Things To Lou

Ten20 Run Club | one, three, & five mile routes + all are welcome
2026-10-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E Washington Street, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
We may not know how much snow is going to fall this weekend, but we do know that run club is tonight and is always fun (and currently snow free).
Come out tonight and join us for one last run before the brutal cold and snow move in this weekend.
🔸 Remember to download our new app (link in bio) to stay up to date on any and all things run club and, most importantly, to check-in to be eligible for rewards!
– 3 runs = $5 off drink
– 12 runs = run club shirt
– more to be announced
You can also quickly access routes, event calendars, and important updates; all from your phone.
TEN20 Run Club – every Thursday at 6:30pm at TEN20 Craft Brewery located at 1020 E. Washington St.
We have 1, 3, and 5 mile routes and ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!
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Total Request Thursday | river cruise
2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Belle of Louisville, 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Whether you’re looking for a healthy dose of after-school nostalgia or the perfect way to celebrate Friday Eve, Total Request Thursday is all about you!
With drink specials, an all-request playlist, and special themes throughout the season, this cruise is the great way to unwind or get pumped up.
Frosted tips and homemade posters not required–but we won’t stop you!

Website / Ticket Link
https://www.belleoflouisville.org/cruises/total-request-thursday/
Location
Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 West River Road, Louisville KY 40202
Event Host
Belle of Louisville Riverboats

Hot Glass MAKE IT! | glass blowing class | Pumpkins (multiple class times)
2026-10-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-24 09:00 - 16:00 | ACME Artworks Hot Shop, 953 S Clay ST, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
It’s Fall! Make and decorate your own unique glass Pumpkin
Items will be ready for pick-up one week after the class.
Must be 18 or older, or 15+ with a parent or guardian.

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The Farmers Market at the Train Depot
2026-10-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | The Train Depot @ Buechel Train Depot, 2230 Buechel Ave, Louisville, KY, 40218, United States
Spend your Sunday in a beautiful historic community space in Louisville filled with local farmers, food vendors, handmade goods, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Come shop, stroll, relax, and enjoy everything the Depot has to offer, including free kids’ activities, donation-based yoga at most markets, open green space, and a one-of-a-kind setting that makes the market feel like more than just a quick stop. We also have an indoor seating area, mini museum, bathrooms, and leashed dogs are welcome.
At our Kentucky Proud Farmers Market, we proudly accept SNAP, and we plan to roll out Double Dollars in June to help make fresh local food more accessible in our community.

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Louisville Water Tower | WaterWorks Museum Open Day
2026-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Mark your calendars! 📅
The Louisville Water Tower is open the second Sunday of every month for tours throughout 2026, starting Sunday, Jan. 11!
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, architecture lover, or looking for a unique educational experience for the family, we’d love to welcome you to explore Louisville’s iconic landmark.
#LouisvilleWaterTower #LouisvillePureTap #LouisvilleHistory
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FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections | Led by local historian Rick Bell
2026-10-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement, Fort-on-Shore.
Led by local historian Rick Bell, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people, places, and events that shaped the city’s early history.

Topics
Topics will include the founding of Corn Island, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal, the Great Flood of 1937, profiles on notable local figures, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort, the new experiential learning and play area.
Each lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it.
History lectures are free to attend, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register.

Rick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule
Sunday, January 11, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Louisville between 1920 and 1940 – historic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant downtown, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals.
Sunday, February 8, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
The Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history, this event impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenges with ingenuity and courage.
Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Big Jim Porter, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became internationally famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall, he maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics.
Sunday, April 12, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Louisville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830, the canal revolutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of engineering, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Portland and changed the state of transportation in America.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Memorable characters from Louisville, Portland and Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities, some famous and others not, are included. People include internationally known film directors, artists, paperboys and other folks that make our community special.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Louisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Park, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it became a beloved public park.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Transportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of American commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats, railroads and highways and their impact on this community over time.
Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Prohibition in Louisville – No community in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1933). Twenty-five distilleries, fifteen breweries and countless saloons went out of business, leaving 10,000 Louisvillians out of work, and speakeasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00pm-3:30pm
Photos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newspaper, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal, featured powerful images of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment, industrial development and a changing population.

This schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts.
History lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 1105 Rowan Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Click HERE to register.
This is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible.

Location: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville, KY 40203

Marketplace Hall Yoga (all levels)
2026-10-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | West 6th Nulu, 817 E Market St, Suite 101, Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Yoga at West Sixth NuLu
6 – 7pm
Event occurs weekly on Monday
Marketplace Hall Yoga with Harley Gilman. Donation-based, beginner friendly flow — just come with a mat and any props you’d like to have
No registration required
All levels are welcome

Paws on the Patio | drink specials & a free pup cup
2026-10-13 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Moonsong Bar & Cafe, 710 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Bring your furry friend to Moonsong on from 4 to 7 p.m. for drink specials and a free pup cup with purchase.
$1 from every Tito’s purchase is donated to the Kentucky Humane Society.

Event Date:
Tuesdays
Location:
710 E Jefferson St, Louisville, KY 40202
Event Host:
Moonsong Bar & Cafe

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Burlesque at The Elixir | Presented by Lola Dee Licious
2026-10-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Elixir, 414 W. Oak St, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Every 3rd Friday beginning April 2026 Step into an evening of vintage glamour, teasing elegance, and bewitching performances.
Sip your favorite potion or poison, settle in, and let yourself be charmed.

Burlesque at The Elixir Presented by Lola Dee Licious
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Elixir, 414 W Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA
21+
Doors open 7pm! Arrive early to get the best seats!

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Halloween Kids Cruise
2026-10-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Belle of Louisville, 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Give the whole family a Halloween to remember aboard the Belle!

Ghosts on the River
2026-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Belle of Louisville, 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
We’re transforming the Belle into a Halloween wonderland on this wonderfully spooky cruise.
Enjoy ghost stories, tarot readings and more as we cruise into the night. Costumes not required, but highly encouraged.

THROWBACK THURSDAY concert | Halloween emo party
2026-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, 41 W 1st St, New Albany, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
👀 Get ready to scream, sing, and relive your emo days at HallowEMO this Friday, Oct 30 at The Enchanted Forest! 🎸 Throwback Thursday is bringing you a night packed with live hits from Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, Green Day, Sum 41, Good Charlotte, Hawthorne Heights, AFI and so many more. 🖤
Costumes, eyeliner, and throwback vibes highly encouraged. Don’t miss the ultimate Halloween emo party!

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Hot Glass MAKE IT! | glass blowing class | Jack O' Lanterns (multiple class times)
2026-10-31 09:00 - 16:00 | ACME Artworks Hot Shop, 953 S Clay ST, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
It’s the Spooky Season! Make and decorate your own unique glass Jack O’ Lantern or Pumpkin.
Students must be 18+, or 15+ if taken with a parent or guardian.
Items will be available for pick up one week after the class.

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Harbor History | river cruise
2026-10-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Belle of Louisville, 401 W River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Let us guide you into the unique and intriguing history of Louisville on the Ohio River.
On this one-hour narrated excursion, learn about the history and founding of Louisville, the significance of steamboats and more.
Free adventure passports, with fun activities for kids, are included! You’re guaranteed to have a good time with your whole crew on our Belle of Louisville tours.

Website / Ticket Link
https://www.belleoflouisville.org/cruises/harbor-history/
Location
Belle of Louisville Riverboats, 401 West River Road, Louisville KY 40202
Event Host
Belle of Louisville Riverboats
