Our waterfront hotel has got its finger on the pulse of the city. From the fun shops and a variety of dining options on Fourth Street to the cultural institutions at the Kentucky Center, you'll never be lacking for things to do.
March 13
St. Patrick's Parade. 3–5pm. Bardstown Rd., Baxter Ave., from Mid City Mall to Lexington Rd., 322-5401,
www.louisvilleirish.com
Irish Classic 10K. 9am. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov.
March 20
Rodes City Run, 10K, second leg of Louisville Triple Crown of Running. 8–10am. Downtown Louisville, 753-7633, www.rodescityrun.com
Caching for Clues. 10am–3pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov
March 26
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org
March 27
Brightside/UPS Community-Wide Cleanup. 8am–Noon. 574-2613, www.brightsideinc.org
National Kite Month Kick-Off. 3–5pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov
April 2
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com
April 3
Papa John's 10 Miler, third leg of Louisville Triple Crown of Running. 8–11:30am. Papa John's Cardinal Stadium to Iroquois Park, 267-5466, www.papajohns10miler.com
Eggstravaganza. Noon–1pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov
Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade. 11:30am–1:30pm. Frankfort Ave., from Stilz to Haldeman aves., 419-6159, www.frankfortave.com
April 9–30
Kentucky Derby Festival. 584-FEST, www.kdf.org
April 10 Derby Festival Basketball Classic
April 15–25 Fifth Third Bank Hole in One Golf Contest
April 17 Thunder Over Louisville
April 17–25 Derby Festival Volleyball Classic
April 19 King Southern Bank Pro-Am Golf Tournament
April 22–30 Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront
April 22–30 Derby Festival Chow Wagon
April 22–24 U.S. Bank Great BalloonFest
April 24 Marathon/miniMarathon
April 26 Don Fightmaster Golf Outing for Exceptional Children
April 26 Happytail Hour
April 27 Run for the Rosé
April 27 Ramble for the Roses
April 27 Fifth Third Bank Hole in One Golf Tournament Finals
April 27–28 WineFest
April 28 Great Steamboat Race
April 29 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade
April 30 Derby Eve Jam
April 10
Goose Creek 5K. 9am. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov
Walk MS 2010. 9:30am. Waterfront Park, Festival Plaza, 451-0014, (800)873-6367, www.walkmsky.org
April 17
Thunder Riverboat Dinner Cruise. 4:30–11pm. Cox's Park, 584-9781, www.eastersealslouisville.org
April 17–18
Revolutionary War Encampment–18th Century Thunder. 10am–4:30pm. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., 897-9845, www.locustgrove.org
April 18
Outrageous Derby Hat Contest. 2–4pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, www.westportvillage.com
April 21
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert. 5–10pm. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 574-3768, 814-6500, www.louisvillewaterfront.com or www.wfpk.org
April 21
Brightside/PNC Pre-Derby Cleanup. Noon–4pm. Jefferson Square Park, 574-2613, www.brightsideinc.org
April 24–25
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair. 10am–6pm. Cherokee Pkwy. at Everett Ave., 459-0256, www.cherokeetriangle.org
April 25
Earth Day celebration. 10am–2pm. Louisville Zoo, 459-2181, www.louisvillezoo.org
April 25
Soap Box Derby. 10am–5pm. N. Preston St., 386-4329, www.louisvillesoapboxderby.com
April 25
Riverside's Derby Brunch on the River. 11am–1:30pm. 7410 Moorman Rd., 935-6809, www.riverside-landing.org
April 30
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org
May 1
Down & Derby 2010. 8am–4pm. Water Tower, River Rd., 592-3330, www.louisvilledownandderby.com
