The Roots 101 African American Museum offers a discount on admissions for those over 65. | Photo by Louisville Tourism.
Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Louisville that work for you.
We asked our readers for their favorite retirement pastimes, and LOU has plenty to offer. As reader Kay M. put it, “So many things to do, not enough time. How did I ever work?”
Meet your community
Louisville has a number of senior community centers that host meals, activities, and more. Take a look at this list to find one near you:
“Much Ado About Nothing” | Thursday, June 12-Friday, July 25 | 8 p.m. | Central Park | Free | Love is in the air in this classic Shakespeare rom-com, performed outdoors with ASL interpretation.
Friday, June 13
Mario Kart Tournament | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Logan Street Market | $25 | Rev up your kart and hit the Rainbow Road for a chance at a prize while three age groups compete— drink and a cookie included in your registration.
Intuition Gin Launch Party | 5-8 p.m. | Hop Atomica Louisville | Free entry | Celebrate the launch of a new spirit with cocktails and tastings — $1 from each drink goes to the Louisville Animal Care Society.
Saturday, June 14
Blueberry Festival | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmer’s Market | Free entry | Shop farm-fresh blueberries, along with crafts and other local foods.
Bats 5K | 9 a.m. | Against the Grain Brewery & Public House | $50 | Registration for this race includes two tickets to any 2025 Bats home game, a photo with Buddy, and a run around the bases.
Vintage Dad’s Day | 12-4 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Celebrate Dad with an 1860s baseball game, classic cars, a pie-eating contest, bourbon, heritage demos, and concessions.*
Anchal Project’s summer sale is coming this Saturday, June 14. Visit the Shelby Park store to shop handmade apparel + textiles at up to 70% off. Bonus: Check out our Q+A with Anchal founder Colleen Clines.
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64.81 meters. That’s how far Louisville’s own Jayden Ulrich propelled her discus in the women’s qualifier rounds of the NCAA Track And Field Championships, the highest in her division. Ulrich also placed 4th in the women’s shot put qualifiers. (Flotrack)
Coming Soon
Kilwins, a confectionery serving chocolates, fudge, candy, and ice cream, is coming to the Paddock Shops in the former Comfy Cow space. The new franchise location will be open by summer. (Courier Journal)
Outdoors
The Iroquois Park Overlook will be open to vehicle traffic this Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. If you prefer your parks car-free, remember that Cherokee Park is closed to vehicles the final Sunday of each month.
Civic
Restoration is complete on the historic awning + canopy at TARC’s headquarters. The sidewalk in front of the terminal is once again open. Maybe this building needs to go on our list of Louisville landmarks?
Real Estate
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If “Yellowstone” taught us anything, it’s to protect what’s yours. With gold projected to hit $4,000 an ounce by 2026, a gold IRA is a tax-advantaged way to saddle up for uncertain times.†*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I know you’ve already bookmarked our monthly Plan Ahead, but here’s a quick sneak peek at a July event you won’t want to miss.
The Louisville Orchestra’s Play America concert will be held at the Jasteka Cultural Center in Jeffersonville on Thursday, July 3. The concert is free, but you’ll want to RSVP ahead of time to reserve your spot.
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