Travel and Outdoors

Got the travel bug? Announcing more flights out of LOU + a monthly ticket giveaway

Presented by a LOUtoday Partner

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American Airlines latest route takes Louisvillians to Boston. | Photo provided by Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Looking to get away? We’ve got a solution: Book a nonstop flight out of our local airport, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). The airport conveniently offers 35+ nonstop destinations, so Louisvillians can get their trip started right in Derby City without worrying about driving somewhere else to catch a flight. Bonus: There are now more low-fare options + destinations than ever.

Some of the newest nonstop flights on the schedule include:

San Francisco via Breeze Airways
Boston via American Airlines
Los Angeles via Spirit

SDF Route Map September 2022 — *A look at all of Louisville’s current destinations.*

To celebrate SDF’s route expansions, LOUtoday is excited to partner with the airport to launch our Fly Away Friday Giveaway: A new monthly travel giveaway we’re offering for the next six months. Yes, you read that right — LOUtoday readers have a chance to win two roundtrip airline tickets out of SDF to their choice of nonstop destination from a list provided by the airport.

Here’s how it works:

Enter by opening our survey and answering some questions for us (don’t forget to include your email address + first name/last initial). (Note: Your email will only be shared with Louisville Regional Airport Authority if you checked the opt-in box to receive future promotions from them.)
Make sure to enter by Wed., Sept. 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Continue reading LOUtoday daily to see who wins (hint: we’ll be announcing the first month’s winner on Fri., Sept. 30) and when the next giveaway will launch.

Stay up to date on the latest airport news + enter the giveaway below.*

This content was created in partnership with Louisville Regional Airport Authority and written by Rachel Taylor-Northam.*

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Today

It’s Magic 2022 | Fri., Sept. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Ursuline Arts Center, 3113 Lexington Rd. | $12 | Let the Louisville Magic Club amaze you with its 33rd annual magic show. 🪄
Louisville Racing vs. Orlando Pride | Fri., Sept. 16 | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St. | $11+ | See the girls in purple take on this Florida-based team. ⚽

Saturday

Louisville Pride Festival | Sat., Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Bardstown Road in the Highlands | Free to attend | Connect with the community at this local pride celebration with 100 vendors, live music, food trucks + a VIP gaming lounge. 🌈
Monarchs and Mimosas | Sat., Sept. 17 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Louisville Zoo | $35 | Learn how to create your own pollinator garden from experts + enjoy a refreshing cocktail. 🦋
Old Louisville LIVE: In Lightning | Sat., Sept. 17 | 8-10 p.m. | Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St. | Free | Jam with this electric seven-member, instrumental rock orchestra. 🎻

Sunday

Southern Soul Music Festival | Sun., Sept. 18 | 4-8 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St. | $97+ | Hear Tucka, Sir Charles Jones, Pokey Bear + more at this celebration of soul music hosted by comedian Marvin Dixon.

Wednesday

Peach Pit: Right Down the Street Tour | Wed., Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th Street | $35+ | Hear this indie band perform tracks from their new album, “From 2 to 3.”

Thursday

Anemic Royalty | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. | Rock out to this lineup of local talent including Sunshine, Golomb + Turbo Nut.

Last Minute Deal

Conan Gray | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | Prices vary*

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.

For tickets to local and regional events, check out our 6AM Tickets resale marketplace.*

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

87º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain

Number

$180 million. That’s how much the Kentucky General Assembly is allocating in the 2022 state budget to expand the Kentucky Exposition Center. Proposed renovations on the facility at 937 Phillips Ln. include a new main entrance, adding 12 multi-use soccer fields + demolishing the West Wing to create more parking. (WLKY)

Biz

The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center is officially paid off thanks to a $2 million donation from The Owsley Brown Family. The state-of-the-art athletic facility at 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. officially opened in February 2021 + cost $53 million to construct. (WDRB)

Featured

The National Fried Chicken Festival is set for the first weekend of October in New Orleans and former Louisville food truck Pollo A Gourmet Chicken Joint is in the competition. It’ll be dishing out its Baby Mama Chicken Sandwich made with a fried egg, bacon + American cheese for a chance to take home the gold.

Seasonal

Churchill Downs’ 14-day September Meet kicked off last night with Twilight Thursday — where each Thursday patrons can enjoy $2 beer, live racing + music from 5-8 p.m., and a $7 general admission fee. Catch the next one on Thurs., Sept. 22. 🏇 (WLKY)
Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse’s seven-day long Oktoberfest celebration is underway. Danke Grain will last through Wed., Sept. 21 and includes daily events from a pretzel eating contest to traditional Kolsch service. The smokehouse will also have a speciality menu featuring dishes like reuben balls + pork schnitzel.

Sports

The final home games for the Louisville Bats’ season are taking place next week from Mon., Sept. 19-Sat., Sept. 24. The Bats will take on the Nashville Sounds (oh, hey NASHtoday) during the six-game series. Get discounted tickets to the Party at the Park final game using code: FINALE. ⚾

Active

Get that turkey trot ready. Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run returns to The Ville on Sat., Oct. 29. The 5k begins at 9 a.m. at Waterfront Park at 129 River Rd. Registration starts at $44 and includes a lightweight runner’s hoodie, a cup of cider at the finish line + a pumpkin to take home. 🏃

Cause

Racing Louisville + Louisville City FC are hosting a food drive during games at Lynn Family Stadium this weekend. Collection bins will be at the gates one and two for fans to drop off canned goods, cereal + shelf stable milk products. Find a game. 🥫

Shop

Did you know? CBD is proven to help with anxiety and improve sleep. Encore Vapes & Smokes — a local-to-LOU business — offers a wide selection of products including CBD, Delta products, and more. Find a location near you.*

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Travel and Outdoors

Where to enjoy apples in Louisville, KY

A green tractor pulling a wagon full of people is in the background while apple trees with green apples are in the foreground.

U-pick apple season kicks off this weekend at Mulberry Orchard. | Photo by @mulberry.orchard

We’ll admit, while the pumpkin spice latte reigns supreme here at LOUtoday, few things compare to the first crunchy bite of an apple on a crisp autumn day. We’re all about helping you create those moments, so we’re giving you a short list of where to enjoy apple-ly goodness in Derby City this fall.

🍎 Pick apples

Mulberry Orchard, 1330 Mulberry Pike, Shepherdsville, KY

Crimson Crisp, Gala, Ginger Gold and more varieties of apples will become available for the pickin’ on Sat., Sept. 17 + they’ll be available for purchase in the Orchard’s market through Halloween. Pro tip: Mulberry also sells jugs apple cider.

🍎 Eat apples

Primo Oils & Vinegars, 3628 Brownsboro Rd.

Three words: Honeycrisp apple butter, just like Grandma used to put on our sandwiches. It’s also available sugar-free + with pecans.

🍎 Smell apples

Black Dog Candles, online

This locally-based candle workshop whips up seasonal scents a la homemade apple pie, crisp + caramel apple — and you can get it in a modest 9 oz tumbler or a big three-wick, 15 oz wooden bowl.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Sarah.

Editor’s pick: Over the weekend, I got out to The Pearl of Germantown for a nightcap — or should I say early-morning cap — and I absolutely loved it.

Inside, the walls were decked out with interesting things to look at + the outdoor patio was expansive. Check it out during happy hour (which is every day, yay) from 4-6 p.m. at 1151 Goss Ave.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month in the 502.

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