Did you know? Louisville’s public water used to be filtered exclusively by letting mud + sediment settle out with gravity. In the 1890s, George Warren Fuller started experimenting with new three-step filtration techniques that we still use today.
Today, the location where Fuller performed his experiments are marked with a historical marker by the Louisville Water Tower, which has a museum where you can see what those early experiments looked like.
Events
Events
Monday, July 14
“Toy Story” & Junk Drawer Art | 1:30 p.m. | Carnegie Center for Art & History, New Albany, IN | Free | Bring the kids to see the classic Pixar flick + make toys and art with things you might find in your junk drawer.
Tuesday, July 15
“Hamlet” | Tuesday, July 15-Saturday, July 26 | 6 p.m. | C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Central Park | Free | Come early for the food trucks and pre-show performance — Kentucky Shakespeare’s free production of the famed tragedy begins at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16
Kid’s Cruise on the Mary M. Miller | Wednesday, July 16 + Wednesday, July 30 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Belle of Louisville Riverboats | $14.99 | Take a cruise on the Belle’s sister boat with family-friendly activities and a dance party.
Thursday, July 17
Community Trivia Night | 6-8 p.m. | Saints Pizza Pub & SkyBar, St. Matthews | Free entry | Raise money for Gilda’s Club of Kentuckiana while winning prizes and enjoying good food + drink.
A bat tested positive for rabies in Okolona last week. Louisville sees ~5 cases of rabies in bats each year. If you see a bat in your house or your pet encounters one outside, call the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness immediately.
Outdoors
Olmsted Parks Conservancy officials are asking Louisvillians to stop constructing dams around Big Rock to create swimming pools. Moving rocks + disrupting the stream’s flow can be harmful to wildlife. If you’re looking to take a dip outdoors, consider one of these watering holes instead.(Courier Journal)
Ranked
Kentucky was not featured on Michelin’s guide to the American South, meaning no Louisville restaurants are (yet) eligible for a Michelin Star. Which Derby City restaurants do you think deserve it? Let us know. (Louisville Business First)
Eat
Speaking of top ranked food... One of Louisville’s hottest restaurants has a new menu item. Meesh Meesh is now serving a Tunisian burika — a filo dough pastry stuffed with a farm fresh egg. If you want to try it, be sure to make a reservation.
Community
The Louisville Urban League will host an emergency preparedness workshop this Saturday, July 18. The free workshop will take place 6-8 p.m. and cover supplies, important documents, and safety tips. Each participant will receive a free disaster relief kit — just be sure to register in advance.
Sports
How likely is Louisville to win the 2025 ACC? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from experts on the conference with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Looking for a stunning venue to host your event? Waterfront Botanical Gardens offers a breathtaking setting for weddings, corporate events, private parties + more. This versatile event space combines natural beauty with modern amenities, creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Take “finding a venue” off your to-do list.*
Waterfront Park boasts 85 acres of greenery along the Ohio River. | Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism
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.
Baxter Square
Louisville’s first public park may not be as big as the three major Olmsted parks, but it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted’s firm. In addition to basketball hoops and grills, the park features a sprayground and playground for the kiddos.
Seneca Park
Encompassing more than 560 acres, Seneca Park includes a golf course, baseball fields, cross country trails, horseback riding trails, picnic tables, a playground, and a 1.2-mile long walking path.
The Barklands of Floyds Fork
This dog park is tucked between The Egg Lawn and I-64 on approximately four acres of Beckley Creek Park. The area is divided into areas for small dogs, all dogs, and resting.
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.
Which Louisville neighborhood takes its borders from an old trolley loop?
You really know your stuff, LOU.
50% of readers correctly identified Schnitzelburg as the neighborhood whose borders follow the track of an old trolley line. Check out our guide to the neighborhood for more history, plus modern happenings.
The Wrap
The Wrap
If you haven’t checked out the newest addition to Waterfront Park, this weekend is the perfect time.
PlayPort will host a free family fun event on Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with touch-a-trucks experiences, food, giveaways, and more.
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