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THURSDAY, JUNE 25

9:30 AM

LVA Art Camp at Waterfront Park

KY

LVA Art Camp at Waterfront Park Location: Waterfront Park Office, David K Karem Building 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202 next to Joe’s Crab Shack (131 River Rd) ATTENTION parents and caregivers: Louisville Visual Arts and Waterfront Park invite campers aged 7 to 12 to experience art in nature this summer. This day camp will offer art instruction, fresh air, greenspace, a splash park, playgrounds, and more ART! LVA Artist Instructors will guide campers through Waterfront Park’s art, wildlife and history, while campers will create paintings, drawings, sculptures and more, inspired by their own observations and nature. A ride on the riverboat “Mary Miller” (who was the first female steamboat captain) is included in the camp, also a visit to Abraham Lincoln by Ed Hamilton, and to the Flock of Finns by Marvin Finn, (both local artists), and a day at the new Waterfront Park PlayPort. The dates for the day camp are June 22-26, and the cost is $275 for the week. The hours are 9:30am-4pm. Waterfront Park and LVA Members receive a 10% discount. Contact Ashley Smith for your Waterfront Park Membership Promo Code: ashley@ourwaterfront.org Register for summer camp here: https://www.louisvillevisualart.org/camps-workshops

Community
7:00 PM

Tiffany Haddish

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
8:00 PM

Sonido Gallo Negro

The Whirling Tiger
Music
5:30 PM

Open Air Studio

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Family
8:00 PM

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

Central Park
Community
5:30 PM

Parklands Walking Club

Beckley Creek Park
Family
6:35 PM

Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints

Louisville Slugger Field
Sports
8:00 PM

Sean Patton

The_Planet of the Tapes
Community

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

7:00 PM

James B. Beam Distilling Co. Firefly Dinner

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Family
1:00 PM

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

The Speed Art Museum
Community
8:00 PM

Anchors Away Friday

Belle of Louisville Riverboats
Community
7:00 PM

1980s Cruise on the Belle

Belle of Louisville Riverboats
Community
9:00 PM

Firefly Friday

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Family
7:00 PM

Steve Aoki - DIM MAK 30 TOUR

Fourth Street Live!
Music
3:00 PM

CRAFTERNOON: Friday Happy Hour!

The Craftery
Community
8:00 PM

Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park

Brown-Forman Amphitheater

Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park **This event is produced by the Louisville Downtown Partnership** Location: Brown-Forman Amphitheater (1301 River Road) When: Various Friday nights throughout the summer and fall Time: Venue opens at 8 pm and movie begins at sunset In collaboration with Waterfront Park, Louisville Downtown Partnership is excited to for the return of the outdoor movie night series, Downtown Drive-Ins, will transform Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater into an outdoor theater experience, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to enjoy free movie screenings in the heart of the city. The series will take place on select Friday nights through October, with the amphitheater open to the public one hour before sundown when the movies will start.  Movie-goers are also welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the viewing. No tickets are required for the outdoor film screenings, but guests are encouraged to arrive early to save their seats. The Downtown Drive-in events are weather dependent. Dogs are allowed. For more information about renting the Downtown CineBus, please visit louisvilledowntown.org/downtown-cinebus. Downtown Drive-in movies: May 15 Clueless (PG-13) June 12 The Sandlot (PG) June 19 The Princess and the Frog (G) June 26 National Treasure (PG) July 17 The Princess Bride (PG) July 31 School of Rock (PG-13) Aug 14 Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) Aug 28 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) Sept 11 Moana 2 (PG) Sept 25 Night at the Museum (PG) Oct 9 The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)

Community
9:00 PM

Enchanted After Dark

Portal at fifteenTWELVE
Music
8:00 PM

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

Central Park
Community
6:00 PM

Bourbon Through Bluegrass

Frazier History Museum
Community
6:30 PM

Craft Night

The Craftery
Community
7:30 PM

Twenty Pilots / Paramore Live Tribute Show

The Whirling Tiger
Music
7:15 PM

Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints

Louisville Slugger Field
Sports
7:00 PM

Tiffany Haddish

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
7:30 PM

An Evening With Bill Engvall - "Here's Your Sign, It Wasn't My Time"

the Louisville Palace
Comedy
8:00 PM

Flowing Robes

Gerstle's Place
Music
9:30 AM

LVA Art Camp at Waterfront Park

KY

LVA Art Camp at Waterfront Park Location: Waterfront Park Office, David K Karem Building 129 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202 next to Joe’s Crab Shack (131 River Rd) ATTENTION parents and caregivers: Louisville Visual Arts and Waterfront Park invite campers aged 7 to 12 to experience art in nature this summer. This day camp will offer art instruction, fresh air, greenspace, a splash park, playgrounds, and more ART! LVA Artist Instructors will guide campers through Waterfront Park’s art, wildlife and history, while campers will create paintings, drawings, sculptures and more, inspired by their own observations and nature. A ride on the riverboat “Mary Miller” (who was the first female steamboat captain) is included in the camp, also a visit to Abraham Lincoln by Ed Hamilton, and to the Flock of Finns by Marvin Finn, (both local artists), and a day at the new Waterfront Park PlayPort. The dates for the day camp are June 22-26, and the cost is $275 for the week. The hours are 9:30am-4pm. Waterfront Park and LVA Members receive a 10% discount. Contact Ashley Smith for your Waterfront Park Membership Promo Code: ashley@ourwaterfront.org Register for summer camp here: https://www.louisvillevisualart.org/camps-workshops

