The Falls of the Ohio contains 390 million years’ worth of history in one of the world’s most accessible Devonian-age fossil beds. | Photo by @fallsoftheohiostatepark
You don’t need major funds to have major fun in Louisville; just look at these free activities.
History
Cave Hill Cemetery | Muhammad Ali, Colonel Sanders, and George Rogers Clark are all laid to rest in this cemetery and arboretum. Pro tip: When the leaves start changing, Cave Hill is an excellent place to enjoy some fall foliage.
St. Boniface | The oldest operating Catholic Church in Louisville is open for self-guided tours, but guided tours are also available upon request. Bonus: It’s not the only historical church in Louisville you can tour.
For Kids
Louisville Nature Center | Located right across from the zoo, this small visitor center has an outdoor natural playground, plus several miles of rugged trails. Kids will love saying hello to the turtles in their outdoor enclosure.
Library events | Story hours, craft days, and guest speakers are all on the schedule at your local library. Check in at your nearest branch, or take a trip to a new neighborhood for something fresh.
Walnut Street Park is now open in the Russell neighborhood. The 4-acre park contains tennis and pickleball courts, a sprayground, and a multi-use turf field.
History
The Brown Theatre is celebrating 100 years in operation this week. It opened on Oct. 5, 1925 and you can look back at the venue’s history in this gallery. (Courier Journal)
Health
Officials recommend taking extra precautions against mosquito bites as West Nile Virus cases are higher than usual in Louisville. Consider wearing long sleeves + dumping out any standing water — like empty flower pots or birdbaths.
Trending
You might have seen a pair of giant googly eyes on some local landmarks — the statue of David downtown, the Bridge Bar trolls, and the Lincoln statue on the waterfront, among others. It’s all part of comedian Nate Bargatze’s Big Dumb Eyes tour, which will come to the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday, Oct. 5. (WHAS11)
Watch
The Netflix documentary “Wrestlers” was not renewed for a second season, but Ohio Valley Wrestling is reviving the series with a new producer. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
Louisville Basketball has secured a spot in the Players’ Era Festival, a major multi-team event in Las Vegas, starting next season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my:
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
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’ll leave you with one bonus not-quite-free-but-close activity: The Louisville Zoo. Entry to the zoo can get pricey, but a zoo membership is well worth it. The annual membership pays itself off in two or three visits at most, and you’ll also score a discount on snacks, drinks, and items in the gift shop.
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