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SUMMARY:Jack O' Lantern Spectacular (various dates)
DESCRIPTION:Jack O’Lantern Spectacular has become the “must-see” event of the Halloween season. Presented each October along a winding path through the majestic woods of Iroquois Park\, guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5\,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. \nThis family-friendly event has become an annual tradition for thousands who come back Year after year to experience a variety of carved pumpkins and themed vignettes set to music. Ask anyone who has attended…the event simply can’t be described….it must be experienced. \n\nTHE REGION’S BEST HALLOWEEN EVENT \nOCTOBER 01\, 2024 – November 2\, 2024 \nTrail Opens At Dusk \nYour Jack O’Lantern Spectacular ticket purchase directly supports the non-profit\, Parks Alliance of Louisville\, and their community-driven projects in Louisville’s 120+ public parks and community centers.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/jack-o-lantern-spectacular-various-dates/
LOCATION:Iroquois Amphitheater\, 1080 Amphitheater Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Experiences,Family & Children,Local Culture,Pop-Up Events
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SUMMARY:Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts\, Cocktails\, & Bites Tour  (promo code!) (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:Discover Louisville’s Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row. \nBook your tour here!\n\nUse code “thingstolou5” to save 5%!\n  \nVenture out with us and explore the hidden stories of Louisville’s haunted past. As you eat and drink your way down Whiskey Row\, you’ll meet the resident ghosts of Louisville’s historic downtown\, trace the footsteps of bourbon magnates and mobsters\, see Al Capone’s secret getaway\, discover hidden speakeasies\, and learn the shocking truth about Prohibition. \n  \nWhat to Expect\nThis tour includes 4 stops for libations\, as well as an assortment of small bites. Here’s what else to expect: \nBourbon & Cocktails\nThis is a boozy\, 21+ tour\, y’all. \nAudio Headset​\nTo help you hear us from a distance. \nSmall Group\nOur tours max out at 12 people. \nWalking\n1-1.5 Miles. Wear comfy shoes! \nExplore Whiskey Row: \nDistilleries. Speakeasies. Saloons. In the mid-1800’s\, this stretch of Main Street was filled to the brim with bourbon barrels – which would soon be considered contraband. While this area nearly crumbled to disrepair\, today the historic facades house bourbon distilleries\, bars\, restaurants and hotels. \nWhere\nMeet at 1st and Washington St\, Louisville\, KY \nWhen​\nTuesdays – Fridays\, 5:00 and 5:30 PM \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/phantoms-of-prohibition-ghosts-cocktails-bites-tour-promo-code-multiple-dates-3/
LOCATION:Whiskey Row
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,PROMO CODE,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder\, Crime\, & Ghosts of Derby City (promo code!) (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:Discover Louisville’s Deepest\, darkest secrets. \nBook your tour here!\n\nUse code “thingstolou5” to save 5%!\n  \nStep into the shadows of the past on a haunting history tour through the heart of downtown Louisville. As the sun sets and the city’s vibrant façade fades\, you’ll uncover the sinister secrets and chilling tales that lurk behind the historic architecture & storied streets. \nOne part ghosts\, one part grisly history that is\, sadly\, entirely true\, this guided 1.5-hour walking tour through downtown Louisville unveils the deepest\, darkest corners of Louisville’s gruesome past. Wander through dimly lit alleyways behind bustling Whiskey Row and along the shores of the murky Ohio River\, where the echoes of bygone eras resound with tragic tales of the forlorn\, the oppressed\, the betrayed\, and the ruthless. \n\nDistance: 1.5 miles\nDuration: 1.5 hours\nStops: 1 bathroom stop. Drinks & snacks available for purchase.\nCapacity: 20 people max per tour\nTime: Evenings\, Tuesdays-Sundays\nAccessibility: Wheelchair friendly \n\nWhat’s This Tour All About?\nFrom a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday\, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals\, mobsters\, bootleggers\, enslavers\, and murderers in the city streets they once roamed. \nLed by expert storytellers\, this immersive walking tour delves into the darker chapters of Louisville’s history. Our tour explores the sort of history only told in whispers\, from notorious criminals and bootleggers who once ran Louisville’s underworld to what lies beneath the quiet waters of the Ohio River – and the spirits whose souls never left. \nOver the course of two thrilling hours\, your guide will tell the tales of… \n\nCunning bootleggers who defied Prohibition\nSalacious tunnels beneath Whiskey Row\nFires\, floods\, and plagues that ripped through the city leaving a wake of destruction\nUnsolved murders and shocking scandals\nThe tragic riots of Bloody Monday
