Hillcrest Avenue will be closed to traffic on Halloween this year, with free ticketed entry from Frankfort Avenue or Brownsboro Road. | Photo via Louisville Tourism
Halloween is almost here — and that means trick or treating. If you’re planning to take your little ones out on the town this Friday, we’ve got you covered with all the need-to-know info.
Temperatures are projected to continue falling this week, with Halloween landing at a low of just 41°. Try for a costume that includes a jacket.
The sun will set at 6:44 p.m., so 7 p.m. is a great time to head out if you’re looking to go after dark.
A handful of neighborhoods are hosting trick or treating on Thursday, Oct. 30 this year. Check your local social media groups — or better yet, ask a neighbor.
ColorFest | Saturday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, Clermont | $12+ | Enjoy live music, art and craft vendors, and activities including discovery stations, a mud pie kitchen, a corn pit, giant slides, pumpkin rolling, and more.*
Guestroom Records will host a grand opening for its new location on Bardstown Road on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be DJ music and a chainstitch pop-up, 12-8 p.m.
Traffic
New pedestrian walkways + crosswalks are coming to Seneca Park Road and Pee Wee Reese Road. Expect construction between Park Boundary Road and Rock Creek Drive as crews install new rumble strips, high-vis crosswalks, and dividers. Check out the full map of additions.
Try This
The Louisville Water Tower’s fall open house will be Sunday, Nov. 9, 12-5 p.m. Bring the kids to learn about the history of Louisville’s water systems, meet water scientists, and do hands-on activities.
Louisville has a new major rail line — but you can’t ride it. Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have come together to launch the new freight line, connecting Derby City to other major hubs around the nation. (Courier Journal)
Coming Soon
Kentucky Kingdom is adding its first new roller coaster in over five years — a 1,380 ft-long, 65-ft tall suspension coaster called Flying Fox. It’s inspired by crop dusting planes, and is part of a series of flight-themed additions coming next year. (WLKY)
Active
Cooler weather, warm Gulf breezes, and championship courses: that’s fall golf on Alabama’s Beaches. Plan a golf trip to tee off surrounded by stunning scenery and make every round a coastal getaway.*
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals avoided a trap game loss, securing a 38-24 victory over Boston College. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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