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‘Tis (almost) the season
The Brent Street Holiday Market opens on Black Friday at 11 a.m. | Photo by Steve Grider
Lace up those skates, Derby City.
Starting Friday, Nov. 28, Paristown will transform into a winter wonderland for the annual Fête de Noël festival. The festival runs until Sunday, Jan. 5 — here’s a look at the returning attractions you can expect to see:
The crystal ice rink will be open Wednesdays-Sundays throughout December.
The Brent Street Holiday Market, featuring 20 local vendors, will be open Fridays-Sundays.
Photos with Santa and rides on the Kroger Fresh Express trackless train will be available Wednesdays-Sundays.
A 12-hour Toys for Tots donation drive will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5.
The Louisville Skating Academy will present “Nutcracker on Ice” on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m.
“Drag Queens on Ice” will take to the rink on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
Pro tip: Most of the Fete de Noel attractions have additional hours between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Against the Grain is closing its flagship Public House location inside Slugger Field next month. The brewery will not renew its lease, but will continue distribution in bars, restaurants, and retailers.
Coming Soon
A new Malaysian-Thai restaurant called Serai is set to take over the former DiFabio’s Caspela space on Frankfort Avenue. Chef Sebastian Moh of August Moon will helm the new venture. (Courier Journal)
Cause
Sunergos is running a food drive now through the end of the month. You can drop off nutritious, non-perishable food items at any location.
Weather
The Climate Prediction Center’s latest seasonal outlook is in: Louisville can expect more precipitation this winter than usual. Now through January, temperatures are predicted to trend about average, while rainfall is expected to be elevated. Translation: Don’t forget a rain jacket when you head to this month’s top events.
Derby
Tickets for the 152nd Kentucky Derby are now on sale. Can’t wait that long? Check out this year’s Derby in December on Thursday, Dec. 11 for free admission to the Derby Museum and a first look at the 2026 Pegasus Pin.
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals snapped their losing streak against Kentucky with a statement victory, but it’s the team’s depth that signals championship potential for the 2025-26 season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
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The Buy
As temperatures continue to fall, we’re leaning into our cold-weather essentials. Here are three we absolutely swear by:
👖 Really good fleece-lined leggings with pockets. The thermal lining delivers extra warmth without compromising on stretch and breathability.
🛌 A top-rated long sleeve pj set for maximum comfort and coziness during fall and winter nights.
✋ A pair of rechargeable handwarmers with three temperature settings and up to 36 hours of battery life. Bonus: They include a portable charging case for power on the go.
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A French bulldog float will make its way through New York City during this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. That got us thinking: What are the most Louisville-inspired animal floats that could feature in the festivities? A racehorse or cardinal seem the most obvious, but here’s my pitch: King Louie.
Imagine this bad boy, but 60 feet long, floating above the streets of the Big Apple.
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