Happy Friday! The weekend has officially clocked in. Whether your plans are highly ambitious or somewhat low-key, here's a little inspiration before you head out.

The Big Four Arts Festival returns to the Big Four Lawn next weekend, 9/12-13, and we have your chance to win two $250 art credits and a one-night stay at AC Hotel in NuLu ENTER TO WIN!*

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• Enjoy the end of summer with Dee Dee's favorite things during the Labor Day and Dee Dee’s Birthday Sale at 502 Hemp! Get 25% off on Mireya Extracts and DZ products when you use code FAV25 at checkout. Sale runs through 9/7. Plus, enter to win a 750MG Orange Dreamsicle bottle of Mireya Extract CBD Oil.*

• You want pumpkins, you got ‘em! Tickets for Jack’s Lantern Trail at Iroquois Park, 10/1-11/1, are on sale now. Get them and more info here.

• The Kentucky Author Forum kicks off its new season with John Grisham in conversation with Stacy Abrams, 10/1 at the Kentucky Center. Get tickets and a rundown of this season’s guests.

• Spend an evening with Ben Sollee & Friends at the Broadway Theater on 10/2. Tickets are now available.

• Brews for a Cause is a fundraising event benefiting the Heartland Pink Ribbon Fund happening at Ten20 Craft Brewery in Anchorage on 9/25. Details here.

• Join others in celebrating greatness and honoring those who carry on Muhammad Ali's work towards a more just and compassionate world at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, 11/7 at the Ali Center. Tix on sale now.

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College Colors Day is your chance to wear your allegiance loud and proud—and in Louisville, that usually means plenty of red and black in the mix (if you’re a Cards fan, that is). Whether you’re repping the Cards, Cats, Hoosiers or some faraway alma mater, throw on your favorite school gear, talk a little friendly trash and remind everyone that college sports season is officially back in business. And since the Cards aren’t home until NEXT weekend, here’s your guide to the best places to catch all the football action for those away games.

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• Jack Harlow has partnered with New Balance to create a new shoe that was inspired by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

• There’s a LOT going on in The Ville this month! Here are our Top Picks.

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