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Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Local pick:Old Louisville Garden Tour | $20 before June 19, $25 day-of | Take a walk through the largest collection of Victorian mansions in the nation and see behind-the-scenes on how they make their gardens grow.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy — this lounge top fits the bill.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Local pick:Heine Bros. Coffee subscription | $15.99+ | Choose your parent’s favorite kind of coffee and set them up with recurring deliveries of locally-roasted coffee.
Race day at Stitzel-Weller | Thursday, May 1-Saturday, May 3 | Times vary | Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Shively | Price of purchase | Celebrate race week with live music, lawn games, and other activities.
The Bluegrass Ball | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $35+ | Hear Kentucky artists perform bluegrass at this celebration of Appalachian music.
LouCity vs. Lexington SC | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | It’s Rivalry Night on Thurby: Don your purple and catch the first league matchup with the new club from down the road as Kentucky Derby weekend kicks off.*
Friday, May 2
Oaks Day Watch Party! | 1-5 p.m. | High Stakes Rooftop Grill | $1 | Watch the races on the big screens overlooking Derby City while sipping from happy hour specials.
Oaks Watch Party | 2-7 p.m. | The Depot at NoCo, Jeffersonville, IN | $30 | Watch the races live along with live music, hors d’oeuvres, and drink specials.
151st Kentucky Derby Festival | Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 4 | 3 p.m. | Lovely Events Hall & Services LLC | Celebrate the Run for the Roses with live music, a DJ, and food vendors
Saturday, May 3
Derby City Yacht Party | 1-4 p.m. | Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille, Prospect | $125 | Party on the water with drinks, music, and games.
Run for the Rhythm | 6-11 p.m. | 2523 West Broadway, Louisville | $65+ | Hear live jazz, R+B, and pop music while you watch the races and eat from food trucks.
The Main Event | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Refinery, Jeffersonville, IN | $30+ | Enjoy the open bar + complimentary food with your ticket to this Derby bash.
Sunday, May 4
Suya + Salsa | 4-8 p.m. | NoraeBar | Price of purchase | Wind down after Derby with games, music, and vendors on the patio.
JCPS parents + community members can ask prospective superintendents questions at two community meetings on Tuesday, May 20. Bring your Q’s to the JCPS Center for Professional Learning from 4 to 6 p.m. or Stauffer Elementary School from 7 to 9 p.m. (WAVE)
Edu
Bellarmine University is expanding its cannabis education program to include nine-week, workforce-focused programs in extraction, retail, and cultivation specializations. These join the existing 6sixmonth programs already on offer. Enrollment for the May cohort is open now.
Development
A $4.4 million aquatic + sports center is coming to Bardstown — after 20 years in the making. The center will include waterslides, volleyball courts, an archery range, a futsal court, and more. It’s expected to be complete by 2027.
Number
18,500. That’s how many travelers SDF expects to depart this Sunday after Derby. That’s a 131% increase over a normal travel day. If you’re planning to board a flight out of LOU any time soon, check out our guide to the airport. (WHAS11)
Derby
Almost half of all 150 Kentucky Derbies have seen rain. This year’s 151st is expected to have more rain, so be sure to pack your ponchos. Pro tip: Umbrellas are not allowed inside Churchill Downs. (WDRB)
Sports
Could the Cards be in for a football playoff appearance under Jeff Brohm’s third season of leadership? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Stat
$5,000. That’s how much you may have to drop if your dog or cat tears their ACL — a surprisingly common knee injury in pets. To the rescue: pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that cost could be reimbursed.*
Number
540,000+. That’s how many customers choose this hearing aid when it comes time to make that decision for their loved ones. See why.*
Finance
Last chance to invest in the “Uber of mobile phones.”Mode Mobile grew 32,481% from 2019-2022, and just secured their Nasdaq ticker with plans for a potential IPO. The opportunity to invest at $0.26/share closes today.†*
Biz
Did you miss the chance to feature your business’s product or service in today’s feature of the 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide? Don’t worry — you can still secure your spot in time for Father’s Day. Bonus: Use code PGG2025 for 20% at checkout.
The Buy
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
If you have some old plastic pots in the garden shed, they are unfortunately not recyclable. The remaining dirt on these pots can contaminate the recycling process.
Instead, see if your neighbors can use them, or offer them to a nearby garden center or community garden.
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