Plus, 30+ Halloween-themed events at the library.
 
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Sunrise 8:00 a.m. | Sunset 5:39 p.m.
 

🎃 Go big or gourd home

Try this: LOUtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
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Head to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular this month for a little inspiration. | Photo by LOUtoday
Carve some time into your schedule. We’ve got a festive contest for you to take part in this spooky season — the LOUtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Whether you planned to carve a pumpkin this season or not, this is your excuse to run to the nearest pumpkin patch or garden store, pick out your perfect pumpkin, and get creative. Don’t forget the carving kit.

The rules + details:

Create your own pumpkin masterpiece; carve, paint, shave, use stickers, or get creative in a way that is fun for you.

To make a submission, take a picture of your pumpkin + submit it here, along with a name for your art, a short description, your name, and your email address. Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15.

While traditional pumpkin carvings and designs will be accepted, bonus points will be awarded to original and locally-themed designs. (Think: local landmarks, businesses, and icons.) Any submissions with offensive language or artwork will not be accepted.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter on Friday, Oct. 20. These finalists will go head-to-head for the chance to be crowned best jack-o’-lantern of 2023 — you, our readers, will be the ones to vote — and the winner will be announced on Friday, Oct. 27.

Want some pumpkin art inspo before you get started? Here are a few no carve ideas as well as some pumpkin carving pro tips.
Submit your pumpkin
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Events
Tuesday, Oct. 3
  • Nurture the West Yoga | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 West Broadway, Louisville | Free | Bring your own mat to this mid-morning class.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
  • Chelcie Lynn | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St, Louisville | $40.37-$54.41 | See this comedian best known for her “Trailer Trash Tammy” character on her “2 Fingers and A 12 Pack” tour.
  • Broken Social Scene | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $27 | This indie rock band will play songs from their sophomore album “You Forgot It In People.”
Friday, Oct. 6
  • 25th Annual Louisville UnFair | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Magnolia Bar, 1398 S. 2nd St., Louisville | Free | Shop from local artists at this Old Louisville dive bar.
  • “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | Friday, Oct. 6 | 7-11 p.m. | Copper & Kings Distillery, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | $5-$10 | Transport to the eccentric and electrifying world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his zany cohorts.
  • Spooky Season at Shaker Village | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$15 | Don’t miss the spookiest time of year at Shaker Village, with fun, family-friendly events like Spirit Strolls, hay wagon rides, and Trick-or-Treat.*
Saturday, Oct. 7
  • Schnitzelburg Community Yard Sale | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Emerson Park, 1100 Sylvia St., Louisville | Free | Clear out your clutter or find something new at this yard sale.
Events calendar here
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Travel

Airports and Transportation

Want to get free parking at the airport?
Presented by a LOUtoday Partner
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Stress about one less thing while you travel with SDF Rewards which features contactless entry and exit. | Photo provided by Louisville Regional Airport Authority
It’s easy — join SDF Rewards. The free program rewards frequent travelers who park at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport when they fly.

Here’s how it works:
  1. Sign up and become a member
  2. Earn points when you park
  3. Redeem points for free parking
Bonus: The program is fully automated (read: no ticket needed). Simply display your SDF Rewards Automated Pass on your windshield to enter, and exit all on-airport parking locations.
Become a SDF Rewards member
News Notes
Arts
  • The Speed Art Museum is showcasing 100+ artworks from the Princeton University Art Museum through Jan. 7, 2024. The Speed is one of three museums showing the America art collection while Princeton’s museum is under construction. See the exhibit during opening hours or at the After Hours event on Friday, Oct. 20.
Closing
  • The last full-service gas station in Louisville, Pruitt’s Automotive, will close this Friday, Oct. 6. Since 1963, Pruitt’s has filled tanks + provided car care in St. Matthews. Following the closure, an auction will be held on Monday, Oct. 9 to sell off 63 years of history — including tools, signs, and furniture. (The Courier-Journal)
Community
  • What’s the opposite of spring cleaning? The City of Louisville is tidying up downtown this month, and you can pitch in. The Louisville Downtown Partnership is leading the effort to pick up litter around the KFC Yum! Center and on 4th Street on two different dates — Thursday, Oct. 19 + Thursday, Oct. 26.
Seasonal
  • The Louisville Free Public Library is the ghostest with the mostest. Through October, there are 30+ free events dedicated to the Halloween season. Kids and teens can get in on themed crafts and storytimes, while adults can participate in a Stephen King book discussion and cemetery tours.
Health
Eat
  • It can be easy to turn to the drive-thru or eat out when you’re a busy working professional. An alternative — and tastier — solution: Let Home Cuisine cook for you. Their chef-crafted dinners are delicious, and delivered straight to your front door. See which meal plan works best for you.*
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Wellness
  • Make this fall a season of personal growth and warmth. Nearly 5 million people get professional online therapy with BetterHelp — try it for 25% off today.*
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
If you haven’t been watching “Wrestlers” on Netfllix, now is your friendly reminder to go ahead and hit play.

I just finished the seven-episode docuseries over the weekend about Ohio Valley Wrestling — and I definitely did not cry during the last episode, but you might.
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