Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Louisville. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Community & civic
3 to 9 p.m.
Louisville, KY
The city kicks off the holidays downtown with a tree lighting, music, and family activities. The 2026 event is Saturday, December 5, from 3 to 9 p.m. in and around Jefferson Square Park.
Pickleball & rec
Evening
Goodbounce Yard · Louisville, KY
Goodbounce Yard
You can play themed Friday-night open pickleball with music and lights at Goodbounce, from team night to Eras night.
Pickleball & rec
Morning, afternoon, and evening blocks
Play Pickleball Club · Louisville, KY
Play Pickleball Club
You can drop in for open play pickleball across morning, afternoon, and evening sessions all week at the Play Pickleball Club.
Dance & fitness
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Louisville Country Dancers · Louisville, KY
Louisville Country Dancers
You can dance to a live open band every Monday night at Louisville's long-running weekly contra dance, with a beginners' lesson first.
Lifelong learning
Daytime classes
Bellarmine University · Louisville, KY
Bellarmine University
You can keep learning for the joy of it through the Veritas Society's catalog of courses built for people 50 and over, including a three-week summer term.
Lifelong learning
Varies by branch
Louisville Free Public Library · Louisville, KY
Louisville Free Public Library
You can join free monthly adult book discussions, including a group focused on women writers across genres, at library branches.
Community & civic
9 a.m. to noon, April to November
Louisville, KY
This Highlands market runs every Saturday year-round, 9 a.m. to noon from April through November and 10 a.m. to noon from December through March. Come for breakfast, produce, and a friendly crowd.
Classes & arts
1 to 4 p.m.
Speed Art Museum · Louisville, KY
Speed Art Museum
You can roam the galleries at your own pace and try light creative activities at this free Sunday drop-in for all ages.
Senior programs
Varies by branch
YMCA of Greater Louisville · Louisville, KY
YMCA of Greater Louisville
You can stay active and connected through fitness, wellness, and social classes designed for older adults at YMCA branches across Louisville.
Markets
Daytime
Logan Street Market · Louisville, KY
Logan Street Market
You can browse local artists, makers, and crafters at the Logan Street Market's spring pop-up market days.
Classes & arts
5 to 7 p.m.
Speed Art Museum · Louisville, KY
Speed Art Museum
You can unwind at a relaxed adults-only happy hour of guided sketching with music and a cash bar, no art experience required, for about 18 dollars.
Outdoors & nature
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The Parklands of Floyds Fork · Louisville, KY
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
You can join a weekly hour of learning through outdoor exploration and discovery at Floyds Fork.
Music & concerts
Evening
Louisville, KY
On the last Wednesday of the month from spring into fall, WFPK puts on a free concert on the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park. The 2026 dates are April 22, May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug 26, and Sept 23.
Markets
8 a.m. to noon
Bardstown Road · Louisville, KY
Bardstown Road
You can shop fresh local produce and goods every Saturday morning at the Bardstown Road Farmers Market.
Markets
Daytime
Seneca Park · Louisville, KY
Seneca Park
You can hunt for vintage finds, handmade goods, and food at the open-air Flea Off Market when it pops up at Seneca Park.
Dance & fitness
Free lesson 7:30 p.m., dance 8 to 11 p.m.
Louisville Country Dancers · Louisville, KY
Louisville Country Dancers
You can join the monthly third-Saturday contra dance with live music and a free lesson for newcomers at 7:30.
Markets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Louisville, KY
Another neighborhood Saturday market, this one at the Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with local growers and makers.
Dance & fitness
Morning and evening sessions
The Parklands of Floyds Fork · Louisville, KY
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
You can join a free, no-registration walking club that treks a different Parklands trail each outing, rain or shine.
Markets
3 to 6 p.m.
St. Matthews · Louisville, KY
St. Matthews
You can pick up local produce and artisan goods every Thursday afternoon at the St. Matthews Farmers Market.
Senior programs
Daytime
Highlands Senior Center · Louisville, KY
Highlands Senior Center
You can take part in art classes, computer lessons, and social activities at the lively Highlands Senior Center.
