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Amazon’s pre-holiday sales just went live today. Shop The Buy team’s top picks and get this year’s best deals before Prime Big Deal Days ends tomorrow, October 8.
In case you missed it, Mayor Craig Greenberg appointed Kentucky State Senator and former Metro council president David Yates to serve the rest of Bobbie Holsclaw’s term as Jefferson County Clerk.
History
UofL archivist and professor Tom Owen will lead historical walking tours of the college’s Belknap campus on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and Wednesday, Oct. 15. The free tours start at 12 p.m. both days.
Arts
Spinelli’s, Foko, and Trellis Brewing all have new murals thanks to the 2Buck Invitational street art event earlier this year. Check out this interview with one of the organizers + peep the full map of new murals. (Louisville Public Media)
Try This
The 2025 Kentucky Tree Climbing Championship will be held at Shelby Park this Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11. Arborists from around the state will compete to be named champion — come learn all about the folks who keep our canopies healthy.
Cause
This week, all purchases from Carmichael’s Bookstore from the Appalachian Prison Book Project wishlist will be matched by a donor. Check out the full wishlist — dictionaries and thesauruses are in high demand.
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals suffered a devastating 30-27 overtime loss to Virginia, dropping to 4-1 on the season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Concert
Looking for live music rooted in tradition? Berea College’s Loyal Jones Appalachian Center hosts concerts, jam sessions, and cultural events highlighting Appalachian heritage. Learn more about the center’s Celebration of Traditional Music happening Thursday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 12.*
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Did you know the Louisville Water Tower is a National Historic Landmark + the oldest ornamental water tower in the country? | Photo provided by Louisville Water
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Louisville Zoo to hidden gems like Glow Worm Play Cafe, there’s something in Louisville for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 32 kid-friendly activities around Derby City.
Louisville Water Tower
Learn about the history of Louisville’s public water infrastructure at an interactive museum + take a tour of the facility’s modern inner workings.
Iceland Sports Complex
This indoor rink is open year-round for open skating and offers beginner- and advanced-level lessons. Kids can attend the Louisville Skating Academy to learn figure skating or join a youth hockey team.
Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay | Family memberships available
More than 70 family-friendly attractions include wave pools, towering slides, and roller coasters + rides of all sizes. This time of year, the whole park is decorated with pumpkins, ghosts, and goblins.
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.
One of my favorite on-again, off-again vegan spots is back on. Soul-Hi Vegan no longer has a permanent location, but there will be a pop up brunch this Sunday, Oct. 12. Only 30 slots are available, so register now if you want to join in.
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