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X-WR-CALNAME:Louisville · next month · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Elementary Chinese I DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4430-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-elementar y-chinese-i/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvill e-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Elementary Chinese II DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4436-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-elementar y-chinese-ii/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvil le-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Advanced Intermediate Chinese DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4439-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-advanced- intermediate-chinese/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Intermediate Chinese DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4442-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-intermedi ate-chinese/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvill e-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Beginner Korean I DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4445-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-beginner- korean-1/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-k y X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Intermediate Korean I DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4448-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-intermedi ate-korean-i/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvil le-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Asian Language Courses at AICH - Online Advanced Intermediate Chin ese DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20260911T182554Z UID:4468-1789344000-1793663999@crane-house.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182554Z LOCATION:Asia Institute – Crane House\, 1244 S. 3rd Street\, Louisville\ , KY URL:https://crane-house.org/event/asian-language-courses-at-aich-online-ad vanced-intermediate-chinese/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Asia Institute Crane House X-SOURCE-URL:https://crane-house.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261001T190000Z DTEND:20261001T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready Set Study - Ms. Barnhill - No bulletin DTSTART:20261001T190000Z DTEND:20261001T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3qe30i7n1gdg60aen7jn4cqnit@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261001T210000Z DTEND:20261002T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003569-1790874000-1790892000@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-01/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planned Giving Workshop DTSTART:20261001T213000Z DTEND:20261002T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012154-1790875800-1790884800@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative Planned Giving Workshop designed to help you explore meaningful ways to support Bernheim’s future while ach ieving your personal charitable and financial goals. \nThe evening include s an optional guided tour of the arboretum\, light refreshments\, and pres entations from planned giving experts. Whether you’re just beginning to consider your legacy or looking to learn more about your options\, this wo rkshop offers valuable insights in a welcoming setting. \nBernheim members Free\; Non-members $10\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button bel ow to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Garden Pavilion URL:https://bernheim.org/event/planned-giving-workshop/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Save the Seed\, Save the Story! DTSTART:20261001T220000Z DTEND:20261001T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:4179-1790877600-1790881200@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Using Seed Saving & Garden Journaling to Plan for 2027’s Veg etable Garden\n\nRegister Here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/save-the-seed-save-the-story/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confession DTSTART:20261001T223000Z DTEND:20261001T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T072608Z UID:13t0ndvc74ull7jpbqvnd0jvv2@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072608Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261001T230000Z DTEND:20261002T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T060435Z UID:14528-1790881200-1790890200@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T060435Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-01/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Office is only open by Appointment DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260911T182558Z UID:6l12os2nlkcbmfa8g12pc33sqe@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182558Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Gabriel Parish Life Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stgabriel.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1:15PM Early Dismissal DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:60ggb4th3l7e4uq75jhhqs7981@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mustang Mile DTSTART:20261002T123000Z DTEND:20261002T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:040l2j1cpo6pgnfoot49lb6j3s@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ACES Meeting DTSTART:20261002T130000Z DTEND:20261002T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182557Z UID:7b287smi3h87l1bd6c57vp2r34@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Set tables up in the gathering space for coffee LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182557Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261002T130000Z DTEND:20261002T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ACES Meeting DTSTART:20261002T150000Z DTEND:20261002T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:016fk7rtb50fn2bqlvq57q2lgq@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z LOCATION:Parish Life Complex-1-Prep Kitchen\, Parish Life Complex-1-Confer ence Room #3 (60)\, Parish Life Complex-1-Conference Room #2 (60)\, Parish Life Complex-1-Conference Room #1 (Billy Zapp Conference Room) (60) X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261002T210000Z DTEND:20261003T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003570-1790960400-1790978400@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-02/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261002T230000Z DTEND:20261003T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T060435Z UID:14550-1790967600-1790976600@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T060435Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-02/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bands of America DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20260911T182548Z UID:1673-1790985600-1791071999@www.landnstadium.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kentucky Regional LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182548Z LOCATION:KY URL:https://www.landnstadium.com/event/bands-of-america-2/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Cardinal Stadium X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cardinalstadium.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Loaves and Fishes Weekend DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTSTAMP:20260911T182557Z UID:1mg74gv4ubfsudjr879g4q92fh@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Drop off food goods donations in the wooden bins located in th e church gathering space. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182557Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kindness Warrior Walk - Down Syndrome of Louisville DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T060153Z UID:12586-1791018000-1791030600@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:community,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Kindness Warrior Walk – Down Syndrome of Louisville\nLocatio n: Festival Plaza and TurfMutt Great Lawn \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Kindness Warrior Walk\, a family-friendly fundraising event benefiting Down Syndrome of Louisville! \nEnjoy a morning of community\, inclusion\, and fun featuring a short wal k along the riverfront\, awards\, vendors\, activities\, and entertainment for all ages. Whether you’re walking with a team\, supporting a loved o ne\, or joining us on your own\, there’s a place for you at the Kindness Warrior Walk. \nTogether\, we can celebrate the incredible individuals of our community and show that we all have the power to be Kindness Warriors ! \nFor more information visit the website: https://dsoflou.org/ \n \n**Th is event is produced by Down Syndrome of Louisville** LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T060153Z LOCATION:Festival Plaza\, 231 Witherspoon Ave\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/kindness-warrior-walk-down-syndrome-of -louisville-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvi lle-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Move It: An Interpretive Health Hike DTSTART:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012155-1791018000-1791021600@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through the Arboretum and discover the natural wor ld in a relaxed\, social setting. This guided hike features a few interpre tive stops along the way\, with a greater focus on exploring the landscape through movement and conversation. \nFREE\, registration is required\nReg istration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, pleas e. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n Re gister LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Meet at Visitor Center URL:https://bernheim.org/event/lets-move-it-an-interpretive-health-hike-3/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature (+)2: Bookmaking from Scratch DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012166-1791021600-1791028800@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join artist Christina Clifford as she leads participants in a two-Saturday workshop on making paper by hand and turning it into a nature journal or sketchbook! \n \nThe first Saturday\, October 3\, will focus o n creating the journal’s cover\, guiding participants through the paperm aking process from crafting pulp to pulling sheets by hand and embellishin g them with natural objects. Using collected leaves\, flowers\, stones\, a nd organic textures\, participants will emboss and shape their covers from scratch—bringing their creative vision to life while deepening their co nnection to the environment. \n \nThe second Saturday\, October 10\, will center on assembling the journal\, as participants stitch their handmade p aper cover and insert together using a classic pamphlet stitch technique. The workshop concludes with time to draw or journal outdoors\, putting eac h finished piece into practice. \nNo experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a love for nature! \nAbout the Instructor\nChristina Cl ifford is a printmaker and bookmaker\, specializing in wood engraving\, an d a visual arts educator with over 20 years of experience. She is a member of the internationally esteemed Wood Engravers’ Network. \nBernheim mem bers $75\; Non-members $90\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Sassafras Room\, 2075 Clermont Rd.\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110 URL:https://bernheim.org/event/bookmaking-from-scratch/2026-10-03/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:District 5 Picnic DTSTART:20261003T140000Z DTEND:20261003T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002854Z UID:10000411-1791021600-1791054000@loukyaa.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002854Z URL:https://loukyaa.org/event/district-5-picnic/?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Louisville Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous X-SOURCE-URL:https://loukyaa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Jug Band Jubilee DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261004T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T000204Z UID:7484-1791028800-1791061200@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:National Jug Band Jubilee\nLocation:  Brown-Forman Amphitheat er – 1301 River Road Louisville\, KY 40202 \nThe National Jug Band Jubil ee returns to the Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park on October 3\, 2026. \nThe National Jug Band Jubilee is a free\, one-day festival cel ebrating the history of Jug Band Music in Louisville\, KY. Featuring (8) b ands\, Jug Band workshops\, kids activities and vending – including food \, beer and wine. Join us at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, on the banks of the Ohio River – as it should be. \n\n\n\n**Produced by Jug Band Jubi lee\, please contact Heather Leoncini** LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T000204Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/national-jug-band-jubilee-2/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chet and family fall foodie festival DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182534Z UID:10000048-1791028800-1791052200@www.derbyparkfleamarket.com CATEGORIES:festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182534Z LOCATION:Derby Park Fleam Market\, 2900 7th Street Road\, Louisville\, KY\ , 40216\, United States URL:https://www.derbyparkfleamarket.com/event/chet-and-family-fall-foodie- festival/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-k y X-SOURCE-NAME:Derby Park Flea Market X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.derbyparkfleamarket.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ECO Kids Discovery Day DTSTART:20261003T170000Z DTEND:20261003T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10011935-1791032400-1791043200@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:ECO Kids Discovery Days are offered every first and third Satu rday of the month (weather permitting). E-C-O stands for Every Child Outsi de\, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the na tural world. \nECO Kids Discovery days may include: \nHANDS-ON DISCOVERY S TATIONS\, led by Volunteer Naturalists\, from 1 – 4 p.m. \nPOP-UP STORY CIRCLES\, because everything and everyone has a story. Watch for our story telling and story-sharing circles near the Visitor Center. \nHIKE OF THE D AY\, led by a Bernheim guide\, starts at 2 p.m. and runs 45 – 60 minutes \n$15 per car recommended donation applies to non-members. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Visitor Center URL:https://bernheim.org/event/eco-kids-discovery-day/2026-10-03/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine on the River DTSTART:20261003T180000Z DTEND:20261003T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182507Z UID:12569-1791036000-1791050400@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Wine on the River\nLocation:  Big Four Lawn – 1001 River Ro ad \nJoin us Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 from 2-6PM at Big Four Lawn for t he 7th Annual Wine on the River. Sample wine from National and Internation al vineyards. With an “around the world” theme focusing on cultural re gions with wine and food in each selected area. \nTickets for the Wine on the River Louisville include admission into the event\, a souvenir glass\, all beverage samples\, and a portion to benefit Boys and Girls Club of Ke ntuckiana. Attendees must be 21+ to enter and show valid ID (sorry no chil dren allowed). Food will be available for purchase. \nWebsite:  https://w ww.wineontheriverlou.com/ \nTicket Link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wi ne-on-the-river-louisville-2026-tickets-1976616612497?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \n  \n**Wine on the River is externally produced by iHeartMedia** LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182507Z URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/wine-on-the-river/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FEAT Family Swim at Goldfish 10/3 DTSTART:20261003T183000Z DTEND:20261003T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182508Z UID:9975-1791037800-1791043200@featoflouisville.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FEAT Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School. They o ffer an indoor swimming pool heated to a tropical 90° year-round and Stat e-of-the-art water purification system to keep the pools clean and sanitar y. All pools are designed exclusively for kids with tropical décor\, toys \, and safety features and kid-friendly amenities like a hair drying stati on\, swimsuit dryers & private changing rooms. \n4176 Westport Road Louisv ille\, KY 40207 \nParents/guardians need to always be with the swimmer in the water and out of the pool for the duration of the event.\nSwimmers do not have to have a sibling to participate. \n$10 per swimmer/ Max $30 per family\n(Free for Goldfish Swim School Members).\nPay at the door. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182508Z LOCATION:Goldfish Swim School\, 4176 Westport Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 402 07 URL:https://featoflouisville.org/event/feat-family-swim-10-3/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:FEAT Louisville X-SOURCE-URL:https://featoflouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confessions DTSTART:20261003T193000Z DTEND:20261003T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:5vjp4va4jos5rg1dd1o7ta6bsd_R20220611T193000@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z LOCATION:STMM-G-Church (500) X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026): 501st Legion Night DTSTART:20261003T210000Z DTEND:20261004T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T180805Z UID:10003343-1791046800-1791064800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:The Empire is coming to Boo at the Zoo! On this night only\, m embers of the famed 501st Legion will bring the Star Wars universe to life with their screen-accurate costumes featuring Stormtroopers\, Sith Lords\ , bounty hunters and other iconic characters. Be sure to stop by for photo s and unforgettable encounters with these fan-favorite visitors from a gal axy far\, far away. \n\nOct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\ nNightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7   (details below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details be low) *** \nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo featur es trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractio ns all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, thi s party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with non e of the scary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (EST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-me mbers\n$14.25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anyti me Tickets\n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept . 27\n\n\n\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchan ges.\nTo provide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purcha sed in advance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3 +\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo ’s animals will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and ma intain their regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at t he Zoo night at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with y our Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive lighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \ nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the le gendary Headless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\ nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk-through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawli ng spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \ n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWe dnesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us fo r a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lowe r music and smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purcha se early to reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat B oo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nThis special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non -food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults c an join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family frie ndly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wea r costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\ nEach week\, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes f or 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos taken at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to fe ature on our social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n \nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a s creenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate . Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned as you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reus able cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:3 0 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in the evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowing atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-o r-treat trail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear c ostume masks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nGeneral FAQs \n \n \ n \n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and le ave the Zoo by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nig htly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and g uests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThi s is a rain or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet yo u no matter the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain ponchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at th e main gift shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will pos t any closing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see animals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of our animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be v iewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedu les. