Fall has arrived, and so has your guide to family-friendly events for October 2022 in Greater Louisville! It’s time to spend time celebrating all the activities that come along with the season.
Make sure to check out our guide to all things fall around Louisville!
Derby Dinner’s Children’s Musical Theatre Series presents DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS October 8th through November 12th. DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS is most suitable for ages 3 to 12, and included in the ticket price is Breakfast or Lunch featuring kid-friendly food. Located just minutes from downtown Louisville, Derby Dinner offers FREE parking.
It’s not easy being the Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, DON’T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS – THE MUSICAL is sure to get everyone’s wings flappin’. This musical was written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, with music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma. Hop on board for an unforgettable ride!
St. James Art Show
September 30 – October 2, 2022
Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Free Admission. Rain or Shine. No pets allowed.
Steamboat Nights
Jack O Lantern Louisville
THE REGION’S BEST HALLOWEEN EVENT
OCTOBER 04, 2022 – OCTOBER 31, 2022
Trail Opens At DuskGet out and enjoy this AMAZING walking path at Iroquois Park.
14th Annual Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Trunk or Treat presented by Park Community and FEAT of Louisville
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022 AT 3 PM – 7 PM
This FREE event will be filled with festive decorations, costumes, fun, and don’t forget the TREATS!
University of Louisville Women’s Soccer
Various games throughout the month of October
Paristown The Fleur de Flea
October 15, 2022 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy an eclectic mix of vendors selling vintage, vinyl, antiques, mid-century, art deco, plants, books, repurposed and more!
Food Trucks & Pop-Up Bar
Free Kids Day @ The Market
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 AT 2 PM – 5 PM
13060 Factory Ln, Louisville, KY 40245-2004
Asian Night Market @ 4th Street Live
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 AT 7 PM
Harvest Homecoming
October 6-9, 2022
Boo at the Zoo
October 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 27-30, 2022 (Thursdays – Sundays)
Party starts at 5 p.m. Route closes at 10 p.m.
Special Tickets Required for all guests ages 3+
Bernheim Arboretum First Sunday Nature Stroll
Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first and third Sunday of each month.
These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are aimed primarily at adults, but children 6 years and up are welcome.
No pets allowed.
Please follow any local and CDC guidelines for masking.
Bernheim members $10; non-members $12
Twilight Tour at Hermitage Farm
October 5, 2022 7:30PM
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
Weekends in October
Bowman Aviation Fest
October 1-2, 2022 | GATES: 10am-5pm | Saturday & Sunday
FREE ADMISSION FOR VETERANS
$20 per person – or – $50 for family four pack
$15 Seniors or 15 and under.
PARKING IS FREE!
Louisville Taco Festival
The 4th annual Louisville Taco Festival is returning to the action-packed Fourth Street LIVE on Saturday, October 1st & Sunday, October 2nd, 2022!
Garvin Gates Blues Festival
October 8, 2022
Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
October 8, 2022
Monster Trucks Live
October 8-9, 2022
The Big Stomp
October 14-15, 2022
Vernardos Circus
Oct 19th – Oct 30th
Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park
1101 E River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Ultimate Halloween Fest
Halloween events happening ALL month long in October!