Free things to do in Louisville, KY

04/15/2026

Summer is coming and that means Shakespeare in the Park!
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Here's your second logo of the 66th season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival - logo design by Rosie Felfle! Directed by Amy Attaway, the production runs June 18-21; June 24-28; July 14, 17, 22, 25. Last presented on our stage 55 years ago, Shakespeare’s legendary romance comes to vivid life in this love story of two powerful leaders: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and Mark Antony, General of the Roman Empire. Passion leads to tragedy in this epic tale of desire, scandal, and power.

04/15/2026

Food Truck Wednesday (free-adjacent): Grab lunch from a local food truck then enjoy live music and seating at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market today.

Photo by RDNE Stock project

04/15/2026

A free Earth Day event: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aU41iWS8U/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Join us Wednesday, April 22nd for an Earth Day Extravaganza!
From 3:30-6:00 PM, we'll be celebrating the planet with a wide array of eco-friendly activities, from STEAM learning workshops with bubble making and water crafts, to fun field-day games like Co****le and Yard Jenga! Throughout the day we'll also be offering a Tree Give Away, allowing patrons to take home either a Tulip Tree or Common Chokecherry, both beneficial native species that support pollinators and wildlife. This Earth Day Event is free and open to the public, though we do encourage patrons to register here: https://nafclibrary.libcal.com/event/16271300

The Cultural Arts Center is located at 201 East Spring Street in New Albany, IN. Our operating hours are 10 AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday and 10 AM - 5 PM Friday and Saturday.

04/13/2026

Looking for a kid-friendly event this weekend?

04/13/2026

Derby Fashion Through the Decades is an exhibit of Derby fashion. "Immerse yourself in the history and stories of influential women like Laska Durnell, Isabelle Dodge Sloane, and Penny Chenery, whose styles shaped Derby fashion. Explore artifacts from the Kentucky Derby Museum and see how fashion trends reflect societal changes."

Held at St. Matthews, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville, KY US 40207, from 2-3 p.m. today. Check out other free events this week from the Louisville Free Public Library.
https://www.lfpl.org/events

04/13/2026

What's your favorite free Kentucky Derby Festival event?

11/14/2025

Mindful Movement features certified yoga instructor Shana, conducting a free 45-minute chair yoga session. It's at the Jeffersonville Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, Louisville, KY US 40299.

It's just one of many free events hosted by the Louisville Free Public Library this month.

11/14/2025

There is a free 15th Birthday Bash: Movie & More! Presented by Norton Children's on Nov. 23 but you do have to reserve a ticket.

Families can enjoy a free showing of The Grinch at the KFC Yum! Center.