Head to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular this month for a little pumpkin carving inspiration. | Photo by LOUtoday
Dust off your costumes and pop a pumpkin on your porch, because we’re gearing up for a month full of scary-good seasonal fun.
Don’t forget to hit the link below for 40+ more October events.
🎃 Halloween happenings
Halloween in Brown Park | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brown Park | Free | This trick-or-treat trail has 50+ businesses and organizations handing out treats, but the park also features inflatables, hayrides, and more.
Hallouween Parade & Festival | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. | NuLu East Market District | Free | Head to the largest Halloween season celebration in the region — the parade will take place in NuLu along East Market Street at 5 p.m.
🍁 Festivals
Goatman Festival | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | Legend at Pope Lick | Free | Celebrate the most famous Louisville monster in history, the Goatman (aka the Pope Lick Monster).
Kentucky Bat Festival | Friday, Oct. 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field | $13+ | Meet different live bat species, sip on a local brew, and say hi to children’s storybook character Stellaluna — kids two and under get in free.
Heads up, commuters. Crews are installing the first automated speed enforcement devices in work zones on Kentucky highways, with more on the way throughout the fall. Check the upcoming installation locations to see if your drive is affected. (WHAS 11)
History
A local artist discovered his studio in Germantown was built atop a former city dump dating back to the post-Civil War era. Now, he’s hoping to raise $5 million to transform the space into a new museum called the Mary Street Midden Project. Read Patrick Donley’s full story. (Louisville Business First)
Closed
After more than two decades on Bardstown Road, local boutique Dot Fox has permanently closed. Owner Sally Bird took to Instagram to announce the closure, stating she’s stepping away to “do things that will fulfill my spirit in new ways.”
Real Estate
A four-story building on South Fifth Street in downtown Louisville is heading to auction. Previously listed at $6.35 million, the property built in 1878 will sell to the highest bidder at or above $750,000. Online bidding opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
LouCity will be sporting pink jerseys during Saturday’s match against the Indy Eleven in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fans can purchase the team’s special-edition kits at the club store and join in a “Unity Moment” recognizing those impacted by breast cancer. Grab tickets.
Quoted
“Together, we will strengthen Louisville Free Public Library’s legacy of providing access, learning, and connection for every Louisvillian,” said Heather Lowe, the library’s newly appointed executive director. Lowe brings more than 15 years of library leadership experience to the role, which she’ll officially take over in November. (WHAS 11)
Travel
Alabama’s Beaches aren’t just about the waves: Visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, catch a show at The Wharf, or dive into family fun at Adventure Island. Plan a fall trip to explore attractions that make your beach trip special.*
Sports
The Cards recently moved to 4-0 in the season and 1-0 in ACC play. Get more insights into the team’s resilience + areas for improvement from the local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
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Watch
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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.
Anyone else prepping their Halloween costume? I always try to put something together using a fun statement piece from a local store, like The Nitty Gritty, mixed with finishing touches from a nearby Spirit Halloween location.
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