May 7
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com
May 7–9
Gardeners' Fair. 10am–5pm. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., 897-9845, www.locustgrove.org
May 8
Norton Audubon Hospital Throo the Zoo 5K Run/Walk. 8am. Louisville Zoo, 459-2181, www.louisvillezoo.org
Michael Quinlan Brain Tumor Foundation Walk. 8–11am. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 896-1701, www.mqbtf.org
Get Oriented. 9–11am. Iroquois Park, 456-8125, www.oldmstedparks.org
May 8–9
Art In The Arbor. 10am–6pm. Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Rd., 425-6943, www.tjuc.org
May 15
Forest Fest. 11am–6:30pm. Jefferson Memorial Forest, Horine Section, 368-6856, www.memorialforest.com
Bar-B-Q Pitt Festival. 4–11pm. 6010 Preston Hgwy., 966-6979, www.pitt.com
Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com
Butchertown Art Fair. 11am–5pm. 800 block E. Washington St., 681-2730, www.butchertown.blogspot.com
Butchertown Home and Garden Tour. 11am–5pm. Starts at Thomas Edison House, 729 E. Washington St., 585-5247, www.historichomes.org
Cars For A Cause. 10am–4pm. St. Joseph Children's Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave., 893-0241, www.sjkids.org
Storytelling and S'mores. 7–9pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov
Clean-up Okolona. 8 am–Noon. Southern High School, 8620 Preston Hgwy., 574-1124.
May 16
Beer Fest. 3–6pm. Flanagan's Ale House, 934 Baxter Ave., 585-3700, www.osheaslouisville.com
May 20
Walk on the Waterfront 2010. 10am–Noon. 400 E. Gray St. to Waterfront Park, 574-6528, www.louisvilleky.gov/Health/WalkOnTheWaterfront.htm
May 22
Norton Healthcare Walking Expo. 10am–2pm. Louisville Zoo, www.louisvillezoo.org
May 22
Creek Crawl. 10am–Noon. Cherokee Park, 456-8125, www.olmstedparks.org
May 26
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert. 5–10pm. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 574-3768, 814-6500, www.louisvillewaterfront.com or www.wfph.org
May 27–31
Abbey Road on the River. Noon–Midnight. Belvedere and Galt House Hotel, 140 N. 4th St., (216)407-8929, www.abbeyroadontheriver.com
May 27–31
Flags4Vets National Memorial Day Vigil. Daily, dusk–dawn. Jefferson Square, 6th & Jefferson sts., 243-8981, www.TheUSflag.com
May 28
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org
May 29
Flags4Vets 5K Flag Run/Walk. 10am. Jefferson Square, 6th & Jefferson sts., 243-8981, www.TheUSflag.com
Run for the "L" of It 5K Run/Walk. 8–10am. 4th Street Live! 852-6186, louisville.edu/alumni/calendar
Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com
May 29–31
Kentucky Reggae Festival. Sat. & Sun. 2–11:30pm., Mon., 1–7pm. Water Tower, 3005 River Rd., 583-0333, www.bisig.com
Flags4Vets National Memorial Day Vigil. Sat. 8am–Mon. Noon. Waterfront Park, North Great Lawn, 243-8981, www.TheUSflag.com
May 29–July 31
Sculpture in the Dell. Mon.–Sat. 10am–4pm; Sun. Noon–4pm. Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood, 241-4788, www.yewdellgardens.org
May 30
Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert. 7–9pm. Willow Park, 459-0256, www.cherokeetriangle.org
May 31
Mayor's Healthy Hometown Subway Hike & Bike. 9am–1pm. Waterfront Park, Great Lawn, 456-8110, www.hikeandbikelouisville.com.
June 3–5
St. Peter the Apostle Summer Picnic. Thurs. & Fri. 6–10pm; Sat. 4–11pm. 7718 Columbine Dr., 937-5920, www.saintpeterapostle.org.
June 4
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
June 4–5
Portland Family Reunion Festival. Fri. 5–11pm.; Sat. Parade at Noon, Festival 1–11pm. 33rd & Northwestern Pkwy., 778-5061, neighborhoodlink.com/org/portfamreufest.