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours ch ange?\nYes. On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with guests allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Ev ent Team time to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. fo r Boo at the Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guest s\, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during this after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adu lts wear costumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be fam ily-friendly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NO T wear costume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the righ t to ask adults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site par king or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-s ite parking or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’ s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a memb er of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nPark ing is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gi ft shops and concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will s ell fun glow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% o ff select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and beverages including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo m embers get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol.  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louisville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited numb er) from the front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is av ailable during Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric whe elchair can be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreser ved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for inf ormation on Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, beha vior inside the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own tr eat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And please help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sust ainable palm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tickets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\ nTickets are available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anyti me Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other ti ckets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I get a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something c omes up?\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchanges for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount ticke ts available?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discoun ted (night-specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tic kets. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more below! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisv ille Zoo members receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purcha se discounted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We res erve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can al so purchase extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membership card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my t icket online?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo I Ds at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed ticke ts help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited number of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot . \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to att end as many times as you would like. Please note that your admission inclu des one loop through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I purchase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covere d on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admiss ion for after-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for fr ee as members. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE w ith admission to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, b ut Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tickets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate. \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides included or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not-so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sl eepy Hollow are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regu lar Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I us e my Family Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experien ce Event pass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on even ts labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our website about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTric k-or-Treating FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-tr eating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go thr ough the treat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one tim e at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\ nYes\, please help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a ba g\, you can purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while supplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanut s?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not co ntain peanuts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. If you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Fri endly Night on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-f ree treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, penci ls and more. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spo oky treats! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider i ce cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our M idnight Vanilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to y our soft serve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—ci nnamon sugar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Cake\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sweets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDri nks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and over can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caram el Apple Cider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost C up—the perfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcoh ol purchases.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Acce ssorize your night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween to te bags and more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select ite ms.  (Member discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photographers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos anytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe with professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10 % off photo purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tat toos—sure to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn s ale September 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502 -493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \ n9500 Preston Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Hi ghway\nLouisville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonv ille\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 4715 0\n812-542-3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meijer Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… some times our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil ca ndy. \nAutumn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends at the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the label s on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil be fore you purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nCli ck for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potent ially scary outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everyt hing we use! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being d estroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or products without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy that you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many a pps to assist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Chey enne Mountain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look fo r the green orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the a pp below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Afri ca’s primates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180805Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026-501st-legion-night /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coming Full Circle Workshop DTSTART:20261003T220000Z DTEND:20261004T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T182734Z UID:10000410-1791050400-1791057600@loukyaa.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T182734Z URL:https://loukyaa.org/event/coming-full-circle-workshop/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Louisville Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous X-SOURCE-URL:https://loukyaa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wilson Creek Discovery Hike and Tour DTSTART:20261004T130000Z DTEND:20261004T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012156-1791104400-1791129600@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Discover Bernheim’s backcountry on an exciting hike and van tour led by Volunteer Naturalists. Explore remote areas of Bernheim\, incl uding Wilson Creek\, future wetland areas\, a moderate loop hike along Ove rall’s Creek and a walk among large boulders in Bernheim’s south secti on.\n\nThis adventure includes several moderate hikes\, with a total walki ng distance of 4 miles\, taking you to parts of Bernheim only accessible w ith a guide.\n\nFor your safety and comfort\, sturdy treaded shoes or hiki ng boots are essential\, and hiking sticks are recommended. Please avoid t ennis shoes\, as parts of the trail are uneven and slippery. Be sure to br ing water\, sack lunch or snacks for lunch at the Bean House.\nBernheim me mbers $20\; Non-members $25\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Meet at Parking Lot C (Playcosystem Parking) URL:https://bernheim.org/event/wilson-creek-discovery-hike-and-tour/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Children's Liturgy of the Word DTSTART:20261004T144500Z DTEND:20261004T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:7hebfdc8v0tl7glrkt3ujua9dh@google.com CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Keenagers' Monthly Meeting - LMR DTSTART:20261004T173000Z DTEND:20261004T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124316Z UID:1tc4bdprdbkkauasu0q3s44s60_R20251207T183000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124316Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Sunday Nature Hike DTSTART:20261004T180000Z DTEND:20261004T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012157-1791122400-1791127800@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are aimed primarily at adults\, but children six years and up are welcome. \nFree Program\; Registration is required.\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (5 02) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Meet at Visitor Center URL:https://bernheim.org/event/first-sunday-nature-hike-2/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261004T210000Z DTEND:20261005T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003344-1791133200-1791151200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-04/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Break Day Camp DTSTART:20261005T130000Z DTEND:20261009T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000905Z UID:10012158-1791190800-1791559800@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Spend fall break exploring the wonders of nature at Bernheim! Young adventurers\, ages 6-12\, will enjoy creek walking\, hiking\, and ha nds-on art-making\, all while connecting with the outdoors. Campers will a lso see all the Forest Giants and explore Playcosystem\, our 17-acre natur e playground. \nSign your children up for a single day or the full week. C amp is held from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily. Please dress your child for the weather and pack a lunch. Snacks are provided. \nBernheim members $20 0/week\; $50/day\nNon-members $260/week\; or $60/day\nRegistration requir ed. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n R egister LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000905Z LOCATION:Event Pavilion URL:https://bernheim.org/event/fall-break-day-camp/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261005T130000Z DTEND:20261005T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261005T190000Z DTEND:20261005T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts - 2H & 2B DTSTART:20261005T190000Z DTEND:20261005T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:2n89n8tdis35119a5sqiaglrbn@google.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts Troop 327 DTSTART:20261005T220000Z DTEND:20261006T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:18chmjvmj57s84qj5cb2gv15cf@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kid's Monday Meet Up DTSTART:20261005T220000Z DTEND:20261005T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:3k78a5f98pug3jduapi4utlsf2@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gordon Homes Virtual Workshop Series: Government Benefits & Progra ms DTSTART:20261005T223000Z DTEND:20261006T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182508Z UID:10162-1791225000-1791230400@featoflouisville.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Understanding Government Benefits for Individuals with Disabil ities\nNavigating government benefits can feel overwhelming—but you don ’t have to do it alone. \nJoin FEAT of Louisville and MassMutual Special Care for the first session of our Virtual Workshop Series\, presented by G ordon Homes\, Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner. \nThis workshop wi ll provide an overview of important government benefits available to indiv iduals with disabilities\, including: \n\nMedicaid\nMedicare\nMedicaid Wai vers\nSSI & SSDI\nAdult Child Benefits\nEmployment considerations LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182508Z LOCATION:Virtual URL:https://featoflouisville.org/event/gordon-homes-virtual-workshop-serie s-government-benefits-programs/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:FEAT Louisville X-SOURCE-URL:https://featoflouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts - Cafeteria DTSTART:20261005T230000Z DTEND:20261006T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:7esp7fj4se0dhu8tnn4v6j8bfa_R20230807T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261006T190000Z DTEND:20261006T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Math Mania (Ayre/Barnhill) DTSTART:20261006T190000Z DTEND:20261006T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:4qbs3lnnc8ta040pf8vhvlh9pa@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Dismissal 1:15 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:770n0ncc8mrr1v9hn2oq8p3qbg@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261007T130000Z DTEND:20261007T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261007T171500Z DTEND:20261007T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Conferences DTSTART:20261007T180000Z DTEND:20261008T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:67vs91orbtpehgps659piooerl@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo 2026 - Sensory Friendly Night DTSTART:20261007T210000Z DTEND:20261008T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003566-1791392400-1791403200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly tric k-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music and smaller crowd s.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early to reserve your spot.\nBuy Online \n\n  \nOct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29– 30\nNightly 5–9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct . 7  (details below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo fea tures trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attrac tions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party experience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (EST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon -members\n$14.25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer An ytime Tickets\n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning S ept. 27\n\n\n\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exc hanges.\nTo provide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be pur chased in advance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests age s 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s animals will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain their regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo a t the Zoo night at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included wit h your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carous el. Festive lighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit ! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear t he famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lo se your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary Headless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider Hou se\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachni ds. This walk-through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-cra wling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour . \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\ nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, l ower music and smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to pur chase early to reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\na t Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit b y 8 p.m.)\nThis special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \ n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adult s can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family f riendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contes t!\nEach week\, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costume s for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/ or photos taken at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on our social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazi ne. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tip s\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the g ate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned as you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. R eusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attendi ng later in the evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowing atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The tric k-or-treat trail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximat ely 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wea r costume masks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route g oes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nGeneral FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zoo by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. an d guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\n This is a rain or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matter the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited num ber of rain ponchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gift shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any closing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \n Can you see animals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of our animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not b e viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular sch edules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes. On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p .m. with guests allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team time to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at the Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our gu ests\, smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grou nds during this after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear costumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friendly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the r ight to ask adults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for of f-site parking or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo ’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere ot her than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a m ember of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nP arking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in y our ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parki ng lot or  unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops and concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and wil l sell fun glow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10 % off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snac ks and beverages including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zo o members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale ite ms or alcohol.  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYe s\, the Louisville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited n umber) from the front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available during Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair can be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unre served fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come fi rst served basis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat oth er Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information on Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, b ehavior inside the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies las t). And please help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying s ustainable palm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more in fo) \nAre tickets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.or g?