Events and things to do in Louisville

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Play Hooky 7/17

Post Up Friday at Presley Post

The Presley Post is not just a coworking space; it’s a dynamic hub that fosters collaboration, forges meaningful connections, and unleashes...

Jurassic Park (1993) 7/17

Picnic Lunch + Afternoon Cruise – Belle of Louisville, Mary M. Miller

Picnic Lunch + Afternoon Cruise – Belle of Louisville, Mary M. Miller

07/17/2026 Fri 12 PM Picnic Lunch + Afternoon Cruise Join our fun Belle of Louisville cruise in...

Steamboat Supper + Evening Cruise – Belle of Louisville, Mary M. Miller

Steamboat Supper + Evening Cruise – Belle of Louisville, Mary M. Miller

07/17/2026 Fri 7 PM Steamboat Supper + Evening Cruise Come for a unique dining experience in...

Seelbach Hotel Historic Tour - Friday, July 17

Take in the 120 year history on a free walking tour of the historic Seelbach Hotel. Led by Historian Larry Johnson, hear the legendary stories...

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & The Ghosts of Derby City

Drug Recovery staying & standing strong together
6am-10pm

Drug Recovery staying & standing strong together

Come enjoy an evening of grilled hotdogs, soda, & sides with us. Music & dancing will keep you moving and grooving.
Stakeholder Management 1-Day Workshop | Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Stakeholder Management 1-Day Workshop | Louisville, KY

Get ready to boost your skills in handling stakeholders like a pro in this fun, one-day hands-on workshop!
Proposal Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop |Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Proposal Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop |Louisville, KY

Get ready to level up your grant game with insider tips and tricks at our Proposal Writing Skills Workshop!
Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Louisville, KY

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!
Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Louisville, KY

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!
Data Engineering Skills 2 Days Training in Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Data Engineering Skills 2 Days Training in Louisville, KY

Learn to design data pipelines, manage ETL processes, leverage cloud platforms, and build scalable analytics solutions with Skelora Edu Tech
Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Louisville, KY

Get ready to level up your team leadership skills with a full day of interactive training - it's time to lead like a pro!
Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Louisville, KY
9am-5pm

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Louisville, KY

Get ready to amp up your motivation and learn new ways to inspire others at the Motivating People 1 Day Workshop!
9:30-11:30am

Glowforge Laser Certification Training

Learn how to use our new Glowforge to do all...

Northwest Neighborhood Place Back-to-School Event
10am-12pm

Northwest Neighborhood Place Back-to-School Event

Northwest | Shawnee Neighborhood Place Back to School Fair Free Backpacks, supplies, resources while supplies last. 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, July...
The Play Hooky Experience Louisville Kentucky Adult Recess
11am-5pm

The Play Hooky Experience Louisville Kentucky Adult Recess

Are you ready to trade your spreadsheets for team spirit? Join us at Louisville Live for The Play Hooky Experience...

11:30am-2:30pm

Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour - Friday, July 17

Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll enjoy classic...
Scrapbooking Craft Time! (Held at the Clarksville Library)
12-4pm

Scrapbooking Craft Time! (Held at the Clarksville Library)

Join us at the Clarksville location for an afternoon of scrapbooking with Tina Mitchell! In her professional life, Tina is a science...

Discovery Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park - July 17, 2026
1-2pm

Discovery Fossil Bed Hike, Falls of the Ohio State Park - July 17, 2026

Discover the wonders of the fossil beds with a park naturalist. We will look at Devonian marine fossils and discuss how they lived, what they...
Bourbon Through Bluegrass
2-3:30pm

Bourbon Through Bluegrass

Step into the heart of Kentucky with Bourbon Through Bluegrass—an immersive experience where the rich heritage of Bourbon meets the...
Ethical hacking/Bug bounty
4-6pm

Ethical hacking/Bug bounty

BUG BOUNTY!..
The Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival
4-7pm

The Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

I know this isn’t technically a Louisville meetup, but it is a Childless Women’s Community Network event — and it’s right next door in...
Firth Annual Taste of Uganda
5-6:30pm

Firth Annual Taste of Uganda

Join us for an evening of food, music, dance, and culture as we raise funds to support the continued operation of BEL.
Intercambio de idiomas
6-7:30pm

Intercambio de idiomas

Únase a nosotros para una charla en inglés y español Join us for a conversation in English and...

Memory Keeping Made Easy - Scrapbooking/Scrapjournaling/Cardmaking
6-7:30pm

Memory Keeping Made Easy - Scrapbooking/Scrapjournaling/Cardmaking

Come join me to make a 2-page scrapbook layout at a local coffee shop in Galena. We will also create some make-and-take borders. Just let me...
RESCHEDULED--All Things International Social at Mellwood Tavern (FRIDAY)
6-8pm

RESCHEDULED--All Things International Social at Mellwood Tavern (FRIDAY)

Come meet fellow travelers at July's ATI Happy Hour at the Mellwood Tavern in Butchertown!..
Masters Enterprise Speed Date Bingo Night
6-9pm

Masters Enterprise Speed Date Bingo Night

Join Masters Enterprise for a classy evening of Speed Dating & Music Bingo! Enjoy a social mixer, meet new people, play for prizes, Have Fun
Tristan Marcelle: The Birthday Session
6-10pm

Tristan Marcelle: The Birthday Session

I hope you'll join me as I celebrate my 30th birthday doing one of my favorite things in the world—making music ✨
Sips of Summer - Morton's Louisville
6:30-8:30pm

Sips of Summer - Morton's Louisville

The Great American Road Trip: a coast‑to‑coast celebration of flavor, craftsmanship and the iconic spirits that defined the American palate.
An Evening with Ocean Vuong
6:30-9pm

An Evening with Ocean Vuong

Carmichael's is excited to host Ocean Vuong for the paperback release of Emperor of Gladness. He will be joined by Crystal Wilkinson.
Concert at Warder Park
7-9pm

Concert at Warder Park

<p>Enjoy a FREE concert at Warder Park in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville every Friday June-August at 7pm. We encourage attendees to...
The Way Back - On Stage @ Dog Haus Biergarten
7-10pm

The Way Back - On Stage @ Dog Haus Biergarten

The Way Back is headed to Dog Haus Biergarten in New Albany!
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
7-11pm

Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo

<p>This year’s festival debuts a new collection of handcrafted Chinese lantern displays, blending centuries-old artistry with imaginative...
Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park
8-11pm

Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park

<p>The return of outdoor movie night series, Downtown Drive-in, starts May 16. The film series will be hosted at Waterfront Park’s...
The Cancer Bash, birthday celebration grown and sexy
9-9:30pm

The Cancer Bash, birthday celebration grown and sexy

come out celebrate the cancers with us this is a birthday celebration for all cancers at the hottest night club on downtown!!!!
Decades Battle Silent Disco: 80s v. 90s v. 2000s at Jubilee Field
9pm-12am

Decades Battle Silent Disco: 80s v. 90s v. 2000s at Jubilee Field

Dress for your favorite decade and come out to Jubilee Field as our DJs battle it out playing the best of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s!

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