Lucky you. You just found LOUtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Louisville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend visiting this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back, as we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
‘Tis the Season
Día De Los Muertos at the Zoo 2025 | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free with admission | Visit a special ofrenda that honors pets and zoo animals who have died.
Hop Atomica Fall Festival | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 11 a.m. | Hop Atomica | Free | Celebrate the season with a petting zoo, seasonal drinks, and a pie eating contest.
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show | 7 p.m. | The Brown Theatre | The iconic drag duo returns to Louisville with their holiday-themed extravaganza.
Yuletide 2025 | Friday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Dec. 20 | Times vary | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | $15 | Explore a model train village with festive music and lights while sipping a complimentary cup of hot cocoa.
Spirituality
Silent Meditation Retreat: Falling into Gratitude | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $35 | Reflect on gratitude while a teacher walks you through various forms of silent meditation.
2025 Festival of Faiths | Wednesday, Nov. 12-Saturday, Nov. 15 | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $35 | Celebrate Louisville’s faith communities with talks and panel discussions.
Concerts
Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers | Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $32.42 | Celebrate the eight year, three month anniversary of “Peach Scone” with this hip-hop artist
Herbie Hancock: USA Fall Tour | Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Bomhard Theater | $52+ | This music icon has been playing professionally for over 60 years.
Yuja Wang + Teddy Abrams Return | Friday, Nov. 21, Saturday, Nov. 22, Saturday, Nov. 22 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts | The Louisville Orchestra director will once again take the stage with pianist Yuja Wang to perform an evening of Hungarian classical music.
Teddy Abrams won a Grammy in 2024 for his work on The American Project with Yuja Wang.
Photo by O’Neil Arnold, courtesy of Louisville Orchestra.
Arts and Crafts
Hearth Cooking Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 12-8 p.m. | Farmington | Learn the art of cooking over an open fire while sipping on wine or bourbon.
Thanksgiving Centerpieces | Sunday, Nov. 23 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | Craft a piece of decor for your Thanksgiving table over spiced hot cider and snacks.
At the Theater
“Salome” by Oscar Wilde | Thursday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8 | 8-9:30 p.m. | The Woodbine Chamber at the former Chapel of St. Philip Neri | $19 | This Oscar Wilde play is being performed in Louisville for the first time.
“Come From Away” | Friday, Nov. 14-Sunday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | New Albany High School, New Albany, IN | $8+ | This musical follows the stories of travelers diverted during 9/11 to a small town in Newfoundland.
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” at Speed Cinema | Wednesday, Nov. 26-Thursday, Dec. 4 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum | $12 | The latest Benoit Blanc mystery is seeing a limited theatrical release before it hits streaming — including right here in Louisville.
Turkey Trots
Turtle Run Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k | Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. | Turtle Run Winery, Corydon, IN | $45 | Go for a run then sample the wares of this Indiana winery — portable wineglass included.
Turkey Trails | Sunday, Nov. 30 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Riverview Park | $25.98 | Get a designer shirt and a free photo by running or walking in this 5 or 10K.
Holiday Shopping
Anchal’s 15th Birthday | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Anchal Storefront & Studio | Free | Celebrate this Louisville import store and its mission of supporting artists in India with discounts and giveaways.
Holiday Edition Pottery Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 15 | 12-2 p.m. | PARLOUR | Learn to craft a clay vessel at this beginner-friendly workshop.
45th Annual Christmas in the Country | Friday, Nov. 28-Saturday, Nov. 29 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Floyds Knobs Community Club, Floyds Knobs, IN | Free | Shop local vendors for the perfect gift.
Comedy
W. Kamau Bell | Thursday, Nov. 20-Saturday, Nov. 22 | Times vary | Louisville Comedy Club | $89.08 | See the comedian and TV host on his national tour.
Gabriel Iglesias: “The 1976 Tour” | Friday, Nov. 21 | 8 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $136.24 | “Fluffy” himself will grace the stage in Derby City on his “1976" tour.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.