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Rockin' The Village Summer Concert Series. 7–10pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, westportvillage.com.
June 5
British Bash. 11am–5pm. St. Joseph Children's Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave., 893-0241, www.britishbash.com.
YMCA Run to the Sun, 4 miles. 8am. Downtown Louisville, 587-6700, www.ymcalouisville.org.
Hike in the Park. 9–11am. Iroquois Park, 456-8125, www.olmstedparks.org.
June 5–6
Bike MS 2010: Bike the Bluegrass. 8am. Churchill Downs to Keeneland, 451-0014, www.bikemsky.org.
June 6
Liver Life Walk. 1–4pm. Waterfront Park, Brown-Forman Amphitheatre, (877)548-3730, www.liverfoundation.org/walk.
The Great Parking Lot Party and VBS 5K. 4–7pm. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 3515 Grandview Ave., 896-8882, www.smbclouisville.org.
June 6, 13, 20, 27
Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series. 7–9pm. Willow Park, 459-0256, cherokeetriangle.org.
June 8–12
Rock Creek Horse Show. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 7pm; Thurs. 6:30pm. Rock Creek Riding Club, 3114 Rock Creek Dr., 895-5252, www.rockcreekhorseshow.com.
June 11–12
St. Stephen Martyr Parish Picnic. 4pm–Midnight. 2931 Pindell Ave., 635-5813, www.ssmartyr.org.
June 11–13
Greek Festival. Fri. & Sat. 11am–10pm; Sun. Noon–8pm. Belvedere, 425-7775, www.louisvillegreekfest.com.
June 12
Tour de Olmsted Festival. 8am–6pm. Iroquois Park, 456-8125, www.olmstedparks.org.
Zoofari. 6pm. Louisville Zoo, 459-2181, www.louisvillezoo.org.
Celts on the River Festival. 3–10pm. New Albany Amphitheatre on Pearl St., 609-2826, kentuckianacelticfest.com.
June 16–20, 23–27
"The Tempest," Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. 8pm. Central Park, C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater, 637-4933, www.kyshakes.org.
June 18–19
Lyndon Area Fair. Fri. 4–10pm & Sat. Noon–10pm. Robsion Park off LaGrange Rd., 339-9115, www.cityoflyndon.org.
June 19
Let it Ride Poker Run motorcycle ride. 1pm. Dare to Care Food Bank, 5803 Fern Valley Rd., 966-3821, www.daretocare.org.
Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com.
Champions 4 Her Walk, Run & Festival. 7am–Noon. Waterfront Park, Festival Plaza, 561-8060, www.champions4her.com.
June 25
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
June 26
Festival In The Upper Highlands. 11am–4pm. Atherton High School front lawn, 3000 Dundee Rd., 452-6057, www.neighborhoodlink.com/louisville/uh.
5K Run, Walk or Roll. 9–11am. Waterfront Park, 645-9069, www.ToddCrawfordFoundation.org.
Storytelling and S'mores. 7–9 pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov.
June 27
Summer Antiques Market. 10am–4:30pm. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., 897-9845, www.locustgrove.org.
June 30 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert. 5–10pm. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 574-3768, 814-6500, www.louisvillewaterfront.com or www.wfpk.org.
June 30–July 4, July 7–11
"Richard The Third," Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. 8pm. Central Park, C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater, 637-4933, www.kyshakes.org.
July 2
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Rockin' The Village Summer Concert Series. 7–10pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, westportvillage.com.
July 3–4
Waterfront Independence Festival. 5–10:30pm. Waterfront Park, Great Lawn, 574-3768, www.waterfrontindependencefestival.com or www.louisvillewaterfront.com.
Crescent Hill Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. 10am–10 pm. Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave., 895-2754, www.CrescentHill.us.
Crescent Hill Art Fair. 10am–6pm. 301 S. Peterson Ave., 290-5033, www.CrescentHillArtFair.com or www.CrescentHill.us.