Classes & arts
Evening
Loopy Dough Studio, Jennings Lane · Louisville, KY
Loopy Dough Studio, Jennings Lane
You can learn wheel throwing from scratch over a six-week beginner pottery course at Loopy Dough Studio.
Theater & film
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Speed Art Museum · Louisville, KY
Speed Art Museum
You can bring the grandkids for a family-friendly film, story time, and hands-on artmaking at a relaxed Saturday morning program.
Theater & film
Broadbent Arena · Louisville, KY
Broadbent Arena
Theater & film
Broadbent Arena · Jeffersonville, IN
Broadbent Arena
Theater & film
Broadbent Arena · Clarksville, IN
Broadbent Arena
Theater & film
Broadbent Arena · Taylorsville, KY
Broadbent Arena
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Newburg Middle Schoolers take a walking field trip to tour the Newburg library space.
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
An hour dedicated to making something. This month will be collages! Bring your own pictures and make something just for you.
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
A biweekly DND session with ready-made character sheets and a game anyone can join! Bring your own dice if you have any, if not, we will provide some!
Theater & film
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Join us for our quarterly movie night for LGBTQ+ seniors (ages 50+). Hosted in partnership with Sweet Evening Breeze, our movie night will include a film screening of Philadelphia and subsequent discussion, as well as snacks. Registration requested.
Theater & film
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
You've read Practical Magic? Did you love it? Did you hate it? We're going to watch an adaptation of the book and see How it holds up to the book! Let's find out. How different they are? How similar are they? Do you think it’s an accurate adaptation or not? 18+ Event.
Markets
2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY, 40205 · Louisville, KY
2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY, 40205
Markets
1722 Bardstown Rd., Bardstown Rd. Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY, 40205 · Louisville, KY
1722 Bardstown Rd., Bardstown Rd. Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY, 40205
Music & concerts
7 PM
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium · Jeffersonville, IN
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
Music & concerts
7 PM
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium · Clarksville, IN
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
Music & concerts
7 PM
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium · Taylorsville, KY
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
Music & concerts
7 PM
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium · Louisville, KY
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Our Mending Circle is a great opportunity to work with other community members to repair, alter, and bring new life to your well-loved clothes and soft goods. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced mender, this in-person event is open to all. Bring your items that need attention and any supplies you might want to use, and the library will provide electric hookups for your portable sewing machine, needles, thread, and other simple sewing notions. Together, we'll share stories, skills, and...
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Learn to make your own art materials from the environment around you! We will explore different ways to use natural pigments, color from plants, and what to look for when foraging for materials. Space is limited. Registration is REQUIRED.
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Learn to make your own art materials from the environment around you! We will explore different ways to use natural pigments, color from plants, and what to look for when foraging for materials. Space is limited. Registration is REQUIRED.
Lifelong learning
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Come learn how to make homemade sourdough bread! Participants will make their own sourdough starter and learn how to bake their own loaves at home. This class will be taught by LeTicia Marshall, owner of BearFruit & Grow. Registration required.
Markets
4574 S. Third St Louisville, KY 40214 · Louisville, KY
4574 S. Third St Louisville, KY 40214
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Jeffersonville, IN
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Clarksville, IN
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Louisville, KY
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Taylorsville, KY
Music & concerts
6:35 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Jeffersonville, IN
Music & concerts
6:35 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Louisville, KY
Music & concerts
6:35 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Clarksville, IN
Music & concerts
6:35 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Taylorsville, KY
Music & concerts
8 PM
Headliners Music Hall · Clarksville, IN
Music & concerts
8 PM
Headliners Music Hall · Jeffersonville, IN
Music & concerts
8 PM
Headliners Music Hall · Louisville, KY
Music & concerts
8 PM
Headliners Music Hall · Taylorsville, KY
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Louisville, KY
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Taylorsville, KY
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Jeffersonville, IN
Music & concerts
8 PM
Old Foresters Paristown Hall · Clarksville, IN
Markets
3rd St. and W. Brandeis Ave., next to the Ville Grill, Louisville, KY, 40292 · Louisville, KY
3rd St. and W. Brandeis Ave., next to the Ville Grill, Louisville, KY, 40292
Community & civic
louisvillefree · Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government, KY
louisvillefree
Enjoy making art with your family! All ages welcome!
