card games, board games, phone app games, and more. Whether you’re into trivia, tabletop, or drinking games, there’s a table waiting for you!
🍔 Local Food Truck Outside 🎟️ In-House Prize Raffle 🎮 OK to Bring: board games, trading cards, tabletop games, campaign games, OG gaming systems, and more!
So gather your crew and go for it — fun, food, and a little friendly rivalry await at 3rd Turn J-Town!

Louisville Men's Basketball vs Kansas
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Cheer on the Louisville Cardinals as they play Kansas in an exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center! Join us for a special game to celebrate the KFC Yum! Center’s 15th anniversary.

Louisville Men's Basketball vs Bucknell: Charity Exhibition
2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:30 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Cheer on the Louisville Cardinals as they play Bucknell in a charity exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center! Join us for a special game that supports the Kentuckiana Friends of V (KFV) organization.

Paristown Halloween Weekend Celebration
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-01 | Paristown, 721 Brent Street, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Oct. 31–Nov. 1
Paristown is back with their 5th Annual Halloween Weekend Celebration that includes a lineup of ghastly fun on Oct. 31st and Nov. 1st. Get excited for:

🎶 Live music from The Louisville Crashers (Friday, 7–10 PM)

👻 Adult costume contests both nights with $500 cash prizes (21+)

🚂 Free trackless train rides Saturday & Sunday (10 AM–2 PM)

🚗 RADrevival Car Show featuring 150+ ‘80s & ‘90s rides + trunk-or-treat (Saturday, 4–10 PM)

🗝️ Key Ceremony gifting cars to foster youth (Saturday, 5 PM)

🚲 BMX stunt shows at 5:15, 6:15 & 7:15 PM

🎧 DJ sets + Halloween cocktails all weekend

Public parking at 712 Vine St Louisville, KY
For more info: https://www.paristown.com/

Food Drive at Cultured Cheese Shop
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-21 | Cultured Cheese Shop, 1007 E Main St #1, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Local food pantries are running low, and we’re stepping up to help – but we need your support! ⁠
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Now through November 21st, we’re collecting non-perishable food and essential items to support our friends at Neighborhood House. 🥫🧻⁠
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Every donation makes a difference for families right here in our community. Drop off your items next time you visit Cultured, and help us spread a little kindness this season.

Halloween at Gallant Fox
2025-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Gallant Fox, 2132 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
🎃 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐱! 👻
Celebrate Halloween with our frightfully good lineup – sip on the 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹, try our 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🍬🍺, and grab all four 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 before they vanish.
We’ll be spinning our spooky playlist all night long – so come dressed in your best costume and join the haunted fun.
🧙‍♀️ Costumes encouraged.
🍻 Happy haunting, Fox Fam.

Wicked Wags Ball for Humans & Dogs
2025-10-31 17:00 - 22:00 | 3rd Turn Brewing – The Church in J-Town, 10408 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY 40299, Jtown Louisville, 40299, United States
🎃🐾 Wicked Wags Ball: A Costume & Canine Halloween Spectacular!
🐾🎃 📅 Friday, October 31st
⏰ 5PM–10PM
📍 3rd Turn Brewing – The Church in J-Town
Get ready for a howlin’ good time at the Wicked Wags Ball — a Halloween celebration for you and your four-legged friends!
Enjoy an evening filled with: 🐶 Doggy Costume Contest with awesome prize boxes 📸 Doggy Photo Booth to capture your pup’s best spooky look 🐾 Adoptable pups on-site from PBSF Dog Rescue 🍴 Delicious Filipino food by Mama Tess 🛍️ Specialty Vendors for you and your furry friends
Bring your pup, sip a cold beer, and celebrate Halloween 3rd Turn style — costumes encouraged for both dogs and humans alike!

Halloween Bash at TEN20
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Ten20, 1020 E Washington St, Louisville, KY, United States
Calling all ghouls and goblins 👻🎃💀 Join us for a night of bone-chilling brews, killer cocktails, and frightful fun on Friday, October 31st! Drink specials, costume contest, and spooky cinema starting at 8pm. Catch you there… if you dare.

Gravely Halloween Bash
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:30 | Gravely, 514 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY, 40204, United States
Starting at 8pm, come belt 🎤 your haunted heart out 🫀 during karaoke or to just S L A Y 🔪 in our costume contest!
Our pumpkin ale, Smashing Pumpkins, will be flowing all night long 🎃 as well as some of our fresh juice cocktails! 🫦

Halloween Party at South Seas
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:30 | Kentucky
Come join our Halloween party this Friday, Oct 31 at South Seas! 🎃🌴
We’re going full spooky tiki:
👻 Costume party (yes, dress up!)
🍹 Halloween cocktail specials
⛳ Mini golf under the glow
🎶 Music + vibes all night
🕗 Party starts at 8pm and goes late
Bring your friends, bring your best costume, and come make some Halloween memories with us at 1301 Story Ave. 🦇

Halloweekend at The Hub
2025-10-31 22:00 - 2025-11-01 23:30 | Kentucky
🎃👻 Get ready for Halloweekend at The Hub! Join us for a spine-tingling night of music and fun this Friday and Saturday! 🎶🕺
🕙 Doors open at 10 PM — VIP sold out, but the party will be all night on each dance floor.
✨ Featuring DJs – Seizure, Bon, MYLO, Keller Shaw, and CJ the DJ!
Don’t miss out on the ultimate Halloween bash! 🖤💀

Colorfest at Bernheim
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, 2499 Clermont Rd, Clermont, KY, 40110, United States
Join us for Bernheim’s annual celebration of Colorfest with two days of family fun in nature! Enjoy crowd-favorite activities like the giant slides, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, and more. Bernheim’s longest-running festival also features live music, hands-on nature activities, and plenty of local food and drink to enjoy.

Hours
10:00am-4:00pm on November 1st and 2nd