\nTickets are available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering An ytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.or g. \nMay I get a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if somethin g comes up?\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refun ds or exchanges for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount ti ckets available?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase disc ounted (night-specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Le arn more below! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Lou isville Zoo members receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can pur chase discounted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchase extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on yo ur membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membership card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy m y ticket online?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and phot o IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed ti ckets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited number of tickets will be available for each evening’s time s lot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as many times as you would like. Please note that your admission in cludes one loop through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tick ets can I purchase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people cov ered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership ca rds and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for adm ission for after-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as members. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FRE E with admission to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\ , but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced ext ra guest tickets at the same time you purchase your online discount ticket s. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate. \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides included or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not-so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to r egular Zoo maintenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Family Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Exper ience Event pass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on e vents labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our website about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nT rick-or-Treating FAQs \n \n \ n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or -treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the treat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bag s?\nYes\, please help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you can purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main pl aza (while supplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain pea nuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain peanuts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that proce ss peanuts. If you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy- Friendly Night on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanu t-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pe ncils and more. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cr eam Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cide r ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try ou r Midnight Vanilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist t o your soft serve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts —cinnamon sugar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Cake\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sweets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! G uests 21 and over can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Sp iked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Gh ost Cup—the perfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchases.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize your night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Hallowe en tote bags and more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off selec t items.  (Member discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\ nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professi onal photographers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or pur chase photos anytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe with professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members g et 10% off photo purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporar y tattoos—sure to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\ nOn sale September 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299 \n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5 200 \n9500 Preston Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dix ie Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffe rsonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542-3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264- 3000 \n351 Meijer Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm o il candy. \nAutumn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your a nimal friends at the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm o il before you purchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some p otentially scary outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost e verything we use! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the worl d’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are be ing destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil prod ucts or products without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-fri endly candy that you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are m any apps to assist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and lo ok for the green orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s primates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U nited States URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026-sensory-friendly-n ight/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature (+)6: Beginning Watercolor DTSTART:20261007T210000Z DTEND:20261007T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012132-1791392400-1791399600@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques\, from wet on wet to w et on dry blending techniques.  Students will paint from reference phot os as well as natural materials sourced from Bernheim. With lots of in-dep th demonstrations of technique and individual feedback\, students of all e xperience levels will gain valuable insights.   \nAges 18+\, Students mu st bring supplies\; Program Materials List \nAbout the Instructor\nTeresa Koester wears many hats at Bernheim. She’s the Arts Program Coordinator\ , art educator\, and a budding naturalist. Teresa hails from Louisville\, is a painter and printmaker\, and holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Uni versity of Kentucky. Teresa has spent her 26-year career teaching art to a ll ages. Nature is her favorite classroom\, especially at her beloved Bern heim. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a six-week\, multi-session program. Registration covers all six classes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernheim members $160\; Non-members $180\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button be low to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Garden Pavilion URL:https://bernheim.org/event/nature-beginning-watercolor-5/2026-10-07/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Perennial Garden Trends: From Pollinator Gardens to Prairie Border s DTSTART:20261007T220000Z DTEND:20261007T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:4254-1791396000-1791401400@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:As eco-minded gardeners\, we have been enthusiastically planti ng for pollinators ever since becoming aware of the shocking decline in th e numbers of butterflies and bees. While remaining committed to doing our parts to save pollinators\, we can enjoy many designs and types of gardens . \nIn this class\, an experienced pollinator gardener and designer will d escribe trends in pollinator garden designs from simple cottage gardens to re-wilding to curated home prairie beds and borders. We’ll see native a nd other pollinator garden plants and discuss how to use them in our plant ed spaces. \nSuccess often means our plants run wild and rampant! The clas s will also describe ways to maintain a tidier ‘wild’ garden. \nIf you are thinking about planting a pollinator garden or want to renovate a dis appointing existing one\, bring all the details to our class and leave wit h the start of a plan! \nThis class will explore: \n\nTrends in pollinator gardens\nA description of ‘re-wilding’ and ‘curated meadow’ garde ns\nWhat is a pollinator garden and what must it contain\nA discussion of native plants\nA look at and description of plants to be used in a pollina tor garden\nDesign tips for various types of pollinator gardens\nMaintenan ce tips for keeping pollinator gardens wild but tidy\nAssistance to develo p your pollinator bed or border. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/perennial-garden-trends-from-pollina tor-gardens-to-prairie-borders/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:11&UP Wednesdays DTSTART:20261007T220000Z DTEND:20261007T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:13rd6i9e95g3gu071jsqd446u6@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Scouts in St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261007T223000Z DTEND:20261008T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:u6l7df9hiusok4v8h73eeq5st5_R20260624T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth's Basement\, 1020 E. Burnett Ave.\, Louisville\, KY X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cub Scouts at St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261007T223000Z DTEND:20261007T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:7qq0mrld0qev7e95v4kfjcl3j1@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261007T230000Z DTEND:20261008T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14531-1791399600-1791408600@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-07/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Mom's Night Out - Registration DTSTART:20261008T120000Z DTEND:20261008T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182508Z UID:10134-1791446400-1791478800@featoflouisville.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Take a break\, connect with other moms\, and enjoy an evening created just for you. \nFEAT of Louisville\, Critically Loved and Down Syn drome of Louisville are excited to partner once again for our annual Moms Night Out. This special evening is all about celebrating and supporting th e incredible mothers in our community through fellowship\, laughter\, and meaningful connection. \nWhether you come with a friend or meet someone ne w\, we hope you’ll leave feeling encouraged\, refreshed\, and supported. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182508Z LOCATION:Down Syndrome of Louisville\, 5001 S Hurstbourne Pkwy\,\, Louisvi lle\, KY URL:https://featoflouisville.org/event/fall-2026-moms-night-out/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:FEAT Louisville X-SOURCE-URL:https://featoflouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Conferences DTSTART:20261008T120000Z DTEND:20261008T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3dpg5ob1pc48v5eg8cugs4e663@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Generating Knowledge for Practice Continuing Education DTSTART:20261008T200000Z DTEND:20261008T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:10000375-1791475200-1791482400@spalding.edu CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau International and Spalding Univer sity School of Nursing\, this continuing education presentation explores t he role of nursing research in supporting evidence-based practice and qual ity improvement across healthcare. \nPlease complete the registration form below by Friday\, October 1\, 2026 to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\n\nLoad ing… LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z LOCATION:Troutman Lectorium – Egan Leadership Center\, 901 S. Fourth St. \, Louisville\, KY\, 40203\, United States URL:https://spalding.edu/events/generating-knowledge-for-practice-continui ng-education/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvil le-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Spalding University X-SOURCE-URL:https://spalding.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023_Universi ty-Campus-Map-Update-_v1_WEB.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261008T210000Z DTEND:20261009T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003345-1791478800-1791496800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-08/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confession DTSTART:20261008T223000Z DTEND:20261008T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T072608Z UID:13t0ndvc74ull7jpbqvnd0jvv2@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072608Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261008T230000Z DTEND:20261009T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14532-1791486000-1791495000@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-08/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Office is only open by Appointment DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260911T182558Z UID:6l12os2nlkcbmfa8g12pc33sqe@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182558Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Gabriel Parish Life Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stgabriel.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261009T130000Z DTEND:20261009T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Staying Nutty DTSTART:20261009T190000Z DTEND:20261009T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012160-1791558000-1791563400@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate nature’s most mischievous arborist\, the squi rrel! Learn about the trees they rely on. Enjoy this fun program walking i n their paws: \n\nLearn to identify local nut trees\nBuild a good nest\, a nd\nCache enough nuts to survive the winter\n\nBernheim members $15\; Non- members $20\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to regist er. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Meet at Silo Stage URL:https://bernheim.org/event/staying-nutty/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261009T210000Z DTEND:20261010T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003571-1791565200-1791583200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-09/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261009T230000Z DTEND:20261010T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14533-1791572400-1791581400@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-09/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UL vs FLORIDA STATE DTSTART:20261009T230000Z DTEND:20261010T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182548Z UID:1641-1791572400-1791572400@www.landnstadium.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:https://gocards.com/sports/2017/1/4/football-ticket-info LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182548Z LOCATION:L & N Federal Credit Union Stadium\, Louisville\, KY\, 40209\, Un ited States URL:https://www.landnstadium.com/event/ul-vs-florida-state/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Cardinal Stadium X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cardinalstadium.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park DTSTART:20261010T000000Z DTEND:20261010T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062233Z UID:12795-1791576000-1791586800@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park\n**This event is produced by the Louisville Downtown Partnership** \nLocation: Brown-Forman Amphith eater (1301 River Road) \nWhen: Various Friday nights throughout the summe r and fall \nTime: Venue opens at 8 pm and movie begins at sunset \nIn col laboration with Waterfront Park\, Louisville Downtown Partnership is excit ed to for the return of the outdoor movie night series\, Downtown Drive-In s\, will transform Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater into an o utdoor theater experience\, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to enjoy free movie screenings in the heart of the city. \nThe series will take place on select Friday nights through October\, with the amphitheate r 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 vie wing. \nNo tickets are required for the outdoor film screenings\, but gues ts are encouraged to arrive early to save their seats. The Downtown Drive- in events are weather dependent. Dogs are allowed. \nFor more information about renting the Downtown CineBus\, please visit louisvilledowntown.org/d owntown-cinebus. \nDowntown Drive-in movies: \nMay 15 Clueless (PG-13) \n June 12 The Sandlot (PG) \nJune 19 The Princess and the Frog (G) \nJuly 24 National Treasure (PG) (rescheduled) \nJuly 31 School of Rock (PG-13 ) \nAug 14 Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) \nAug 28 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) \nSept 11 Moana 2 (PG) \nSept 25 Night at the Museum (PG) \nOct 9 The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) \nOct 23 The Princess Bride (PG)  (rescheduled) LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062233Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/downtown-drive-in-at-waterfront-park-4 /2026-10-09/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvill e-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Area 26 Fall Assembly DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:10000390-1791590400-1791763199@loukyaa.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z URL:https://loukyaa.org/event/area-26-fall-assembly/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Louisville Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous X-SOURCE-URL:https://loukyaa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Derby City Head Race DTSTART:20261010T120000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T183109Z UID:13334-1791619200-1791648000@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Derby City Head Race\nLocation:  Waterfront Park – TurfMutt North Great Lawn \n231 Witherspoon St\nLouisville\, KY US 40202 \nDerby C ity Head Race Comes to the Waterfront \nThe Louisville Rowing Club is exci ted to bring the inaugural Derby City Head Race to the TurfMutt Great Lawn on October 10\, 2026! This 5km race will bring rowing teams from across t he region to Louisville for a full day of racing on the Ohio River. \nWe a re expecting more than 1\,000 athletes\, coaches\, families\, and spectato rs to join us for the event. Rowers will range from high school athletes c ompeting in their first regatta to masters rowers with decades of experien ce. We are excited to introduce more people to the sport of rowing and sho wcase our riverfront to visiting teams and families. \nWe are incredibly g rateful to Waterfront Development Corporation for helping us bring this ev ent to the Waterfront. We are also looking for volunteers to help us make race day a success! You do not need to know anything about rowing to volun teer. There will be plenty of jobs for people who are new to the sport\, a nd we would love to have members of the Louisville community join us for t he day. \n \nLink to our website where we have information on how to volun teer: https://www.louisvillerowingclub.org/regatta.html LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T183109Z URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/derby-city-head-race/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MUSCL Fall Yard Sale in St. Elizabeth's Cafeteria DTSTART:20261010T120000Z DTEND:20261010T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:45a9knd18au419qhjjlo1mg15q@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth's Cafeteria\, 1020 E. Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\, KY X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Beasts: Penguins (October) DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180850Z UID:10003976-1791622800-1791630000@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Join us for Breakfast with the Beasts\, where you’ll have th e chance to enjoy a morning meal while observing and learning about the fa scinating world of Penguins. \nWake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how our animals start the day. Tickets include a hot breakfast featuring a waffle bar (Belgian waffl es\, assorted toppings\, sausage links\, fresh brewed coffee\, orange juic e and water)\, parking and admission for the day at the Zoo. Plus\, the ch ance to ask all your questions to our knowledgeable staff! Breakfast will occur near the featured animals’ exhibit area and all programs will feat ure an exclusive keeper talk along with a chance to create enrichment for one of the Zoo’s animals! \nBreakfast with the Beasts is intended for fa milies with children ages 4 – 18.  Also good for scout and youth groups of the same age. \nPrices\n$40 per person\nAge 2 and Under: $0\nAdvance p urchase required. \nBuy Now! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180850Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/breakfast-with-the-beasts-penguins_oct ober_2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville- ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:3rd Annual Angel Walk DTSTART:20261010T130000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183226Z UID:13385-1791622800-1791633600@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Angel Walk\nLocation:  Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Road Louisville KY\, 40202\nEvent opens at 9:00 AM | Walk beg ins at 10:00 AM \nAngel Walk is a one-mile community remembrance walk for families affected by miscarriage\, stillbirth and infant loss. Together\, we celebrate\, remember and honor babies loved deeply and gone too soon. Personalized memorial signs\, a special name reading and remembrance shirt s are part of the gathering. \nRegistration: AngelWalk.org \n**This event is produced by First Hour Grief Recovery** LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183226Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/3rd-annual-angel-walk/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature (+)2: Bookmaking from Scratch DTSTART:20261010T140000Z DTEND:20261010T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182538Z UID:10012167-1791626400-1791633600@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join artist Christina Clifford as she leads participants in a two-Saturday workshop on making paper by hand and turning it into a nature journal or sketchbook! \n \nThe first Saturday\, October 3\, will focus o n creating the journal’s cover\, guiding participants through the paperm aking process from crafting pulp to pulling sheets by hand and embellishin g them with natural objects. Using collected leaves\, flowers\, stones\, a nd organic textures\, participants will emboss and shape their covers from scratch—bringing their creative vision to life while deepening their co nnection to the environment. \n \nThe second Saturday\, October 10\, will center on assembling the journal\, as participants stitch their handmade p aper cover and insert together using a classic pamphlet stitch technique. The workshop concludes with time to draw or journal outdoors\, putting eac h finished piece into practice. \nNo experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a love for nature! \nAbout the Instructor\nChristina Cl ifford is a printmaker and bookmaker\, specializing in wood engraving\, an d a visual arts educator with over 20 years of experience. She is a member of the internationally esteemed Wood Engravers’ Network. \nBernheim mem bers $75\; Non-members $90\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182538Z LOCATION:Sassafras Room\, 2075 Clermont Rd.\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110 URL:https://bernheim.org/event/bookmaking-from-scratch/2026-10-10/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October in the Vegetable Garden DTSTART:20261010T150000Z DTEND:20261010T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:3926-1791630000-1791635400@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:In our monthly programs\, with a combination of lecture and ha nds-on training in the Teaching Garden\, we will show you how to grow prod uce throughout the season in raised beds\, in the ground\, in strawbales\, and containers. Each monthly class will specifically target what’s happ ening in the vegetable and herb beds at that time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/october-in-the-vegetable-garden/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Play Saturday DTSTART:20261010T150000Z DTEND:20261010T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T061434Z UID:10011969-1791630000-1791648000@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:Join us at Playcosystem\, our 17-acre nature playground\, for a day of open-ended\, child-led play. Caregivers can connect with staff a bout the benefits of free play in nature\, while kids explore\, create\, a nd imagine using “loose parts” provided to inspire curiosity\, spark i maginations\, and get kids playing on their terms\, in their own way. \n\n \n\nThis is a FREE program\; no registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T061434Z LOCATION:Playcosystem URL:https://bernheim.org/event/free-play-saturday-2/2026-10-10/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261010T180000Z DTEND:20261010T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14534-1791640800-1791649800@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-10/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confessions DTSTART:20261010T193000Z DTEND:20261010T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:5vjp4va4jos5rg1dd1o7ta6bsd_R20220611T193000@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z LOCATION:STMM-G-Church (500) X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pumpkins at PlayPort DTSTART:20261010T200000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T010103Z UID:12868-1791648000-1791658800@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Pumpkins at PlayPort\nLocation: PlayPort – 1105 Rowan Street \, Louisville\, KY 40203 \nPumpkins at PlayPort is back! \nJoin Waterfront Park and community partners on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, from 4:00 –7:00 PM at PlayPort for a family-friendly fall celebration featuring pu mpkins\, trick-or-treating\, activities\, community partners\, and plenty of Halloween fun! \nFamilies from across Kentuckiana are invited to enjoy an evening designed to bring our community together while experiencing all that PlayPort and Waterfront Park have to offer. \nDress up in your favor ite costume and bring your trick-or-treat bag for lots of goodies! \nWater front Park is a non-profit\, public park in Louisville\, Kentucky. We conn ect people to the river and ensure our waterfront remains an asset that ca n be enjoyed by the community forever. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T010103Z URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/pumpkins-at-playport-2/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FUNdraiser for KY State Al-Anon Convention DTSTART:20261010T200000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:10000405-1791648000-1791658800@loukyaa.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z URL:https://loukyaa.org/event/fundraiser-for-ky-state-al-anon-convention/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Greater Louisville Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous X-SOURCE-URL:https://loukyaa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261010T210000Z DTEND:20261011T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003347-1791651600-1791669600@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-10/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261010T230000Z DTEND:20261011T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14535-1791658800-1791667800@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-10/2/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Piercing the Darkness: The Hubble Space Telescope DTSTART:20261010T230000Z DTEND:20261011T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T181447Z UID:10012162-1791658800-1791669600@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has been a source of scien ce and wonder for over 35 years. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price as we discuss the past\, present\, and future of perhaps the most p opular scientific instrument in history. \nAfter the presentation\, you’ ll enjoy a laser-guided exploration of the night sky\, complemented by tel escopic observations and insights from our dedicated Volunteer Naturalists . \nBernheim members $15\; Non-members $20\nRegistration required by 4 p.m . the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or c lick the button below to register. \n\n \n Register\n \n\n \n  \nPhoto credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA\, Dark Energy Survey/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab /NSF/AURA\, J. Dalcanton LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T181447Z LOCATION:Garden Pavilion URL:https://bernheim.org/event/piercing-the-darkness-the-hubble-space-tele scope/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Children's Liturgy of the Word DTSTART:20261011T144500Z DTEND:20261011T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:7hebfdc8v0tl7glrkt3ujua9dh@google.com CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All You Can Eat Monthly Chicken dinner DTSTART:20261011T150000Z DTEND:20261011T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182525Z UID:6t4k8n0amb15o1oab20hnsq10i@google.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Our monthly all you can eat chicken dinner. Join us for Mass at 10AM then a short stroll across the hallway to enjoy the best fried chi cken dinner in town. Chicken and all the fixins' for less than $10. Even less for the kiddos. Come join us... you won't be disappointed LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182525Z LOCATION:4211 Jim Hawkins Dr\, Louisville\, KY 40229\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:St Luke Louisville KY X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stlukelouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Day Of The Girl Festival DTSTART:20261011T160000Z DTEND:20261011T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T003056Z UID:13182-1791720000-1791745200@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:International Day Of The Girl Festival\nLocation: Big Four Law n (Swing Garden) \n🌸✨ INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL FESTIVAL WITH BAY A ✨🌸 \nBecause every girl deserves to know her worth 💕 \nJoin Beau tiful As You Are (BAYA) for a beautiful\, high-energy day of empowerment\, connection\, and celebration at BAYA’s International Day of the Girl Fe stival! \nVisit the Facebook event page for more information. \n \n** Exte rnally produced by BAYA** LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T003056Z LOCATION:Big Four Lawn\, 1101 River Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, Unite d States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-day-of-the-girl-festival /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14536-1791727200-1791736200@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-11/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002548Z UID:11822-1791727200-1791730800@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:education,free DESCRIPTION:FREE History Lecture Series: Riverfront Reflections\nLocation: Waterfront Park PlayPort 1105 Rowan Street Louisville\, KY 40203\n \nNew Monthly History Series at Waterfront Park PlayPort\n\n\n\nWaterfront Park is launching a new monthly history series at PlayPort\, closely located t o both the Portland and Russell neighborhoods\, right on the site of Jeffe rson County’s first settlement\, Fort-on-Shore. Led by local historian R ick Bell\, each session in the series explores a different topic related t o the people\, places\, and events that shaped the city’s early history. \n\n\n\nTopics will include the founding of Corn Island\, the creation of the Louisville-Portland Canal\, the Great Flood of 1937\, profiles on not able 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 neighbo rhoods that surround PlayPort\, the new experiential learning and play are a. Each lecture runs approximately 90 minutes and includes a visual presen tation and time for audience questions. Whether you’re a lifelong histor y buff or just newly curious\, this series celebrates Louisville’s rich past while honoring the neighborhoods that helped shape it. \nHistory lect ures are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HE RE to register. \n\n\n\nRick Bell History Lecture Series Tentative Schedul e  \n\n\n\nSunday\, October 12\, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm \n\n\n\nIt all began here…  PlayPort is located at the site of Fort-on-Shore\, the first bui ldings erected in Louisville. It is just offshore from Corn Island\, where the earliest settlers landed and built a stockade. George Rogers Clark le d his Illinois Regiment against the British forts from this location. \n\n \n\nSunday\, November 9\, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm \n\n\n\nBelow 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. \n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14\, 2025 2:00pm-3:00pm            \ nC. Lee Cook – the genius from Portland – one of the most remarkable people in history\, he overcame profound physical disabilities to invent m echanical devices that changed society and made him a wealthy man. He star ted his career from his home at 29th and Bank Streets in Portland.Sunday\, January 11\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nLouisville between 1920 and 1940 – hi storic photographs tell the story of Louisville in the 1920s and 1930s\, a time of unprecedented growth for the city. The photos display a vibrant d owntown\, shopping opportunities and fascinating individuals. \nSunday\, F ebruary 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nThe Great Flood of 1937 in Louisville – remembered as the greatest natural disaster in American history\, this ev ent impacted Louisville harder than anywhere else in the entire Ohio River valley. Over 175\,000 people evacuated their homes and overcame challenge s with ingenuity and courage. \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nBi g Jim Porter\, the Kentucky Giant – James D. Porter became international ly famous after being interviewed by Charles Dickens. At 7’9” tall\, h e maintained a famous tavern at his home in Shippingport and was actively involved in local politics. \nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nLou isville and Portland Canal – Built from 1825 until 1830\, the canal revo lutionized river traffic and commerce in the Ohio Valley. A triumph of eng ineering\, digging the canal brought thousands of Irish immigrants to Port land and changed the state of transportation in America. \nSunday\, June 1 4\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nMemorable characters from Louisville\, Portland a nd Russell neighborhoods. Some fascinating personalities\, some famous and others not\, are included. People include internationally known film dire ctors\, artists\, paperboys and other folks that make our community specia l. \nSunday\, July 12\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nLouisville Waterfront and the story of the Park – PlayPort is part of the award-winning Waterfront Pa rk\, which for the past thirty years has opened access to our riverbanks. We will trace the early history of the Louisville waterfront and how it be came a beloved public park. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nTra nsportation history of Louisville – Louisville is a crossroads of Americ an commerce and industry. We will discuss the rise of steamboats\, railroa ds and highways and their impact on this community over time. \nSunday\, S eptember 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nProhibition in Louisville – No commun ity in America was more negatively impacted by the Prohibition era (1922-1 933). Twenty-five distilleries\, fifteen breweries and countless saloons w ent out of business\, leaving 10\,000 Louisvillians out of work\, and spea keasies and bootleggers raised the crime rate. \nSunday\, October 11\, 202 6 2:00pm-3:00pm \nPhotos from the Herald-Post – 1925-1936 – This newsp aper\, a Republican opponent of the Courier-Journal\, featured powerful im ages of local buildings and people. This era saw the development of Fourth Street entertainment\, industrial development and a changing population. \nSunday\, November 15\, 2026 2:00pm-3:00pm \nPortland 1852 – The pivo tal year in the community’s story. In 1852 Portland was annexed by the C ity of Louisville\, becoming a neighborhood\, instead of a separate town. It was also the year which saw the construction of one of the greatest ste amboats\, the Eclipse\, on the Portland Wharf. The U.S. Marine Hospital\, Portland Cemetery and Elementary School\, the oldest school building in t own\, were opened to the public. \nSunday\, December 13\, 2026 2:00pm-3:0 0pm \nLouisville in the American Revolution – the city will celebrate i ts Semiquincentennial in 2028\, and no American city’s founding was more closely impacted by the successful conflict to separate from England. Geo rge Rogers Clark\, Richard Chenoweth\, William Christian\, Richard Taylor and James Patten were key individuals in the local struggle. \nSunday\, Ja nuary 10\, 2027 2:00pm-3:00pm \nThe United States Marine Hospital – A local National Historic Landmark\, this impressive structure is the only s urviving example of the seven federal boatmen hospitals on the “Western Waters.” It was designed by Robert Mills\, the first American-trained ar chitect and creator of the Washington Monument. The Marine Hospital operat ed from 1852 until 1933 and was the forerunner of today’s U.S. Public He alth Service. \nSunday\, February 21\, 2027 2:00pm-3:00pm \nHistoric Ohio River Floods – Throughout recorded history\, damaging high waters have wreaked havoc on the people of the Ohio Valley. The 1832 flood wrecked the river town of Shippingport\, and the years 1882\, 1883 and 1884 saw rare examples of One-Hundred-Year floods. We will look at the impact of the rec ord-breaking 1937 flood from its genesis in Pittsburgh to its final destin ation at Cairo\, Illinois. \nSunday\, March 14\, 2027 2:00pm-3:00pm \nHis toric Galt House hotels – In 1835\, the first Galt House Hotel\, locate d at Second and Main streets opened and set the standard for Western hotel s of that era. Charles Dickens\, in his 1842 book about his American trave ls\, praised the hotel for its excellence. From 1862 until 1919\, the seco nd Galt House was at First and Main. In 1969\, businessman Al Schneider op ened the current hotel\, the largest in Kentucky\, at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. Stories from early travelers\, Civil War dramas and soc ial status are all part of the Galt House story. \nSunday\, April 11\, 202 7 2:00pm-3:00pm \nThe Belle of Louisville – The nation’s last true o perating steamboat started life in 1914 in Pittsburgh as the Idlewild\, wi th its name changing in 1948 to the Avalon. In 1962\, she was purchased by Jefferson County for $34\,000 and rechristened the Belle of Louisville. S ince 2005 it has been operated by Belle of Louisville Riverboats\, part of the Waterfront Development Corporation. It has become one of the most vis ible symbols of Louisville and a world-class attraction during its seasona l touring season. \nThis schedule and topics are subject to change. There will not be a lecture in May due to scheduling conflicts. \n\n\n\nHistory lectures are free to attend and held at the PlayPort event building at 110 5 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY 40203. Click HERE to register.\nThis is a Waterfront Park hosted event. Waterfront Park is a donor supported public park. Your donations help make events like this possible – SUPPORT LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002548Z LOCATION:PlayPort Event Building\, 1105 Rowan Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 4 0203\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/free-history-lecture-series-riverfront -reflections-2026-10/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign= louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261011T210000Z DTEND:20261012T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003348-1791738000-1791756000@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-11/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261012T130000Z DTEND:20261012T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blood Drive DTSTART:20261012T153000Z DTEND:20261012T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:23t64knb7mjep7dba07s7at5dl@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shot Clinic- PAC DTSTART:20261012T160000Z DTEND:20261012T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:654v0cj58n8h6n1qh8tp48s3ef@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts Troop 327 DTSTART:20261012T220000Z DTEND:20261013T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:18chmjvmj57s84qj5cb2gv15cf@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kid's Monday Meet Up DTSTART:20261012T220000Z DTEND:20261012T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:3k78a5f98pug3jduapi4utlsf2@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gordon Homes Virtual Workshop Series: Guardianship & ABLE Accounts DTSTART:20261012T223000Z DTEND:20261013T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182508Z UID:10165-1791829800-1791835200@featoflouisville.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Planning for the Future: Guardianship & ABLE Accounts\nMaking legal and financial decisions for your loved one can be challenging. Join FEAT of Louisville and MassMutual SpecialCare for this informative virtual workshop designed to help families better understand their options. \nPre sented by Gordon Homes\, Financial Advisor & Special Care Planner\, this s ession will cover: \n\nWhat an ABLE Account is\nGuardianship options\nPros and cons of guardianship\nAlternatives to guardianship\nPlanning strategi es for adulthood LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182508Z LOCATION:Virtual URL:https://featoflouisville.org/event/gordon-homes-virtual-workshop-serie s-guardianship-able-accounts/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:FEAT Louisville X-SOURCE-URL:https://featoflouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts - Cafeteria DTSTART:20261012T230000Z DTEND:20261013T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:7esp7fj4se0dhu8tnn4v6j8bfa_R20230807T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261013T190000Z DTEND:20261013T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Math Mania (Ayre/Barnhill) DTSTART:20261013T190000Z DTEND:20261013T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:4qbs3lnnc8ta040pf8vhvlh9pa@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:7th and 8th Grade Quick Recall DTSTART:20261013T190000Z DTEND:20261013T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3see4a59llraen441sjm3268vi@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St Vincent de Paul-Front Room DTSTART:20261013T213000Z DTEND:20261013T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182557Z UID:1evmk9279640271r2tr9ks25gd@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182557Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SAC Meetings DTSTART:20261013T230000Z DTEND:20261014T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:0m4a84ta7ephe4phct6eivnmcr@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wear Purple/Free Dress with Alzheimer's Donation DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260917T184826Z UID:4f9ourt8as9toq70tro15l2ro6@google.com CATEGORIES:community,free LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T184826Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261014T130000Z DTEND:20261014T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Midweek Nature Stroll DTSTART:20261014T140000Z DTEND:20261014T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T001357Z UID:10012163-1791972000-1791979200@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mellow Morning\nTake peaceful fall walk through the Arboretum and the forest with Volunteer Naturalists. During this slow-paced guided w alk\, you’ll discover the seasonal changes occurring in the landscape. \ nThis is a free program\; registration is required.