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JCPS students will be off for winter break starting Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Jan. 2. Whether you have little ones visiting for the holiday or you’re a “mom or dad who can hardly wait for school to start again,” we’ve got you covered.
See the arctic animals enjoying the cold in the award-winning Glacier Run or warm up in the HerpAquarium, jam-packed with rad reptiles and bewitching bats. The zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Purrfect Day Cat Cafe
Mix and mingle with LOU’s most eligible felines up for adoption while sipping on a beverage from the cafe. It’s the first cat cafe in the nation to adopt out 10,000 cats. Maybe it’s time to add to the family?
This affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution is filled with interactive and immersive exhibits that bring the Bluegrass State to life. Right now, it’s packed to the brim with fully decorated trees.
Kentucky Science Center
This downtown destination boasts movie showings on a four-story screen, traveling exhibits, and other special events. Fend of the snowy blues with a visit to the tropical islands of the Galapagos in 3D.
Meet the latest holiday trend taking over the internet: “Tacky Christmas.” The look leans into nostalgic kitsch — think rainbow lights, sparkly tinsel, and mismatched ornaments. Want to join in? Louisville’s thrift shops are a great place to start. (House Beautiful)
Drink
A raccoon in Virginia was the first victim to fall foul of holiday season merriment this year. Liquor store employees found the animal passed out in the bathroom after he broke in and had one too many. We recommend celebrating the holiday responsibly at a local happy hour. (AP News)
Seasonal
The 2026 Winter Olympics begin in just 60 days. Soon, athletes from across the globe will head to the picturesque slopes of Northern Italy to compete for the highest accolades in Alpine athletics. Here in Louisville, a visit to Kentucky Kingdom will help get you in the spirit of the Games.
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$45. That’s the fee you’ll owe at TSA checkpoints starting in February if you show up without a REAL ID and still want to fly. Save yourself the cash (and the hassle) by securing your REAL ID in Louisville ahead of travel time.
Sports
Stay up to date with all of Louisville’s rivals in the ACC with game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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$0. That’s how much 94% of patients pay to see a licensed dietitian with Nourish. Find a dietitian covered by insurance and build a personalized nutrition plan — a structured, supportive way to map out your 2026 wellness goals now.*
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Louisville’s loveliest holiday tradition is back. Gardens Aglimmer returns to Waterfront Botanical Gardens with glowing pathways, festive crafts, cocktails, and more. Select nights include Date Night and Sensory-Friendly Night. Learn more + get tickets.*
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27,400+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in manufacturing, sales, marketing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
Is there anything better than a cup of coffee, a pastry, and a good book? You can score exactly that at Nook + Nowhere’s upcoming collab with MeeshMeesh on Sunday, Dec. 14. Shop books at the NuLu restaurant and snag a cup and a pastry, all while supporting LFPL. Reserve your spot now.
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