Today’s newsletter is packed with upcoming events — but here’s a bonus to get you started. The new Trellis Brewing, which opened in June, is hosting a pop-up market and art fair on Saturday, Oct. 12., 1-6 p.m. Food trucks, vendors, and beer — how can you go wrong?
Bourbon and Beyond by the numbers | Forecastle may be no more, but since 2017, Louisville has been home to a new flagship music festival with an appropriately Kentucky twist: Bourbon and Beyond.
Paristown Fall Art Fest | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Paristown | Free | Shop ~100 artist vendors, take a ride with the kids on the Paristown Express trackless train, and see live musical + dance performances.
NuLu Fest | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | NuLu | Free | Dance to live music, sip regional micro-brewed beers, and shop numerous food and retail booths at this 14th annual festival.
Riverside Farmers’ Market | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremon Landing | Free | Don’t miss your last chance this season to visit Riverside Farmers’ Market for fresh produce and more.
Be My Neighbor Day 2024 | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 12-3 p.m. | E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park | Free | Bring the kids to this family event that introduces children to caring neighbors and community helpers.
Fall Plant Sale | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 12-4 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Crestwood | $5+ | Shop all kinds of perennials, including bareroot plants and ferns — be sure to check out the list ahead of time.
Plan Ahead
Once Upon An Orchestra: “Bear Snores On” | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 2-3 p.m. | Western Branch Library | Free | See the Louisville orchestra offer an interactive storybook performance + make your own instruments using recycled materials.
2024 COSB Leadership Awards Banquet | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Louisville Marriott Downtown | $75 | Celebrate the leaders and outstanding performers from schools for the blind.
Hot Sauce Brass Band | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $24+ | See live music while you snack on charcuterie boxes and sip from the cash bar.
There’s a new food truck at Gravely Brewing in the Clifton-Irish Hill neighborhood, Eliana’s Honduran Cafe. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
State
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that in 2025, vision tests will be required for all residents renewing their license. Kentuckians will have two options — receive a free vision screening at any KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office or visit a KYTC-credentialed medical professional. (WHAS11)
Kids
School is out for Jefferson County Public School students next week, Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4. Check out this list of fall break camps from Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation + check out our guide to kid-friendly activities in Louisville.
Feel Good
How’s this for a cat video? The Louisville Zoo is taking votes for a name for its new tiger cub, born earlier this year. There are three options: Satu, Saya Sambal, and Kaji. Vote once each day through Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Weather
Is it cool in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Louisville this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Regional
Have you ever made a LOU faux pas like commenting on the Butchertown smell? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Louisvillians should know about the city, according to LOUtoday readers.
Sports
Gear up for an exciting analysis as the Cards face their first road challenge against Notre Dame. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Nouvelle Bar & Bottle’s lush patio. | Photo by @whatwedoinlou
Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these Louisville patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.
Restaurants
Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot | 3204 Frankfort Ave. | Partially shaded You can’t miss the giant meat smokers sitting outside of this roadside barbecue spot. Bring your dog and sit on the covered patio + get the chicken wings — you’ll thank us later.
Bars
Shop Bar | 950 Barret Ave. | Partially covered Converted from a car workshop, this bar and store often has a local food truck outside.
Coffee Shops
North Lime | 1301 Herr Ln. # 110 + 1228 S. 7th St. | Mostly sunny Whether you’re in Old Louisville or out east, you can get a cup of joe and a classic or seasonal donut. Bonus: North Lime also has two locations in Lexington.
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