Week of Events
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 – […]
Monday, May 25, 2026
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May 25, 2026 -Mayor’s Hike, Bike, & Paddle
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May 25, 2026 -Floral Frenzy
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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May 26, 2026 -Horse Soldier Bourbon Dinner at Doc Crow’s
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May 26, 2026 -Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
Horse Soldier Bourbon Dinner at Doc Crow’s
Join us at Doc Crow’s for an unforgettable evening of bourbon and storytelling at our Horse Soldier Bourbon Dinner. On Tuesday, May 26th at 6 PM, guests are invited to our intimate Crow’s Nest private dining space for a guided tasting experience paired with a multi-course dinner. Led by Captain and Team Commander Mark Nutsch, […]
Louisville Bats vs St. Paul Saints
Bring your purr-fect cats to Louisville Slugger Field for Purr at the Park and enjoy a night of Bats baseball fun. Sip on $6 margaritas at all bars, presented by […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026 -WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays
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May 27, 2026 -Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo w/ Maggie Halfman, Clay Cole
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 […]
Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo w/ Maggie Halfman, Clay Cole
Silver Triplets of the Rio Hondo are currently on tour ahead of upcoming dates supporting Modest Mouse. Led by William Slater of Grails and Black Mountain, the band plays psychedelic […]
Thursday, May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026 -Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs
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May 28, 2026 -LouGrass Session: Backwoods Bluegrass
Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs
Twilight Thursdays return with live Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in The Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring […]
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 […]
Friday, May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026 -Racing Louisville FC vs Denver Summit FC
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May 29, 2026 -Summer Garden Jazz Series
Racing Louisville FC vs Denver Summit FC
Racing Louisville takes on Denver Summit FC at 8PM at Lynn Family Stadium. Racing Louisville FC is our city's top-tier professional sports team playing in the National Women's Soccer League. […]
Summer Garden Jazz Series
Come by every weekend (Friday & Saturday) in the summer to enjoy jazz in Nouvelle's garden. You will catch some of Louisville's finest musicians playing some super deep cuts while […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026 -Downtown Pickleball Street Fest
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May 30, 2026 -Aloha Lou Festival
Downtown Pickleball Street Fest
The third annual Downtown Pickleball Street Fest sponsored by Angel's Envy Distillery is back on Saturday, May 30! This exciting Pickleball extravaganza celebrates the beloved sport of Pickleball and the vibrant culture Downtown Louisville has […]
Aloha Lou Festival
Hui Kaululehua, led by Kaila Chung, is thrilled to announce the return of Polynesian Cultural Festival, Aloha Lou!, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm ET, […]
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 -Buy Local Fair
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May 31, 2026 -Sunday Funday – Belle of Louisville
Buy Local Fair
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, May 31st from 12:00pm-6:00pm at the Lynn Family Stadium Fan Zone. The event will include […]
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 […]