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LOUtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love

Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.

October 24, 2025 01:22 PM

Emily Shea-Owen

Black-and-white photo of a Market Street in Louisville from 1940, showing vintage cars parked in front of a department store named "Bacon's." The storefront has large display windows with mannequins, and neighboring shops include one labeled “Logan.” The multi-story buildings have ornate architectural details above the ground floor.

Culture

Department stores that used to exist in Louisville

This back-to-school history lesson takes a look at five former department + mall anchor stores that used to be in Louisville.

July 31, 2025

Michael Beausoleil

Work

Made in Louisville: 21 things created in Derby City

From brands to bands, LOU can be really inspiring.

June 4, 2025

Staff

Events

Buy Local Fair returns on Sunday, June 8

The annual Louisville event is returning to Lynn Family Stadium.

June 4, 2025

Staff

A hand holding a container of ice cream in front of a Publix Super Markets sign

Business

Publix is supermarket sweeping Kentucky

The popular chain has announced plans for its 13th store in the state.

May 5, 2025

Brent Schanding

A few gifts overlaid on a patchwork background, including a Carharrt lunch box and a jewelry dish.

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Your guide to Louisville’s biggest art fairs

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Take to the stadium for these special theme nights from Louisville’s baseball, soccer, and now football teams.

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A small signboard that reads "get the look, get the job" inside a busy closet full of business clothes

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A young person climbs a rock wall, surrounded by trees.

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Celebrate Arbor Day in Louisville with TreeFest

Take nature hikes, learn how to identify tree species, and take home a free sapling to plant in your yard on Saturday, April 19.

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City

How to turn your yard into a managed natural landscape

Louisville’s Code of Ordinances allows managed natural landscapes — under certain conditions.

April 2, 2026

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A gif of a virtual world with dinosaurs, plus a shot of two people in VR gear

Culture

Take a step back in time at Sandbox VR

This new virtual reality experience lets you explore the prehistoric world.

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An image of the Louisville KY Waterfront park with the big four bridge, a hot air balloon, and crowds of people moving through booths

Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

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A teal vintage tram travels on a winding track surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, creating a serene and picturesque spring scene.

Travel and Outdoors

Which cities share Louisville’s latitude and longitude?

Directly north, east, south, and west of LOU, cities across the world await.

March 27, 2026

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A field of bluegrass, topped with brown seeds. A bare ridge in the distance is lined with trees.

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March 26, 2026

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A softly lit room set up for a yoga class with green yoga mats.

Business

Shop around the block: LOUtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses

Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.

March 24, 2026

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