The Highlands

Halloween isn’t just for the kids, you know. They can trick or treat and scare themselves and eat sweets all they like on October 31. But on October 30, you deserve to have a little grown-up Halloween fun of your own. Enjoy Halloween in the ...

Twig and Leaf was built in the well-loved Highlands community in 1962. It was designated a local landmark when the neighborhood came together to save the diner from a CVS pharmacy that was planned to be built. Enjoy Twig and Leaf In order to get the ...

No one can blame you if you don't want to walk around inside a big enclosed space right now, like a mall. But you may still want to do a little shopping, a little looking around, maybe grab a bite to eat. Head to the Mid-City Mall. This is an ...

You may not have noticed it tucked among the trees and set back on the road, but there's a historic home dating to 1796 not too far from Bardstown Road and the Highlands. This September, go get a look at the Bray Place and go see some of Kentucky's ...

This September, go discover Louisville Stoneware, a local business that was originally established way back in 1815. That's 45 years before the Civil War and more than 100 years before women had the right to vote! This is a tradition that goes back ...

Head to Flutter Fest at the Louisville Zoo this September to see a truly spectacular sight: the Monarch butterfly migration. You’ll get the chance to learn more about these incredible beauties during your day at the zoo. Flight of the ...

Lots of people aren’t even aware of Bowman Field, the small city airport that’s tucked next to a pretty park. Bowman Field is actually a historic airfield where Charles Lindbergh himself once landed his famous plane, the Spirit of St ...

Biking is great exercise and it’s a pretty good way to get around. A bike can go more places than a car and it can even get you there without burning fuel or releasing emissions into the atmosphere. This August, get hands-on and learn how to ...

The Louisville Mega Cavern is open again and that means it's time for adventure. Beneath the city, the Mega Cavern is packed full of fun. There are lots of ways to see this cavern and more things to do underground than you ever imagined. Mega Fun ...

With all the salons closed for so long, the last few months have been pretty rough. You deserve a little break and a lot of pampering. This June, go to one of Louisville’s best nail salons to get your nails done, First Lady Nails and Spa. ...

Unless you've been blessed with an extremely long life or you're a vampire, you probably weren't around in the 1920s when Prohibition was happening. This was a particularly tough time on the state of Kentucky, as the bourbon industry was suddenly ...

Kentucky was the15th state in the U.S. and Louisville is a pretty old city, compared to the rest of the country. There are lots of historic buildings and historic neighborhoods here, but Bonnycastle is unique. Go discover this neighborhood and find ...

Things have been kind of stressful lately, huh? After everything that's been happening, you deserve to spend some time pampering yourself. Head to Sanctuary Massage and Spa to take a little "you" time, because you've definitely earned it! A Day at ...

How would you like to take a picture with such Kentucky legends as Muhammad Ali, Abraham Lincoln, Colonel Sanders and Secretariat? Mount Rushmore honors four presidents. Kentucky Rushmore honors some of the state's most famous former residents. And ...

Cave Hill Cemetery is a historic location, an arboretum and a national monument. Dating to the Victorian Era, Cave Hill is the final resting place for some of Louisville’s most famous former residents. Boxing champ Muhammad Ali is here, along ...

Pick up handmade gifts and items for your home at the Craft and Vendor Fair at the Douglass Boulevard Christian Church in the Highlands this March. The Highlands is known for being an artistic community that’s full of fun places to go. The ...

You may not know how you know it or where it’s from, but you've definitely heard someone scream “Stella” at some point. Well, it’s more like “Stellaaaaaaaaa!” That famous line is in “A Streetcar Named ...

Folk dancing has been around for thousands of years. It’s used to tell stories and it’s been used to depict important historical events through time. It can be happy or sad, dramatic or fun and lighthearted. There’s a lot more to ...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to belly dance? Now is the time! Learn the basic movements of Fusion Belly Dance at Horizon’s Dance Theatre with a skilled instructor. The class is beginner-friendly and open to anyone who would like to learn ...