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SUMMARY:Bourbon & Belonging [multiple events]
DESCRIPTION:Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week is the only LGBTQ+ inclusive bourbon week in the country. Presented by Queer Kentucky\, Kentucky’s only LGBTQ+ newsroom\, it’s our invitation to experience the best of what Kentucky has to offer in a space where you are welcomed\, celebrated\, and seen. \nNow in its third year\, Bourbon & Belonging spans four cities across the state: Northern Kentucky\, Louisville\, Lexington\, and Paducah. October 1-4\, 2026\, you’ll find exclusive distillery experiences\, queer history tours\, drag shows\, panels\, bar crawls\, and more\, all designed with our community in mind. \nKentucky’s bourbon culture belongs to everyone. We built Bourbon & Belonging because we wanted LGBTQ+ travelers and locals alike to have a home in it. \nBourbon & Belonging is made possible with support from our bourbon partners including Old Forester\, Michter’s\, Beam Suntory\, and New Riff\, our tourism partners in Northern Kentucky\, Louisville\, Lexington\, and Paducah\, and our media partner Passport Magazine. \nPresented by Queer Kentucky | GLAAD-nominated independent newsroom \n***description from website \n\nGet tickets to events here \nKentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Tasting Experience\nOct 1 to Oct 4\nEnjoy a complimentary express tasting experience at KY Peerless\, which includes two pours of any of Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.’s offerings. \nAngel’s Envy Tours & Tastings: Bourbon & Belonging\nOct 1 to Oct 4\nJoin us for a discounted tour experience at the distillery and enjoy a specialty cocktail featured for Bourbon & Belonging from October 1-4. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this cocktail will benefit Queer Kentucky. \nQueer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour \nOct 1 to Oct 4\nExplore the Queer stories of Louisville’s past! Get to know the gays of Glitter Ball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour through Louisville’s vibrant Highlands neighborhood. \nPoured With Pride: A James Beam Experience \nOct 1 – 3:00 PM 5:00 PM\nJoin us Thursday\, October 1st from 3–5pm at Fred B. Noe Distillery for an exclusive co-hosted experience with James Beam Distilling’s LGBTQ+ employee impact group. The Beam family has been shaping American bourbon for seven generations\, and Fred B. Noe Distillery carries that history in every barrel. \nFirst Toast: A Weller Bourbon Dinner at Otto’s\nOct  1 – 6:00 PM 9:00 PM\nWe’re raising a glass to community\, incredible food\, and some of the most sought-after spirits in the world\, with a curated menu featuring pairings from Buffalo Trace’s legendary Weller collection. Each course is thoughtfully paired to highlight the unique profile of these rare pours. \nThe First Pour at The Green Door\nOct 1 – 6:00 PM 9:00 PM\nKick off Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week at The Green Door\, Covington’s favorite dry bar\, for an evening of good music\, great drinks\, and even better company. \nBehind The Velvet Curtain: By Blanc’s Burlesque \nOct 1 – 9:00 PM 11:00 PM\nBlanc’s Burlesque presents Behind the Velvet Curtain\, a night of classic burlesque turned all the way up. Performances built on tassels\, timing. Enjoy cocktails and entertainment in a unique Louisville spot. Music runs from jazz and show tunes to R&B and slow-burn sensual\, because a good tease knows how to change its tempo. \nWhiskey Row Walking Tour\nOct 2 to Oct 4\nExplore downtown Louisville’s Main Street with a guide who’s spent his life here. Louisville’s bourbon distilleries\, historic Whiskey Row\, and horse country bringing firsthand knowledge of the city’s growth over the past 35 years. \nThe Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour\, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences\nOct 2 – 1:30 PM 4:30 PM\nStep aboard Louisville’s historic Old Fashioned Express trolley to explore distilleries\, tasting rooms\, & bourbon-infused bites! \nThe Blend at Bespoken spirits\nOct 2 – 4:00 PM 7:00 PM\nSip on Bespoken Spirits cocktails\, meet fellow bourbon lovers from across the queer community and beyond\, and kick off festival weekend in style. \nBeyond the Barrel: An Immersive New Riff Experience\nOct 2 – 5:00 PM 7:00 PM\nNew Riff’s exclusive evening celebrating community and connection\, featuring a behind-the-scenes tour\, exceptional whiskey and delicious food pairings. \nBeyond the Barrel: Walking Bourbon Tour with Food Pairings\nOct 2 – 5:30 PM 8:30 PM\nGo beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stories