This day-long tasting event features local Louisville chefs along with a cooking demonstration by chef, restaurateur, author and judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” Scott Conant. It is in Kentucky, after all, so you can expect plenty of great booze, beer and wine as well. This event takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and
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Oct 20-21: Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Once a year, Kentucky is transformed into a creative canvas. Via Colori Street Painting Festival brings together artists, volunteers, businesses and nonprofits to raise awareness, funds and community partnership for foster children across the state. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront
Oct 20-21: Pumpkin Festival! at Sunny Acres Farm
Sunny Acres Farm’s annual Pumpkin Festival! will return October 20 and 21 from noon to 5 p.m. Head out to the farm for a day of family fun with a corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo and much more. There is a $5 entry fee, but kids ages 5 and under are admitted free of charge. facebook.com
Oct 24: Chuck Brymer: A World of Influence
Learn about the major advertising star and Kentucky native, Chuck Brymer. He will be sharing about his successful life and career and how his Kentucky roots have impacted it. This event will take place at The Brown Theatre on October 24. Tickets are on sale now through The Kentucky Center Ticket Service online, by phone (502)-584-7777
Oct 26 Through Nov 3: Louisville Beer Week
Get ready to go to town on some local Louisville beer! Louisville beer week is from October 26 through November 3. One festival, 14 Louisville Breweries and a week full of amazing beer Events. Click the link for participating breweries. You won’t want to miss out! facebook.com
Oct 27: Witches Night Out at the Kentucky Expo Center
Witches Night Out is a costume party charity event for women 21 years and older who want to make a difference in other women’s lives. Enjoy music & entertainment, dancing, food, shopping, psychic readings, costume contests and much more! All proceeds go to Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky. General admission is $25 and VIP tickets are $50.
Oct 27: Halloween Party at The Wine Bar
Grab your girlfriends and sip on spooky cocktails and treats at the first annual Halloween Party at The Wine Bar inside of Work the Metal on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Their spooky cocktails will be crafted by Ballotin Whiskey, there will be $1 Mimosas, as well as wine and beer
Oct 27: Boo Dell at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
This Annual Community Halloween Festival is a frightfully fun day and a family favorite! Mark your calendars, and get your creative costume thinking caps on. Kids of all ages can enjoy trick-or-treating along the Trail-o-Treats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dozens of local businesses will entertain with their creatively creepy booths and costumes. Hayrides,
Oct 27: Wicked Wonderland at Fourth Street Live!
Want to don your best costume for a contest and a chance to win $4,000+ in prizes? Celebrate Halloween at Fourth Street Live! this year with live entertainment by DJ Crizchin and DJ S.Y.I.M.O.N.E. Entry is free, and VIP packages are available from 9 p.m. to midnight. The VIP all-inclusive package includes free cover, beverages
Oct 27: Halloween for Huntington’s Disease
Get excited for the best Halloween party Louisville has to offer. This event takes place on October 27 from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. at the Mercury Ballroom. Be prepared for the unusual as theatrics and performances will surround you. Guests V-Groove and DJ Mike Ballard will be in accompany to make you dance all
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
Nov 2: Day of the Dead Louisville on SoFo
The 7th Annual El Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead Celebration on South Fourth Street will take place on Friday, November 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. near East Chestnut Street. The 4,000-year-old holiday, most popularly observed by Mexico and Latin America, offers an opportunity to honor and celebrate the lives
Nov 2: Bash at the Museum at the Kentucky Derby Museum
Want to avoid traffic after the Breeders’ Cup races? Walk on over to the Kentucky Derby Museum to enjoy a cocktail for a good cause! This fun event will feature Bluegrass inspired hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a live auction of exciting racing experiences and memorabilia. VIP tickets include open bar and access to an
Nov 2 & 3: Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is an annual series of Grade I Thoroughbred horse races. This year, it’s being held right in our own backyard at Churchill Downs. As the richest two days in sports, The Breeders’ Cup will pay out $30 million in purses and awards over the entire weekend. General admission tickets start
Nov 3: Survivors’ Day Walk at the Big Four Bridge
In honor of All Survivors Day, Louisvillians will meet to walk across the bridge and back in solidarity with those who have been victimized through child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation. “We hear you, we see you, and we believe you.” This event is free to attend and takes place from 4 p.m.
Nov 3: Christmas at CAL
Christian Academy of Louisville is hosting their annual “Christmas at CAL” family fun festival at the Rock Creek campus, 3110 Rock Creek Drive, on Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include crafts booths from local artisans, a silent auction, food trucks, pony rides, inflatables, and more. Admission is free. For
Nov 3: Cedar Lake’s 30th Annual Gala
Cedar Lake, the region’s largest non-profit care provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 30th Annual Gala, at Marriott Louisville East on Saturday, November 3 from 6p.m.-10 p.m. The black-tie affair is themed “Unsung Heroes” and will include a dual-entree dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment from Vocal Spectrum, an international
Nov 3&4: Open Studio Weekend
More than 100 artists all over Louisville open their doors to the public once a year for Open Studio Weekend! This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in art – on any level – to see artists at work, get a glimpse into their process, and in some cases, take advantage of studio
Nov 9-11: Festival of Trees and Lights
The 29th annual Festival of Trees & Lights at Louisville Slugger Field is where hundreds of volunteers design and decorate Christmas trees, wreaths and handcrafted holiday items, all of which are for sale to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $6 for children under 12 and senior citizens (65+); $9 for adults. Children’s
Nov 10: The Art of Goodwill
Join Goodwill for an art display and auction event at the Speed Art Museum – the culmination of an artist residency program through which 10 Kentucky artists will transform donated items into works of art. The artwork draws parallels between repurposing discarded items into something beautiful and Goodwill’s work in helping people repurpose their lives
Nov 15, 2018: Business Women First Wine and Networking
Louisville Business First is hosting an evening of networking and plenty of wine at 21c Museum Hotel! Connect and exchange business cards with fellow professional women while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and two glasses of wine for only $35. This event takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there will also be great giveaways. bizjournals.com
Nov 15: Anchal 7th Annual Holiday Trunk Show
Let the merriment begin, join us at Louisville’s largest socially conscious event of the season! Shop Anchal’s newest collection of award-winning home goods, accessories and gifts that give back. Every purchase changes a life with 100% of proceeds invested into empowering exploited women in India and Kentucky. This event takes place at Historic Whitehall from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nov 21: Jim James at the Louisville Palace
Louisville native & St. X grad, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, is coming home to Louisville for the last stop on his new acoustic tour that will pair him with longtime friend and drummer Dave Givan. The tour’s finale will take place on November 21 at 8 p.m. at the Louisville Palace. Tickets start at
November 22: 30A 10K
Scheduled for November 22, 2018, the 30A 10K, has already been named one of the top five Thanksgiving race events in the nation and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities in the South Walton area, which spans the Florida panhandle and is a popular destination anytime of year, but for race participants,
Feb 1-3: 2019 Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville
The Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville returns for its 29th year, February 1-3, 2019 at the fabulous Music City Center in downtown Nashville. This year’s theme is “A Passion for Home” and includes an incredible lineup of speakers including Faith Hill, Ray Booth, Bobby McAlpine, Leslie Rascoe and more! Get your tickets now to
