October is the most amazing time of the year because it’s when we get to enjoy sweater weather, fall leaves and pumpkin spice everything! But even better than all of that are the amazing events. Check out our list of top Louisville events you’ll definitely want to attend this October.
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Friday Nights in July through Sept: Woodford Reserve Friday Night Live
Enjoy a warm evening enjoying bourbon, tours and live music at the Woodford Reserve Distillery! Every Friday night in July, August and September you can experience a different side of Woodford Reserve from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15-$46 per person and reservations are highly recommended. woodfordreserve.com
Sept 26: WFPK Waterfront Wednesday
It’s the last Waterfront Wednesday of the season. 91.9 WFPK and the Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation presentWFPK Waterfront Wednesday on September 26 with Car Seat Headrest at 9 p.m., The Artisanals at 7:30 p.m. & Love Jones at 6 p.m. The show opens at 5 p.m., with music beginning promptly at 6 p.m. This year’s new
Sept 28: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Head out to the Copper & Kings courtyard for an outdoor showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show shown on a large outdoor screen with a live cast and crowd participation. Costumes and props are welcomed and encouraged. Acting Against Cancer will be selling prop bags at the door. No coolers, outside alcohol, super soakers/large
Sept 28-30: Clearance Sale at the Kentucky Expo Center
Head to the Kentucky Expo Center for a sale like no other! Everything is $2 or less on Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stock up on as many books as you can carry as well as music, movies, comics and more. The first 100 customers each day
Sept 29: 10th Annual NuLu Fest
We all love NuLu for its shopping, food and ambiance, and we are so proud of how far this area has come in recent years. The 10th annual NuLu Fest celebrates the revitalization of Louisville’s East Market District. Live music, micro-brewed beers, lots of local food and retail booths by area vendors will be on
Sept 29: Downs After Dark: Bourbon & Beats
Louisvillians love going to Churchill Downs, especially at night with the lit racetrack and great entertainment. The next Downs After Dark is scheduled for Saturday, September 29. Bet the ponies, drink a cocktail and listen to live music. Be sure to rock your shades of purple for this one! Tickets start at $10, and gates
Sept 7 through Oct 31: Fifth Third Bank’s Dracula at Actors Theatre
It’s never too early to get into the Halloween spirit. Join Actors Theatre of Louisville for their adaptation of Dracula. For two hours, this suspenseful classic will captivate and thrill! Don’t worry — you get a 15-minute intermission to catch your breath and relax. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, 8 p.m. on Saturdays
Aug 18 – Dec 2: Jibade-Khalil Huffman: Poems For Every Occasion
KMAC Museum presents Poems for Every Occasion, a solo show from renowned interdisciplinary artist Jibade-Khalil Huffman. Poems for Every Occasion features recent video and digital collages using Huffman’s personal archive of constructed images, text, and sounds, combined with pop culture material. In this era of smart phones and screens, Huffman’s work explores the effects of
Oct 6: Virgil Christian Tribute Polo Match
Come out to Oxmoor Farm to enjoy the tailgating fun and excitement at this 16th annual polo match event. Family-friendly activities include live music, a bouncy house and fireworks. Proceeds benefit Maryhurst, the oldest child welfare nonprofit in Kentucky serving kids and families who are hurting. This event is 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and
Oct 6: Bourbon Bash 2018 at the KMAC Museum
Have your bourbon and drink it too. Come celebrate the return of Main Street’s Bourbon District at the 37th annual Bourbon Bash from 8 p.m. to midnight! Featuring bourbon tastings from Kentucky’s finest distilleries, including the presenting distillery Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co as well as Four Roses Bourbon, Heaven Hill Distilleries, New Riff Distilling, Rabbit
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