they won’t tell you on a Kentucky Bourbon Trail distillery tour. \nBig Gay Mainstrasse Bar Crawl\nOct  3 – 2:00 PM 6:00 PM\nThe Big Gay Mainstrasse Bar Crawl is your invitation to take up space\, make friends with strangers\, and raise a glass across some of NKY’s most beloved spots \nFlavor Deconstructed: Bourbon\, bitters & chocolate by Art Eatables + Bluegrass bitters\nOct 3 – 6:00 PM 7:30 PM\nCome deconstruct an Old Fashioned piece by piece and taste your way through chocolates built to complement (and sometimes challenge) different bourbon flavor notes. Part tasting\, part flavor science\, entirely delicious. \nRhinestone Rodeo: A Smoke & Queers Western Burlesque Revue\nOct  3 – 9:00 PM 11:00 PM\nSaddle up. Smoke & Queers is riding into Second Sight Spirits for a night of drag\, burlesque\, and queer artistry with a western twist.\nExpect sequins and spurs. Expect boas and boot scoots. This queer burlesque troupe brings bold performances and unapologetic joy to one of Ludlow’s own stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail\, pairing the art of the tease with the art of the pour. \nQueer to Tell: Louisville presents “I’m Going Out Tonight!”\nOct 4 – 6:30 PM 9:00 PM\nQueer To Tell: Louisville is a storytelling series that celebrates the voices of queer people within our community. Join us on October 4th for our show\, “I’m Going Out Tonight!” to hear true stories of unforgettable nights out! Come hear true stories from our community about someone’s first night out at a gay club\, meeting an alluring stranger\, dancing all night\, and all of the good\, bad\, and in-between that happens through the adventures and misadventures in queer nightlife.\nGrab your specialty bourbon cocktail at the bar and bring your friends to hear tales of queer folks Going Out!!\nThis show is brought to you in collaboration with Pandora Productions\, a theatre company that inspires human connection\, creates space for community\, and celebrates those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bourbon-belonging-multiple-events/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Food & Drink,LGBTQIA+,Whiskey Row
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SUMMARY:Jack’s Lantern Trail
DESCRIPTION:Jack’s Lantern Trail is Louisville’s favorite pumpkin event\, bringing the woods of Iroquois Park to life each fall with glowing\, hand-carved pumpkins\, artistic displays\, and musical vignettes. \nOpen nightly from October 1 through November 1\, guests can explore a one-of-a-kind experience surrounded by thousands of illuminated pumpkins and the beauty of Iroquois Park. \nJack’s Lantern Trail is a fundraising event benefiting the Parks Alliance of Louisville and Louisville’s public parks\, with every ticket supporting the parks and community spaces that make our city special. Explore this year’s “Woods of Wonder” theme\, where the historic woods of Iroquois Park come to life with captivating creatures\, a woodland village\, musical skeletons\, and larger-than-life displays. \nMore than 25 local artists will transform pumpkins into works of art\, creating an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Same woods\, new wonder. Come for the pumpkins. Stay for the magic. Give back to the parks. \n***description from website \nMore info
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/jacks-lantern-trail/
LOCATION:Iroquois Park\, 1080 Amphitheater Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family & Children
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SUMMARY:The Haunting on Market | Halloween Pop-Up Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Haunting on Market transforms Galaxie Louisville into an immersive Halloween cocktail experience filled with spooky décor\, elaborate cocktails and mocktails\, themed glassware\, food\, DJs\, karaoke\, costume parties and other Halloween events throughout October. \n\nAn Immersive Halloween Pop-Up in Louisville\, KY\nStep into our secret sanctuary for a theatrical evening of bespoke cocktails and cinematic ambiance. We invite you to experience a curated selection of our most haunting creations\, served in a space designed for the bold and the curious. \n\nDetails\nPop-up runs: October 1–November 1\, 2026 \n732 E. Market St.\, Louisville KY (in the heart of NuLu) \n\nFacebook \nInstagram \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About The Haunting on Market\nWhat is The Haunting on Market?