Old Louisville

Even when you see them only on TV or in pictures, Chinese gardens are immediately relaxing. Designed for serenity and harmony with nature, Chinese gardens incorporate architecture and natural features into their designs to create unforgettable outdoor spaces. Learn more about Chinese gardens at the ...

Do you have Irish or Scottish blood? Would you like to learn more about this ancestry? This March 19th, you can. Go to the Family History Research Workshop at the Filson Historical Society. This is a perfect place...

Take a Guided Gastro Walk through Old Louisville, a truly stunning Victorian-era neighborhood, and taste some of the best of what the city has to offer. Because eating is always good and seeing architecture is always a fun time, but...

Go see amazing art while you’re surrounded by stunning architecture this October at the St. James Court Art Show. This is the 62nd annual St. James Court Art Show, an event that’s completely free to attend in one of the city’s most popular...

This August, take a free guided tour of the historic Ferguson Mansion in Old Louisville. This beautiful former home is the current headquarters for the Filson Historical Society. Inside the house, you’ll see exhibits...

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,...

The fourth week of July is National Burger Week, so celebrate! One of the best ways to enjoy a burger in Louisville is at Burger Boy Diner in Old Louisville. This is a classic restaurant in an historic neighborhood, and best of all they’ve got a full...

Visit the Speed Museum for a Collection Highlight Drop-in Tour this May, and see the incredible art that’s on display right here in Louisville. The guided tour is free with general admission to the Speed, and it’s something you definitely...

You don’t have to go all the way to Churchill Downs to see Millionaires Row. Old Louisville has its own Millionaires Row, a collection of real estate so beautiful, you’ll want to find out all about the houses here. This April, you’ll get your chance. Visit the Old Louisville...

If you like spring rolls, you’ve got to go to Lumpia-Palooza at the Crane House. Lumpia is a type of spring roll that’s popular in Indonesia and the Philippines. After you take a bite of your first lumpia, you’ll find out why this dish is so popular. Taste lumpias...

Cookies, candies and fudge are traditional Christmas treats, but everyone loves a doughnut any time of year. This December, go to Turnip the Beet for a holiday doughnut-making class. Because why can’t doughnuts share the stage with Christmas cookies for a change?...

Go celebrate the opening day of the St. James Court Art Show this October, and go have a few sips at Old Lou Brew. This is a new craft beer festival celebrating all things Old Louisville and the flavors of the fall season.

Have Some Brews in Old Lou...

See a night of incredible culture in Central Park this August. Old Louisville Live will perform “Shakespeare in Dance,” an incredible performance brought to you by the Louisville Ballet. It’s a night of culture that’s completely casual, and that’s fun for the whole family....

Take a walking tour this June, and see a hidden side of Old Louisville. This neighborhood south of downtown Louisville is famously full of gorgeous, grand Victorian architecture. It’s known for stone and brick details, fantastic walking courts and colorful landscaping. But what’s behind...

Everyone in the city is invited to work in the organic garden at the Garden Commons at the UofL Cultural Center, because this garden belongs to everyone. Group workdays are like hands-on workshops where you’ll learn more about organic gardening by actually doing it. Keep...

Most people think of the theater as a stuffy place where you have to get dressed to the nines, feel uncomfortable all night and just wait for it to be over. But you can enjoy theater without actually going to the theater, and culture doesn’t have to be stuffy or uncomfortable. Find out for yourself, and go to the opening night of “Much Ado About Nothing.” This is ...

During spring, the neighborhood of Old Louisville comes to life with vibrant colors and vivid displays of life everywhere. See the neighborhood alive with spring during Springfest. It all begins on May 19.

Springfest in Old Louisville...

Kentucky’s famous Shakespeare in the Park is on tour this spring. The company is going to different parks all around Louisville before the summer season of Shakespeare in the Park begins in Old Louisville. Go to Highview Park this April to see the incredible production, and see more of this part of Louisville....

This April, Buck’s Restaurant and Bar will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an amazing special meal. Of course, the three-course meal will be topped off with a slice of cake and a glass of champagne. After all, this is a party!

Buck’s Birthday...