Catch shows like “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” at the Kentucky Center for the Arts this month. | Photo by Steve Grider
Made your New Year’s resolutions yet? We’re making them easier to complete by matching Louisville’s biggest January events with some of America’s most popular resolutions, according to a YouGov survey.
Exercising more
Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5K/10K) | Sunday, Jan. 18 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Parklands of Floyds Fork | $25.98 | Sign up for the one-mile run, 5K, 10K, half marathon, or kids dash.
Eating healthier
Dry January Happy Hour Social | Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 4-6 p.m. | Moxy Louisville Downtown | $13 | Ditch alcohol and sip on a Moxy-curated mocktail while socializing.
Spending more time with family
Dinosaur World Live | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Brown Theatre | $43+ | This family-friendly touring show uses puppetry to bring life-size dinosaurs to the stage.
Being happy
Louisville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival | Saturday, Jan. 31 | 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center | $67 | If chocolate makes you happy, this festival is sure to put a smile on your face.
A shell-only permit for NuLu Crossing West — a project featuring 212 residential units and retail space — was recently approved, according to filing with Louisville Metro Planning and Design. This project is part of the larger, $78 million mixed-use NuLu Crossing development. (Louisville Business First)
Coming Soon
From historic church to performing arts venue. Time Slip Theatre has plans to transform a former church on West Ormsby Avenue into a permanent venue for its community theater company. The company hopes to open its new space by March. (WLKY)
Mansion Monday
Downtown penthouse or 10-acre Jefferson County gem? Scroll down to let us know whether you’d choose city living life in this 7,248-sqft penthouse with an open air terrace garden, or quiet and slow living in this countryside ranch estate with a pool.
Sports
Our star running backs may have entered the transfer portal, but that doesn’t mean the Cardinals are doomed. Get the scoop from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Answered
Have you undecked the halls yet? When asked, 67% of our readers said they keep festive decorations around after the holidays are over. If you’re ready to ditch the decor, consider donating to a local charity like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Trending
Every new year, there’s typically an uptick in people searching for local gyms. If that’s on your radar entering 2026, there are lots of places to get a sweat on in Derby City for people of all abilities.
Eat
To help you work smarter, not harder, in the New Year, here’s a list of go-to, easy-to-make, healthy recipes from Kroger. Pro tip: Read now and bookmark for later.*
Job
Manifesting a new job for 2026? Let us help. Our Job Board has 240,000 active listings across industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and information technology. Search open jobs now.
Asked
Which home are you choosing?
A. City living in the penthouse B. Country living in the ranch
Don’t chuck the tree just anywhere; these local spots and services are the way to go. | Photo by LOUtoday
... The twelfth day after Christmas — one of the traditional final days to take your Christmas tree and decorations down. That’s where the “12 Days of Christmas” comes from.
Luckily for Louisvillians, there are several easy ways to toss the tree:
Bring natural, decoration-free trees to one of Louisville’s three drop-off locations.
If you live the Urban Services District, place trees and greenery at the curb on your regular city yard waste collection day.
Pro Tip: Curbside yard waste collection will continue through Friday, Jan. 16, then pause for the winter until late March.
The Buy
A long puffer vest with sophisticated quilted detailing. It’s under $20 and available in eight different colors.
I’m not completely cutting out alcohol for Dry January, but I am looking to cut back.
If you’re in the same boat, make plans to meet friends at Planet of the Tapes. Any of the movie-themed bar’s house cocktails can be made non-alcoholic, and they also offer NA options like homemade cucumber dill soda.
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