\nThe Haunting on Market is an immersive Halloween cocktail pop-up at Galaxie Louisville in Louisville. From October 1 through November 1\, 2026\, the bar transforms with elaborate Halloween décor\, themed cocktails and mocktails\, food\, collectible glassware\, DJs\, karaoke\, costume parties and special events. The experience is located at 732 E. Market St. in the NuLu neighborhood of Louisville\, Kentucky. \nIs The Haunting on Market 21+?\nAll ages are welcome until 9pm. After 9pm\, we require guests to be 21 years of age or older to enjoy our signature cocktails and spirits. All guests must present a valid government-issued photo ID at the door. \nIs there a dress code?\nNo\, but we do encourage guests to dress in the spirit if at all possible. \nWhere is The Haunting on Market located?\nThe Haunting on Market is located at Galaxie in Louisville\, at 732 E. Market St.\, Louisville\, KY 40202 \nDo I need reservations for The Haunting on Market?\nNo. We do not take reservations. We are first come\, first served. No tickets\, no hassle. Admission is free. \nWhat are your hours of operation?\nOpen 7 days a week\, from October 1 – November 1\, 2026. \nThe Haunting on Market (Louisville) hours are: \n\nMonday – Wednesday: 11:30am – 12am\nThursday: 11:30am – 1am\nFriday & Saturday: 11:30am – 2am\nSunday: 2pm – 12am\n\nDoes The Haunting on Market serve food and non-alcoholic drinks?\nYes\, yes\, yes. We have food\, mocktails\, NA beverages\, as well as beer\, wine\, and spirits\, in addition to our spirited cocktails. \nAre those cool cups for sale?\nYes they are!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-haunting-on-market-halloween-pop-up-bar/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Galaxie\, 732 E Market St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Mixology,Pop-Up Events
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom! | PROMO CODE!🤩 New Home of the Original Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Louisville
DESCRIPTION:Play All Day & Glow Into The Night! \n\nAnd YOU can get tickets for only $19.99 when you use my promo code “THINGSTOLOU19”! You will have to use this link to purchase tickets!\n\nNew Home of the Original Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular Louisville\nFor Jack O’Lantern Spectacular’s first season at Kentucky Kingdom\, experience Planet Pumpkin: A Glo-bal Adventure. This year’s trail invites guests to travel the world without leaving Louisville\, with over 5\,000 hand-carved pumpkins that showcase global landmarks\, traditions\, and cultural icons. \nOver 6\,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. After sundown\, the park will transform into a whimsical wonderland of glow featuring larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures! \nPlan your fall family adventure at Louisville’s Family Theme Park. \n\n Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom is the entire theme park decorated and glowing\, with more than 30 rides running day-to-night\, trick-or-treat stations with free candy\, a hay maze\, and live entertainment. \nThe Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular trail is included at no additional charge. \n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nOver 6\,000 Illuminated Pumpkins\nFour Larger-Than-Life Pumpkin Icons\nTrick-or-Treating\nDay To Night Entertainment\nMORE Fall Family Fun\nFestival-Themed Food & Merchandise\n\n\nPlay Days\nGuests can play all day with pumpkin friends\, exciting live entertainment\, and trick-or-treat fun around every corner. Take your fall-fun to the next level as you taste your way through seasonal menu items and catch daily magical and musical performances. \nGlow Nights\nWhen the sun goes down\, everyone will discover larger-than-life glowing delights across the park! Plus\, Kentucky Kingdom is now home to the original Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular – a beloved Louisville tradition. \nGet your tickets and save with promo code THINGSTOLOU19\nUse my promo code and lock in your tickets for $19.99! But you have to use the link above for the promo code to work!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/pumpkins-at-kentucky-kingdom-promo-code%f0%9f%a4%a9-new-home-of-the-original-jack-o-lantern-spectacular-louisville/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay\, 937 Phillips Lane\, Louisville\, KY\, 40209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family & Children
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SUMMARY:History's Mysteries Fall Break Camp [Open to Grades: 1–5] | Frazier
