Louisville Events

Grab the kids and go to the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve this August, and find out how fun the natural world can be.

Nature Preserve

The Nature Center allows...

There aren't many times in life when it's a good idea to consume mass quantities of tacos and tequilas. But if go to the Taco and Tequila Throwdown at the Oxmoor Country Club this August, you'll be helping Kosair Charities....

Meet the katydids and crickets who live in Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest this August for a special nighttime event. Get a look at the night creatures of the forest, and see a side of nature that many people never experience.

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This August, see a show unlike any you've ever seen before, and see "Corteo" presented by the Cirque du Soleil. More than 200,000 people have been to see this incredible production, which will truly forge a lasting impression on you. And this summer,...

There’s a lot of Louisville history you probably don’t know, and a lot of interesting stories that are now part of the city’s past. This August, go hear one of those interesting stories at the Crescent Hill Library. Go...

Take your family night up a notch this August, and go to the House of Boom family event. This is a play place dedicated to extreme air sports, and this is a perfect way to have a different sort of family night this summer.

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Trips to the mall. A dinner out with the family. A day at the spa. Going to the movies. There are lots and lots of ways to spend money over the summer. Luckily, there’s at least one way to save money this August. This summer, go to a free Bluegrass...

Archery has been a beloved sport for centuries. Some of the greatest heroes and heroines in story were archers. This August, go to the Horine Reservation Center where you can learn how to become an archer, too.

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If you like jazz, you’re going to love the Derby City Jazz Festival. Not only will you get to hear amazing music, you’ll get to hang out at the famous Paddock of Churchill Downs. Not a bad way to have some summer fun, right?

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Working out at the gym can get kind of boring, and working out at home gets lonely. This August, get out of those stuffy environments and go get involved in a workout down by the water. Personal trainers from the HomeFit Personal Training Company will lead...

Enjoy an evening of incredible music this August, and go to the Mercury Ballroom to hear the Manchester Orchestra play. This is an all-ages event, and this is something that you’ll never forget.

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There’s not too many opportunities to take your kids to a pub, and most of the time it’s kind of a bad idea. Not this August. This month, feel free to round up all the kids and take them to Boards and Bites at O’Shea’s Irish Pub...

There’s lots of ways to have summer fun. Unfortunately, lots of them involve being out in the miserable heat. This August, escape the dog days of summer and go to an indoor play place at Bounce ‘N Round Inflatables.

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Dig deep into the history of Louisville this August by helping with an actual archaeological survey. You never know what you’ll unearth when you start diving into history at the amazing Farnsley-Moremen Landing.

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This August, take the kids to the Building Workshop at Home Depot. They’ll get to make something with their own two hands to take home with them, and they’ll get a chance to work with tools and find out how to create something out of nothing.

Bring some blankets, lawn chairs and the kids to Movie Night at the Louisville Zoo, and watch a flick under the stars. The movie will be playing on a giant inflatable screen, and the Zoo Crew will be offering up plenty of fun and games for everyone to enjoy.

The Kyana Woodcrafters Club is meeting this August, and anyone with an interest in woodworking is invited to attend and take part. This club has been active for more than 30 years to serve as a forum to exchange ideas and provide demonstrations. If you like woodworking or...

When you think of the ballet, you probably think of dressing up, spending tons of money and sitting in cramped little seats. That’s not going to happen when you see the Louisville Ballet perform “Tempest” this August. In fact, this performance...

This July take the kids to do something they really want to do, play basketball at the Big Blue Basketball Camp! This is a two-day camp where kids will learn, play and have a great time. They'll learn the fundamentals of basketball, compete in various contests and enjoy a very active,...