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/whispers-on-whiskey-row-murder-crime-ghosts-of-derby-city-5/
LOCATION:Downtown Louisville
CATEGORIES:PROMO CODE,Sober,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrel Bourbon Food Tour (promo code!) (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:Book your tour here!\n\nUse code “thingstolou5” to save 5%!\n  \nUncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon. \nDuration\n3 Hours \nAbout\nThis guided walking tour offers an experience that you won’t find at any bourbon distillery in Kentucky: a culinary journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon. \nExplore the unique flavors\, storied history\, and lasting impact of Kentucky’s beloved amber spirit\, paired with delicious bites\, pours\, and cocktails. You’ll trace the origins of bourbon whiskey from its roots in the Appalachian foothills to today’s thriving bourbon scene\, gaining a profound understanding of its cultural importance in Louisville\, Kentucky and beyond. \nAs the sun sets over the bustling NuLu district\, you’ll be guided through award-winning restaurants\, hidden speakeasies\, rooftop terraces\, and cozy tasting rooms. You’ll taste a wide variety of bourbons\, cocktails\, and bites that pair with bourbon in surprising and delicious ways. And you’ll even land a few coveted tables at some of the most hard-to-book restaurants in town. \nThis tour is a fantastic introduction to bourbon for the uninitiated\, and a master class in bourbon pairing for aficionados. Reserve your spot today and uncover the secrets of Kentucky bourbon! \nWhat’s Included \n\n3 Bourbon cocktails showcasing bourbon’s versatility\n2 Guided tastings of rare bourbons\n8-10 Delicious paired bites curated to unlock bourbon’s depth of flavor and versatility\nThe unfiltered history of bourbon in Kentucky\n\nWhat’s Not Included \n\nTransportation\nGuide gratuity\n\nAccessibility \n\n1 mile of flat walking\nWheelchair friendly (including 1 elevator)\nThis tour is 21+\nDue to our set menu and our restaurant partner’s policies\, we are unable to accommodate some food preferences and allergies – please let us know when booking if you have an allergy.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/beyond-the-barrel-bourbon-food-tour-promo-code-multiple-dates-5/
LOCATION:NULU\, 701 E Market St.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Food & Drink,PROMO CODE,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Pride Plates: A Taste of Kentucky’s Queer History (promo code!)  (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past and present as you eat and drink your way down Bardstown Road\, Louisville’s gay epicenter! \n  \nBook your tour here!\n\nUse code “thingstolou5” to save 5%!\n  \nAs you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle\, you’ll taste classic Kentucky bites such as fried chicken\, spoonbread\, and a Louisville Hot Brown paired with refreshing cocktails (or mocktails). Along the way\, you’ll uncover the diverse history of Kentucky’s Queer folx\, from a Black Prohibition-era drag queen to the poets\, authors\, and activists that paved the way for Kentucky’s Queer community. You’ll end your tour where the rest of your night begins\, at the city’s best gay bars. \n\nDistance: 1.5 miles\, flat\nDuration: 3 hours\nFood Stops: 4 stops for local dishes & drinks\nCapacity: 12 per tour\nTime: 5-8 PM\nAccessibility: Wheelchair and stroller friendly \n\nExplore the Highlands\nThe Highlands is one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods – and its most quirky. As the gay epicenter of Louisville\, it’s also home to the annual Louisville Pride Festival\, and several of Louisville’s best gay bars – in fact\, your tour will leave you right by them to continue your evening! \nWhere\nMeet outside of 1321 Bardstown Rd\, Louisville\, KY 40204 \nWhen​\nWeds – Friday\, 6-8:30 PM \n\nWhat’s This Tour All About?\nIs it a food tour or a queer history tour? The answer\, of course\, is both! This tour is the perfect blend of tastes and tales\, exploring Louisville and Kentucky’s LBTQ+ history and queer community along with a taste of its culinary heritage. \nOver the 3 hours you’ll spend with us\, you’ll get … \n\n4 Delicious dishes representing Louisville & Kentucky\n5 Refreshing bourbon cocktails\nFascinating stories of Kentucky’s queer history and its home-grown artists\, authors\, and activists\nAudio headset (to help you hear your guide)\n\n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/pride-plates-a-taste-of-kentuckys-queer-history-promo-code-3/
