Mon-Fri 4-6pm

Check out happy hour at Noche Mexican BBQ on Bardstown Road weekdays from 4-6pm for free chips and salsa, half-price appetizers, $2 off house cocktails, and half-price draft beers. The weekly specials are even better, with half-price nachos and $5 margaritas on Mondays, all-you-can-eat tacos for $35 on Thursdays, and half-price wine bottles on Wednesdays. Doesn't hurt that they have the largest tequila and mezcal selection in Louisville either.

Saturday 12-7pm

Burgers and bourbon in a park sounds like a pretty great Saturday if you ask me. The inaugural Burgers & Bourbon Festival is coming to E.P. Tom Sawyer Park on Saturday. Local and regional burger vendors, bourbon experiences, food trucks, live entertainment, and merchandise vendors from 12 to 7pm. Tickets are on sale now, kids 12 and under get in free.

Saturday 12-9:30pm

Louisville's first Island Rock Fest is taking place at Lou Lou on Market in NuLu on Saturday with a full day of live island rock, reggae, and beach-inspired music. Eric Brown & The Boat Drinkers, SandBarSoul, and PMA Sound headline a five-act lineup plus tropical food and drinks that follow the theme, including jerk grouper and shrimp ceviche with fried plantain chips. Free to attend, with raffle and auction proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.

Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 12-5pm

Caufield's, Louisville's classic Halloween headquarters since 1920, is hosting CreepFest on Saturday and Sunday with 80+ vendors, haunted attractions, artists, special guests, and horror-themed merchandise. Dress up for the adult costume contest or the brand new Battle of the Haunts competition, grab something from a food truck, and enjoy it all for free.

Thursday 8am-5pm
Fri & Sat 8am-7pm
Sunday 8am-12:30pm

If your family loves classic cars, the popular NSRA Street Rod Nationals at the Kentucky Expo Center is worth a visit. The 57th annual event runs Thursday through Sunday with thousands of pre-1996 cars on display plus live entertainment, a kid zone, swap meet, RC car displays, and more. Spectator tickets are $20 for adults, $6 for kids, free for children 5 and under, and discount tickets are available at any O'Reilly Auto Parts location.

Thursday 6-9pm

Graeter's runs a monthly Dog's Night Out on the first Thursday of every month through September, and this Thursday is the next one. All three Louisville locations, St. Matthews, Springhurst, and Landis Lakes, are participating from 6 to 9pm with free Dogster frozen treats while supplies last. If your dog could read this newsletter, this would be their favorite section.

Saturday 3pm

Sky Soul Festival lands at Waterfront Park on Saturday with Fantasia, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, and DJ Kool all on one stage for the night. VIP is almost gone and GA is moving fast, so grab your tickets before this one sells out.

VIP includes premium stage views, private bars, and a dedicated entrance, with an all-inclusive upgrade offering a chef-style buffet and open bar for anyone who wants the full treatment. Easily one of the biggest music events in town this summer.