Next weekend, Wetherby Park and the surrounding area will host the 53rd annual Middletown Family Fun Fest. Here’s what you can expect at this year’s festivities:
Live music on two stages, including tributes to The Beatles + Huey Lewis — groovy.
Food, drink, and art vendors
A dog show starting Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
A firework show finale at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
If you’re planning on being in the Middletown area, be prepared for street closures + detours on Old Main Street.
Asked
Asked
Which of these have you noticed most in the past year?
A. 🏡 More homes being built or sold B. 💼 New jobs or companies moving in C. 🚙 Increased traffic or commute times D. 🛍️ More restaurants, stores, or services E. 💸 Rising rents or home prices F. Other
Garden Highlights Walk & Talk | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $16+ | Follow an expert through the gardens to learn more about Derby City’s regional and seasonal plants, and discover growing tips + insights to improve your garden.
Mat Pilates with Britt | 6-7 p.m. | Cherokee Park | Free | Bring your mat for a 45-minute outdoor Pilates class — DYK that interest in Pilates grew 40% over the past five years?
Friday, Aug. 29
Jimmy Buffett Day - SandBarSoul live | 6-9 p.m. | Paristown Village Market | Free | Check out this 30-song live show with a selection of “deeper cuts” from Jimmy Buffett’s catalog.
Kentucky Flea Market Labor Day Spectacular | Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center | Free | Explore over 800 booths filled with antiques, collectibles, electronics, clothing, accessories, art, and more.
The Nearly New Shop will close at the end of September. The resale shop is running a closing sale with increasing discounts throughout the month. Stay tuned for more development news about the Mid City Mall, which is still up for sale. (Courier Journal)
Closing
Norae Bar will also close after five years in business. The NuLu karaoke bar’s last night will be Sunday, Oct. 19 after the building was sold to new owners. (WHAS11)
Plan Ahead
The 2025 Louisville Pride Festival — not to be confused with the Kentuckiana Pride Festival in June — will be on Saturday, Sept. 6 on Bardstown Road. Expect music on two stages, vendors, and plenty of food and drink.
Traffic
After pausing for the Louisville Ironman marathon, work on River Road will resume after Labor Day Weekend as the Louisville Water Company performs maintenance on pipes. The road will not fully close, and businesses will remain open throughout the project. (WHAS11)
Development
Speaking of road work... Construction is set to begin this week on I-264 near Brownsboro Road. Expect rolling roadblocks near the Watterson I-71 interchange, plus lane reductions on Brownsboro Road. (WHAS11)
Sports
Can Jeff Brohm’s squad avoid trap games and make noise against top competition? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Quoted
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” That’s how Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce via Instagram. While we raise a glass to the happy couple, consider this Louisville’s bid to host what will undoubtedly be the wedding of the century.
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The Louisville Zoo has welcomed a new baby colobus monkey, the first ever born here in Derby City. Stop by for a chance to see Ate, Phyllis, and Nati co-parenting at Colobus Crossing.
Self-care isn’t all spa days and forest bathing — although we do love a nice hot stone massage. More often than not, it’s the simple things like prioritizing rest, practicing good hygiene, and practicing mindfulness. Elevate your self-care rituals with these five products:
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.
Do you have an old tape deck, speaker, or mixer laying around? Now’s your chance to make Louisville history. Gravely Brewing is building a new “Wall of Sound” at its upcoming NuLu location and is seeking donations. Donating a piece of gear will get you a .25 pour of your choice, and donating four pieces will nab you a Mug Club membership. Fill out this form to make your donation.
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