• Gallant Fox’s mango habanero IPA Cobra KaiPA
• The Mosquito jalapeño margarita at El Mundo

• Buzzard’s Roost Barrel Roll | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience, 624 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Follow a rolling whiskey barrel down Main Street before sips + snacks at the bar in honor of Repeal Day.
• 3rd Annual Holiday Music Trivia Night | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., Louisville | $10 | Play music trivia during this game night hosted by Laura Shine.

• Movie Night: “The Polar Express” | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 6 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Watch this classic holiday film starring Tom Hanks on the big screen during Fête de Noël.

• Holiday Wreath Workshop | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6 p.m. | Idlewild Butterfly Farm, 898 E. St. Catherine St., Louisville | $75 | Use local juniper, spruce, magnolia, and more to create a live greenery wreath.
• Sustainable Gift Giving | Thursday, Dec. 7, Saturday, Dec. 9 | Times vary | Solid Waste Management Office, 600 Meriwether Ave., Louisville | Free | Learn the art of reusing materials for decorating + wrapping and giving gifts.

• That Arena Rock Show | Friday, Dec. 8 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $20 | Feel the noise with this high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock artists like Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Guns N’ Roses.

• Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10:30 a.m. | Caufield’s Novelty, 1002 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Hunt for $10-$100 gift cards hidden throughout the store.
• Mile Wide Turns 7 Silent Disco | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave., Louisville | $7-$10 | Dance like no one is listening to celebrate this brewery’s birthday.

• Holiday Garage Sale | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Get deals on museum merch, including socks, puzzles, jewelry, prints, and more.

• 2024 Home Organizing Challenge Prep Day | Monday, Dec. 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. | St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville | Free | Learn how to organize your bills and budget in the new year.

What we tried:

• Miss Light Up Louisville on Saturday? Watch the annual tree lighting ceremony via WLKY’s Facebook live video. Fast forward to the 21:40 mark to see the moment the lights were turned on and the fireworks that followed.

• Louisville Parks and Recreation’s annual golf passes are now available for 2024. Choose between a seven-day unlimited pass for $500 or a five-day pass (Monday-Friday) for $425. Both options cover green fees at all 10 Metro courses. Pick one up in-person at the Cyril Allgeier Community Center or shop online.

• And if you’re not a golfer, but still love LOU’s parks, check out the newly released guide to the city’s 124 parks. The 13-page publication features an interactive map + information on amenities, like hiking trails and playgrounds.

• The most expensive home sold in Jefferson County in November was a 4,254-sqft Colonial-style home on Mayfair Lane in the Rolling Fields neighborhood. The five-bedroom house went for $1.6 million. Second on the list, a $1.5 million, newly constructed property in Norton Commons. (Louisville Business First)

• Nami Korean steakhouse, which was just named one of the best new restaurants in the US, is rolling out brunch — literally. Every Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nami will offer a dim sum-style meal composed of small plates served on carts rolled throughout the dining room. (WAVE)

• In December 1962, friends of the Liberty National Bank and Trust Company were gifted a watercolor painting of the Pendennis Club by local artist Robert Wathen. The painting featured the Georgian-style landmark + newer buildings that were changing the skyline at the time, like The 800 Tower, Louisville’s first apartment skyscraper.

• And just like that, the holidays are here. Get prepared for Christmas, Hanukkah + more with Kroger’s holiday tips, deals + recipes. Bonus: Get $20 off your first $75 pick-up or delivery order (must clip offer by Monday, Dec. 11).*

• Did you know? The Gemassist Brain Awareness Foundation helps Louisvillians find access to rehabilitation treatments + medical research to improve their treatment outcomes. Gemassist also ensures that people with neurological illnesses, including TBI, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s, MS + more, receive financial aid assistance to continue their recovery. Make a donation.*

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The recipes

• 4 oz Cucumber Aloe Margarita Mix
• 4 oz clear spirit of choice
• 2 oz water
• 2 squirts green Watkins natural food coloring
• 1/16 tsp Prism Powder edible glitter

• 4 oz Cucumber Aloe Margarita Mix
• 4 oz clear spirit of choice — tequila, vodka, gin
• 4 oz cranberry juice
• 1/16 tsp Prism Powder edible glitter