DESCRIPTION:Grab a magnifying glass and get ready to look for clues this Fall Break at the Frazier! \nDuring our History’s Mysteries Fall Break Camp\, become a junior detective\, and try to uncover the truth of the past as we explore tales of spies\, lost civilizations\, hidden treasure\, and more! \nMake hands-on arts and crafts\, explore the Frazier’s newest exhibits\, and develop your detective skills. \nThis case won’t crack itself and we need your help! Spots are limited\, so sign up now for Camp Frazier to join the investigation. \nHistory’s Mysteries Fall Break Camp\n\nMonday\, September 28–Friday\, October 2\nFrazier Kentucky History Museum\nDrop-off: 8:45–9:30 a.m.\nPickup: 3:30–4 p.m.\nOpen to Grades: 1–5\nCost: $65/day ($55/day for members) (ask about our sibling discount!)\n\nLearn more at fraziermuseum.org/camps
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/historys-mysteries-fall-break-camp-open-to-grades-1-5-frazier/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Frazier History Museum\, 829 West Main Street\, Louisville\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family & Children,Museum
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SUMMARY:Hot Glass MAKE IT! | glass blowing class | Pumpkins (multiple class times)
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fall! Make and decorate your own unique glass Pumpkin \nItems will be ready for pick-up one week after the class. \nMust be 18 or older\, or 15+ with a parent or guardian. \n  \n***description from website \n  \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/hot-glass-make-it-glass-blowing-class-pumpkins-multiple-class-times/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:ACME Artworks Hot Shop\, 953 S Clay ST\, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000
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SUMMARY:Old Louisville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the annual Old Lou Block Party\, bigger and better than ever! \nBlock your calendars now\, because you won’t want to miss this event. Come join your neighbors\, shop\, and enjoy the weekend!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/old-louisville-block-party/
LOCATION:Birdie & Vi’s Fleatique\, 622 W Magnolia Ave\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Block Party / Community Festival,Food & Drink,Market,Shopping
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SUMMARY:National Jug Band Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:The National Jug Band Jubilee returns to the Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park on October 3\, 2026. \nThe National Jug Band Jubilee is a free\, one-day festival celebrating the history of Jug Band Music in Louisville\, KY. \nFeaturing (8) bands\, Jug Band workshops\, kids activities and vending – including food\, beer and wine. Join us at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, on the banks of the Ohio River – as it should be. \nLocation: Brown-Forman Amphitheater – 1301 River Road Louisville\, KY 40202 \n 
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/national-jug-band-jubilee/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Music
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SUMMARY:Camp Crystal Skate Double Header | Louisville Roller Derby
DESCRIPTION:Camp Crystal Skate featuring Louisville Roller Derby and Louisville Junior Roller Derby! \n\nSchedule:\nDoors at 1 p.m. \nJuniors at 2:00 p.m.:  Louisville Junior Roller Derby vs. Nashville Junior Roller Derby \nAdults at 4:30 p.m.:  Louisville Roller Derby Exhibition Bout:  Camp Counselors vs. Machete Mayhem \nFREE PARKING AT VENUE! \nConcessions\, including a full bar\, available! Seating provided by venue\, no need to bring your own chairs. \n\nDetails:\nSat Oct 3 \n2:00PM – 6:00PM \n$20 for adults\, $12 for children 7 to 12\, FREE for children under 7yrs old \nLocation: ​Triple Crown Pavilion\, 1780 Plantside Dr\, Jeffersontown\, KY 40299
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/camp-crystal-skate-double-header-louisville-roller-derby/
LOCATION:Triple Crown Pavilion\, 1780 Plantside Drive\, Jeffersontown\, KY\, 40299\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Family & Children,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T210000
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SUMMARY:Bigrocktoberfest at Big Rock Bar
DESCRIPTION:Save the date Bigrocktoberfest! 🍺⁠\n⁠\nSaturday\, October 3rd | 1-9pm⁠\n⁠\nWe’re going all out for our very first Oktoberfest\, and you do not want to miss this one. Here’s what we’ve got lined up:⁠\n⁠\n🎸 Live music ALL afternoon – 3 bands back to back⁠\n🐶 Dog costume contest 4-4:30pm⁠\n💪 Stein hoisting competition 6:30-7pm⁠\n🐄 Farmer Steve’s Children’s Barnyard Petting Zoo⁠\n🎨 Tattoo Coliseum on site⁠\n🍗 Food: 1/2 hen\, brats\, smoked salmon\, potato salad\, sauerkraut\, pretzels & beer cheese⁠\n🍺 Oktoberfest beers served inside AND outside⁠ \n🛍️ Plus Local Vendors: Tattoo Coliseum\, Farmer Steve’s Children’s Barnyard\, KY Hopeful Paws\, Crystals & Upcycle\, Fly Girl Candles\, Rochner Woodworking\, Vee’s Herbal Exchange\, and more!\n⁠\nKid friendly\, dog friendly\, and built for a full day of fun. Mark your calendars!⁠