July 4, 11, 18, 25
Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series. 7–9pm. Willow Park, 459-0256, cherokeetriangle.org.
July 9–10
Louisville Blues-n-BBQ Festival. Fri. 5–11:30pm; Sat. 4–11:30pm. Water Tower, 3005 River Rd., 583-0333, www.bisig.com.
July 9–11
Forecastle Festival. 1–11:30pm. Waterfront Park, 472-7555, www.forecastlefest.com.
July 10
Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com.
July 10–11
Jane Austen Festival. 10am–4:30pm. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., 897-9845, www.jasnalouisville.com.
Hidden Treasurers Garden Tour. 10am–5pm. Old Louisville, Conrad-Caldwell House, 1402 St. James Ct., 635-5244, www.oldlouisvillegardentour.com.
Brightside/Coca Cola Volleyball Classic. Sat. 9am–6pm; Sun. 9am–3pm. Seneca Park, 574-2613, www.brightsideinc.org.
July 11
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. 1–5pm. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., 935-6809, www.riverside-landing.org.
July 14–18
"Much Ado About Nothing," (The Globe Players) Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. 8pm. Central Park, C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater, 637-4933, www.kyshakes.org.
July 23–25
HullabaLOU Music Festival. 1-11pm. Churchill Downs, 636-4400, www.hullabaloufest.com.
July 23–25
West Louisville Appreciation Festival. 8am–8pm. Shawnee Park, 772-2591, LouDefender@aol.com.
July 24
Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com.
July 26
Dainty Contest. 5–10:30pm. 1000 Goss Ave., 551-2403, www.neighborhoodlink.com/saclinc.
July 28
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert. 5–10pm. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 574-3768, 814-6500, www.louisvillewaterfront.com or www.wfpk.org.
July 30
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series. 7–9pm. Willow Park, 459-0256, cherokeetriangle.org.
August 5–8
Street Rod Nationals. Thurs. 8am–5pm; Fri. 9am–6pm; Sat. 7am–6pm; Sun. 8:30am–3pm. Kentucky Exposition Center, (901)452-4030, www.nsra-use.com.
August 6
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Rockin' The Village Summer Concert Series. 7–10pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, westportvillage.com.
August 7
Triathlon XXIX. 6:30am. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov.
Street Rod Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com.
August 13
Friday Night Live! 5–10pm. 2823 Frankfort Ave., 893-0241, www.sjkids.org.
August 14
St. Joseph Annual Orphans' Picnic. Noon–Midnight. 2823 Frankfort Ave., 893-0241, www.sjkids.org.
August 19–29 Kentucky State Fair. 9am–10pm. Kentucky Exposition Center, 367-5002, www.kystatefair.org.
August 21
St. Joseph Children's Home Volleyball Open. 10am–6pm. 2823 Frankfort Ave., 893-0241, www.louvb.com.
Southern Parkway Mile and 8K Run. 5pm–Midnight. Southern Pkwy., from Woodlawn Ave. to New Cut Rd., 239-8239, 368-2443, www.swagssportshoes.com.
Biergarten. 6–10pm. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com.
August 25
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert. 5–10pm. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 574-3768, 814-6500, www.louisvillewaterfront.com or www.wfpk.org.
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
August 28
Big Ol' Backyard BBQ. 5:30pm. Home of the Innocents, 1100 E. Market St., 596-1025, www.homeoftheinoocents.org.
Hummingbird Festival. Noon–3pm. Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood, 241-4788, www.yewdellgardens.org.
August 29
Ford Ironman Louisville. 6am–Midnight. Waterfront, 4th Street Live! & LaGrange. (813)868-5912, ironmanlouisville.com.
September TBA
Volksfest. Noon–Midnight. Bluegrass Brewing Company, 636 E. Main St., 419-2412, www.bluegrassbrew.com.
