Kids of all ages can learn about the science of pumpkins at ColorFest. | Photo via Bernheim Forest
It’s officially fall, and slowly but surely,the weather is turning.
Before we know it, the leafy greens of Louisville’s tree canopy will turn to reds, yellows, and oranges and come gently floating down. If you’re looking to get a break from the raking and bagging that lies ahead, Bernheim Forest has you covered.
ColorFest is coming to Bernheim Forest on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. It’s Bernheim’s longest-running festival, and each year it celebrates the colorful changes to the forest’s ~16,000 acres of foliage.
Here’s a sample of what you can expect at this year’s ColorFest:
Beautiful fall foliage
Giant slides
Pumpkin rolling
Mud pie kitchen
Live music
Local food and beverages
Tickets are available now, and kids 10 and under get in free.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 14
“Water for Elephants” | Tuesday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $47+
Mark your calendars — Kroger’s new $40 million Marketplace in South Louisville will officially open on Thursday, Nov. 6. Shoppers can look forward to a Starbucks Café, Murray’s Cheese Shop, sushi bar, and home goods and apparel sections inside. (Louisville Business First)
Closing
Family-owned Italian restaurant Milano will permanently close its Westport Road location after its final night of service on Friday, Oct. 31. Its Shelbyville restaurant will stay open, and a new Georgetown location is expected to debut in November. (Courier Journal)
Coming Soon
Shawarma Shack plans to open its first Louisville restaurant in mid-November on Shelbyville Road, and two more locations are in the works. The Middle Eastern chain allows customers to build their own entrees as they move through the line. (Louisville Business First)
Traffic
Uphill Drive in Iroquois Park is currently closed to all traffic while crews repair a damaged culvert and a hole in the asphalt. Work should be complete by the end of the week.
Legacy
Jack Mathis, co-owner of local fixture Work the Metal boutique, died on Sunday at 61. Mathis, who a coworker said “made everyone feel special and seen,” co-founded the shop in the Butchertown Market in 2003. (Courier Journal)
Plan Ahead
Picture this: A glamorous evening at Louisville Palace honoring tourism’s unsung heroes with red carpet, awards, live music, and an after-party. That’s what Louisvillians can look forward to at the annual ROSE Awards on Thursday, Nov. 13. Grab tickets.*
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Fright night, meet flight night.Gallant Fox Brewing‘s Halloween beer flights return this Friday, Oct. 17 and will be available through Friday, Oct. 31.
The lineup features favorites like Foxtoberfest and Key Lime Pie Sour alongside brand-new beers like Witches Brew Coffee Blonde and Trackside Tart.
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 a sweet story about a Derby City local: Nadine Stair, an 85-year-old living in Louisville, was asked how she’d live life differently if given a do-over. She responded with this beautiful poem, which might be my new favorite. I love any excuse to eat more ice cream.
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