LOCATION:Highlands
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA+,PROMO CODE,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Historic Highlands Tastes & Tales Tour (promo code!) (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:Walking Food\, History & Architecture Tour through the historic Highlands \nBook your tour here!\n\nUse code “thingstolou5” to save 5%!\n  \nStroll through the historic Original Highlands and Cherokee Triangle neighborhoods savoring the story of Louisville and Kentucky through its cuisine. \nAs you walk along some of Louisville’s oldest and most iconic streets\, you’ll taste (and drink) delicious local specialties; visit the iconic entrance of Cave Hill Cemetery\, the final resting place of Muhammad Ali and Colonel Sanders; try a dish inspired by the Hot Brown in Muhammed Ali’s former boxing gym; sip bourbon in Louisville’s oldest bar; trace the footsteps of the immigrants who shaped the city; and admire opulent Victorian homes and historic architecture near stunning Cherokee Park. \n\nDistance: 1.5 miles\, flat\nDuration: 3 hours\nFood Stops: 5 stops for local dishes & drinks\nCapacity: 12 per tour\nTime: 1:30 PM\, Weds-Sundays\nAccessibility: Wheelchair and stroller friendly \n\nExplore the Highlands\nThe Highlands is one of Louisville’s oldest neighborhoods – and its most quirky. Historic Victorian homes branch off of the quirky Bardstown Road thoroughfare\, lined with vibrant murals\, eclectic shops and hip local restaurants & bars stretching all the way to Bourbon country. \nWhere\nMeet at 956 Baxter Ave\, Louisville\, KY 40204 \nWhen​\nWeds – Sunday\, 1:30-4:30 PM
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/historic-highlands-tastes-tales-tour-promo-code-multiple-dates-4/
LOCATION:Highlands
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,PROMO CODE,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom *promo code!*
DESCRIPTION:Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is a family-friendly fall festival open Thursday-Sunday through October 26. \nUse the link: https://bit.ly/KentuckyKingdomPumpkins_thingstolou \nand use promo code “THINGSTOLOU35” for admission and unlimited soft drinks – for only 34.99! 🥤 \n\nWe recently visited Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom presented by Humana!\nCheck out our video here!\n\nPlay MORE Days & Glow MORE Nights \nDon’t miss out on the annual family friendly fall festival\, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom! Our festival is growing\, with even MORE days to play! Over 1\,000 bright orange pumpkins will appear all over the park\, inviting you to play all day on world-class rides and explore fall-themed fun like games\, street performances\, and colorful characters. Stay after sundown to watch the park transform into a whimsical wonderland of glow featuring larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures! \nDiscover play days and glow nights during Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom\, glowing Thursday through Sunday\, October 3 – 26! \nWater rides and select other attractions may be closed during Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom. \n  \n***Description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/pumpkins-at-kentucky-kingdom-various-times/
LOCATION:Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay\, 937 Phillips Lane\, Louisville\, KY\, 40209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,PROMO CODE
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SUMMARY:Westport Village's Fall Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Purchase tickets to join Westport Village for the Fall Fashion Show on October 17th\, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. \nThe event will kick off with a Cocktail Hour at 5pm with drinks and hors d’oeuvres before witnessing the hottest Fall and Winter fashion from our locally-owned boutiques on the raised runway at 6pm in the green space by Collections. \nPlus\, shop the looks you loved right after the show with special discounts! \nHere is the ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-fashion-show-tickets-1003172805867 \nMore info \n\n🍸5pm: Cocktail Hour with sips and snacks \n👠6pm: Runway show with giveaways between each scene \n🛍️7pm: Shop the looks you loved right from our boutiques after the show \nPlus\, snap a complimentary photo at our photobooth sponsored by MBC Bank! 📷 \n  \n**Featured photo credit: ThingsToLou \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/westport-villages-fall-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Westport Village\, 1315 Herr Lane\, Louisville\, KY\, 40222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fashion,Shopping