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/bigrocktoberfest-at-big-rock-bar/
LOCATION:Big Rock Bar & Brew\, 2120 Bardstown Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer / Brewery,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T133000
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SUMMARY:The Bourbon Trolley: Distillery Tour\, Tasting Rooms & Bourbon Experiences | promo code! (multiple tour times)
DESCRIPTION:Use code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\nBook your tour here!\n\nStep aboard Louisville’s historic trolley to explore distilleries\, tasting rooms\, & bourbon-infused bites! \nAs you roll through downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown\, you’ll get exclusive access to tasting rooms\, tour a bourbon distillery\, and sample treats with a bourbon twist. \nEach stop features pours\, tours\, cocktails\, stories\, and plenty of Bourbon City surprises. \nDETAILS\n🥃 Duration: 3 hours\n🥃 Distance: 0.25 miles of walking\n🥃 Trolley: 24-hour LouHop pass included\n🥃 Bourbon Experiences: 5 stops\, including a distillery tour & tasting rooms\n🥃 Tastings: 9 bourbon pours\, 2 cocktails and 9 small food samples\n🥃 Capacity: 12\n🥃 Time: 1:30-4:30 PM\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays\n🥃 Accessibility: 21+. Wheelchair accessible with advanced notice. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nStep inside a bourbon distillery (that’s almost always sold out) for a customized tour and guided tasting\nSip bourbon flights and exclusive cocktails in hidden speakeasies and tasting rooms at some of America’s oldest bourbon brands\nGo beyond the glass with tastings of barrel-aged sauces\, spices\, and treats that showcase bourbon’s influence on Kentucky cuisine.\nExplore Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown in comfort aboard a climate-controlled historic trolley. Plus\, continue exploring with a 24-hour LouHop pass after your tour.\n\n\nLouisville’s Most Unique Bourbon Tour\nPerfect for both bourbon newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts\, this guided trolley tour through Downtown\, NuLu\, and Butchertown offers exclusive access to tasting rooms\, speakeasies\, artisans\, and a distillery you won’t find on any other Kentucky bourbon experience. \nOver the 3 hours you’ll spend with us\, you’ll enjoy …\n\nExclusive bourbon tastings & cocktails\nDistillery tour & guided tasting\nHistoric trolley ride with expert guides\n24-hour LouHop hop-on\, hop-off pass to use after your tour\n\n\nAn UNFORGETTABLE trolley tour!\n5-Star Experience \nExclusive access\, custom crafted cocktails\, and experiences. \nHistoric Trolley \nTake in the views as you roll through town in climate-controlled comfort. \nBourbon \nEnjoy bourbon flights\, a distillery tour\, craft cocktails\, and bourbon-infused samples. \nSmall Group \nCapped at 12 people for a more personalized experience. \nBook your tour here!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-bourbon-trolley-distillery-tour-tasting-rooms-bourbon-experiences-promo-code-multiple-tour-times-22/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Bourbon,Food & Drink,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Wine on the River
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 from 2-6PM at Big Four Lawn for the 7th Annual Wine on the River. \nSample wine from National and International vineyards. With an “around the world” theme focusing on cultural regions with wine and food in each selected area. \nTickets for the Wine on the River Louisville include admission into the event\, a souvenir glass\, all beverage samples\, and a portion to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana. \nAttendees must be 21+ to enter and show valid ID (sorry no children allowed). Food will be available for purchase. \nWebsite \nTicket Link \nLocation: Big Four Lawn – 1001 River Road
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/wine-on-the-river-2/
LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 129 River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block Party / Community Festival,Food & Drink,Wine / Winery
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SUMMARY:The Haunted Trolley Tour: 2-Hour Ghost Tour in Old Louisville\, The Highlands & Downtown | promo code!
