Culture

A cozy independent bookstore with green bookshelves filled with colorful books and gift items. A checkout counter with a touchscreen register, tip jar, and small displays sits in the foreground. The space has exposed brick walls, a wooden floor, and a sign on the door that reads “Foxing Books.”

Culture

Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Louisville

This page-turning occasion makes shopping at indie stores even better with special deals, releases, freebies, and chances to win prizes.

April 22, 2026 11:00 AM

Michael Beausoleil

A white banner on a black wall advertising record store day 2025 with live bands — the shop opens at 8 a.m.

Culture

Celebrating Record Store Day 2026 in Louisville

Drop (the needle) by your favorite record store this weekend for deals, exclusives, and artist meet-and-greets.

April 16, 2026

Declan Lowthian

Culture

Your guide to Louisville’s biggest art fairs

Each year, artists from around the state, region, and even country come to Louisville for these art fairs.

April 14, 2026

Declan Lowthian

Kroger's master florists hard at work creating the Garland of Roses.

Sponsored by Shaker Village KY

A stack of three pumpkin spice pancakes sits on a plate covered in powdered sugar. A caramel glaze coats the pancakes and they're topped with whipped cream.

Live

Where to have brunch in Louisville

All about the bennys.

April 1, 2026

Sarah Shadburne

A gif of a virtual world with dinosaurs, plus a shot of two people in VR gear

Culture

Take a step back in time at Sandbox VR

This new virtual reality experience lets you explore the prehistoric world.

April 1, 2026

Declan Lowthian

An image of the Louisville KY Waterfront park with the big four bridge, a hot air balloon, and crowds of people moving through booths

Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

March 30, 2026

Jeff Milby

A teal vintage tram travels on a winding track surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, creating a serene and picturesque spring scene.

Travel and Outdoors

Which cities share Louisville’s latitude and longitude?

Directly north, east, south, and west of LOU, cities across the world await.

March 27, 2026

Patrick Sidwell

A photo of an older white man looking into the camera pensively

Arts

Dwain Lee is back with a second book

“Sinner’s Prayer” is the sequel to last year’s “Plausible Deception.”

March 23, 2026

Declan Lowthian

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Learn the history of the Louisville RiverFrogs

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