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10 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (10/4-6)

By on Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 12:31 am

This weekend, get into your fall mood with some delicious burgers, or you can get ahead of the spooky pack and hang out with light up jack-o-lanterns.

For those who want a bit more stimulation, Louisville is facing a tough and composed opponent in the SMU Mustangs. With such a lineup of things to do over the course of this weekend in Louisville, it's hard to miss out.
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Burgundy, Burgers & Bivalves SUNDAY, OCT. 6 Nouvelle | 214 S. Clay St. | 1-7 p.m. | 21+ Only (No infants) Get ready for a fall feast with French Burgundy wines, Blackhawk Farms burgers, and fresh bivalves from Paines Creek Oysters. Chef Matty Boudreau is hosting his farewell throwdown at Nouvelle, pulling out all the stops for this epic patio party. No tickets are needed—just bring your best sweater and enjoy one last fall bash before winter hits.

Burgundy, Burgers & Bivalves

SUNDAY, OCT. 6
Nouvelle | 214 S. Clay St. | 1-7 p.m. | 21+ Only (No infants)

Get ready for a fall feast with French Burgundy wines, Blackhawk Farms burgers, and fresh bivalves from Paines Creek Oysters. Chef Matty Boudreau is hosting his farewell throwdown at Nouvelle, pulling out all the stops for this epic patio party. No tickets are needed—just bring your best sweater and enjoy one last fall bash before winter hits.
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Cave Hill Fall Fest SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Cave Hill Cemetery | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free Celebrate fall with live music, seasonal treats, educational booths, and activities for all ages. Set in the scenic and historic Cave Hill Cemetery, this free event offers wagon rides, nature crafts, and live animal presentations for a perfect autumn day out.

Cave Hill Fall Fest

SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Cave Hill Cemetery | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free

Celebrate fall with live music, seasonal treats, educational booths, and activities for all ages. Set in the scenic and historic Cave Hill Cemetery, this free event offers wagon rides, nature crafts, and live animal presentations for a perfect autumn day out.
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Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular OCT. 1 - NOV. 2 Iroquois Park | Varying times | Ticketed event Stroll through 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins lit up every night along a 1/3-mile path at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme, *Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition*, adds a fun twist to one of Louisville’s favorite fall traditions. Perfect for families and Halloween lovers alike!

Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular

OCT. 1 - NOV. 2
Iroquois Park | Varying times | Ticketed event

Stroll through 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins lit up every night along a 1/3-mile path at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme, *Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition*, adds a fun twist to one of Louisville’s favorite fall traditions. Perfect for families and Halloween lovers alike!
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Louisville Cardinals Football v.s. SMU Mustangs SATURDAY, OCT. 5 L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | 2550 S Floyd St. | Time TBA | All ages With the Cardinals back at the, the October 5th game between the Louisville Cardinals and SMU Mustangs will be an exciting clash, with Louisville's high-motor defense going against SMU's dynamic playmakers.

Louisville Cardinals Football v.s. SMU Mustangs

SATURDAY, OCT. 5
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium | 2550 S Floyd St. | Time TBA | All ages

With the Cardinals back at the, the October 5th game between the Louisville Cardinals and SMU Mustangs will be an exciting clash, with Louisville's high-motor defense going against SMU's dynamic playmakers.
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Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay | 937 Phillips Lane | 5 p.m. | All agesAs the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, there's no better way to celebrate fall than a visit to Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom. Expect delicious seasonal treats like pumpkin-flavored desserts, cider, and fall-themed snacks, making the food experience just as exciting as the rides and attractions.

Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay | 937 Phillips Lane | 5 p.m. | All ages

As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, there's no better way to celebrate fall than a visit to Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom. Expect delicious seasonal treats like pumpkin-flavored desserts, cider, and fall-themed snacks, making the food experience just as exciting as the rides and attractions.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Time Slip Theatre FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Copper & Kings Distillery | 1121 E Washington St. | 6:30 p.m. | 21+The event features a live shadow cast by Time Slip Theatre, where performers act out scenes from Rocky Horror Picture Show while singing and dancing. There’s also a Time Warp dance lesson before the show, and the audience is encouraged to participate by dressing up, shouting lines and using props.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Time Slip Theatre

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Copper & Kings Distillery | 1121 E Washington St. | 6:30 p.m. | 21+

The event features a live shadow cast by Time Slip Theatre, where performers act out scenes from Rocky Horror Picture Show while singing and dancing. There’s also a Time Warp dance lesson before the show, and the audience is encouraged to participate by dressing up, shouting lines and using props.
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Les Miserables FRIDAY, OCT. 4 The Kentucky Center | 501 W. Main St. | 7 p.m. | All agesLes Misérables is one of the most beloved and enduring musicals of all time. The story of redemption, love, sacrifice, and revolution is emotionally powerful and will leave you reflecting on life’s deeper questions.

Les Miserables

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
The Kentucky Center | 501 W. Main St. | 7 p.m. | All ages

Les Misérables is one of the most beloved and enduring musicals of all time. The story of redemption, love, sacrifice, and revolution is emotionally powerful and will leave you reflecting on life’s deeper questions.
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Taste Of Kentucky's Queer History FRIDAY, OCT. 4 Louisville Food Tours | 1321 Bardstown Road | 6 p.m. | 21+Savor classic Kentucky dishes like fried chicken, spoonbread and shrimp & grits, accompanied by a selection of bourbon cocktails. Along the journey, you'll explore Kentucky’s rich Queer history, from a Black drag queen during Prohibition to the poets, authors and activists who shaped the Commmonwealth's vibrant Queer community.

Taste Of Kentucky's Queer History

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Louisville Food Tours | 1321 Bardstown Road | 6 p.m. | 21+

Savor classic Kentucky dishes like fried chicken, spoonbread and shrimp & grits, accompanied by a selection of bourbon cocktails. Along the journey, you'll explore Kentucky’s rich Queer history, from a Black drag queen during Prohibition to the poets, authors and activists who shaped the Commmonwealth's vibrant Queer community.
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Cave Hill Fall Fest SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Cave Hill Cemetery | 701 Baxter Ave. | 11 a.m. | All agesThis family-friendly event celebrates the best of autumn. Enjoy educational booths from Cave Hill, plus live music, local food and seasonal activities that everyone can enjoy, no matter their age.

Cave Hill Fall Fest

SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Cave Hill Cemetery | 701 Baxter Ave. | 11 a.m. | All ages

This family-friendly event celebrates the best of autumn. Enjoy educational booths from Cave Hill, plus live music, local food and seasonal activities that everyone can enjoy, no matter their age.
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USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Waterfront Park | 129 River Road | 1 p.m. | 21+The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience is coming to Louisville's Waterfront Park this weekend. Indulge in dishes crafted by acclaimed local chefs, rising stars and culinary leaders. Sip on top-tier wines, beers, and spirits from leading regional and national brands.

USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience

SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Waterfront Park | 129 River Road | 1 p.m. | 21+

The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience is coming to Louisville's Waterfront Park this weekend. Indulge in dishes crafted by acclaimed local chefs, rising stars and culinary leaders. Sip on top-tier wines, beers, and spirits from leading regional and national brands.
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