Louisville Events

When you don't want to go to a restaurant or all the restaurants are closed to dine-in eating, you can always get creative to have an evening of dining out. This May, grab yourself a piping hot pizza pie in the Iroquois Park area to enjoy an evening ...

You've probably heard of Union Station in New York City, a hub of travel that's always jam-packed with people. But Louisville has its own Union Station, a beautiful historic location that first opened in 1891. Go take a photo with this historic ...

Louisville is full of historic neighborhoods, little pieces of the past that have been preserved. This May, get out and take a look at one of them. Cherokee Triangle was sold to real estate agents Henning and Speed in 1869. They began to develop the ...

Louisville has a lot of churches, some historic and some almost brand-new. There are huge churches, small churches, little places tucked away in hidden spots. But nowhere else in Louisville is there a chapel quite like the lovely Duncan Memorial ...

The hiking trail that makes its way around the Lake in Waverly Park is particularly beautiful. Take a walk this May to see some gorgeous photo opportunities, surround yourself in nature and enjoy the sunshine for a little while. Hike Around the ...

Go see a little piece of history this May and go visit one of the oldest gas stations you can find in Louisville or really, anywhere! Middletown’s First Gas Station is a unique little historical landmark and a piece of the past that’s ...

You may have walked right by the Levy Brothers Building before and didn't realize how special it is. But if you stop to actually look at this building, you'll see why it's so unique. This building is so old, it was featured in "American Architect ...

When you're spending more time at home, it really helps if you’ve got some stuff to do at home. By now, you’ve probably finished your spring cleaning and completed all those tasks you’ve been putting off. So this May, head out ...

Remember playing Kickball as a kid? Well, you can still play! There are several places in Louisville that are perfect for playing this time-honored game. Kickball is also a U.S. game. It was invented here in 1917. Get a ball and head to one of ...

Sometimes, you just have to have a little fun in life. Have a good, old-fashioned water balloon fight. Head to Putney's Pond and Woodlands Park and practice social distancing with a loved one while chucking water-filled balloons at them! Fight by ...

The Louisville parks are open and stayed open through the entire virus outbreak because everyone needs to escape the house every once in a while. Get out in nature this May and get to the Crescent Hill Park. There's a sprayground here, plus plenty ...

Get some bread or crackers and spend some time at McNeely Lake Park this May. This 46-acre lake is great for fishing and it has its own pier and boat ramp. It's also home to ducks and other birds. Go sit by the quiet banks of the lake and relax for ...

Head to historic Farmington this May so you can just stop to smell the flowers. Once a hemp plantation, today Farmington is 18 acres of well-preserved history that includes some beautiful garden areas. Bring your camera with you and take some ...

This May, avoid people by staying on the run. Or at least, go for a jog on the beautiful UofL Campus. The pretty grounds of the campus have plenty of paved paths. The campus is covered with shade trees where squirrels frolic near lovely brick ...

Tired of being at home? If you're going a little stir crazy, no one can blame you! But there is a way to get out of the house and still stay safe. Head out into nature and go camping at the beautiful Horine Reservation. Hike, see the scenery, grill ...

Sit awhile and watch the sunset on the waterfront from Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park. The park is open daily from 6 am to 11 pm and it's got gorgeous river views. See the sun sink below the waves of the river and watch the sky change colors over the ...

There are countless stars and planets shining in the night sky, but they can be hard to see in many areas of Louisville. Get a few miles away from the downtown area and get out to a spot that's so good for seeing the stars, the Louisville ...

Head out away from the city and away from everyone who might make you sick. Go to Long Run Park to fly a drone. This park has been rated one of the best places to fly a drone in the entire city. So have a day of fun with your gadgets and spend some ...

There are community gardens all over Louisville, places where anyone can plant something and watch it grow. Some people participate in a community garden for fun. Others grow their own herbs or their own food. And some are budding entrepreneurs who ...