Waterfront Park is No. 1 | Louisville’s Waterfront Park was ranked the best riverwalk in the country by USA Today. It’s been undergoing constant expansions + improvements ever since it was created in 1986, and now attracts more than 2.4 million annual visitors.
How to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in Louisville | Two new fests in 2025 will showcase the contributions of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including the Aloha Lou Fest + a Philippines Independence Day celebration.
Events
Events
Saturday, May 17
Donot Stop Half Marathon | 8-11 a.m. | Shawnee Branch Library | $15+ | Run or walk to the finish line where a donut awaits — registration includes a T-shirt, custom medal + free photos.
Paw Palooza | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmer’s Market | Cost of purchase | Rain or shine, bring your pup to this dog-themed market with craft vendors, pet rescue organizations, live music, and of course, free treats and activities for four-legged friends.
Spring in the Pollinator Garden Walk & Talk | 9:30-11 a.m. | Farmington Hisoric Home | Free | Learn about early and late bloomers, when and how to use annuals + dividing perennials.
Horticulture Wagon Tour | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum | $25 | Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the cemetery’s landscape with 600+ species of plants and trees.
Old Louisville Spring Fest | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Toonerville Trolley Park | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a day in Old Lou during its biggest springtime fest with a neighborhood market, live music, KidZone, and food trucks.
“The Great Gatsby” | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Speed Cinema | $8+ | Grab a Gatsby-themed cocktail at the cash bar before the screening of this classic starring Leonardo DiCaprio + Tobey Maguire.
Eurovision Song Contest | 2:30 p.m. | Old Louisville Brewery | Free | Cheer on your favorite Eurovision competitor at this watch party + potluck at Old Louisville Brewery.
Sunday, May 18
“Macbeth” in Taylor Berry Park | 1-2:30 p.m. | Taylor Berry Park | Cost of purchase | Kentucky Shakespeare Co. is touring our city parks with an outdoor performance of the classic “Macbeth.”
LEGO Printmaking Workshop | 1-3 p.m. | Preston Arts Center | $60 | Use toy blocks to make prints to take home at this all-ages workshop.
“Singin’ in the Rain” | 6 p.m. | Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville, IN | $40+ | You’ll have the sun in your heart as you watch this classic MGM musical performed live.
Holiday
Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
Community
The Southern accent may be disappearing. According to recent research, there’s been a diminishment of the regional accent in certain communities — including folks who grew up in Lexington. Which leads us to ask — do you have a Southern accent? Let us know.
Kids
Liam and Charlotte — those were the most popular baby names in the Kentucky in 2024 based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know a Liam or Charlotte, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly Lexington activities with them.
City Guide
City Guide
Soak in the culture at these local museums
The Juneteenth Gala at the Muhammad Ali Center will feature Juneteenth-inspired culinary dishes. | Photo by Steve Grider via Louisville Tourism
Museums are the cultural hubs of Louisville. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Derby City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 13 museums to visit in our city.
Arts
KMAC Contemporary Art Museum, 715 W. Main St. | $0-$7
Nestled on Museum Row, KMAC houses rotating installations from artists around the world.
Science
Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St. | $22-$29
One of the Museum Row originals, this science museum has been in operation since 1977. The Science Center boasts three floors of interactive exhibits + a four-story IMAX theater.
Sports
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W. Main St. | $16-$24
See where the iconic baseball bat is made, follow its journey from forest to field, and learn the role it played in baseball history + leave with a free mini-bat.
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