September 2–5
Derby City BMX Grand Nationals. 8am–3pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 499-6299, derbycitybmx.org.
September 3
Rockin' The Village Summer Concert. 7–10pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, westportvillage.com.
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
September 3–4
WorldFest. 11am–11pm. Belvedere, 456-8110, www.worldfestlouisville.com.
September 4
Pioneer 5K Run/Walk. 8–10am. Seneca Park, 582-8931, www.rivercityraces.com.
September 4–6
Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival. Water Tower, 3005 River Rd., 583-0333, www.bisig.com.
September 6
Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert. 7–9pm. Willow Park, 459-0256, cherokeetriangle.org.
Mayor's Healthy Hometown Subway Hike & Bike. 9am–1pm. Waterfront Park, Great Lawn, 456-8110, www.hikeandbikelouisville.com.
September 10–11
Middletown's Family Fun Festival. Fri. 6–10pm; Sat. 10am–10pm. Wetherby Park & Old Main St., 338-9440, www.middletownsfamilyfun.org.
September 11
Original Highlands Arts and Music Festival. 11am–Midnight. 900 block of Baxter Ave., 509-6656, www.originalhighlands.com.
District 5 Community Celebration Festival. 3–8pm. Shawnee Park, 574-3905.
Memory Walk, 1.5 mile. 8:30–11am. Waterfront Park, Great Lawn, 451-4266, www.alz.org/kyin.
September 11–12
Mellwood September Art Fair. 10am–6pm. 1860 Mellwood Ave., 895-3650, www.mellwoodartcenter.com.
September 12–19
Gaslight Festival. Watterson Tr., Jeffersontown, 267-1674, www.jtownchamber.com.
September 12 Gaslight Thunder Rally. 10 am.
September 14 Gaslight Festival 5K Walk/Run. 7 pm.
September 16 Gaslight Festival Parade on Taylorsville Rd. 6–8pm.
September 17–19 Gaslight Festival. Fri. 7–10pm; Sat. 9am–10pm; Sun. Noon–6pm.
September 17
Magic Under the Stars. 8pm. Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd., 905-2512, www.lmcmagic.com.
September 18
National Jug Band Jubilee. Noon–Midnight. Waterfront Park, Brown-Forman Amphitheater, 599-7636, www.JugBandJubilee.org.
Kidney Walk. 8:30–10am. Waterfront Park, (800)737-LIFE, www.nkfk.org or www.kidneywalk.org.
Sept. 17 – 18
Schnitzelburg Octoberfest. Fri. 6pm–Midnight; Sat. 10am–Midnight. Hickory & Burnett sts., 637-9515, www.neighborhoodlink.com/louisville/saclinc.
September 18
Schnitzelburg Art Fair. 10am–8pm. Hickory & Burnett sts., 637-9515, www.neighborhoodlink.com/louisville/saclinc.
September 18–19
Art In The Highlands. 10am-5pm. Louisville Collegiate School, 2427 Glenmary Ave., 479-0345, www.loucol.com.
100 Years on the Ohio. Sat. 10am–5pm; Sun. 10:30am–4:30pm. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moorman Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., 935-6809, www.riverside-landing.org.
September 19
The Hunger Walk, 5K Run & Walk. 2:15pm. Waterfront Park, Festival Plaza, 966-3821, www.thehungerwalk.org.
September 24
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
September 24–25
Oktoberfest. 5pm–Midnight. German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 451-3100, www.german-americanclub.com.
September 24–26
Bluegrass Balloon Festival. 7am–10pm. Bowman Field Airport, 491-1076, www.BluegrassBalloons.com.
September 25
Big Brown Truck Pull. 9:30am–3pm. 4th Street Live!, 326-5002, www.soky.org.
September 25–26
Captain's Quarters Regatta and Art Show. 10am–6pm. Captain's Quarters Riverside Grill, 5700 Captain's Quarters Rd., 899-1311, www.saillouisville.org/rccsp.