DESCRIPTION:Venture under the cover of darkness aboard one of our vintage trolleys to find the side of Bourbon City that many are too afraid to look for. As the sun sets over Old Louisville’s gaslit streets\, our expert storyteller will guide you through two centuries of restless spirits\, haunted landmarks\, and paranormal legends that have made Louisville one of the most paranormally active cities in America. One part ghost story\, one part true crime — every tale grim\, and every tale true. \nBook your tour here!\nUse code “thingstolou10” to save 10%!\n\nThis 2-hour narrated ride begins in the Victorian heart of Old Louisville — long whispered to be America’s most haunted neighborhood — before winding through the Highlands and into the heart of Downtown\, with a stop along the way for a drink at one of the city’s own haunted haunts. \nUnder all of her grandeur\, Derby City hides her darkest secrets in plain sight. Hop on\, if you dare. \nWhat’s included\nTransportation aboard a historic trolley \nNarration from an expert local Ghost Host and tour guide \nSpine-tingling tales of haunted Louisville landmarks and neighborhoods \nWhat’s not included\nAdmission to attractions or museums along the route \nGratuity for your driver & tour guide \nHotel pickup and drop-off \nGhost hunting (but if you meet one\, please let us know) \nItinerary\nOn your 2-hour haunted journey\, you’ll ride between neighborhoods aboard your haunted trolley\, hopping off with your guide to walk the very streets\, sidewalks\, and shadowed corners where these stories took place. \nStart in Old Louisville\, America’s most haunted neighborhood: Begin on an eerily quiet court in America’s largest Victorian neighborhood\, where you’ll hear tales of mansions hiding dark secrets\, quiet inns where phantom residents are said to still linger behind lace curtains\, and a butcher who met the gallows swearing his innocence. \nHop on the Haunted Trolley: Take a ride through Louisville’s historic streets aboard a lantern-lit trolley and hear the horrifying tale of the deadliest train wreck in Kentucky history\, whose passengers some say never departed. Let’s hope they’re not still on board with us…. \nThe Historic Highlands: Head back in time to a Victorian neighborhood a half-century older than Old Louisville\, to a graveyard where the dead were buried atop the dead\, names lost to time and bodies stolen and mutilated. \nStop for Spirits: Pause for a drink at one of Louisville’s own haunted haunts before continuing deeper into the city’s darkest history. \nMake Your Way Downtown: Wind through the city’s haunted heart. Here you’ll find a luxurious hotel where a bride in blue never checked out and traverse streets that once ran with floodwater so deep that the bodies of the drowned floated right up against the cast-iron facades and windows above. Nearby\, the ashes of a deadly hotel fire still cling to the ground where it once stood. \n\nThis tour is made possible by an exclusive partnership between Louisville Food Tours and Old Fashioned Express\, Louisville’s locally-owned trolley company. \n\nCheck-in details\n\nPlease arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your trolley driver and haunted host. All guests must be onboard at the trolley departure time – we don’t want you to miss your ride! \n\n\nOverview\nDuration: 2 Hours\nMeeting point: 1402 Saint James Court Louisville\, KY US 40208\nCancellations: Refundable Tickets allow changes or refunds with at least 48 hours’ notice. Non-Refundable Tickets cannot be changed or refunded.\nGroup size: Up to 30 People\nAccessibility: Wheelchair accessible with advance notice \n\nThink of our tour guides as your personal photographers! Every guest will receive photo memories and snapshots taken throughout the tour\, sent directly to your phone. \nBook your tour here!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-haunted-trolley-tour-2-hour-ghost-tour-in-old-louisville-the-highlands-downtown-promo-code/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Walking Tour / Food Tour
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SUMMARY:Outback Presents and Kentucky Performing Arts present: Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
DESCRIPTION:For nearly two decades at sold-out tours\, and as the host of three hit podcasts\, Emmy®\, Grammy® and Golden Globe®-nominated Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest\, no-holds barred style\, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. \nOn January 5\, 2025\, Glaser made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globe® Awards solo. She received praise from audiences worldwide and rave reviews from critics alike hailing her memorable performance as “victorious.” She returned as host of the 83rd Golden Globe® Awards on January 11\, 2026\, to equally unanimous praise\, and for which she earned a WGA Award nomination. She is set to reprise her role as host for a third time at the 84th Golden Globe® Awards on January 10\, 2027. Last October\, in front of a sold-out crowd at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in her hometown of