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April 19 2024
Let the fall scents fill the air. 🍁 It’s September, Louisville, and we’re looking forward to cooler temperatures and everything fall scented. We’re excited for all the fun local events to kick off the changing of seasons and we hope you are, too.
Check out our full list of events here, but in the meantime here are some Must-Dos you can’t miss this month.
Patrons at German American Club for Oktoberfest | Photo by @gac.louisville
- Oktoberfest! | Fri., Sept. 10 | 2 p.m. | 1840 Lincoln Ave. | Free | Get in on this 2-day festival by German American Club, which features live music, dancing, plenty of German food + Gemütlichkeit (that means good vibes). 🥨
- Gaslight Festival Week | Sept. 12-19 | 9:30 a.m. | 3501 College Dr. | Free | The Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival kicks off with a motorcycle ride + ends with a car show, with markets, hot air balloons, and a slew of activities all week long.
- Three Dog Night | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater | $29+ | Momma told me to go — don’t miss this legendary Grammy-nominated band. 🎸
- After Hours at the Speed | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5-10 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | $15+ | Enjoy a night inspired by Kentucky’s natural wonders. 🖼️
- Plant 5K Run & Walk | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | 100 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, IN | $30 | Support Louisville Grows in their effort to plant 5,000 trees by 2025. 🌳
- Melissa Etheridge | Thurs., Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater | $45+ | Listen to the hits like “I’m the Only One” + “Come to My Window.” 🎶
- Fall Antiques Market | Sun., Sept. 26 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln. | $8 | Children under 12 get in for free. 🗝️
- Foxhollow Farm Presents: Sunset Concerts | Sat., Oct. 2 | Foxhollow Farm, 8905 Highway 329 | $40 | Enjoy live music, farm-fresh food + libations with entertainment from Backseat Tambourine, Zach Price, and The Dive. 🐄
Don't stop making plans here. Check out what else September has in store below.
Plan your fall adventures with a friend by sharing these events.
Today
- Pilates in the Gardens | Tues., Sept. 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $15 | Learn the principles of Pilates movement during a 60 minute mat class that is appropriate for all levels + a view of the gardens. 🌼
- Trivia Night | Tues., Sept. 7 | 8-10 p.m. | The Bard’s Town | Free | Exercise your brain with trivia, and if you’re one of the top 3 teams, win a prize. 🧠
Wednesday
- Flower Photography Seminar | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $40 | Joining a nature photographer professional + learn different ways to capture images of flowers and turn them into artistic masterpieces. 📷
Thursday
- Louisville Photo Biennial | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 5 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel | Free | Fine art photography showcase kicks off + runs until Nov. 14 with programming at more than 50 local venues across Louisville, Southern Indiana + Central Kentucky. 🎨
Friday
- Food Truck Friday + Farmers Market | Fri., Sept. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Honey Depot, 14005 Taylorsville Rd. | Free | Enjoy lounging in Amish-made furniture, savor local food, sample raw honey + more. 🍯
- Zootopia | Fri., Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. | St. Matthews Community Park, 310 Ten Pin Ln. | Free | The movie is set to start right at 8 p.m., so get your popcorn, blankets + bug spray and get over there.
Saturday
- Bug Ball | Sat., Sept. 11 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Graeser Family Education Center, 1435 Frankfort Ave. | Free | Bug out with the whole family including a bug parade + ladybug release in the gardens. 🐞
Sunday
- Sweep & Sip | Sun., Sept. 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St. | Free | Pick up litter + get a voucher for a beer at a local brewery.
Monday
- Gaslight Golf Scramble | Mon., Sept. 13 | 8:30 a.m. | Woodhaven Country Club, 7200 Woodhaven Rd., | $125+ | Network with top business and community leaders + win cash prizes. 🏌️
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 87º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain
Festival
- Under the advice of public health officials, GonzoFest organizers decided to cancel the 10th-anniversary event set to take place on September 11 due to the COVID-19 delta variant. As a result, Hunter S. Thompson fans will have to wait until 2022 to celebrate his life + work. (The Courier-Journal)
Eat
- Look out foodies, there’s a new food truck in town at Atrium Brewing. Dary’s — cold beer, tenders, and sides — is now on the back patio of the brewery every day from 11 a.m-10 p.m. Aside from chicken tendies, the restaurant is also serving up apps like deviled eggs + fried green tomatoes. 🐓
Development
- Exeter Property Group and Hennepin Industrial are expanding their footprint in Louisville with 2 facilities totaling nearly 1.5 million sqft. The Bullitt County development began in August and is expected to finish in about a year. Once complete, Exeter will own the buildings + seek tenants to fill them. (Louisville Business First)
Traffic
- Closed lanes on the Kennedy Bridge, which have been shut down since at least June 7, are open again after necessary repairs. The southbound I-65 bridge had 6 bolts missing on an expansion joint that connected sections of the concrete deck. Repairs included the installation of 200 custom-made, 18-inch steel bolts. 🚧 (WDRB)
Cause
- SC-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans. Donations are tax deductible and can help change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ
Finance
- This no annual fee cash back credit card has a wildly easy $200 bonus offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. (Read: That's like getting 40% cashback on your next $500 spent.) Bonus: 0% interest on purchases for 15 months. Ⓟ
You can now drink local beer inside Lynn Family Stadium. Grab a pint of TEN20 craft beer to fuel your game day chants. Go LouCity!
Grab tickets to the next LCFC home game against New Mexico United on October 3.
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