Kentucky Author Forum
2025-11-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
The University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum has announced three upcoming events, which include acclaimed chef, Alice Walters, U.S. Representative, Jim Clyburn, and Maureen Dowd, a Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times columnist. Founded in 1996, The Kentucky Author Forum features brilliant minds of our time creatively matched with distinguished interviewers for events at The Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater.

When:
Nov. 10 – Acclaimed Chef and Farm-to-Table Pioneer Alice Waters
Nov. 24 – U.S. Representative and Former Majority Whip Jim Clyburn
Dec. 1 – Pulitzer Prize-Winning New York Times Columnist Maureen Dowd

Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan
2025-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s MBB team as they face Eastern Michigan.

Day at the Races - Churchill Downs
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-30 | Churchill Downs
Enjoy a day at Churchill Downs to watch the last races of the season! Don’t miss out on these opportunities throughout November, it will be your last chance to get out to the track until the Spring!

Races start at 12:45pm or 1:00pm, depending on the day of the week.

Community Dinner at Louisville Pride Center
2025-11-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Louisville Pride Center, 1244 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
The holidays can be complicated. Come find warmth, belonging, and a full plate at our Community Thanksgiving Dinner 🧡
Nov. 26 | 12–4 p.m. | 1244 S. 3rd St.
Free and open to all, with our pantry open 5–7 p.m.

Louisville Men's Basketball vs. NJIT
2025-11-26 21:00 - 23:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s MBB team as they face NJIT.

Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K
2025-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Great South Lawn, 231 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K Run/Walk. Open to everyone!
For more information, click here.

Louisville Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s WBB team as they face Eastern Illinois.

Vintage Holiday Pop Up Market by Fleur De Flea
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Germantown Gables, 986 Swan Street, Louisville, NE, 40204
Join Fleur De Flea for their annual Vintage Holiday Pop Up Market and once a year fundraiser. Over 75 vendors will be setup selling vintage holiday decor, vintage gifts, vinyl and more!

Louisville Women's Basketball vs. Bellarmine
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s WBB team as they face Bellarmine.

Kentucky Author Forum
2025-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Kentucky

KMAC Museum Martinis and Mistletoe
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | KMAC Museum, 712 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
KMAC’s hallmark holiday shopping event showcases a thoughtfully curated selection of gifts, paired with festive martinis. All proceeds support the museum and its programming.

Louisville Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s WBB team as they face South Carolina.

Made Market at The Mellwood Arts Center
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | The Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY, United States
Made Market allows you to browse local vendors’ creations for the day. You can find your next Christmas gift, whether it be handmade pottery, jewelry, food, soaps, etc. the market has it all!

Bardstown Road Aglow
2025-12-06 12:00 - 22:00 | Bardstown Road, Louisville
Spend the afternoon in The Highlands neighborhood with live holiday music, cocktails, and a tree lighting ceremony at 6pm. Soak up everything The Highlands has to offer but do it in a festive fashion.

Light up St. Matthews
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Brown Park
Located between Kresge Way & Browns Lane, St Matthews, KY, this afternoon is filled with entertainment, music, ice skating, free cookies and hot chocolate, and more! Join us for this event, or go see the lights any time after Dec. 6th!

Louisville Women's Basketball vs. New Hampshire
2025-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s WBB team as they face New Hampshire.

Paws on the Patio
2025-12-09 00:00 | Kentucky
Bring your furry friend to Moonsong on December 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. for drink specials and a free pup cup with purchase. $1 from every Tito’s purchase is donated to the Kentucky Humane Society. There will be puppies from the Kentucky Humane Society on this date!

A 60's Candlelight Tours
2025-12-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Join us as Locust Grove celebrates its 60th anniversary with the beloved tradition of candlelight tours inside the historic house. Two tours are available each night, starting at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Register here: https://locustgrove.org/event/a-60s-christmas-candlelight-tours/

Winter Wonderland Holiday Tea
2025-12-10 00:00 | Kentucky
The holidays are here! Some of the most joyful traditions are happening at The Woman's Club of Louisville. Join us for our enchanting Winter Wonderland holiday tea party filled with comfort, style, great food and musical entertainment. Hanna Gruver, chair of Arts at Kentucky Country Day School will perform holiday songs with her students Maxwell Johnson and Maria Salcedo. Our winter tea party is the perfect way to enjoy elegance, friendship and a very festive afternoon.

City Champs Training
2025-12-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Greater Louisville Inc., 101 S. Fifth Street Suite 2300, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Become a City Champ and Share Your Love for Louisville!
Ready to show off your Louisville pride? Join GLI and Live in Lou for our upcoming City Champs Training – an exciting opportunity to become an official ambassador for our amazing city!
City Champs is a unique program that empowers passionate Louisvillians to connect with newcomers and those considering a move to our community. During this fun and informative training, you’ll dive into everything Louisville has to offer and learn how to answer questions potential and new residents may have.
At the end of the training, you’ll receive a Certificate of Recognition and your very own City Champs pin – your badge of honor as an official Louisville ambassador!

Louisville Women's Basketball vs. Ball State
2025-12-10 21:00 - 23:00 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Join us in cheering for UofL’s WBB team as they face Ball State.

Candy Cane Lane at House of Marigold
2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 21:00 | House of Marigold, 10310 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, Kentucky, 40223
The Candy Cane Lane pop-up will offer something unique for guests to enjoy each night. Across all four nights, guests can enjoy the limited-time Candy Cane Lane food, cocktail menu, and activities.

Music Bingo
2025-12-12 00:00 | Kentucky
🎶 Music Bingo at the Gardens 🎶
Join us Friday, December 12th from 7–9 PM for a night of thrills, toasts, and tunes at Oldham Gardens!
Test your music knowledge and jam along as you play for fun prizes and bragging rights—all while enjoying your favorite craft brews and cozy winter vibes.
Free to play • All ages welcome • Hosted at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens

Louisville Ballet's The Brown-Forman Nutcracker
2025-12-12 00:00 - 2025-12-22 00:00 | Kentucky
Join Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince on a magical journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. With world-class choreography, sets, and costumes crafted for Kentucky, The Brown-Forman Nutcracker is a must-see local tradition. Performances feature live music performed by the Louisville Orchestra. Tickets at my.louisvilleballet.org

Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch!
2025-12-13 00:00 | Kentucky
The Woman's Club of Louisville is hosting a fun-filled holiday family breakfast with two of your favorite Christmas characters! Breakfast will be served by the Parkway Diner Catering. Bring the family for photos with Santa and the Grinch. Santa will provide a small gift for every child. Children can write letters to Santa and enjoy holiday craft and game activities. Enjoy charming family memories, yummy food and hanging with Santa and friends.

The Flea Off Market’s Holiday Bazaar at Mellwood Arts Center
2025-12-13 11:00 - 18:00 | Kentucky
Join us for a few days of holiday shopping while supporting local businesses. This popular holiday pop-up has tons of booths and galleries you don’t want to miss.