\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215- 7155 or click the button below to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T001357Z LOCATION:Sensory Garden\, 2075 Clermont Rd.\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, Unit ed States URL:https://bernheim.org/event/midweek-nature-stroll/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261014T190000Z DTEND:20261014T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature (+)6: Beginning Watercolor DTSTART:20261014T210000Z DTEND:20261014T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T181632Z UID:10012133-1791997200-1792004400@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques\, from wet on wet to w et on dry blending techniques.  Students will paint from reference phot os as well as natural materials sourced from Bernheim. With lots of in-dep th demonstrations of technique and individual feedback\, students of all e xperience levels will gain valuable insights.   \nAges 18+\, Students mu st bring supplies\; Program Materials List \nAbout the Instructor\nTeresa Koester wears many hats at Bernheim. She’s the Arts Program Coordinator\ , art educator\, and a budding naturalist. Teresa hails from Louisville\, is a painter and printmaker\, and holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Uni versity of Kentucky. Teresa has spent her 26-year career teaching art to a ll ages. Nature is her favorite classroom\, especially at her beloved Bern heim. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a six-week\, multi-session program. Registration covers all six classes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernheim members $160\; Non-members $180\nRegistration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets\, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button be low to register. \n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181632Z LOCATION:Garden Pavilion URL:https://bernheim.org/event/nature-beginning-watercolor-5/2026-10-14/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Skelebration (2026) DTSTART:20261014T220000Z DTEND:20261015T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T180856Z UID:10003582-1792000800-1792011600@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Act Fast:\nPrice increases on Oct. 1\n\n \n \nTickets now on s ale!\nIt’s not a trick! Skelebration returns on Wednesday\, October 14\, from 6-9 p.m. Join Friends of the Louisville Zoo (FOZ) for a night at the Zoo after dark. This exclusive adults-only (21+) event turns the whole Zoo into a Halloween party. Trick-or-treat Skelebration-style along the Zo o’s path\, stopping at treat stations for tasty bites\, adult beverages\ , mocktails and sweets. Along the way: a silent disco\, animal encounters\ , a bourbon pull\, a silent auction\, a costume contest\, and perhaps a fe w frights. \nThis slideshow requires JavaScript. \nTickets\n$75 per perso n (parking is included)\nPrice increases to $85 on October 1! \nPurchase O nline \nAll guests attending Friends of the Louisville Zoo events must be age 21 and older. Skelebration is an outdoor event that will take place in rain or shine. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly. All sales are f inal and nonrefundable unless the Friends of the Louisville Zoo cancel the event\, in which case tickets will be refunded. Guests may transfer their ticket to another person and should contact the Friends of the Louisville Zoo at connect@friendsofthelouisvillezoo.org. \nFAQs\n\n \n \n \n \nWhen is Skelebration? \ n \n \n \n \n \n \nSkel ebration is an adult-only (21+) event that will occur on Wednesday\, Octob er 14 from  6 – 9 p.m. at the Louisville Zoo. \n \n \ n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nWhy is this event being hosted on a weeknight? \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nSkelebration will util ize the traditional Louisville Zoo Boo at the Zoo route only for this adul t-only event\, it will deliver drinks\, treats and food bites near the tra ditional candy booth stops. All weekend dates in October are reserved for children and their families at Boo at the Zoo \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nCan guests wear costumes at Skelebration? \n \n \n \n \n \n \nYes! Skelebration guests will b e encouraged to wear costumes! Please note that for the safety of all gues ts and animals\, the following items are prohibited: masks and facial cove rings\; toy weapons of any kind\; bookbags or bags larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Clear bags are recommended. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhat animal encounters a re available during Skelebration? \n \n \n \n \n \n \nA: Guests will have seve ral opportunities to see animals during Skelebration. Animal Ambassadors w ill greet guests in the Main Plaza from 6 to 7 p.m. Select animals may als o be visible in their habitats along the event route until 7:00 p.m. In ad dition\, the Spider House will remain open for guests to explore until 8:3 0 p.m. \nPlease note that animal encounters are subject to change based on animal well-being\, weather conditions\, and operational needs. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nAre there accommodations for guests with disabilities? \n \n \n \n \n \n \ nAll mobility devices for guests with disabilities\, including ECVs\, are permitted through the attraction. Strollers are permitted as well. Interac tive areas have accessible elements such as raised dig box and wheelchair accessible photo ops. Please see our Rentals Page for more information. \n The Louisville Zoo is happy to permit service dogs on grounds. Due to the unique nature of our facility\, we do have a few restrictions so please se e our Service Animals Page for more information. \nFor guests with sensory sensitivities\, please see our Accessibility Page for information about Sensory Bags available for loan and nearby Quiet Areas to plan breaks dur ing your visit. \nIf at any time during your visit you need assistance\, p lease speak to a Louisville Zoo team member or call the Front Desk at (502 ) 459-2181. We are here to help. \n \n \n \n\n \nPres ented by\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n21+ EVENTS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHump Day Happy Hour – Islands Getaway\nAugust 26\, 2026 @ 6:30 pm \nSet you clock to Islands time! Relax with a cool beverage and delicious appetizers while enjoying exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions throughout our popular Isla nds exhibit area. \n \n\nTrivia Night – Wild World of Disney\nSeptember 2\, 2026 @ 6:30 pm \nPut on your thinking cap (or favorite pair of Mickey ears) for this wild night of trivia. You’ll have to do more than wish u pon a star to take the top prize. \n \n\nSkelebration (2026)\nOctober 14\ , 2026 @ 6:00 pm \nTickets now on sale! Skelebration returns to the Louisv ille Zoo on Wednesday\, October 14. Hosted by the Friends of the Louisvill e Zoo\, this adults-only (21+) event transforms the Zoo's familiar Boo at the Zoo route into a trick-or-treat adventure for grown-ups. \n \n\nTrivia Night – Cozy Caper\nNovember 18\, 2026 @ 6:30 pm \nOnly the greatest de tectives will be able to solve the mystery. Answer trivia questions and pu t together clues to figure out ZOOdunnit. \n \n\nTrivia Night – Jungle B ells\nDecember 16\, 2026 @ 6:30 pm \nDon your ugliest holiday sweater and test your knowledge for this wildly festive reindeer game. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T180856Z LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U nited States URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/skelebration-2026/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:11&UP Wednesdays DTSTART:20261014T220000Z DTEND:20261014T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:13rd6i9e95g3gu071jsqd446u6@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Scouts in St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261014T223000Z DTEND:20261015T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:u6l7df9hiusok4v8h73eeq5st5_R20260624T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth's Basement\, 1020 E. Burnett Ave.\, Louisville\, KY X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cub Scouts at St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261014T223000Z DTEND:20261014T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:7qq0mrld0qev7e95v4kfjcl3j1@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bancroft Admin Meeting DTSTART:20261014T223000Z DTEND:20261015T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:3eoaqnbp3iiqfdv3eeko33om2b@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:To confirm\, starting at 6:30 until 9:15\, with doors to lock at 7:05. We will pay quarterly. Jaimie Schapkerfinance@cityofbancroft.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z LOCATION:Sacred Heart Center-1-Sacred Heart Center\, Room A (40) X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261014T230000Z DTEND:20261015T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14537-1792004400-1792013400@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-14/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5th Grade Field Trip DTSTART:20261015T121500Z DTEND:20261015T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:7e5khb1u3mp86ckhs41ioolhir@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Shaker Village LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1st Grade Field Trip DTSTART:20261015T143000Z DTEND:20261015T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:0gv7cobvflhqip8gsq7vk5oihk@google.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Sunny Acres LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261015T190000Z DTEND:20261015T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready Set Study - Ms. Barnhill - No bulletin DTSTART:20261015T190000Z DTEND:20261015T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3qe30i7n1gdg60aen7jn4cqnit@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261016T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003349-1792083600-1792101600@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-15/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ghoul's Night Out DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261016T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182530Z UID:10000268-1792083600-1792094400@www.westportvillage.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Join us for some spookily good shopping deals\, fun photo ops\ , special potions {cocktails}\, music\, entertainment and more at Ghoul’ s Night Out at Westport Village on October 15\, 2026 from 5-8pm! \nExpect a magician\, on-demand poetry readings\, tarot card readings & MORE! \nCos tumes encouraged {but not required} and snap a photo then tag us in your p hoto on Instagram that night to enter to win a $100 gift card to anywhere in Westport Village! \nFull event details & discounts to be revealed SOON. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182530Z URL:https://www.westportvillage.com/event/ghouls-night-out/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Westport Village X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.westportvillage.com/store/golden-keep-game-co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:History Lecture featuring Dr. Saladin Ambar DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261016T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:3911-1792087200-1792096200@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/history-lecture-featuring-dr-saladin -ambar/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual History Lecture with Dr. Saladin Ambar DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261016T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:4033-1792087200-1792098000@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Author of\nMurder on the Mississippi:  The Shocking Crimes th at Shaped Abraham Lincoln\nPublic Lecture with barbeque dinner by Kingsley ’s LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/annual-history-lecture-with-dr-salad in-ambar/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-k y X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Skate Night DTSTART:20261015T220000Z DTEND:20261016T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182606Z UID:4fv3r55nckguerij2ainl64v5i@google.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Girls Only!!! 6-8PM. $10 LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182606Z LOCATION:Sprak Skatepark\, 800 N 27th St\, Louisville\, KY 40212\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confession DTSTART:20261015T223000Z DTEND:20261015T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T072608Z UID:13t0ndvc74ull7jpbqvnd0jvv2@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072608Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261015T230000Z DTEND:20261016T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14538-1792090800-1792099800@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-15/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Office is only open by Appointment DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260911T182558Z UID:6l12os2nlkcbmfa8g12pc33sqe@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182558Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Gabriel Parish Life Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stgabriel.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261016T130000Z DTEND:20261016T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261016T190000Z DTEND:20261016T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grateville Dead Music Festival DTSTART:20261016T210000Z DTEND:20261017T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062511Z UID:6775-1792170000-1792191600@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Grateville Dead Music Festival\nLocation:  Brown Forman Amphi theater \n\nJoin regional deadheads October 16-18\, 2026\, bringing it bac k home to the Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park in Louisville\, KY for the Grateville Dead Music Festival. \n-Three days of music\, food\ , drinks\, fun and family! \nVisit the official festival website HERE \n** This event is produced by Dennie Humphrey\, click here for website contact form** LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062511Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/grateville-dead-music-festival/2026-10 -16/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261016T210000Z DTEND:20261017T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003572-1792170000-1792188000@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-16/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261016T230000Z DTEND:20261017T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14539-1792177200-1792186200@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-16/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Horticulture Volunteer Workday DTSTART:20261017T130000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T181632Z UID:10012185-1792227600-1792238400@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Spend a Saturday morning working with Bernheim’s Horticultur e department in the Edible Garden! Plant trees\, pull weeds\, spread mulch \, and connect with nature through volunteering. \nCoffee & snacks will be provided. \nFree\; registration is required.\n\n \n Register LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181632Z LOCATION:Edible Garden URL:https://bernheim.org/event/horticulture-volunteer-workday/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FarmiKids Grow! DTSTART:20261017T140000Z DTEND:20261017T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:3941-1792231200-1792236600@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education,family DESCRIPTION:Join us for informative and playful kid-friendly activities wi th (shh!) a dose of age-appropriate science lessons thrown in to broaden k ids’ knowledge and experience with the natural world. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/farmikids-grow-6/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T001455Z UID:10012169-1792242000-1792249200@bernheim.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Discover the rewarding experience of volunteering at Bernheim\ , whether you have just a few hours to spare or can commit to hundreds. He lp enhance our visitors’ experiences while enjoying the beauty of the na tural world\, participating in a range of engaging activities. \nTake the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer and making a lasting impact by attending a general orientation!  \n Click the button below to create a n account on VolunteerHub and register for orientation.  \n\n \n Sign U p LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T001455Z LOCATION:Research Building\, 2075 Clermont Rd.\, Clermont\, KY\, 40110\, U nited States URL:https://bernheim.org/event/volunteer-orientation-3/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum X-SOURCE-URL:https://bernheim.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261017T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14540-1792245600-1792254600@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-17/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grateville Dead Music Festival DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261018T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062657Z UID:13007-1792245600-1792278000@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Grateville Dead Music Festival\nLocation:  Brown Forman Amphi theater \n\nJoin regional deadheads October 16-18\, 2026\, bringing it bac k home to the Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park in Louisville\, KY for the Grateville Dead Music Festival. \n-Three days of music\, food\ , drinks\, fun and family! \nVisit the official festival website HERE \n** This event is produced by Dennie Humphrey\, click here for website contact form** LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062657Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/grateville-dead-music-festival/2026-10 -17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confessions DTSTART:20261017T193000Z DTEND:20261017T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:5vjp4va4jos5rg1dd1o7ta6bsd_R20220611T193000@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z LOCATION:STMM-G-Church (500) X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261017T210000Z DTEND:20261018T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003351-1792256400-1792274400@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-17/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14541-1792263600-1792272600@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-17/3/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Children's Liturgy of the Word DTSTART:20261018T144500Z DTEND:20261018T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:7hebfdc8v0tl7glrkt3ujua9dh@google.com CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Louisville Kidney Walk DTSTART:20261018T170000Z DTEND:20261018T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T183157Z UID:13051-1792328400-1792339200@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Louisville Kidney Walk\nLocation: Big Four Lawn \nJoin us on S unday\, October 18\, 2026\, for the Louisville Kidney Walk\, part of the n ation’s largest fundraising event dedicated to kidney disease patients\, transplant recipients\, living donors\, and their families. \nWhen you wa lk with us\, you become part of a powerful community working to create a f uture free from the burden of kidney disease. Every step taken and every d ollar raised helps fuel groundbreaking research\, drive lifesaving advocac y efforts\, expand access to transplantation\, and provide critical suppor t for those facing kidney disease today. \nTogether\, we can bring hope to the millions of Americans affected by kidney disease. Join us at Louisvil le’s waterfront as we walk\, celebrate\, and make a lasting impact—one step at a time. \nVisit website for more information: https://www.kidneyw alk.org/louisville \n \n**This event is externally produced by the Nationa l Kidney Foundation** LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T183157Z LOCATION:Big Four Lawn\, 1101 River Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, Unite d States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/louisville-kidney-walk/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261018T180000Z DTEND:20261018T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14542-1792332000-1792341000@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-18/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grateville Dead Music Festival DTSTART:20261018T180000Z DTEND:20261019T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062753Z UID:13008-1792332000-1792360800@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Grateville Dead Music Festival\nLocation:  Brown Forman Amphi theater \n\nJoin regional deadheads October 16-18\, 2026\, bringing it bac k home to the Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park in Louisville\, KY for the Grateville Dead Music Festival. \n-Three days of music\, food\ , drinks\, fun and family! \nVisit the official festival website HERE \n** This event is produced by Dennie Humphrey\, click here for website contact form** LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062753Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/grateville-dead-music-festival/2026-10 -18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Special Disciple Adaptive Class DTSTART:20261018T180000Z DTEND:20261018T184500Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:0817mjc1sak0sr1v61gugc8btk@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261018T210000Z DTEND:20261019T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003352-1792342800-1792360800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-18/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NAMI Group DTSTART:20261018T230000Z DTEND:20261019T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182557Z UID:7g1i1d933qp8het15gnnid947i@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182557Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261019T130000Z DTEND:20261019T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Troop #4532 Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scouts DTSTART:20261019T184500Z DTEND:20261019T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:69c9phk73guhqkfkrmljcj5fe7@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Tamela Triplett (502)612-7580 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261019T190000Z DTEND:20261019T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts - 2H & 2B DTSTART:20261019T190000Z DTEND:20261019T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:2n89n8tdis35119a5sqiaglrbn@google.