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It's great to get out during the summer, until you have to deal with the heat. Have the best of both worlds by staying in the car and in the air conditioning and getting a look at a piece of Louisville’s past. There's a beautiful building ...

Escape the heat and get out on the water to get some cool breezes this August. And if you can't feel any, start paddling on the water to make your own wind! Harrod's Creek is the perfect waterway for canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling. Go rent ...

August is often when the hottest part of summer hits. It’s the dog days, as they say, and you might need a refreshing dip. Head to the Old Rock Quarry and go to a real old swimming hole. Swimming at the Quarry The quarry is an adults-only ...

In the hot summer weather, what you really want is a sweet frozen treat. Go shopping at Paul's Fruit Market for the ingredients you need to quickly whip up some tasty DIY popsicles and beat the heat with a delicious fruit and yogurt treat that you ...

You don't have to know much about art to know the name Monet. His paintings are so famous that people still mention him to this day. In fact, he's often used as an example of the Impressionist movement. His paintings look abstract from up close, ...

Have you got a teen at home who’s bugging you about playing some cool virtual reality thing? This August, take them to the Teen Outpost VR Room at the Highlands Library so they can try out the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset. Virtual Reality for ...

Have a brandy brunch this August at one of Louisville's distilleries, Copper and Kings Rooftop Bar and Restaurant. The food is delicious, the brandy is even better and the scenery can’t be beat. Brandy and Breakfast Food On Sunday, brandy and ...

A long time ago, the St. Matthews area of Louisville was home to the second-largest shipper of potatoes in the entire world. And once, this was where the St. Matthews Potato Festival was held every year. After 70 years, that event has come back ...

How many opportunities are you going to have to sip on beer and wine while you watch cheetahs? This August, that’s exactly what you can do at the zoo. It’s Brew at the Louisville Zoo, so come thirsty. Beer and Wine at the Zoo During this ...

Head to Old Louisville this August to taste some new craft beers It’s Old Lou Brew, the craft beer festival where you can sip local flavors and see some of the city’s most famous architecture. Old Lou Brew This event is centered around ...

Burning wood is an old art form and it’s definitely not an expensive hobby. You don’t need paints or canvases. You just need some wood and some tools to make it happen. This August, learn how to burn wood to make your own Artwork at the ...

Origami is an ancient art form and if you've ever seen it, you know that it looks super cool. If you've ever thought to yourself that you want to do origami, now's your chance. Go learn some of the secrets of this ancient art form this August at the ...

In August, summer days can be pretty hot and uncomfortable. But summer nights? They're just perfect for sitting back on the grass and watching a great movie. So go do that this August and see a Creature Feature in Pope Lick Park. Movie Night Bring ...

Jazz is a little bit wild, always unpredictable and it's able to make you feel something when you hear it. If you like jazz, you've got to go to the Jazz Fest at the Iroquois Amphitheater. For two days, you will hear top musicians and vocalists and ...

Celebrate a long-standing state tradition and enjoy one of the biggest fairs in the nation by going to the Kentucky State Fair this August. Have a Day at the Fair This year's fair will have many of the most popular attractions, including the Pride ...

This August, go cheer for some of the very best athletes in the entire world and go see the Women's Cup. This is the largest women's professional soccer event in the world and this August, it's in Louisville. The Women's Cup This event will take ...

The August days are often sweltering, humid and just nasty. So if you want to get out and enjoy the summer, you'd better do it after the sun has set! This August, take a lovely Twilight Walk in Cherokee Park. It's cooler at twilight and nice and ...

Why not spend a day at a beautiful country club with amazing views? Why not enjoy a little golf since it is summer? And why not do some good deeds for others while you're here? The Blessings in a Backpack Golf Scramble is a fun event that also ...

Head to the waterfront to see the Water Lantern Festival. There will be thousands of lanterns and lots of fun to be had by all. Go to Louisville's beautiful waterfront and go see it shine. Water Lanterns The Water Lantern Festival is truly an ...