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Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park

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)

Steve-O

Rockin A Rodeo Battle of the Beast

I Love R&B Party

Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour with JP Saxe and Solon Holt

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.

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Breakfast with the Beasts: Crocs and Gators

World Oddities Expo

Picnic Lunch / Afternoon Cruise

Member Adventure: Night Explorers – Basecamp

Makers With Mimosas

Member Adventure: Night Explorers

Louisville Bats vs. Iowa Cubs

Brooklyn FC at Louisville City FC Pride Night

Free Play Saturday

Bleu Phonque

Amores Perros at Speed Cinema

Little River Band

Craft Night

TNT Screenprint Modified Figure 8 Triple 25's

Puppy Palooza

Paws in Nature

Cuba Mia Fest Louisville

Cuba Mia Fest Louisville Location: TurfMutt Great Lawn, Waterfront Park Time: Gates open at 1:00 PM; show starts at 11:00 PM A vibrant celebration of music and culture with deep Latin American roots, enriched by the participation of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and other countries. The festival brings together traditional rhythms and contemporary fusions, creating a space where diverse cultural identities meet through sound, dance, and community. More than just a musical event, CubaMía Fest is an intercultural gathering that honors the heritage, diversity, and festive spirit of the Caribbean and Latin America. Tickets start at $55 – $320 General Admissions:  Access to the general festival area Front Stage Standing:  Access to the general festival area, exclusive access to Front Stage area, standing in front of the stage, best view of performing artist VIP Premium Ticket:  Access to general festival area, access to high tables without chair (reservation of 4+ people), table assignment on first-come, first served basis, and an exclusive bar option Tickets can be purchased here:  https://www.tickeri.com/events/90gqgqu81zvz/cubamiafest For more information visit:  https://www.cubamiafestky.com/ View FAQ here, more questions?  Visit https://www.cubamiafestky.com/ or call Cuba Mia Fest Louisville at 786-656-7708 **This event is produced by 305 Entertainment**

Smilo + The Ghost

Paristown Plant Swap & Shop

Rockin A Rodeo Battle of the Beast

All American Angus Breeders' Futurity

5th Annual Kentuckiana Zine Fest

The Band Perry

Louisville Loves it Loud

Crafternoon

Kids Cruise

Arts in Nature Tour: L+A+N+D an experience of discovery

Steve-O

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

The Headless Woman at Speed Cinema

Speed Family: Film + Fun

Born Cross Eyed (Grateful Dead Celebration)

All That Band

Bit Brigade Performs “Mega Man X” LIVE

Crafternoon

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 TOUR, Special Guest: PUDDLES PITY PARTY

Louisville Pride 5K Run Walk

Makers With Mimosas

Hip Hop Louisville: Open Cypher

Weekly open cypher and freestyle session. MCs, DJs, and breakers welcome.

Louisville Bridal & Wedding Show

Psychic Medium: Cindy Kaza

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 TOUR

The Headless Woman at Speed Cinema

Service Industry Sunday

Hashtronaut + Loreborn + Sporelord

The Louisville Gore Club

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

404Blac

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.

FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections

FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections Location: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville, KY 40203   New Monthly History Series at Waterfront Park PlayPort Waterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort, closely located to both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods, right on the site of Jefferson County’s first settlement, Fort-on-Shore. Led by local historian Rick Bell, each session in the series explores a different topic related to the people, places, and events that shaped the city’s early history. Topics will include the founding of Corn Island, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal, the Great Flood of 1937, profiles on notable local figures, and storytelling around the development of our city’s waterfront from wasteland to a beloved community greenspace. Special attention will be given to the history of the Portland and Russell neighborhoods that surround PlayPort, the new experiential learning and play area. Each lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presentation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just newly curious, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. History lectures are free to attend, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. Rick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedule  Sunday, October 12, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm It all began here…  PlayPort is located at the site of Fort-on-Shore, the first buildings erected in Louisville. It is just offshore from Corn Island, where the earliest settlers landed and built a stockade. George Rogers Clark led his Illinois Regiment against the British forts from this location. Sunday, November 9, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm Below the Falls – We will discuss the founding of Portland, Shippingport and New Albany and the individuals who envisioned town building below the Falls of the Ohio. Sunday,

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Riesling Riders - Festival

Louisville Bats vs. Iowa Cubs