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts Troop 327 DTSTART:20261019T220000Z DTEND:20261020T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:18chmjvmj57s84qj5cb2gv15cf@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kid's Monday Meet Up DTSTART:20261019T220000Z DTEND:20261019T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:3k78a5f98pug3jduapi4utlsf2@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gordon Homes Virtual Workshop Series: Special Needs Trusts DTSTART:20261019T223000Z DTEND:20261020T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182508Z UID:10168-1792434600-1792440000@featoflouisville.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Loved One’s Future\nPl anning ahead can help provide long-term financial security while protectin g eligibility for important public benefits. \nJoin FEAT of Louisville and MassMutual SpecialCare for the final installment of our Virtual Workshop Series\, presented by Gordon Homes\, Financial Advisor & Special Care Plan ner. \nTopics include: \n\nFirst-Party Special Needs Trusts\nThird-Party S pecial Needs Trusts\nPooled Trusts\nMiller Trusts\nCommon mistakes to avoi d\nStrategies for protecting benefits while planning for the future LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182508Z LOCATION:Virtual URL:https://featoflouisville.org/event/gordon-homes-virtual-workshop-serie s-special-needs-trusts/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:FEAT Louisville X-SOURCE-URL:https://featoflouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts - Cafeteria DTSTART:20261019T230000Z DTEND:20261020T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:7esp7fj4se0dhu8tnn4v6j8bfa_R20230807T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:School Picture Retakes - LMR DTSTART:20261020T120000Z DTEND:20261020T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:766p2fm1fhntkn337ahhis2p26@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261020T190000Z DTEND:20261020T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Math Mania (Ayre/Barnhill) DTSTART:20261020T190000Z DTEND:20261020T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:4qbs3lnnc8ta040pf8vhvlh9pa@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:7th & 8th Grade Quick Recall DTSTART:20261020T190000Z DTEND:20261020T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3pjbg4c4a6sj5697la4bkktbim@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Growing Perennials: Evaluate to Renovate! DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261020T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:4256-1792519200-1792524600@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Perennial gardens should delight us from Spring to Fall and in terest us in the Winter. From colorful blooms to hungry pollinators to con trasts of textures\, there should always be something to fascinate and mak e us smile. Yet perennials\, in all their eccentricities\, whether growing successfully or in challenging ways\, result\, from time to time\, in bed s and borders in need of renovation. \nIn this class\, an experienced gard en designer and renovator will guide you through the process of evaluating your space to plan for future changes. We’ll examine types of problems in the garden and suggest solutions\, discuss basic and easy design princi ples and how to position plants for optimal viewing pleasure. The class wi ll also include a look at and description of how to use plants that can se rve as remedies to garden issues. \nBring descriptions\, measurements\, an d/or pictures and leave with ideas for your spaces. \nThe secret to renova tion success starts with evaluation! \nThis class will explore: \n\nSteps in the process of evaluating a garden\nDefinition of seasonality in the ga rden and how to achieve it\nCommon perennial garden issues and suggestions for improvement\nBasic design principles to produce balanced and pleasing spaces\nIdeas for placement of plants for optimal effect\nA description o f ‘problem-solver’ plants\nAssistance to solve problems in your beds a nd borders. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/growing-perennials-evaluate-to-renov ate/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PTO Meeting - Lib DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T184256Z UID:3arjol2tbemnh76ksp4p2ej10d_R20260915T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T184256Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:PTO Meeting - Resource Room DTSTART:20261020T220000Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:18t07fnd5v2t59n8dtkpntq8qs@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mulligan's 5k Fun Run and Walk DTSTART:20261021T103000Z DTEND:20261021T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T002843Z UID:13002-1792564200-1792569600@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Mulligan’s 5k Fun Run and Walk\nLocation: TurfMutt Great Law n \nStart your morning with Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk\, and take in s tunning views as you start at the TurfMutt Foundation Great Lawn and cross the Ohio River on Louisville’s Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. Whether you run or walk\, this fourth-annual event is the perfect way to start your Eq uip experience. All proceeds benefit the Kentucky Humane Society. \n**This event is produced by the Equip Expo** LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T002843Z LOCATION:TurfMutt Great Lawn\, 231 E. Witherspoon Street\, Louisville\, KY \, 40202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/mulligans-5k-fun-run-and-walk-2/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261021T130000Z DTEND:20261021T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261021T190000Z DTEND:20261021T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:11&UP Wednesdays DTSTART:20261021T220000Z DTEND:20261021T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:13rd6i9e95g3gu071jsqd446u6@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Scouts in St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261021T223000Z DTEND:20261022T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:u6l7df9hiusok4v8h73eeq5st5_R20260624T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth's Basement\, 1020 E. Burnett Ave.\, Louisville\, KY X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cub Scouts at St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261021T223000Z DTEND:20261021T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:7qq0mrld0qev7e95v4kfjcl3j1@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Support Group for Loved Ones of Substance Passing DTSTART:20261021T223000Z DTEND:20261022T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:2e04ht3o11l5rkggm3ig4iep5i@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Grief Recovery After Substance Passing Support Meeting. Contac t Laura Graven for more information. lgraven@stalbert.org or 425-3940 ext. 169 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z LOCATION:Parish Life Complex-1-Conference Room #3 (60) X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261021T230000Z DTEND:20261022T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14543-1792609200-1792618200@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-21/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bike Night DTSTART:20261022T160000Z DTEND:20261023T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:6c9010q50mt8tth8344cj8i9rq@google.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Bike Night January LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z LOCATION:Sprak Skatepark\, 800 N 27th St\, Louisville\, KY 40212\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready Set Study - Ms. Barnhill - No bulletin DTSTART:20261022T190000Z DTEND:20261022T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3qe30i7n1gdg60aen7jn4cqnit@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OVEC Family Engagement Night in St. E cafeteria DTSTART:20261022T210000Z DTEND:20261022T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:0j25hhqq0ocd4jgp0mijq2tgig@google.com CATEGORIES:community,family LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261022T210000Z DTEND:20261023T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003353-1792688400-1792706400@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-22/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Farmigardeners DTSTART:20261022T220000Z DTEND:20261022T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182539Z UID:3968-1792692000-1792697400@visitfarmington.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Vegetable Gardening for Beginners \nWhat better way to learn h ow to grow your own vegetables and herbs than by working hands-on alongsid e our gardening coaches in the Jefferson County Master Gardener Associatio n Teaching Garden at Farmington throughout the gardening season? Learn to grow by growing! LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182539Z LOCATION:Farmington\, 3033 Bardstown Road\, Louisville\, 40205\, United St ates URL:https://visitfarmington.org/event/farmigardeners-7/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Welcome to Farmington X-SOURCE-URL:https://visitfarmington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confession DTSTART:20261022T223000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T072608Z UID:13t0ndvc74ull7jpbqvnd0jvv2@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072608Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261022T230000Z DTEND:20261023T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14544-1792695600-1792704600@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-22/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Office is only open by Appointment DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260911T182558Z UID:6l12os2nlkcbmfa8g12pc33sqe@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182558Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Gabriel Parish Life Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stgabriel.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261023T130000Z DTEND:20261023T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Step by Step 2nd grade (set up 11:30 program at 12:00) DTSTART:20261023T153000Z DTEND:20261023T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T184256Z UID:245u65j99hptlkonv0bj2tdif7@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T184256Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261023T190000Z DTEND:20261023T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261023T210000Z DTEND:20261024T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003573-1792774800-1792792800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-23/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261023T230000Z DTEND:20261024T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14545-1792782000-1792791000@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-23/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park DTSTART:20261024T000000Z DTEND:20261024T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T062914Z UID:13224-1792785600-1792796400@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park\n**This event is produced by the Louisville Downtown Partnership** \nLocation: Brown-Forman Amphith eater (1301 River Road) \nWhen: Various Friday nights throughout the summe r and fall \nTime: Venue opens at 8 pm and movie begins at sunset \nIn col laboration with Waterfront Park\, Louisville Downtown Partnership is excit ed to for the return of the outdoor movie night series\, Downtown Drive-In s\, will transform Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater into an o utdoor theater experience\, offering locals and visitors alike the chance to enjoy free movie screenings in the heart of the city. \nThe series will take place on select Friday nights through October\, with the amphitheate r 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 vie wing. \nNo tickets are required for the outdoor film screenings\, but gues ts are encouraged to arrive early to save their seats. The Downtown Drive- in events are weather dependent. Dogs are allowed. \nFor more information about renting the Downtown CineBus\, please visit louisvilledowntown.org/d owntown-cinebus. \nDowntown Drive-in movies: \nMay 15 Clueless (PG-13) \n June 12 The Sandlot (PG) \nJune 19 The Princess and the Frog (G) \nJuly 24 National Treasure (PG) (rescheduled) \nJuly 31 School of Rock (PG-13 ) \nAug 14 Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) \nAug 28 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13) \nSept 11 Moana 2 (PG) \nSept 25 Night at the Museum (PG) \nOct 9 The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) \nOct 23 The Princess Bride (PG)  (rescheduled) LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T062914Z LOCATION:Brown-Forman Amphitheater\, 1301 River Rd.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40 202\, United States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/downtown-drive-in-at-waterfront-park-4 /2026-10-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisvill e-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T002940Z UID:12235-1792836000-1792841400@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours\nLocation: Meet at the Belle of Louisville and walk to the Lincoln Memorial \nPlease join author and hi storian\, Rick Bell as he returns to Waterfront Park for monthly walking t ours. Bell will be hosting a FREE 1.5-mile historical walking tour on sele ct dates. Tours will begin at the Belle of Louisville and will take you al l through Waterfront Park until you reach the Lincoln Memorial. \nBell wil l give attendees the opportunity to educate themselves from what used to b e a barren scrap yard\, to what is now Waterfront Park\, 88.5-acres of ope n green space giving people access to the Ohio River in downtown Louisvill e. Whether it is describing the riverfront’s importance to the growth of Louisville\, or even a chilling story of sleigh rides on the Ohio\, Bell ’s historical walks will leave you feeling like a Waterfront Park expert ! \nRAIN OR SHINE\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen. Paid parking is available in the Blue Lot (Wharf) \nTours are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requ ested. Click HERE to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T002940Z URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/rick-bell-historic-walking-tours-3/202 6-10-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Via Colori Street Painting Festival DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T062718Z UID:12580-1792836000-1792864800@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:Via Colori Street Painting Festival\nLocation: Big Four Lawn – 1001 River Road  \nThe 18th annual Via Colori® Street Painting Festi val will be held October 24\, 2026 – October 25\, 2026.  \nGet ready for Via Colori® Kentucky – the most colorful\, creative\, and downright awesome festival in Kentuckiana! \nEvery year\, hundreds of artists\, loc al groups\, vendors\, and partners come together to turn the sidewalks of Louisville’s Waterfront Park into a giant canvas bursting with creativit y. Over 150 amazing artists will be chalking out jaw-dropping masterpieces live – right before your eyes! Event is free and pet friendly! \nBut th at’s not all. You’ll find live music to vibe to\, tasty bites at the f ood court\, bounce houses for the kiddos\, cool vendors\, cosplay fun\, an d plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone smiling. \nBest pa rt? Via Colori® proudly supports the incredible work of the Girl Scouts o f Kentuckiana\, making art and community go hand in hand. \nCome join the fun\, get inspired\, and see art like you’ve never seen it before! \nVis it https://viacolorikentucky.com/ for more information \n \n**This event i s produced by Via Colori® which supports the important work of Girl Scout s of Kentuckiana.** LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T062718Z LOCATION:Big Four Lawn & Swing 
Garden\, 1101 E River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206 URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/via-colori-street-painting-festival-4/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October Birthday Bash DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T180803Z UID:10003965-1792836000-1792846800@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a joyful celebration at Louisville Zoo: ou r October Animal Birthday Bash. This celebration highlights the amazing an imals who live at the Zoo that have birthdays this month. \nThese birthday celebrations go beyond cake and candles — they’re designed to connect you with the animals in meaningful ways.   \nActivities MAY include: \ n\nSpecial Keeper Chats: Hear firsthand stories and insights from the peop le who care for our animals every day.\nUnique Animal Enrichment: Watch o ur birthday stars enjoy special treats and toys designed to engage their s enses.\n\nMark Your Calendar\nWhether you’re a longtime Zoo member or a first-time visitor\, these monthly celebrations are a great way to deepen your connection with wildlife and support animal care at the Louisville Zo o. \n\n\n\n\nEnrichment & Keeper Talk Schedule\nSUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO W EATHER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned here for the October Birthday Bash lineup. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T180803Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/october-2026-birthday-bash/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trick or Treat at Westport Village DTSTART:20261024T140000Z DTEND:20261024T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T183450Z UID:10000269-1792836000-1792843200@www.westportvillage.com CATEGORIES:community,holiday DESCRIPTION:Stroll door to door at participating businesses throughout Wes tport Village collecting sweet treats on Saturday\, October 24th from 10am -12pm! \nPlus\, we will have a DJ\, complimentary photobooth and special H alloween performance from Dancensation at 11am in the green space! \nHappy Halloween! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T183450Z URL:https://www.westportvillage.com/event/trick-or-treat-at-westport-villa ge-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Westport Village X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.westportvillage.com/store/golden-keep-game-co END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Join us for FEAT of Louisville and Republic Bank’s Sensory Frien dly Trunk or Treat! DTSTART:20261024T170000Z DTEND:20261024T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182508Z UID:9842-1792846800-1792854000@featoflouisville.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:****Registration is required.**** \nSensory fun for the whole family. \n\n\n\nRepublic Bank-9600 Brownsboro Road\, Louisville\, KY 40241 \n\n\n\n\n\n10/24 Saturday 1:00PM – 3:00PM \n\nInterested in hosting a trunk or table? Please fill out our vender link HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182508Z LOCATION:Republic Bank\, 9600 Brownsboro Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40241\, United States URL:https://featoflouisville.org/event/join-us-for-feat-of-louisville-and- republic-banks-sensory-friendly-trunk-or-treat/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:FEAT Louisville X-SOURCE-URL:https://featoflouisville.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261024T180000Z DTEND:20261024T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14546-1792850400-1792859400@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-24/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confessions DTSTART:20261024T193000Z DTEND:20261024T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:5vjp4va4jos5rg1dd1o7ta6bsd_R20220611T193000@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z LOCATION:STMM-G-Church (500) X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261024T210000Z DTEND:20261025T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003355-1792861200-1792879200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-24/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261024T230000Z DTEND:20261025T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14547-1792868400-1792877400@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-24/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Crown Live in the Ville-Ludacris\, T.I.\, Rick Ross\, Bigxthap lug DTSTART:20261024T230000Z DTEND:20261025T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182548Z UID:1659-1792868400-1792868400@www.landnstadium.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182548Z LOCATION:KY URL:https://www.landnstadium.com/event/the-crown-live-in-the-ville/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Cardinal Stadium X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cardinalstadium.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast DTSTART:20261025T130000Z DTEND:20261025T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182558Z UID:5ecrbk0vl6cj4n1dhdefsllj7t@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182558Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Gabriel Parish Life Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stgabriel.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Via Colori Street Painting Festival DTSTART:20261025T140000Z DTEND:20261025T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T062825Z UID:12584-1792922400-1792947600@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:Via Colori Street Painting Festival\nLocation: Big Four Lawn – 1001 River Road  \nThe 18th annual Via Colori® Street Painting Festi val will be held October 24\, 2026 – October 25\, 2026.  \nGet ready for Via Colori® Kentucky – the most colorful\, creative\, and downright awesome festival in Kentuckiana! \nEvery year\, hundreds of artists\, loc al groups\, vendors\, and partners come together to turn the sidewalks of Louisville’s Waterfront Park into a giant canvas bursting with creativit y. Over 150 amazing artists will be chalking out jaw-dropping masterpieces live – right before your eyes! Event is free and pet friendly! \nBut th at’s not all. You’ll find live music to vibe to\, tasty bites at the f ood court\, bounce houses for the kiddos\, cool vendors\, cosplay fun\, an d plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone smiling. \nBest pa rt? Via Colori® proudly supports the incredible work of the Girl Scouts o f Kentuckiana\, making art and community go hand in hand. \nCome join the fun\, get inspired\, and see art like you’ve never seen it before! \nVis it https://viacolorikentucky.com/ for more information \n \n**This event i s produced by Via Colori® which supports the important work of Girl Scout s of Kentuckiana.** LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T062825Z LOCATION:Big Four Lawn & Swing 
