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Junior Explorer: Turtle Derby

Open Mic Night: Poetry Slam

Share your voice at our weekly poetry slam and open mic event. All styles welcome. Cash prizes for top performers.

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Louisville Horror Con 2026

Horror convention with vendors, guests, and entertainment

White Reaper x Drug Church

Makers With Mimosas

Venus; The Exoplanet Next Door

Fiddler on the Roof

Julie Baker Project

Storybook Character Day (2026)

People of Hope Mobile Museum

<p>Catholic Charities of Louisville (CCL) is hosting People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a nationwide storytelling exhibition designed to amplify the profound impact of community service. CCL will host the exhibit from May 14th - 16th under the Big Four Bridge. This walk-through event is free and open to the public between the hours of 10am - 6pm on Thursday and Friday, 10am - 4pm on Saturday and takes around 20-30 minutes to see. All are invited!</p>\n

Swimming in the Shallows by Adam Bock

12-Mile Island Cruise

Cathode U.L.T Vinyl Release Show

Wildlife Photography (Spring 2026)

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

D.C. Defenders at Louisville Kings

Equine Exhibition Reception

Equine Exhibition Reception – May 16Celebrate the ongoing exhibition Hispanics: The Heartbeat of the Equine Industry at Mashup. This immersive experience brings together art, storytelling, and sound to honor the people behind Kentucky’s equine industry. Bring your headphones for a deeper, interactive experience with music, poetry, and artist content. Friday, May 16 | 6–9 PMThe Gallery @ Mashup Food HallFree + open to the public

Paristown Flea

Pour Decisions

BloomFest

Crafternoon

Tetsuo: The Iron Man at Speed Cinema

TwoPercent w/ Munny & Greywood

Lucious Williams Special Taping

Sunset Cruise

The Pout

Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours

<p>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. Check our calendar and social media for updates! </p>\n

Forest Fest 2026

ECO Kids Discovery Day

Louisville Cardinals Baseball vs. University of Virginia Cavaliers Baseball

Perennial Propagation from Cuttings with Jeff Margreiter

This hands-on workshop will help you understand both the art and science of rooting vegetative cuttings to produce new plants. You’ll learn correct technique, process and materials to help you propagate a wide diversity of plant types by cutting. You’ll choose from a variety of different species to take cuttings from and build a plug tray that will stay in our nursery until the cuttings are rooted and ready to take home! Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot. Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Calisthenics Boot Camp: Valerie Mills

Start your Saturday with movement and momentum. Join Valerie Mills for an all-levels calisthenic workout designed to build strength, mobility, and collective energy—no equipment, no intimidation, just purposeful movement. The workout is followed by a walking meetup with the Louisville Girls Walking Group, creating space for connection, conversation, and an easy transition from exercise to community care. All levels welcome. Sneakers encouraged. $10 at the door, or pay in advance through Venmo direct to host @vbmills (Valerie Mills).

Anberlin w/ Emery and Watashi Wa

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show On Earth

Craft Night

Bluegrass Pugfest

Spring Plant Sale

60th Annual Mid-Western Figure 8 Championship

Speed Chat Spot

Dj Logik

Business of Misery: A Paramore Tribute

Spewed, Redivider, Burned in Effigy, Flesher, Sinistrum

The Louisville Gore Club

Spring Concert - Broadway Our Way

Sunday Funday FREE Live Music in Forest Music Hall

Join us every Sunday for Live Music from 3-6pm.  Well behaved children and dogs are welcome.

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

RANDY FELTFACE: GIMMICK

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

The Fall of Troy

Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter

Design Your Summer Annual Container

Houseplants, herbs, annuals, perennials, and bulbs; there’s very little you can’t have fun with in your favorite planter. Join our team of horticulturists for a deep dive into crafting your very own summer annual container to take home and enjoy all season. Ticket includes all supplies. Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot. Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it. All programs and events are rain or shine.

Service Industry Sunday

Portrayal of Guilt + Street Sects + Taraneh

Waka Flocka Flame

The Pout

Jeffrey Keller

Good Stand Up Comedy! Late Show

Summer Shakespeare in the Park

Free outdoor production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in scenic Central Park. Bring a blanket and picnic.

Speed Chat Spot