# Things to do in Louisville this weekend (Oct 23–25, 2026) 39 events around Louisville, picked by Thursday Drop. Updated 2026-10-23T19:23:12.514Z. Web version: https://thursday.kandr.io/email/louisville ## Forecast - Fri: 72°F, Cloudy - Sat: 72°F, Cloudy - Sun: 74°F, Cloudy ## Pick of the week - **Afros N Bellbottoms “Return of the Mack” A 70s Retrospect**: Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · Kosair Shrine Center, Louisville · From $30. Get ready to groove back in time with Afros N Bellbottoms “Return of the Mack” – a funky 70s throwback event! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/0ad489c25c521022?m=louisville&c=seo) ## Live Music - **The DUDES - On Stage @ Dog Haus Biergarten**: Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · 415 Bank St, New Albany · See tickets. The DUDES return to Dog Haus Biergarten in New Albany on Saturday, October 24th, with music starting at 7:00PM! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/10179cb3f34096bd?m=louisville&c=seo) - **daytime disco society: studio54 edition - day party @ jane in nulu**: Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · Jane, Louisville · Free. Louisville’s only true day party — early 2000s bangers, strong drinks, daylight dancing, and home before midnight. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/2a425613696292c9?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Stravinsky - "The Soldier's Tale"**: Sun, Oct 25 · 7:30pm · Comstock Concert Hall, Louisville · See tickets. A Theatrical drama for Three actors, Dancer, and seven instruments [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/332ddeedfcb1d776?m=louisville&c=seo) ## Eat & Drink - **Our 3rd Annual Teal Pumpkin Celebration & Harvest Festival**: Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30am · South End Community Market @ Iroquois Park, Louisville · See tickets. Join us for a fun-filled day at our 3rd Annual Teal Pumpkin Celebration & Harvest Festival—pumpkin painting, crafts, games, and more! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/88788481ecff6661?m=louisville&c=seo) - **The Farmers Market at The Train Depot**: Sun, Oct 25 · 10am · The Buechel Train Depot (The Train Depot), Louisville · Free. A family-friendly Louisville farmers market with local food, handmade goods, kids activities, yoga, and a beautiful historic setting. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/ef52074fd9e59bbc?m=louisville&c=seo) - **The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy**: Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · Trial + Error, Louisville · Free. The bar disappears. The Haunted Lodge appears. Join Trial + Error all October for spooky cocktails and cinematic Halloween vibes. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/95359fff182c7b96?m=louisville&c=seo) ## Family & Kids - **Carmichael's Kids Presents Jeff Kinney!**: Fri, Oct 23 · 6pm · 824 S 4th St, Louisville · From $19. Join us at 6pm on Friday, October 23th as Carmichael's Kids presents author Jeff Kinney at Spalding University's Columbia Gym Auditorium! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/600a4f02d75953d8?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat 2026**: Sun, Oct 25 · 2pm · Park Community Credit Union Corporate Office , Jeffersontown · Free. Get ready for spooky fun, tasty treats, and awesome fall vibes at the coolest trunk or treat around! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/063a68253deab766?m=louisville&c=seo) - **1st Annual Trunk or Treat at The Howard**: Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30pm · The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum, Jeffersonville · Free. Come join the 1st Annual Trunk or Treat at The Howard for a spooky night of candy and fun! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/fb51aed03b2725b7?m=louisville&c=seo) ## Outdoors & Sports - **Intro to Dragon Boat – Louisville Beginner Paddle Sessions**: Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · RiverPark Place Marina Slip E, Louisville · See tickets. Open to the public! Ages 12+ Equipment provided, ALL skill levels welcome! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/40200a771af06c2e?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Club Pilates at Fabletics Oxmoor Center**: Sat, Oct 24 · 9am · Oxmoor Center, Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY, USA · Free. Join us for a heart pumping, mat pilates class with Brynna at Club Pilates! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/0e63f484248675ab?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Louisville Locomotion Scavenger Hunt**: Fri, Oct 23 · 2pm · Please & Thank You "MARK", Louisville · See tickets [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/ace7442f651afac2?m=louisville&c=seo) ## Arts & Nightlife - **Roxane Gay at the 2026 Louisville Book Festival**: Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm · Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville · Free. Catch Roxane Gay live sharing her sharp wit and powerful stories at the Louisville Book Festival this year! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/47e01142ad9349c1?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Louisville Book Festival**: Sat, Oct 24 · KICC, Louisville · See tickets [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/29297d62d0030e17?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Silver Dragons Team Practice Sessions**: Sat, Oct 24 · 10am · RiverPark Place Marina, Marinas Edge Way, Louisville, KY, USA · See tickets. You do not have to be a member, or registered for the races to attend. Come out, try dragon boat, and meet the team! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/e26020c1b9191d7a?m=louisville&c=seo) ## Free This Weekend - **Horror Poetry and Open Mic Night!**: Fri, Oct 23 · 7pm · Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville · Free. Join us for an evening of spooky poetry readings from local poets and then we'll open the mic to our crowd to read their own ghastly tales! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/bdcb9ab3468a0e8b?m=louisville&c=seo) - **Annual Trunk Or Treat**: Sun, Oct 25 · 5pm · simpler.realestate, Louisville · Free. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of not so spooky treats and creative car trunks at Halloween bash! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/22e41aa1ca34a43f?m=louisville&c=seo) --- Get this lineup by email every Thursday, free: https://thursday.kandr.io/