Garden\, 1101 E River Rd\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206 URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/via-colori-street-painting-festival-5/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Children's Liturgy of the Word DTSTART:20261025T144500Z DTEND:20261025T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:7hebfdc8v0tl7glrkt3ujua9dh@google.com CATEGORIES:family LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14548-1792936800-1792945800@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-25/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pax Christi Trunk or Treat in St. Elizabeth Church parking lot DTSTART:20261025T200000Z DTEND:20261025T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:35b394ko1ee95h6551bt5f56jp@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours DTSTART:20261025T200000Z DTEND:20261025T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T182838Z UID:12226-1792944000-1792949400@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Rick Bell Historic Walking Tours\nLocation: Meet at Lincoln Me morial and walk to the Big Four® Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge \nPlease j oin author and historian\, Rick Bell as he returns to Waterfront Park for monthly walking tours. Bell will be hosting a FREE 1.5-mile historical wal king tour on select dates.  Tours will begin at the Lincoln Memorial and will take you all through Waterfront Park until you reach the Big Four® P edestrian and Bicycle Bridge. \nBell will give attendees the opportunity t o educate themselves from what used to be a barren scrap yard\, to what is now Waterfront Park\, 88.5-acres of open green space giving people access to the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. \nRAIN OR SHINE\nParticipants s hould wear comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscree n. Free parking is available in the park. \nTours are free to attend\, the favor of registration is requested. Click HERE to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T182838Z URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/rick-bell-historic-walking-tours-2/202 6-10-25/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261025T210000Z DTEND:20261026T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003356-1792947600-1792965600@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-25/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Haunting DTSTART:20261025T230000Z DTEND:20261026T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T151631Z UID:14549-1792954800-1792963800@kyshakespeare.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Continuing our Halloween production tradition\, join us for a special US Premiere inside Kentucky Shakespeare’s Headquarters in histor ic Old Louisville this fall\, and experience a classic tale of terror tha t combines the essential ingredients of the great Victorian ghost stories to thrilling and macabre effect. Hugh Janes’ gripping play is inspired b y some of Charles Dickens’ most haunting works and has already enjoyed a massively successful UK tour\, thrilling and terrifying audiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151631Z LOCATION:Kentucky Shakespeare Headquarters\, 616 Myrtle Street\, Louisvill e\, KY\, 40208 URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/event/9-30-26/2026-10-25/4/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Kentucky Shakespeare X-SOURCE-URL:https://kyshakespeare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261026T130000Z DTEND:20261026T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261026T190000Z DTEND:20261026T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts - 2H & 2B DTSTART:20261026T190000Z DTEND:20261026T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:2n89n8tdis35119a5sqiaglrbn@google.com CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts Troop 327 DTSTART:20261026T220000Z DTEND:20261027T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:18chmjvmj57s84qj5cb2gv15cf@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kid's Monday Meet Up DTSTART:20261026T220000Z DTEND:20261026T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:3k78a5f98pug3jduapi4utlsf2@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy Scouts - Cafeteria DTSTART:20261026T230000Z DTEND:20261027T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:7esp7fj4se0dhu8tnn4v6j8bfa_R20230807T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:K Field Trip DTSTART:20261027T123000Z DTEND:20261027T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:1ab7fusjfijb6o82l66l41178t@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Crooked Creek Safari LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Serra Club Board Meeting DTSTART:20261027T153000Z DTEND:20261027T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:bjj5ut3aglashcv5p5h17ei3tp_R20260728T153000@google.com CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261027T190000Z DTEND:20261027T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Math Mania (Ayre/Barnhill) DTSTART:20261027T190000Z DTEND:20261027T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:4qbs3lnnc8ta040pf8vhvlh9pa@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St Vincent de Paul-Front Room DTSTART:20261027T213000Z DTEND:20261027T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182557Z UID:0onmna5k2u4tmpneu99vvgminp@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182557Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Council Meeting DTSTART:20261027T230000Z DTEND:20261028T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:0siu51a5uvitim6s598llolj2h_R20230725T230000@google.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:doors 630-730 LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z LOCATION:Library Meeting Room X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October 28 - Teacher Appreciation Archdiocese luncheon- off site DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:43ds1eu8sbervvgff39ctu7ej7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261028T130000Z DTEND:20261028T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261028T190000Z DTEND:20261028T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo 2026 - Allergy Friendly Night DTSTART:20261028T210000Z DTEND:20261029T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T180757Z UID:10003567-1793206800-1793217600@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:This special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more.\nBuy Online \ n\n  \nOct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5–9 p .m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (details belo w) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-or-trea ting for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one g reat price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party experien ce is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the scary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (EST)\n\ n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14.25\nB uy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets\n\n$1 2.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo provide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in advance o n our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can en ter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s animals wil l not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain their reg ular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo night at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purch ase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive lightin g and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horsem an\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ic habod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on thi s guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary Headless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the i ntricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk-throu gh spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and t heir webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7 \, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensory-frie ndly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music and smal ler crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early to rese rve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nW ednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nThis spe cial night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats lik e stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the f un and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary) . Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week\, we ’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos taken at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on our so cial media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\n \n\ n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purc hase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of th e tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you p refer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned as you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth trea t bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our m ost popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in the ev ening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowing at mosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat trail f eatures 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, reme mber we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume masks th at cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \ n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nGenera l FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zoo by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo ’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must ex it the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rain o r shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matter t he weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain ponc hos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gift s hop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any closing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see anim als during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of our a nimals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in th e evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes. O n Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with guests allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team time to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at the Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smoking ( including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during this after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are enc ouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear cost umes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friendly\ , not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costum e masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask adul ts to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parking o r a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and inc luded in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo ’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Lou isville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is easy a nd convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket price . Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  unle ss directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops and concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun glow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select ite ms. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and beverages including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol.  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louisvil le Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from the front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available durin g Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair can b e made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully cha rged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served basis . For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, an d safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information on Z oo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior inside t he Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or pu rchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And please h elp make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable palm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre ticket s available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets are available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are onl y available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I get a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchanges for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets available? \nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night-sp ecific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more below! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo memb ers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discounted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the righ t to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchase e xtra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membership c ard and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket online? \nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gat e. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to ge t a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us ma nage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited numbe r of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I att end more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as many t imes as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one loop through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I purcha se?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your mem bership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo ID s at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for after -hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as members . Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admission to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member gue sts pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tickets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate. \ nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides include d or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not-so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow a re all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo maint enance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Family E xperience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event pass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our website about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treati ng FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is r eserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the tr eat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your l eisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, plea se help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you can purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while sup plies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile w e make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain peanu ts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. If you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Night on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat b ooths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more . \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Van illa or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft se rve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon suga r donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Cak e\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky swe ets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep t he Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ove r can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple Ci der Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the pe rfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchase s.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize you r night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags and more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Memb er discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo a t the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photographe rs capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos any time with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe with professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off photo purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get o ne half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sure to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night a nd time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septemb er 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \ n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Prest on Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLoui sville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 4 7130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542- 3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meije r Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our t reats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make you r Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAutu mn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends at the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your c andy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you pu rchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scary outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we use ! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. P rotect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or products without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy that you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to assi st you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mounta in Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the green orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \ n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s prim ates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T180757Z LOCATION:Louisville Zoo\, 1100 Trevilian Way\, Louisville\, KY\, 40213\, U nited States URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026-allergy-friendly-n ight/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:11&UP Wednesdays DTSTART:20261028T220000Z DTEND:20261028T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124951Z UID:13rd6i9e95g3gu071jsqd446u6@google.com CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124951Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Sprak Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.sprakskateboarding.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Scouts in St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261028T223000Z DTEND:20261029T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:u6l7df9hiusok4v8h73eeq5st5_R20260624T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth's Basement\, 1020 E. Burnett Ave.\, Louisville\, KY X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cub Scouts at St. Elizabeth's Basement DTSTART:20261028T223000Z DTEND:20261028T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182552Z UID:7qq0mrld0qev7e95v4kfjcl3j1@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182552Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Club DTSTART:20261029T140000Z DTEND:20261029T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124913Z UID:dbntu4f8oksqchf02kdd0c0rhs@google.com CATEGORIES:literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124913Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Albert the Great Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stalbert.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261029T190000Z DTEND:20261029T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready Set Study - Ms. Barnhill - No bulletin DTSTART:20261029T190000Z DTEND:20261029T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:3qe30i7n1gdg60aen7jn4cqnit@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boo at the Zoo (2026) DTSTART:20261029T210000Z DTEND:20261030T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T000745Z UID:10003574-1793293200-1793311200@louisvillezoo.org CATEGORIES:holiday DESCRIPTION:Oct. 1–4\, 8–11\, 15–18\, 22–25 & 29–30\nNightly 5 –9 p.m. Exit by 10 p.m.