Louisville Street Rod Show. Sat. 8am–5pm; Sun. 8am–3pm. Iroquois Park, 644-1885, www.louisvillestreetrods.
Ride to Conquer Cancer. 8am. (877)688-BIKE, ridetovictory.org.
September 25–October 10
World Equestrian Games. Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington, (888)934-2010, alltechfeigames.com.
September 26
Fall Antiques Market. 10am–4:30pm. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., 897-9845, www.locustgrove.org.
September 27
Wendy's Family Day. 5–8pm. 3301 Cane Run Rd., 254-7130, ext. 201, casafamilyday.org.
September 29
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert. 5–10pm. Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn, 574-3768, 814-6500, www.louisvillewaterfront.com or www.wfpk.org.
October 1
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
October 1–3
St. James Court Art Show. Fri. & Sat. 10am–6pm; Sun. 10am–5pm. St. James Court and surrounding streets in Old Louisville, 635-1842, stjamescourtartshow.com.
October 2
NULU Festival. 10am–11pm. 700 block E. Market St., 451-5032, eastmarketdistrict.com.
Fourth District Community Barbeque. Noon-3pm, Liberty Green, 574-1104.
Down Syndrome of Louisville "On the Move" Walk & Run. Run 8:15am; Walk 9:30am. Waterfront Park, 495-5088, www.downsyndromeoflouisville.org.
Light The Night Walk. 5:30–9pm. Waterfront Park, 584-8490, www.lightthenight.org/ky.
Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk for HCM and Pancake Breakfast. 8am.
October 2–10
Week in the Highlands. Bardstown Road corridor, 451-3695, www.highlandsweek.org.
Oct. 3
Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest. 2–7pm.
Dog Walk. 11am. St. Elizabeth's Church, 1026 E. Burnett St., 551-2403, www.neighborhoodlink.com/saclinc.
October 4
Homecoming in the Highlands. 6–10pm. Baxter Ave., from Christy to Highland aves., 852-6186, louisville.edu/alumni/calendar.
October 8
Caufield's Halloween Parade. 7pm. Bardstown Rd., Baxter Ave. from Mid City Mall to Lexington Rd., 292-3033, www.baxterparades.com.
In the Park After Dark. 8–11pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov.
Oct. 8–9
Belknap Fall Festival. Fri. 6-10p.m., Sat. 10am–7 pm.
Garvin Gate Blues Festival. Fri. 6:45–11pm; Sat. 3–11pm. Garvin Place at Oak St., 896-9833, garvingatebluesfestival.com.
October 9
Southwest Community Festival. 9am–5pm. Sun Valley Park, 6505 Bethany Ln., 368-1196, southwestfestival.org.
Highview Community Festival. 11am–4pm. 7519 Outer Loop., 239-7375.
Susan G. Komen Louisville Race for the Cure. 8:15–10:30am. Waterfront Park, 584-2873, www.komenlouisville.org.
Oct. 10
Farmington Harvest Festival. Noon–5pm.
Great Louisville Fire Drill. 1–5pm. Waterfront Park, 574-3701, www.louisvilleky.gov/LouisvilleFire.
Southwest Center's Hot Rod Car Show. 10am–4pm. 8009 Terry Rd., 935-1848, www.thesouthwestcenter.com.
Great Chili Cook Off. 1–10pm. 644 Baxter Ave., 589-4957, www.phoenixhill.com.
2nd Sunday Health Event. 2–6pm. Iroquois Park & Amphitheater, 228-5237, www.2ndsundayky.com.
October 8–10, 14–17, 21–24, 28–30
The World's Largest Halloween Party! Louisville Zoo, 459-2181, www.louisvillezoo.org.
October 16
Mayor's Healthy Hometown Fall Hike. 10am–2pm. Jefferson Memorial Forest, 368-6856, www.memorialforest.com.
October 23
Brightside/UPS Community-Wide Cleanup. 8am–Noon. 574-2613, www.brightsideinc.org.
Home Run 10K run, 5K run/walk. 9am. Bernheim Forest, 596-1025, www.homerunforkids.org.
October 29
Park Paranormal Excursion. 8pm–Midnight. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov.
Trick or Treat in The Village. 6–8pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, westportvillage.com.
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
October 30
Boo Dell. 11am–3pm. Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood, 241-4788, www.yewdellgardens.org.
October 30–31
18th Century Market Fair. 10am–4:30pm. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., 897-9845, www.locustgrove.org.
November 5
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
November 6
Cave Hill 2-Mile Walk & Flag-In to Honor Fallen Veterans. Walk 10am; Flag-In 11am. Breckinridge School, 1351 Payne St., 243-8981, www.TheUSflag.com.
November 12–14
Festival of Trees & Lights. Fri. 9am–5pm & 6–9pm; Sat. & Sun. 9am–6pm. Slugger Field, 629-KIDS, www.HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.
November 18–January 3, 2011
KaLightoscope Christmas. 9am–9pm. Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St. & Belvedere, 589-5200, www.KaLightoscope.com.
November 19
Light Up Okolona. 5:30pm. Lone Oak Park, 574-1124.
November 19–January 2, 2011
Lights Under Louisville. 6–10pm. 1841 Taylor Ave., 855-6342, www.louisvillemegacavern.com.
November 24
Light Up Lyndon. 5:30–7:30pm. Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Rd., 423-0932, 339-9115, www.cityoflyndon.org.
November 26
Light Up Louisville. 3–10pm. Jefferson Square Park, 6th & Jefferson sts., 456-8110, www.lightuplouisville.org.
Holiday Market. 3–10pm.
Run Run Rudolph 5K Run/Walk. 3pm. Through downtown, 292-0782.
Winter Wonderland Parade, 6–7:30pm. 228-5237.
Lighting of Jefferson Square and Metro Louisville Christmas tree. 8:30pm.
November 26–December 31
Holidays Around the World. Daily 9am–5pm (Except Christmas day & 3–10pm on Nov. 26). Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St., 228-5237, www.lightuplouisville.org.
November 26
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
December 3
Light Up the Village. 6–9pm. Westport Village, Herr Ln. at Westport Rd., 581-8800, westportvillage.com.
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
December 3–4
Winterfair! Fri. 2–8pm; Sat. 9am–5pm. 4936 Brownsboro Rd., 425-6943, tjuc.org.
December 4
Bardstown Road Aglow. 5pm–? The Highlands, 721-8636, www.bardstownroadaglow.com.
Old Tyme Christmas on Frankfort Avenue. 9am–8pm. Frankfort Ave. area, 899-2357, www.frankfortave.com.
December 4–5
Old Louisville Holiday House Tour and Festival. Noon–6pm. Old Louisville, 635-5244, holidayhousetour.com.
December 4–5, 11–12, 18–19
Zoo Holiday Event. Louisville Zoo, 459-2181, www.louisvillezoo.org.
December 10
Highview Holiday Fest. 6–8pm. Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop & Highview Park, 762-9608, www.fchum.org.
December 11
Light Up Fern Creek. 4–6pm. Fern Creek Fire Dept., 6200 Bardstown Rd., 762-9608, www.fchum.org.
December 11
Traditional Trimmings. 11am–1pm. E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., 429-7270, www.parks.ky.gov.
Christmas Tree Decorating. 3pm. Texas & Burnett sts., 551-2403, www.neighborhoodlink.com/louisville/saclinc.
2011
January 7
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
January 28
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
February 4
First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11pm. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market sts., 583-1671, www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
February TBA
Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Kentucky. 9:30am–3pm. Tumbleweed, 2301 River Rd., 326-5002, events.soky.org.
February 26
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6–10:30pm. Frankfort, Mellwood & Story aves., 550-2054, www.fatfridayhop.org.
