Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
Looking for holiday shopping inspiration? Our gift guide featuring 90+ picks is here to save the season.
Gifts for students
Local pick:Personalized Cardinals tailgate tumbler | $34.99 | Whether your student is a Card or you want them to rep their home town while away at college, this cup is perfect.
Fidget toy pen | $16.99 | A great stocking stuffer, this magnetic pen can be stacked into various shapes when it’s not in use as a writing tool.
Bullet journal pens + 2026 planner | $13.99 + $24.99 | Pair an 18-pack of rainbow pens with a 2026 Happy Planner for creative, aesthetic organization.
Electric sauté pan | $36.99 | A TikTok trending item, this electric mini hot pot is perfect for whipping up noodles dorm room-style.
Gifts for young people
Local pick:Squirrel Picker kids t-shirt | $20 | KY for KY has all kinds of Bluegrass-themed swag, but this banjo-slinging squirrel is our pick.
LED dry erase board | $26.99 | Bring coloring time to a new level with this magic board that makes any drawing look like a neon sign.
Karaoke microphone | $29.99 | This karaoke mic acts as a Bluetooth speaker, recorder, and voice changer.
Light-up football | $34.99 | Backyard football is now possible at night, thanks to this LED light-up football.
Gifts for pet lovers
Personalized 2026 pet calendar | $23.99 | For that special someone who likes their pet more than people. We don’t judge.
Backseat cover | $32.99 | A safe and easy-to-clean backseat cover for the person who takes their dog everywhere.
Local pick:Meditating wooden cat from Peace of the Earth | $25 | Remind the cat owner in your life to take a breath and slow down with this wooden statuette. Sometimes we all need to stop and smell the catnip.
Today is Nami Korean Steakhouse’s final day in business. The award-winning restaurant announced its closure early this week. The restaurant cited “rising operational costs, staff shortages, and shifting market conditions” as factors in the decision.
Biz
The Flea Off Market, a collective of local artists and vintage dealers, is rebranding as Smoketown Flea and will be running its pop ups at 817 Logan Street — that’s the lot near Trellis Brewing — next year. Pro tip: Catch the Flea Off’s holiday pop-up at the Mellwood Art Center next month. (Louisville Business First)
Film
Nearly a year ago, Louisvillian Gus Van Sant shot a movie here in town, using locals as extras. Now, the first trailer for “Dead Man’s Wire” is out. We think you’ll recognize some of the locations.
Number
$8,921,356. That’s the projected economic impact of events at the Kentucky Expo Center + Convention Center this December. The top event is the World Spirit Federation Grand Nationals, which is projected to bring in over $7 million in economic impact alone.
Read
The winners are in for the 2025 National Book Awards. This year’s top fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult literature, and translated works were all awarded for their excellence. Whichever pages you’re turning at the moment, we think the best place to enjoy a good read is in the great outdoors. (NPR)
Sports
The Cardinals are intensifying their pursuit of top prospect Bruce Branch III, competing with programs like Arizona, Duke, and Kentucky. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardswith Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Featured Deal
Happy holidays from Angel’s Envy. Shop the distillery’s Black Friday sale for 20% off merchandise + complimentary bottle engraving on Signature Series whiskies from Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 30 in-store, or from Thursday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 1 online.*
Fact or Fiction
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Show
Ready to experience a 1940s-style Christmas? “An Old Time Christmas Radio Show” hits the Spotlight Playhouse stage in Berea this Sunday, Nov. 30, complete with live sound effects, classic stories, and old-school holiday charm for the whole family. Plan your visit.*
Seasonal
We know it’s still November, but we’re starting our countdown to 2026 early with a special deal available only on ourbusiness promo portal. For a limited time, get 26% off all Newsletter Text Ads and Email Banner Ads with code COUNTDOWNTO2026 at checkout.
Asked
Asked
When were the Twin Spires built?
Churchill Downs’ most iconic feature is older than the name itself. | Photo by LOUtoday.
Last week, we quizzed you on on when the iconic Churchill Downs spires were built. 49% of readers knew that this portion of the building was built in 1895, along with the second grandstand. Hit the button below to learn more about the architecture firm that built them — and what they’re up to today.
Knock knock. Who’s there? Surprise … It’s Black Friday savings here a few days early. Don’t wait to shop at the end of the week — check out these three deals now:
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.
Changes in weather, upcoming holidays, these are all fine. But the real way to know a new season has arrived is when Phalcha launches a new menu. The coffee shop’s holiday menu is here, with returning favorites like the sesame latte joining newcomers like the Grinch latte. I’ll take the flight.
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