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Your guide to trick or treating in LOU | When it comes to getting the most out of Halloween night, it pays to make a plan. We’ve got a round up of trick-or-treating events around LOU for this All Hallows’ Eve, as suggested by LOUtoday readers.
See 3 local films at a brand new film festival | Tomorrow, Oct. 20, a new film festival will begin rolling in Portland. Three Louisville filmmakers have submitted films in the horror genre — ‘tis scary season, after all.
The Tom Owen CycLOUvia is coming to Bardstown Road | Tomorrow, the section of Bardstown Road between Grinstead Drive and Douglass Boulevard in the Highlands will be closed to car traffic. Get the full details before you take a spin.
Asked
Asked
If Louisville was a classic Halloween movie, which would it be?
A. “The Addams Family” — Altogether ooky B. “Hocus Pocus” — Nostalgic and familiar C. “Beetlejuice” — Raucous and knows how to have a good time
Louisville Book Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kentucky International Convention Center | Free | This one will be a real page turner — meet with 150+ authors and book vendors, hear panel discussions, take part in workshops, and more.
Paristown Flea | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown | Free | Shop vintage jewelry, collectibles, vinyl, and clothing while you listen to live bluegrass music + eat at the Village Market food hall.
Halloween in Brown Park | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brown Park | Free | Around 5,000 are expected to attend this festival, featuring trick-or-treating, games, inflatables, hay rides, and more family fun.
Grateville Dead Music Festival | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Brown-Forman Amphitheater | Hear tributes to Grateful Dead from Kentucky’s hottest bluegrass artists, plus enjoy food, drinks, and lots of dancing.
Plan Ahead
Author Oliver Jeffers | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Main Library | Free | Register in advance to hear from the bestselling children’s author + illustrator, known for “Here We Are” and “The Day the Crayons Quit.”
Downtown Halloween Family Silent Disco| Friday, Oct. 25 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park | Free | Dress in costume for this party, which will include trick-or-treating, face painting, dancing, and a light show, with local brews and food on offer.
Louisville’s first REI location officially has an opening date. The new outdoors store in the Paddock Shops will open on Friday, Nov. 8, and hold a grand opening celebration that weekend. The grand opening will feature giveaways, gift card specials, and music.
Civic
The Louisville Metro Government has launched a new park ranger program, a partnership between the Metro Parks and Recreation Department and LMPD. The program is now hiring its first ranger at ~$76,000 per year. Check out the job description — applications will be open through Friday, Nov. 8.
Eat
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub is now open on East Broadway in Smoketown. Locals sources its ingredients from 160+ local farms and producers, offering market items like meat and produce, plus wood-fired pizzas, chicken wings, salads, and more. It’s open daily. We’ll have to add it to our list of new LOU restaurants.
Development
A developer has plans to renovate the former Harvest restaurant space in NuLu, according to Louisville Business First. With all these developments in Derby City, read up on the cost of planting some roots in Louisville.
Regional
Have you ever made a LOU faux pas like saying your college when someone asked, “What school did you go to?” We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Louisvillians should know about the city, according to LOUtoday readers.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Bend and Zen Hot Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Louisville yoga studios.
Sports
The Cards have the chance to shock the nation today when they host No. 6 Miami at a sold out L&N Stadium at 12 p.m. Get ready for kick off with game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
Happy trails, LOU
Tioga Falls is located just southwest of Louisville.| Photo by LOUtoday
Those fall colors are right around the corner, LOU, and if you’re the outdoorsy type, that means it’s time to hit the trails.
We’ve got 14 local hikes that will ensure you can make the most of autumn’s beauty.
This 10-foot wide, paved path begins with a herringbone brick walk before it winds through open fields and along Willow Lake + ends under a light tree canopy. Pro tip: Visit in the fall to see giant pumpkins flanking the walkway.
Tioga Falls Trail, Louisville Nashville Turnpike, West Point, KY 40177
Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Length: 2 miles out-and-back
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required
Owned by the U.S. Army Fort Knox, this trail is occasionally closed for military training.