Community
8:00 PM

Kentucky Bill

The_Planet of the Tapes
Community
2:00 PM

Landscape Diseases

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Family

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

7:00 PM

Craft Night

The Craftery
Community
1:00 PM

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

The Speed Art Museum
Community
5:05 PM

Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints

Louisville Slugger Field
Sports
2:00 PM

Conservation and Conversations: Soil (In Person)

Louisville Zoo
Community
12:00 PM

Kentucky Craft Bash

Brown-Forman Amphitheater

Kentucky Craft Bash – Taste What Kentucky Is Brewing BUY TICKETS HERE! Join us on Saturday June 27th, 2026 at the Brown-Forman Lawn at Waterfront Park Ready to embark on a beer adventure? Kentucky Craft Bash is your passport to the most diverse and exciting beer experience in the state! We’re talking 50+ breweries, each bringing their A-game with 175+ beers. From classic Kentucky brews that you know and love to experimental creations that will tantalize your taste buds, there’s something for everyone. Imagine discovering your new favorite beer, sampling rare brews you’ve only dreamed of, and connecting with the passionate brewers behind them. For one unforgettable day, Louisville’s Waterfront Park becomes the ultimate beer playground. Come thirsty, leave inspired! For more information visit: www.kycraftbash.com **This event is produced by the Kentucky Guild of Brewers**

Community
10:00 AM

Stained Glass Garden Makerplace Workshop

Kentucky Science Center
Community
11:00 AM

A Summer Cooking Demo

Bourbon Barrel Foods
Food
8:00 PM

Don't Tell Comedy - New Albany

downtown New Albany
Comedy
8:00 PM

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

Central Park
Community
4:00 PM

Here's What Happened...

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
8:00 PM

VSP Band

Gerstle's Place
Music
3:00 PM

Harbor History

Belle of Louisville Riverboats
Lecture
7:00 PM

Jake Gibson Memorial Mid-Season Championship

Sportsdrome Speedway
Sports
10:00 AM

Early Childhood Pop-Up: Playtime in the Cub House

Louisville Zoo
Community
10:00 AM

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours

KY

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours Location: Meet at the Belle of Louisville and walk to the Lincoln Memorial Please join author and historian, Rick Bell as he returns to Waterfront Park for monthly walking tours. Bell will be hosting a FREE 1.5-mile historical walking tour on select dates. Tours will begin at the Belle of Louisville and will take you all through Waterfront Park until you reach the Lincoln Memorial. Bell will give attendees the opportunity to educate themselves from what used to be a barren scrap yard, to what is now Waterfront Park, 88.5-acres of open green space giving people access to the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. Whether it is describing the riverfront’s importance to the growth of Louisville, or even a chilling story of sleigh rides on the Ohio, Bell’s historical walks will leave you feeling like a Waterfront Park expert! RAIN OR SHINE Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen. Paid parking is available in the Blue Lot (Wharf) Tours are free to attend, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register.

Community
2:00 PM

From Screen to Sound

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Community
4:00 PM

Evening at Isaac’s

Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
Family
3:30 PM

Crafternoon

The Craftery
Community
7:00 PM

Tiffany Haddish

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy
12:00 PM

Makers With Mimosas

The Craftery
Community
7:00 PM

Music Trivia by Bingo Loco

Fourth Street Live!
Music
8:00 PM

Drake White

Mercury Ballroom
Music

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

8:00 PM

The Louisville Gore Club

The_Planet of the Tapes
Community
12:00 PM

Makers With Mimosas

The Craftery
Community
8:00 PM

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA

Central Park
Community
7:00 PM

Service Industry Sunday

Varanese
Food
1:45 AM

Tiffany Haddish

Louisville Comedy Club

Shows starting at 9:30pm or later are 21+, and shows starting earlier are 18+ with a valid ID. Seats only guaranteed until showtime. Ticket price is more expensive at the door (if any remain). Premium seating is in the front couple of rows. GA is first come, first serve. There are no refunds on any ticket purchases. 2-item minimum in showroom . This can be food, alcohol, or non-alcoholic beverages. Show/Doors Times 7:00 PM Show/6:00 PM Doors 9:45 PM Show/9:00 PM Doors

Community
4:00 PM

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours

Waterfront Park
Music
7:00 PM

Now That's What We Call Drag

Louisville Comedy Club
Comedy