St. Louis\, Missouri\, Nikki taped her newest hour-long comedy special for Hulu\, NIKKI GLASER: GOOD GIRL\, that premiered on April 24\, 2026. A few weeks later on November 8 she made her SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosting debut with musical guest Sombr. \n2024 was a career defining year for Glaser\, culminating with being named “Comedian of the Year” by The New York Times and one of the TIME100: The Most Influential People of 2025. One year later\, Glaser graced the cover of the TIME100: The Most Influential People of 2026. \nIn film\, Nikki has a slate of highly anticipated projects on the horizon. Next\, she will star\, alongside Kim Kardashian\, in Eva Longoria’s Netflix comedy THE FIFTH WHEEL written by Paula Pell and Janine Brito. She will also co-write\, produce and star in an original comedy inspired by the classic game MASH for Paramount Pictures. This SLIDING DOORS-style comedy follows a woman whose childhood MASH game magically becomes reality\, and she discovers that the perfect life isn’t the one she imagined. Additionally\, she will star in\, co-write and produce a new romantic comedy for Universal Pictures with Judd Apatow producing. \nFollowing the success of her Critics Choice Award-nominated HBO standup special\, GOOD CLEAN FILTH in 2022\, Glaser’s highly anticipated second HBO comedy special\, SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE premiered in May 2024 to a record-breaking audience. It set the record for both the best premiere night for an HBO comedy special in more than two years and for the #1 largest streaming audience for a Comedy Special in HBO Max history. Glaser was nominated for an Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)\,” a Grammy® Award for “Best Comedy Album\,” a Golden Globe® Award for “Best Performance in a Stand-Up Comedy on Television\,” a Critics Choice Award for “Best Comedy Special” and a WGA Award for “Comedy/Variety Special\,” which she won. Glaser also wrote and performed “Someday You’ll Die” the special’s theme song that is available on all streaming platforms. The single was recorded in Glaser’s hometown of St. Louis with producers Dan Monahan and Tim Convy. Released by Bailey Blues in partnership with Redbird Records\, the track shows a different side of Glaser\, but fans of her comedy will recognize her trademark wit and authenticity throughout the lyrics. Glaser was also the undeniable standout on Netflix’s Emmy®-nominated THE GREATEST ROAST OF ALL TIME: TOM BRADY which earned her viral attention and reinstated her title as “the best roaster on the planet” according to Indiewire. The roast aired live and unedited on Netflix from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 5\, 2024. \nAfter wrapping her global THE GOOD GIRL tour in 2024 and her ALIVE AND UNWELL tour across the US\, Canada and Australia in 2025\, Nikki will be embarking on her all-new THE STUNNING tour across Europe and North America in 2026. \nFrom March 2021 to March 2025\, Glaser hosted THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network\, where she provided a fun and brutally honest look into pop-culture and her personal life in weekly episodes. THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST was nominated for “Best Comedy” by the 2025 iHeart Podcast Awards. \nNikki hosts and executive produces LOVERS AND LIARS (formerly FGIRL ISLAND)\, which premiered on the CW on April 11\, 2024. LOVERS AND LIARS is the female spinoff of the hit HBO Max reality dating series FBOY ISLAND\, which Nikki hosted and executive produced for three seasons. The Washington Post hailed FBOY ISLAND as “deliciously twisty” and TIME called it a “compelling and clever masterpiece” with “smart execution” noting that\, “An advisor to the women and a gentle antagonist to the FBoys\, Glaser\, a comedian\, brings just the right level of self-aware humor.” Season one of FBOY ISLAND had the biggest premiere weekend for an HBO Max Original reality series since the platform’s launch. \nNikki took her love of reality TV to the next level by starring in\, and executive producing\, the E! half-hour reality sitcom WELCOME HOME NIKKI GLASER? Uprooted from her fast-paced Hollywood lifestyle\, Nikki returns to her hometown of St. Louis where she embarks on a hilarious and often uncomfortable journey of self-discovery. Unfiltered\, relatable\, and unapologetically herself\, Nikki navigates friends\, family\, and romance as a homegrown local celebrity. \nPreviously\, Nikki flexed her over-sharing muscle as the host of Comedy Central’s first live daily morning show\, YOU UP WITH NIKKI GLASER for SiriusXM\, which ran from February 2018 to October 2020. Nikki’s most recent Netflix comedy special\, BANGIN’\, was released in October 2019. BANGIN’ was the most watched special on Netflix when it premiered. Nikki hosted\, co-created and executive produced the critically acclaimed and daring comedic show\, NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER\, for Comedy Central and NIKKI & SARA LIVE for MTV. \nNikki was a standout on three Comedy Central Roasts\, including those of Bruce Willis and Rob Lowe\, which led to her