Take a load of in the giant Adirondack chairs at Joe Creason Park. | Photo by LOUtoday
Whether you’re looking for a place to play with your kiddos or just want to decompress with off-screen time, Louisville features over 100 parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.
Ready to plan your trip? Grab your shades and your water bottle — here are some of Louisville’s best:
Alberta O. Jones Park, 717 South 23rd St.
One of the newest city parks in Louisville features a playground that encourages natural play, walking paths + fitness stations, an outdoor classroom, and a pavilion with a photomosaic mural of civil rights activist Alberta Jones. It was also one of the first Louisville parks to feature public wi-fi. Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevillian Way
Home to nine clay tennis courts, soccer fields, sledding hills, the Louisville Nature Center, and the 41-acre Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, Joe Creason Park has it all. Enjoy a 3.1-mile hike through the nature preserve, but watch out for the hill that separates the upper and lower portions of the park — it’s a doozy.
Bugs & Burgers | 6-8:30 p.m. | Idlewild Butterfly Farm | $40 | Admire exotic insects, then chow down on some grilled burgers.
Thursday, May 29
Jazz Thursdays | 7-10 p.m. | Whiskey Thief | Price of purchase | Visit NuLu’s newest tasting room for live jazz + classic cocktails at this weekly event.
Friday, May 30
“Couture on Tour - An Emily in Paris Experience” | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $39.50+ | Experience high fashion, dine on french cuisine, and shop luxury resale couture during this homage to the Netlfix hit.
Saturday, May 31
Kentucky Bead Show | Saturday, May 31, Sunday, June 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Triple Crown Pavilion, Jeffersontown | $5 | This traveling show features gemstones, charms, pendants + juried exhibitions that will appeal to local artisans.
Pride month is almost here, and the Fairness Campaign has a list of celebrations that will be taking place across the Bluegrass State. Sign up to volunteer/march with the Kentuckiana Pride Parade + Festival on Saturday, June 21.
Drink
Bar Nada Nada will host a Rosé Partay on Saturday, June 14. Sample 40+ rosés from around the world as you listen to a live DJ and snack on small bites. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door.
Try This
The Kentucky Rennaisance Fair in Eminence, KY opens this Saturday, May 31. Peep the full summer calendar for themed weekends, like Pirate Weekend, Battle of the Seasons, and Tournament Weekend. Need a costume? Stop by one of Louisville’s vintage shops for some ideas. (WHAS11)
Plan Ahead
The Kentucky Guild of Brewers is seeking volunteers for the 8th annual Craft Bash event on Saturday, June 28. Sign up to scan tickets, set up, break down, and clean trash in exchange for free entry to the festival and a T-shirt. Pro tip: Sign up with a friend and you can work together.
Sports
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The Buy
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Markdowns as high as 60% are on the table — here’s what we’re eyeing:
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🛍️ Get 30% off petite wide-leg linen pants that are breezy and light for summer.
🛍️ Take 60% off this blue wrap dress that can take you straight from the office to drinks out.
🛍️ These Nordstrom brand men’s chinos come in tan, grey, or navy — all are up to 40% off.
🛍️ This Tory Burch tote was recently marked down by 30% — we’re only a little obsessed with the print.
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