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  • Mayor’s 20th “Hike, Bike and Paddle”

    Louisville Waterfront Park – Great Lawn 213 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Mayor’s 20th Hike, Bike and Paddle When: Monday, September 2 Where: The Great Lawn (231 Witherspoon Street) Time: 8 am – 12 pm **This event is produced by the Mayor’s Office** HIKE! This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk throughout beautiful Waterfront Park with multiple marked turnaround points along the route. Start at […]

  • Big Four Arts Festival

    Big Four Lawn Louisville, KY, United States

    The BIG FOUR™ arts event kicks off festival season every year on the weekend following Labor Day at Big Four® Bridge, Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following […]

    $5
  • FLOTSAM! River Circus (various show times)

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.   Brown-Forman Amphitheater 1301 River Rd., Louisville, KY, United States FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns […]

  • Bark & Brunch By The Bridge

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    From website: Bark & Brunch By The Bridge Location: Pig Beach BBQ .and surrounding areas (1201 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206) Waterfront Park, the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), Feeders Pet Supply and MetLife Pet Insurance are excited to announce the return of Bark & Brunch by the Bridge, a pet-friendly event. For the third year, this brunch series invites both park […]

  • Grateville Dead Music Festival

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    For 50 years the Grateful Dead sold out music festivals, concert halls, stadiums and great lawns with an iconic signature of music that has reached arguably more people, in a more impactful way than any other band in history. While many may not have listened to the band or even know the songs, they have […]

  • Via Colori Street Painting Festival

    Big Four Lawn Louisville, KY, United States

    KENTUCKY’S LARGEST STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL THE 16TH ANNUAL VIA COLORI STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD 10/19/2024 10:00am – 7:00pm 10/20/2024 10:00am – 5:00pm AT THE BIG FOUR BRIDGE LAWN IN WATERFRONT PARK LOUISVILLE, KY About Via Colori® The 16th annual Via Colori® Street Painting Festival will be held October 19, 2024 – October 20, […]

    Free
  • Kappa Delta Monster Dash: charity 5k

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    Upcoming Halloween-themed 5k at Waterfront Park on Oct 26th at 9am! Check out the “Kappa Delta Monster Dash”! All proceeds go to Prevent Child Abuse KY. There will be food trucks, a DJ, and a costume contest! Link to sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Louisville/KDMonsterDash

  • Walk to End Parkinson’s

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    Event Name: Walk to End Parkinson’s Event Date: 2025-04-05 Website / Ticket Link: https://nationalparkinsonsinstitute.com/walk-to-end-parkinsons-2025/ Location: Waterfront Park Event Host: Eric Richardson Event Description / Other Info: The walk will consist of 1000+ attendees who will walk in support of those who are dealing with Parkinson’s Disease; a rapidly spreading neurological disease that is debilitating to […]

  • PNC Kentucky Derby Festival Tour de Lou | bike race

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    April 19 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm PNC Tour de Lou Location: Lincoln Memorial Parking Lot – Waterfront Park REGISTER NOW! Get ready to roll! The Kentucky Derby Festival is once again partnering with the Louisville Bicycle Club to produce the PNC Tour de Lou on Saturday, April 19. Participants will have the opportunity […]

  • “Carry the Load” Walk – Louisville

    Waterfront Park – TurfMutt North Great Lawn 231 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Carry the Load – Louisville May 16 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Waterfront Park – TurfMutt North Great Lawn 231 Witherspoon St Louisville, KY US 40202 Join Carry The Load and the Woody Williams Foundation at the TurfMutt Great Lawn North, where we’ll walk and gather as a community to reflect, connect, and […]

  • Sailing Into Summer @ Waterfront Park

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sailing Into Summer Location: Brown Forman Amphitheater Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and helps support Waterfront Park. Gates Open at 6 p.m., Show begins at 7 p.m.   FEATURING TONY & THE TAN LINES, SUMMER COCKTAILS, DELICIOUS BITES & MORE! Featuring musical entertainment […]

    $25
  • Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront

    Waterfront Park 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

    June 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for the Kentucky Humane Society’s Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront – Louisville’s favorite dog-friendly family festival! Location: Festival Plaza (231 […]