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SUMMARY:LEO Weekly Readers' Choice Party 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LEO Weekly Readers’ Choice Celebration Party will take place on Thursday\, October 17th\, 6:00 to 9:00 PM at PLAY Louisville\, located at 1101 E Washington St\, Louisville\, KY 40206. The night will be a celebration of businesses\, individuals and organizations voted to be “the best” by LEO readers in over 200+ categories! Join us as we entertain you with a Halloween themed party\, featuring PLAY’s Drag Queen Show and a 360 degree selfie stand. With more entertainment to be announced! \n  \nVIP Tickets are available to purchase before the event online for $50\, and includes entry to the party at 5:30pm (30 minutes prior to GA)\, a VIP swag bag\, 3 drink tickets\, and tastings from a selection of restaurants voted “the best” by LEO readers. \n  \nGA Tickets are available to purchase before the event online for $30\, or day of for $40\, and includes entry to the party at 6pm\, 2 drink tickets\, and tastings from a selection of restaurants voted “the best” by LEO readers. \n  \nOur Non-Profit Sponsor\, The Kentucky Humane Society\, will have donation boxes and bins on-site for anyone wishing to donate supplies\, food\, toys\, or other items. \n  \nOur Partner Sponsor\, Stock Yards Bank & Trust\, was formed in 1904 to finance transactions in the livestock industry. Today\, they help individuals\, families\, and businesses with a complete line of financial services with their unique focus on personal banking. It’s not new—in fact\, they call it “banking\, the way it used to be.” They are proud to serve the local community! \n  \nOur Supporting Sponsor\, 502 Hemp is excited to celebrate our amazing local business scene with LEO. 502 Hemp was founded as a result of Dee Dee’s search for a natural treatment for her husband’s seizures. After much research\, her husband John began a study of CBD oils and their usage. From that journey came 502 Hemp’s products\, philosophy and ideas. \n  \nAnd joining us in supporting our VIP Swag Bag\, we have Heine Brothers\, 502 Hemp\, and Pose502! \n  \nFor the latest news and updates from Readers’ Choice\, you can visit http://www.leoweekly.com. \n  \nThe event is rain or shine. \nNo ticket refunds. \nEntertainment & Swag are subject to change.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/leo-weekly-readers-choice-party-2024/
LOCATION:Play Louisville\, 1101 E Washington St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drag Show / Drag Brunch,Local Culture
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SUMMARY:Clermont Supper Club - Booker’s 2024 Releases
DESCRIPTION:From website: \n\nClermont Supper Club \nJoin Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table Restaurant and be among the first to enjoy the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co.\n522 Happy Hollow Rd\, Clermont\, KY 40110 \nJoin Master Distillers Fred and Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table Restaurant and be among the first to enjoy the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. Each Clermont Supper Club features Beam-inspired fare\, unique cocktails\, and behind-the-barrel stories from the First Family of Bourbon. \n  \nAt Clermont Supper Club\, guests taste the latest James B. Beam Distilling Co. releases alongside a specially crafted dinner paired with a selection of cocktails and pours from The James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio. Following dinner\, guests have the opportunity to purchase limited offerings and merchandise after hours at The American Outpost. \n  \nExperience Features: \nHosted by Master Distillers Fred & Freddie Noe at The Kitchen Table\nPrivate dinner featuring handcrafted cocktails & bourbon pairing\nTaste and have the opportunity to purchase the latest releases from the James B. Beam Distilling Co. portfolio \n2024 Dates: \nThursday\, May 16\, 2024 – Little Book® Chapter 8\nThursday\, June 13\, 2024 – 2024 Bardstown Bourbon Collection™ James B. Beam Distilling Co. Release\nThursday\, July 18\, 2024 – Knob Creek® 2024 Releases (10 Year Rye\, BourbonXRye\, and 18 Year Old)\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024 – Bakers® 13\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024 – TOP SECRET\nThursday\, October 17\, 2024 – Booker’s 2024 Releases\nThursday\, November 14\, 2024 – Distillers’ Share™ 2024 Releases\nThursday\, December 12\, 2024 – Holiday Edition \nTime: 6:00pm-930pm EST \nPrice: $275.00 per person \nMust be 21+ \nDrink Smart®
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/clermont-supper-club-bookers-2024-releases/
LOCATION:James B. Beam Distilling Co.\, 568 Happy Hollow Rd\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Distilleries
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