guest-hosting JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! and hosting the inaugural edition of the 2021 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS: UNSCRIPTED\, which earned her stellar reviews. She also had memorable film and television roles in Judd Apatow’s TRAINWRECK\, NBC’s AP BIO and INSIDE AMY SCHUMER\, amongst others. In November 2022 Nikki was a triumph coming in third place on the ninth season of the hit FOX series THE MASKED SINGER. \nNikki has multiple stand-up specials and late-night tv appearances in which she jokes about her most humiliating moments as a woman in the modern world. Nikki’s past and current struggles with anorexia\, depression\, and anxiety are fair game in both her stand-up\, and in-depth interviews with THE HOWARD STERN SHOW\, WTF with MARC MARON\, CONAN O’BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND and THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. She has become a complete open book on mic for the laughs and as the empowering voice for women that she yearned for as a confused adolescent. \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/outback-presents-and-kentucky-performing-arts-present-nikki-glaser-the-stunning-tour/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Kentucky Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Copeland + Special Guest Jenny Dee | Special Listening Room
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Copeland + Special Guest Jenny Dee \nSpecial Listening Room Performance at The Monarch \nSaturday October 3rd\, 2026 \nDoors 7:00pm // Music starts at 8:00pm\n*Member Tickets $32 // $37 Public* \n*All-in pricing: The price you see is the price you pay—no additional fees at checkout.*\n*All Tickets are non-refundable & we’ll have your name on a list at the door.* \n\nAbout The Monarch Music & Arts Community \nNonprofit artist collective\, creative hub and listening room. Our mission is to encourage\, promote\, and support original music and the artists that make it. In the spirit of that- our space is BYOB. \nMore information can be found at themonarchmac.org
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/an-evening-with-copeland-special-guest-jenny-dee-special-listening-room/
LOCATION:The Monarch Music and Arts Community\, 1318 Bardstown Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Performing Arts and Live Nation present: Dylan Gossett
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Austin\, Texas\, 27-year-old singer\, songwriter\, and producer Dylan Gossett has quickly become a rising face of Texas Country with his signature blend of Americana and Red Dirt influences and lyricism rooted in his southern upbringing. The Multi-Platinum certified singer and songwriter initially took flight in 2023 with his breakthrough single “Coal\,” which has now passed half-a-billion streams. “Coal” struck a chord with global audiences\, cracking the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Chart and picking up multi-platinum certifications around the world\, with tastemakers like The New York Times declaring “Coal” “One of the year’s best country songs.” \nGossett continued his rise with the No Better Time EP [2023] and Songs In The Gravel EP [2024]\, which he self-wrote\, recorded\, and produced. Keeping up this pace\, he gained further traction with singles\, such as the Gold-Certified “Beneath Oak Trees\,” “To Be Free\,” “If I Had A Lover\,” “Tree Birds\,” and more. Over the last few years\, he has tirelessly toured the globe while building a formidable fanbase. He notably sold over 200\,000 headline tickets worldwide to date. Not to mention\, he’s become a standout at festivals including Stagecoach Festival\, SXSW\, CMA Fest\, Country 2 Country\, Austin City Limits Festival\, and more\, in addition to making his Grand Ole Opry debut and supporting superstars like Noah Kahan and Morgan Wallen for select dates. \nIt’s no wonder major players such as Spotify\, Amazon\, and The New York Times pegged him as an “Artist To Watch\,” while MusicRow named him among its “Next Big Thing Artists” and Rolling Stone hailed him as “One of country music’s most in-demand live draws.” This career-defining momentum set the stage for his 2025 full-length debut Westward\, released via Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records. Once again\, Dylan self-produced and wrote the entire album\, with three songs co-written with close friend and bandmate Colton Forrest Hardy. Led by singles “Like I Do\,” “American Trail\,” and “Sweet Lady\,” the album thematically ponders the nature of love\, family\, faith\, and what it means to pursue a lifelong dream. Following the release of Westward\, Gossett dropped a deluxe version featuring three new tracks while he headlined shows across North America on his headline “The Westward Tour”. \n***description from website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/kentucky-performing-arts-and-live-nation-present-dylan-gossett/
LOCATION:Old Forester’s Paristown Hall\, 724 Brent St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
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