\n*** Sensory Friendly Night – Oct. 7  (detail s below) ***\n*** Allergy Friendly Night – Oct. 28 (details below) *** \ nJoin us for the sweetest party in town! \nBoo at the Zoo features trick-o r-treating for kids 11-and-under\, rides\, and special attractions all for one great price. A Louisville tradition for over 40 years\, this party ex perience is designed to give you all the merry you love with none of the s cary. \nTickets Required\nTickets on sale beginning September 1 at noon (E ST)\n\n\n\nLouisville Zoo Members\n$8.50\nBuy Online\n\n\nNon-members\n$14 .25\nBuy Online\n\n\nAge 2 and Under\nFREE\n \n\n\nMeijer Anytime Tickets \n\n$12.25\nAVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS\nbeginning Sept. 27\n\n\n \nBoo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event\, no refunds or exchanges.\nTo p rovide you with the best experience\, all tickets must be purchased in adv ance on our website.\nA ticket is required for all guests ages 3+\nGuests can enter until 9 p.m. and must exit by 10 p.m.\nMost of the Zoo’s anima ls will not be viewable in the evenings\nso they can rest and maintain the ir regular schedules.\nMeijer tickets are valid for any Boo at the Zoo nig ht at a discounted price. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Included with your Ticket Purchase) \nSpooktacular Carousel\nTake a spin on the carousel. Festive l ighting and music are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit! \nHeadless Horseman\nJourney back in time to Sleepy Hollow as you hear the famed tale of Ichabod Crane from one of the town’s guides. Don’t lose your head on this guided walk-through attraction where you can spot the legendary He adless Horseman himself! \n“not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House\nCome view the intricate and beautiful webs of these beneficial arachnids. This walk -through spider house lets you stroll alongside REAL free-crawling spiders and their webs without any barriers in a special guided tour. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSensory-Friendly night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 7\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nJoin us for a sensor y-friendly trick-or-treating experience with fewer lights\, lower music an d smaller crowds.  Tickets are very limited\, be sure to purchase early t o reserve your spot. More info… \nAllergy-Friendly Night\nat Boo at the Zoo\nWednesday\, Oct. 28\, 2026\n(entry 5 – 7 p.m.\, exit by 8 p.m.)\nTh is special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food trea ts like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and more. More info… \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCostumes are welcomed but not required. Adults can join in the fun and wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family friendly (not scary). Since this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear costume masks that cover their entire face. \nJoin our Costume Contest!\nEach week \, we’ll ask you to show off your awesome Halloween costumes for 2025 in our Facebook comments. Extra points for animal costumes and/or photos tak en at Boo at the Zoo!\nWe’ll choose one winner each week to feature on o ur social media and in the December issue of Trunkline magazine. \n\n\n\n\ n \n\n \nTips and Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n \n \n \nParty Tips \n \ n \n \n \n \n \nParty Tips\n\nYou must purchase your tickets online in advance. Have your email or a screenshot of the tickets ready on your phone to show as you enter the gate. Or\, if you prefer\, print your tickets before you head to the Zoo to be scanned a s you enter the gate.\nDon’t forget to bring a treat bag. Reusable cloth treat bags can be purchased at the Gift Shop for $3.\n5 – 6:30 p.m. is our most popular party time. You may want to consider attending later in t he evening to enjoy the twinkle lights\, carved lit pumpkins and the glowi ng atmosphere of the Zoo at dusk!\nWear comfy shoes. The trick-or-treat tr ail features 20 treat booths along a route that is approximately 1.3 miles long or around 3\,330 steps!\nWhile we encourage you to come in costume\, remember we are a family-friendly party. Adults may NOT wear costume mas ks that cover the entire face.\nThe trick-or-treating route goes one way\, and guests are permitted to complete one loop only.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nG eneral FAQs \n \n \n \ n \n \n \nDo guests have to be finished and leave the Zo o by 8:30 p.m.?\nTimed tickets are available until 8:30 p.m. nightly. The Zoo’s trick-or-treat route entrance will close at 9 p.m. and guests must exit the Zoo by 10 p.m. \nWhat about rain or cold weather?\nThis is a rai n or shine event. The cast and crew will be in place to greet you no matte r the weather. Bring rain or cold-weather gear. A limited number of rain p onchos and other clothing items will be available for sale at the main gif t shop. In the rare case of inclement weather\, the Zoo will post any clos ing announcements on social media and at lousvillezoo.org. \nCan you see a nimals during Boo at the Zoo?\nWhile you may catch a glimpse of some of ou r animals\, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules. \nIs Boo at the Zoo held on Halloween night?\nNo\, the last night of the event is Friday\, October 30\, 2026. \nDo regular daytime Zoo hours change?\nYes . On Boo at the Zoo nights\, the Zoo gates close early at 3 p.m. with gues ts allowed to stay until 4 p.m. This early closing allows the Event Team t ime to prepare for the event. The gates will reopen at 5 p.m. for Boo at t he Zoo. \nIs smoking permitted?\nNo. For the safety of our guests\, smokin g (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited anywhere on Zoo grounds during th is after-hours event. \nDo kids have to wear costumes?\nNo\, but kids are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance the experience. \nCan adults wear c ostumes?\nAdults may wear costumes\, but we ask that they be family-friend ly\, not scary. As this event caters to children\, adults may NOT wear cos tume masks that cover the entire face. The Zoo reserves the right to ask a dults to remove full-face costume masks. \nIs there off-site parking or a Zoo shuttle?\nOur nightly capacity eliminates the need for off-site parkin g or a Zoo shuttle. Parking is easy and convenient in the Zoo’s lot and included in your ticket price. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or off Zoo grounds unless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nWhere do we park? Is there a cost?\nParking is eas y and convenient in the Zoo’s parking lot and included in your ticket pr ice. Please do not park anywhere other than the Zoo’s parking lot or  u nless directed by a member of the Louisville Zoo staff. \nAre gift shops a nd concessions open?\nYes\, some gift stands are open and will sell fun gl ow items\, cloth trick-or-treat bags and more. Members get 10% off select items. Select concession stands will be open and selling snacks and bevera ges including beer\, wine and frozen cocktails. Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount.  Member Discount does not apply to sale items or alcohol .  \nAre strollers and wheelchairs available for rental?\nYes\, the Louis ville Zoo rents strollers\, wagons and wheelchairs (limited number) from t he front plaza. A limited quantity of electric wheelchairs is available du ring Boo at the Zoo.  Advanced reservations for an electric wheelchair ca n be made online to ensure availability.  Any remaining unreserved fully charged electric wheelchairs are available on a first come first served ba sis. For more information and prices\, click here. \nWhat other Zoo tips\, and safety guidelines should I be aware of?\nClick here for information o n Zoo policies regarding balloons\, skateboards\, alcohol\, behavior insid e the Zoo and more. Help us be “green” and bring your own treat bag or purchase a reusable bag at the Gift Shop (while supplies last). And pleas e help make your Halloween more wildlife-friendly by buying sustainable pa lm oil candy.  (See Sustainability section below for more info) \nAre tic kets available anywhere other than online at LouisvilleZoo.org?\nTickets a re available at louisvillezoo.org. Meijer is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations. See the Meijer section below. All other tickets are only available through the Zoo’s website\, louisvillezoo.org. \nMay I ge t a refund or exchange my ticket for another date if something comes up?\n Boo at the Zoo is a rain or shine event.  There are no refunds or exchang es for this important fundraiser. \nAre there any discount tickets availab le?\nCorporate Ticket Club member employees can purchase discounted (night -specific) tickets online. Zoo members receive a discount on tickets. Meij er is also offering Anytime Tickets at select locations.  Learn more belo w! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nMember FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDo Louisville Zoo m embers receive special pricing?\nYes. Current members can purchase discoun ted tickets online for persons covered on the membership. We reserve the r ight to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. You can also purchas e extra guest tickets for non-member guests not covered on your membership at the same time (at the regular rate). \nDo I need to bring my membershi p card and photo ID even though I used my ID number to buy my ticket onli ne?\nYes. We reserve the right to check member cards and photo IDs at the gate. See Member FAQs for more general member details. \nWhy do I need to get a ticket online for a specific night and time?\nTimed tickets help us manage capacities and provide for a better guest experience. A limited nu mber of tickets will be available for each evening’s time slot. \nCan I attend more than one night?\nWe invite guests and members to attend as man y times as you would like. Please note that your admission includes one lo op through the trick-or-treat trail. \nHow many discount tickets can I pur chase?\nYou can purchase tickets for the number of people covered on your membership card. We reserve the right to check membership cards and photo IDs at the gate. \nI have a membership to a reciprocal Zoo\; do I receive a discount?\nWe do not accept reciprocal memberships for admission for af ter-hours or special fee-based events. \nWe normally park for free as memb ers. Is it also free for the Halloween Party?\nParking is FREE with admiss ion to Boo at the Zoo. \nCan Zoo members bring a guest?\nYes\, but Member guests pay full price. You can purchase these full-priced extra guest tick ets at the same time you purchase your online discount tickets. \nIs there a separate Zoo member entrance?\nAll visitors enter through the main gate . \nI have some rides included in my membership package. Are my rides incl uded or at a discount for the Party?\nCarousel rides\, entry to the “not -so itsy-bitsy” Spider House\, and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollo w are all included in admission. Attractions are subject to regular Zoo ma intenance and the cooperation of weather and animals. \nCan I use my Famil y Experience Event Pass for Boo at the Zoo?\nThe Family Experience Event p ass is not valid for Boo at the Zoo and may only be used on events labeled “Member Experience Nights.” Please see more information on our websit e about your Experience Level Benefits. \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nTrick-or-Treat ing FAQs \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCan adults trick-or-treat?\nTrick-or-treating is reserved for guests 11 and under. \nHow many times can we go through the t reat route?\nYou may go through the trick-or-treat route one time at your leisure. \nShould children bring their own trick-or-treat bags?\nYes\, ple ase help us be green and bring your own bags. If you forget a bag\, you ca n purchase a $3 cloth bag at the Zoo Gift Shop on the main plaza (while su pplies last). \nDo any of the treats you give out contain peanuts?\nWhile we make a conscious effort to include many treats that do not contain pean uts\, some of those treats are made in facilities that process peanuts. I f you have allergy concerns\, consider attending our Allergy-Friendly Nigh t on October 28\, 2026. This special night will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers\, tattoos\, pencils and mor e. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood\nGet into the Halloween spirit with delicious fall favorites and spooky treats ! Cool down with Apple Cider Soft Serve\, Spookies ’n’ Cream Dippin’ Dots\, or our Poison Apple ICEE Float—made with apple cider ice cream\, green apple ICEE and caramel sauce. Don’t forget to try our Midnight Va nilla or Orange Pumpkin Spice cones\, or add a spooky twist to your soft s erve with sprinkles and Oreos! Or indulge in Franken Donuts—cinnamon sug ar donuts served with an icing syringe—along with Monster Mash Funnel Ca ke\, Spooky Ice Cream\, Fall Popcorn and Glow Cotton Candy. From spooky sw eets to fall favorites\, there’s something for everyone! \nDrinks\nKeep the Halloween fun going with our spooky specialty drinks! Guests 21 and ov er can sip on seasonal favorites like the Fall Margarita\, Caramel Apple C ider Cocktail\, Nightmare on Bourbon Street Cocktail and Spiked Dole Whip. Plus\, cool off with an ICEE served in our new Light Up Ghost Cup—the p erfect Boo at the Zoo souvenir!\n(Member discounts exclude alcohol purchas es.) \nMerchandise\nTake a little bit of Boo home with you! Accessorize yo ur night with glow wands\, bubble wands\, hoodies\, Halloween tote bags an d more. Plus\, Louisville Zoo members receive 10% off select items.  (Mem ber discounts exclude sale items.) \nPersonalized Memories\nMake your Boo at the Zoo visit unforgettable with a Photo Pass—professional photograph ers capture your entrance moments\, and you can view or purchase photos an ytime with no obligation. Elevate your costume at Kaman’s Art Shoppe wit h professional face painting in just 2½ minutes. Members get 10% off phot o purchases. Face paint and Henna are also available with a buy one\, get one half off offer. Plus\, check out our new flash temporary tattoos—sur e to be a Boo favorite! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValid for any night and time\nof Boo at the Zoo during 2026\n$12.25 per person\nOn sale Septem ber 27\, 2026 at participating Meijer locations \n\n \n \n \n \nParticipating Meijer Locations - Click Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n4500 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy\nLouisville\, KY 40299\n502-493-4900 \n4100 Towne Center Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40241\n502-326-5200 \n9500 Pres ton Highway\nLouisville\, KY 40229\n502-962-3700 \n9905 Dixie Highway\nLou isville\, KY 40272\n502-995-2100 \n2750 Allison Lane\nJeffersonville\, IN 47130\n812-218-6600 \n4222 Charlestown Rd.\nNew Albany\, IN 47150\n812-542 -3800 \n2155 Paul Jones Way\nLexington\, KY 40509\n859-264-3000 \n351 Meij er Way\nLexington\, KY 40503\n859-219-3700 \n \n \n \ n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandy is sweet\, but…\n… sometimes our treats can cause serious problems in animal habitats. Learn how to make yo ur Halloween more wildlife-friendly with sustainable palm oil candy. \nAut umn means Halloween\, candy and partying at the Zoo! Your animal friends a t the Louisville Zoo would like to remind you to check the labels on your candy and other household products for unsustainable palm oil before you p urchase. \n\n \n \n \n \nClick for mor e information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPalm oil use has some potentially scar y outcomes and is pervasive — it can be found in almost everything we us e! To produce it\, the natural habitats of many of the world’s wonderful creatures\, particularly primates like orangutans\, are being destroyed. Protect our wildlife — look for sustainable palm oil products or product s without palm oil. Click here for a list of orangutan-friendly candy tha t you can purchase with sustainable palm oil. \nThere are many apps to ass ist you on the go too! One of our favorites is provided by Cheyenne Mount ain Zoo.  Just search for palm oil in the app store and look for the gree n orangutan icon or click here to learn more or download the app below. \n \nThe Louisville Zoo event staff strives to ensure that candy given out during Boo at the Zoo is made with either sustainable palm oil or is palm oil free! \nLearn more about the palm oil crisis affecting Africa’s pri mates. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000745Z URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-29/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://louisvillezoo.org/animalsandplants/dromedary-camel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confession DTSTART:20261029T223000Z DTEND:20261029T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T072608Z UID:13t0ndvc74ull7jpbqvnd0jvv2@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T072608Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Edward Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:http://www.stedwardchurch.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Parish Office is only open by Appointment DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260911T182558Z UID:6l12os2nlkcbmfa8g12pc33sqe@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182558Z X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Gabriel Parish Life Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stgabriel.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Senior Center activities in St. Elizabeth Cafeteria DTSTART:20261030T130000Z DTEND:20261030T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124359Z UID:01nc0judkgufbf3ndnef4d1sef@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124359Z LOCATION:St. Elizabeth of Hungary\, 1020 East Burnett Avenue\, Louisville\ , KY 40217\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Elizabeth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.paxchristilou.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Grade Step by Step DTSTART:20261030T160000Z DTEND:20261030T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:0gvmhfsr24boh9stl8mc48u7ii@google.com CATEGORIES:education LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Parties DTSTART:20261030T171500Z DTEND:20261030T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:1msthv2sfsp9i22gorsnrcf008@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:YMCA After School Care DTSTART:20261030T190000Z DTEND:20261030T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:15hpbrv39373e0f73fgp84lrm7@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat DTSTART:20261030T230000Z DTEND:20261031T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182600Z UID:1e1ah4erid8i9a8cf4bt4iudbu@google.com CATEGORIES:holiday LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182600Z X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM School X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Downtown Silent Disco DTSTART:20261030T230000Z DTEND:20261031T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T002718Z UID:12277-1793386800-1793394000@ourwaterfront.org CATEGORIES:dance,drink,food,free,holiday DESCRIPTION:Downtown Silent Disco at Waterfront Park \nLocation: Big Four Lawn (under the disc) – 1001 River Road \nThe Downtown Silent Disco is b ack at the Big Four Lawn beginning at 7pm on October 30 for attendees to e njoy food and drink options. The Downtown Silent Disco invites guests to c ome in their favorite Halloween costumes for a night of spooky fun\, trick -or-treating\, and dancing under the city lights. \nTo make things even mo re fun\, the Downtown CineBus brought multicolored lighting and visual eff ects to the base of the Big Four Bridge throughout the night. The event is for all ages\, allowing visitors and residents the opportunity to dance t he night away underneath the glow of Louisville’s skyline. Produced by L ouisville Silent Disco\, the event will feature a choice of three stations . Headphones will be available for use free of charge by exchanging a phot o ID. Families can exchange one ID for multiple headphones. \nGet your dis co on and join us! Presented by Net Results Group\, the Downtown Silent D isco is free to the public with accessible parking available at the Silver and Red parking lots at Waterfront Park. \n** Produced by Louisville Down town Partnership ** LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T002718Z LOCATION:Big Four Lawn\, 1101 River Road\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, Unite d States URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/downtown-silent-disco-4/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Waterfront Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://ourwaterfront.org/event/international-food-truck-fest ival-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UL vs Stanford DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260911T182548Z UID:1643-1793404800-1793491199@www.landnstadium.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:https://gocards.com/sports/2017/1/4/football-ticket-info LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182548Z LOCATION:L & N Federal Credit Union Stadium\, Louisville\, KY\, 40209\, Un ited States URL:https://www.landnstadium.com/event/ul-vs-stanford/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=louisville-ky X-SOURCE-NAME:Louisville Cardinal Stadium X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cardinalstadium.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Confessions DTSTART:20261031T193000Z DTEND:20261031T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T182601Z UID:5vjp4va4jos5rg1dd1o7ta6bsd_R20220611T193000@google.com CATEGORIES:theater LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182601Z LOCATION:STMM-G-Church (500) X-SOURCE-NAME:STMM Parish X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.stmm.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR