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SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo 2025 (multiple dates) (family-friendly)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. \nLouisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. \nSept. 27–28 &\nOct. 2–5\, 9–12\, 16–19\, 23–26 & 30 \nNightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 22 (details below) *** (limited tickets)\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 29 (details below) *** (limited tickets) \n\n\nAllergy Friendly Night  – Wednesday\, Oct. 22\, 2025 (entry 5 – 7:30 p.m.\, exit by 8:30 p.m.)\n\nThis special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more.\n\n\nSensory Friendly Night – Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, 2025 (entry 5 – 6:30 p.m.\, lasts until 8 p.m.)\n\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music and smaller crowds. Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early to reserve your spot.\n\n\n\n\nTickets Required \nLouisville Zoo Members – $7.25\nNon-members – $13.75\nAge 2 and Under  -FREE\nMeijer Anytime Tickets- $11.75 AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/boo-at-the-zoo-2025-multiple-dates-family-friendly/
LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children
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SUMMARY:Jack O Lantern Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Louisville Jack O’Lantern Spectacular returns for its 13th season at Iroquois Park\, lighting up the night with thousands of intricately carved pumpkins. \nVisitors will journey along an illuminated path filled with themed displays all set to a captivating soundtrack. With family-friendly activities\, seasonal treats\, and plenty of photo opportunities\, it’s the perfect fall tradition for all ages. \nAs the Park Alliance of Louisville’s annual fundraising event\, the Spectacular helps support the city’s public parks and park projects. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/jack-o-lantern-spectacular/
LOCATION:Iroquois Park\, 1080 Amphitheater Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children
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SUMMARY:Field n’ Folk Weekend
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ARE LIVE!  🎟️  Field n’ Folk Weekend is happening October 3-5. \nThree completely different days\, one amazing farm weekend: \n🌾 Friday:\n\n\n\n\n\nFoxhollow Forum (5-8pm) – Learn about biodynamic farming while enjoying good food and conversation — event info here\nPanel discussion about Biodynamic Farming with area experts.\nPicnic baskets by Bluegrass Supper Club & a kids craft by Waterfront Botanical Gardens.\n\n\n\n\n\n🍁 Saturday:\n\n\n\n\n\nHarvest Festival (2-8:30pm) – Live music\, local vendors\, and all the farm activities your family can handle — event info here\nConcerts by Frankie Leo\, Queen City Silver Stars\, JJ Band & Chloe Kimes\nFood by Noam Bilitzer\, POCO\, Farm to Fork\, cash bar & more\nShop handmade goods\, enjoy hayrides\, a pumpkin patch & kids crafts by Speed Art Museum.\n\n\n\n\n\n💃 Sunday:\n\n\n\n\n\nSoft Clubbing (10am-noon) – Start your Sunday with morning movement and meadow dancing led by Lindsey — event info here\nEcstatic Dance\nBrunch by FOKO\n\n\n\n\n\nGrab tickets for one day or every day of the weekend. Link in bio. Can’t wait to see you here! \nHuge thanks to our sponsors: Kentucky Fertility Institute\, Dentons\, Baldwin Wealth Partners\, Rogers Group\, Republic Bank\, and MPC for making this weekend possible! \n#LouisvilleEvents \n  \n***description from Instagram post
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/field-n-folk-weekend/
LOCATION:Foxhollow Farm\, 8905 Hwy 329\, Crestwood\, KY\, 40014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exercise,Family & Children,Food & Drink,Shopping,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week (multiple events)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Kentucky’s bourbon culture in a safe\, welcoming\, and inviting way.\nGLAAD-nominated nonprofit Queer Kentucky is proud to introduce the second annual “Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week”\, the only LGBTQ+ inclusive Bourbon week in the country. \nBourbon and Belonging will take place October 3-5\, 2025 across Kentucky with four different cities and regions signed on. \nThanks to support from our tourism partners in Northern Kentucky\, Louisville\, Lexington\, and Paducah\, this will be the premier event for LGBTQ+ consumers from Kentucky and beyond. \n\nLOUISVILLE EVENTS\n\nKentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Tasting Experience\nOct 3 \nWe invite you to a complimentary experience at KY Peerless\, which includes two pours of any of our offerings. This tasting experience takes place every 30 minutes during our operating hours\, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please mention Bourbon & Belonging for this experience\, and we look forward to welcoming you into our distillery. Free to attend. \nBeyond the Barrel: Bourbon Food Tour\nOct 3 \nUncover the hidden side of Kentucky bourbon on the world’s only walking bourbon food tour. As the sun sets over Louisville’s vibrant NuLu neighborhood\, you’ll explore beyond the barrel to trace bourbon’s journey from Appalachian roots to global fame. Along the way\, enjoy creative bites and modern riffs on classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Mint Julep while stopping by award-winning restaurants and rooftop bars. Sample everything from fat-washed to river-aged bourbons\, and hear the untold stories you won’t find on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. \nOld Forester x Bourbon & Belonging Fall Garden Party\nOct 3 \nJoin us for a Fall Garden Party\, celebrating the flavors of the season. Unwind and experience the Old Forester Distillery while savoring craft cocktails and taking in scenic views of the Ohio River from our rooftop terrace. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, seasonal cocktails\, and live music! \nFree to attend\, donations encouraged. \nKentucky Queer History Tour\nOct 4 \nExplore the queer stories of Louisville’s past and present as you stroll Bardstown Road\, the city’s vibrant gayborhood. Wander the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle while celebrating queer joy and uncovering the diverse history of Kentucky’s LGBTQ+ community—from a Black Prohibition-era drag queen to poets\, authors\, and activists who paved the way. End the tour with a drink at one of the city’s best gay bars. A tour runs from 11-12:30 and 1-2:30 on both Saturday and Sunday. \nBoss Molly at Hereafter\nOct 4 \nOur friends at Boss Molly Bourbon are bringing the good times to Hereafter. We’re not spilling all the details just yet\, but trust us… this is going to be one for the books. You can expect a night filled with bold flavor\, great company\, and a little something extra that only Boss Molly can bring. \nEvan Williams Presents Neat Beats\nOct 4 \nWhere the pour is smooth\, and the beats are smoother. Slip on your wireless headphones\, grab your favorite bourbon served neat\, and step into a dance floor like no other. At Neat Beats\, three stations play everything from funk and disco to house and pop—each channel lighting up your headphones in vibrant colors. You choose your vibe\, set your pace\, and lose yourself in the rhythm. Surrounded by the warmth of Kentucky bourbon culture\, this silent disco is a sensory journey for your ears\, taste buds\, and soul. Whether you’re grooving with friends or swaying solo\, the night belongs to you—no chaser needed. \nTickets coming soon! \nLe Moo Drag Brunch\nOct 5 \nLe Moo’s Legendary Drag Brunch is glam to the bone! Join us for a Taylor Swift themed Drag Show hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s very own Dusty Ray Bottoms! Brunch is served buffet-style and packed with seasonal specialties alongside some of your favorite classic breakfast dishes! Whether you’re craving something sweet\, savory\, or fabulously in between\, our rotating selections are designed to wow your taste buds while the queens wow the crowd. Come hungry and ready to slay the day! Two seatings\, one at 10:45 and the other at 1:00. Reservations are required. \nHop Atomica & Jefferson’s Bourbon Presents Paws & Pride: An Evening on the Patio\nOct 5 \nJoin us for a summer soirée of community\, connection\, and celebration—an LGBTQ+ friendly gathering benefiting Bourbon & Belonging and Queer KY. Refresh with seasonal spritzes\, summer shandys\, and our signature Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon Spritz while your pup enjoys water bowls and complimentary treats. The highlight of the night: our “Cutest Pup on the Patio” contest\, with gift cards awarded to the top three winners. Bring your four-legged best friend\, gather your crew\, and savor a summer evening of belonging\, laughter\, and wagging tails. \n  \n  \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bourbon-belonging-kentuckys-queer-bourbon-week-multiple-events/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Drag Show / Drag Brunch,Food & Drink,LGBTQIA+,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:The St. James Court Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show featuring over 600 artists from around the U.S. held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville. \nThis 4-square block\, outdoor art show takes place annually on the first weekend of October\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. \nSix unique sections\, one art show. St. James Court\, Belgravia Court\, Fourth Street\, 3rd Street\, 1300 Section\, West End Baptist Church. \n\nOctober 3-5\, 2025\n\nFriday & Saturday 10am – 6pm\nSunday 10am – 5pm\n\n\nHistoric Old Louisville\nFree Admission. Rain or Shine. No pets allowed.\n\n\nVoted #1 “Best Fine Art and Design Show Of The Past Ten Years” 2010-2020 by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2020 \nNamed #2 “Best Fine Art and Design Show” in the country in 2025 by Sunshine Artist magazine! \n2025 marks the 69th Annual St. James Court Art Show. \n\n\n600 – Number of Artists\n250k – Average Attendance\n5.5Mil – Economic Impact\n\n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-st-james-court-art-show-2/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Art,Market
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SUMMARY:Louisville UnFair
DESCRIPTION:Local Art. Booze & Music. Not Saint James.\nOctober 3\, 4\, and 5\, 2025 \nMagnolia Bar • Old Louisville \n\nThe Louisville UnFair has grown to become the city’s favorite alternative art festival and is an institution in Old Louisville.\nEach year\, the show returns to its home in the backyard of the Magnolia Bar and thousands come together to experience this unique event. Championing self-expression\, the Louisville UnFair provides an inclusive and unconventional platform for local artists to showcase their talents and to connect with the community. \nOriginally created as a rebel art show for locals\, by locals\, the UnFair lifts marginalized artists in our community allowing them to push boundaries and fuel the city’s evolving art scene. While not as large as other traditional “white-tent” arts and crafts fairs\, the eclectic mix of local art\, loud music\, and free expression provide an unmatched level of pure authenticity. \nUnFair happens the first full weekend in October at Mag Bar. If you want more information\, ask somebody rad or keep reading. \nMore than just an art show.\nUnFair is more than an art show; it’s an electrifying celebration of creativity\, community\, diversity and commitment. With our roots deeply planted in championing local talent\, our mission is to provide an unconventional and inclusive platform for local artist to freely showcase and make money from their artwork. We do not charge artists to participate and they keep 100% of the money they make. \nWe also extend our reach by supporting artists facing life’s harshest challenges. Every year\, dollars earned from the sale of UnFair merchandise are used to help local artists who find themselves in crisis. Everything that’s left is used to make sure that UnFair comes back every year. \nAs an officially registered nonprofit in Kentucky\, you can feel good knowing that every dollar you spend at UnFair is going to support local artists. \nFind out more about how we are making a difference for local artists. \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/louisville-unfair/
LOCATION:Mag Bar\, 1398 S 2nd St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Market
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SUMMARY:Va Va Vixens Present "VA VA Everlasting Darkness" (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:This Halloween Season\, Join us in celebrating all that is DARK with this wild ride of a Variety show! Come experience the Va Va Vixens in a wicked dreamscape that is like none other! Treat yourself to a night you will NEVER forget! \nDates & Tickets:\nOctober 3\, 4\, 5\, 10\, 11 \nVIP (Reserved Seats with Cocktail Service) $50 \nGeneral Admission $35 \n18+ \n\nThe doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm! \nSEATING IS LIMITED!!! Get VIP seats quickly! They are always the first to sell out! 💜 \nArt Sanctuary\n1433 S Shelby Street\nLouisville KY 40217\n502-386-7114 \n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10/03/25\n10/04/25\n10/05/25\n10/10/25\n10/11/25\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Va Va Vixens:\n\nA luscious mix of neo-classic burlesque\, daring and dangerous circus performances\, uproarious comedy\, variety acts\, and stunningly choreographed group dance sequences\, the Va Va Vixens are an entity of experiences that is sure to have you jumping out of your seats and begging for more!\nWe bring the mirth and merriment of good old fashioned Voix de Ville like no other!\nAs Louisville’s acclaimed Vaudeville-style burlesque and variety show\, we feature a captivating cast of beautifully talented performers of all shimmies!\nThe Va Va Vixens will take you on a wild and risqué ride into the magnificent world of sizzling striptease\, ethereal aerial acrobatics and contortions\, show stopping vocal stylings of our sultry songbirds\, divine dancers\, and outrageous antics!\nThis is an ever evolving spectacle\, drafted from scratch\, so you will want to capture each tassel twirling season! Come play with us!\n*A portion of the proceeds go to non-profit arts organization\, Art Sanctuary to help local artists!\nTo any Va Va Virgins out there: Come experience what you’ve been missing!\nWhether you are looking for a friends’ night out or a romantic evening with your special someone\, this is the show for you and you and you and YOU!\n\nVisit our website at http://www.vavavixens.com \nGraphics by Carrie Foster \n  \nAbout Art Sanctuary:\nArt Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts organization supporting local visual\, literary\, and performing arts through events\, promotion\, and education. Visit us at http://www.art-sanctuary.org \nIf you have an idea for a creative event or even need a place for your wedding or private party\, let us know! Art Sanctuary is the place for YOU! \nThis Summer\, Join us in celebrating all the vibes with this wild ride of a Variety show! Come VIBE with Va Va Vixens as this will be an experience like none other! Treat yourself to a night you will NEVER forget!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/va-va-vixens-present-va-va-everlasting-darkness-multiple-dates/
LOCATION:Art Sanctuary\, 1433 S Shelby Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Burlesque,Dance,Variety Show
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SUMMARY:Artists and Afros 2025 (multiple dates)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive weekend filled with soulful live jazz\, stunning visual art for sale\, and meaningful connection. \nArtists & Afros is a celebration of creativity\, culture\, and community\, bringing together talented artists. Witness firsthand the captivating brilliance of visual artists. The event is free and open to the public. \nParking for the art show is $10. Patrons will be able to park at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center and take a bus to the St. James Court Art Show or Speed Art Museum. \n\nCheck the website for more details\, you may register for a ticket now on Eventbrite! \nWe’re thrilled to welcome you back for the second annual Artists & Afros! Building on the success of last year’s dynamic showcase\, this year promises an even more vibrant celebration of art\, culture\, and community. Enjoy an immersive weekend filled with soulful live jazz by The Erica Denise\, stunning visual art\, and meaningful connection. Whether you’re a collector\, enthusiast\, or curious newcomer\, join us for a champagne toast as we honor the creativity that enriches our world—we can’t wait to see you there! \nMeet the Jurors:\nWe are honored to have a distinguished panel of jurors for this year’s Artists & Afros exhibition\, each bringing a wealth of expertise and a deep appreciation for Black artistic expression. Their combined experience in art\, culture\, and community ensures a thoughtful and insightful selection process that celebrates the diverse talents showcased within our vibrant community. \n\nEd Hamilton – Award winning\, nationally renowned sculptor\, whose body of work includes the Joe Louis sculpture in Joe Louis Arena\, Detroit\, MI The Booker T. Washington Monument at Hampton University\, Hampton\, VA and The Spirit of Freedom\, Civil War Monument in Washington\, DC (the first public sculpture in the nation’s capital created by an African American.\nAndre’ Kimo Guess\, President & CEO\, Fund for the Arts (FFTA) – He notably served as the Vice President and Producer of Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) in New York City and as President and CEO of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh. He has also owned and operated his management consulting firm\, GuessWorks\, Inc.\, for over 14 years.\nCathy Smith Shannon\, Chief Curator and Co-owner of E&S Gallery\, Inc. the largest Black owned framing gallery in the U.S. Master of Arts and Art History with a concentration in Critical and Curatorial Studies\n\n\nDetails:\nVenue Address: 3029 Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville\, KY 40203 \nThe Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center is located just 15 minutes from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and easily accessible from I-264\, I-64\, and downtown Louisville. \n  \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/artists-and-afros-2025-multiple-dates/
LOCATION:Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center\, 3029 W Muhammad Ali Blvd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Block Party / Community Festival,Market
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