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Harvest time

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Keep scrolling for info about the Pumpkin Fest at the East End Farmers Market
While Louisville has a handful of year-round farmers markets, the season for most is winding down. Here are a few markets that will be closing up shop for the season this month.

The East End Farmers Market | 3-7 p.m. (Tuesdays), 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturdays)
  • Features: Free delivery in the East End, senior shopping days, kids activities, live music, jewelry, produce, and candy
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
  • Special events: See full schedule
Gray Street Farmers Market | Last Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Features: Produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts + accepts SNAP, WIC, FRESH Rx, and senior voucher benefits
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
Westport Road Baptist Farmers Market | Saturdays | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Features: Produce, flowers and plants, local meat, dairy products, baked goods + food trucks and handcrafted goods
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors

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Events

Thursday, Oct. 9

Jack O’Lantern Spectacular | Thursday, Oct. 9-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Iroquois Amphitheater | $14+

Friday, Oct. 10

Fall Cocktails with Liquor Lab | Friday, Oct. 10, Saturday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | Liquor Lab Louisville | $65

Goatman Festival | Friday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 11 | Times vary | Legend at Pope Lick | Free

Racings vs. Chicago Stars | 7:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | Bring the whole squad to Youth Sports Night (bonus: groups of 10+ can get their team photo on the video board.).*

Drag Race All Stars: Cynthia Lee Fontaine as Dracula | 8 p.m.-3 a.m. | Play Louisville | $17+

Saturday, Oct. 11

Pumpkin Fest | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmers Market | Free

Wheatus “25th Anniversary Tour” | 8 p.m. | Zanzabar | $25
See our full events calendar
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News Notes

Weather

Louisville saw over four inches of rain on Tuesday, making it one of the wettest October days on record. (WHAS11)

Eat

Bamboo Coffee + Donuts is set to take over the former Hi-Five Doughnuts space on Harvard Drive by early next year. It will be the shop’s second location. (Louisville Business First)

Plan Ahead

The next Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop will be on Friday, Oct. 24. Park your car at the Mellwood Arts Center and ride the trolley between 12 different stops along Frankfort Avenue.

Try This

The Kentucky Bat Festival will also be on Friday, Oct. 24 at Slugger Field. See real bats, shop local vendors, and enjoy live music. The first 200 ticket purchasers will receive a free mini bat.

Sports

Get ready to play like the pros this winter. Youth NBA Basketball kicks off in December at the YMCA of Greater Louisville for ages 3-14. Sign up by Nov. 30 to score big savings on a season full of fun, friends, and, of course, slam dunks.*

Number

19,000. That’s how many fans attended Nate Bargatze’s recent show at the YUM! Center, a record-high for a comedy show at the venue. The previous record was set just two months ago by Shane Gillis. (WHAS11)

Sports

The roller coaster performance of quarterback Miller Moss takes center stage this week, with his highs and lows dissected in detail. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Correction

That’s a fumble — or maybe a foul? Yesterday, we referred to the new UFL team The Louisville Kings as a soccer team, but it will actually be an American Football team.
Hydrow’s Fall Sale brings immersive rowing workouts all from the comfort of your own home. Train like a pro and save big — use code NOTES to enjoy $600 off Origin, $200 off Wave, or $100 off Arc.*

Jobs

“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.

Older Adults

Are you in the loop? Here are 20 savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*

Post of the Day

If you need some inspiration for your final farmers market visits of the year, consider this your visual shopping list, courtesy of “The Farmer and The Foodie.” It details all the Kentucky produce that’s in season this time of year — we’ve got our eyes on some blackberries.
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The Buy

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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.
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The Wrap

Yesterday, we asked you about your favorite places to see fall leaves. You still have some time before fall colors peak, but the votes are already in — Bernheim Forest is the winner with 34% of the votes. Cave Hill Cemetery was a strong runner up.
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