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Daily Email - Monday - 10/27/2025

October 27, 2025

Happy Halloween Week, Louisville! Hope it’s full of treats and just the right amount of tricks. Creep it real! And let us treat you to a chance to win tickets for Racing Louisville FC’s Push for the Playoffs as they face Bay FC in their regular season finale this Sunday, 11/2, at Lynn Family Stadium. ENTER TO WIN!

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Too early to start thinking of Christmas? Never! Make plans to attend Light Up St. Matthews in Brown Park on 12/6. This family-friendly event features lots of live entertainment and, of course, Santa himself. Get more info.

  • Born Cross Eyed brings their Grateful Dead celebration to The Whirling Tiger on 12/12. Grab tickets now!

  • The 5th annual Tunes for Toys at The Burl on 11/26 features Cody Lee Meece & The Poor Excuses, Logan Mac, Violet & The Newsroom, Dalton Dailey, Brock Burton, and Will Finley-Smith. Tix now available.

  • Indie band The Nude Party, who call themselves “a well-oiled love machine of choogling rock'n roll”, are set to play Zanzabar on 4/30. Tickets on sale now!

  • ICYMI: The Lumineers and Kentucky’s own Tyler Childers headline the 2026 Railbird Festival in Lexington on 6/6 & 6/7. Get complete lineup & tix here.

HOW TO DO HALLOWEEN IN LOUISVILLE

Photo: WLKY

Doing Halloween in Louisville means diving into the city’s mix of spooky and playful vibes. Dress up, hit local bars or dance parties, check out haunted houses and costume contests, wander through eerie attractions, and explore pumpkin-lit neighborhoods. Whether you’re dressing up to take the kids trick-or-treating or you’re out for a night of drag shows, horror flicks, or a full-on bar crawl, Louisville’s Halloween scene is all about creativity, community, and celebrating the weird and wonderful side of fall.

THIS WEEKEND

😈 Dark Castle Fest 2025

Friday, 10/31-Saturday, 11/1 @ Art Sanctuary (6:30PM)

It’s a two-day darkly romantic celebration of the haunting music of Gothic Rock, Dark Wave, Dark Folk & New Romantic genres from Radio Arcane, with over a dozen bands, performances from Va Va Vixens, and more.*

🎲 Game Con Junction 2025

Friday, 10/31-Sunday, 11/2 @ Louisville Marriott East (times vary) 

Three days of gaming, cosplay, and all things nerdy, brought to you by Nerd Louisville and The Dukes of Highland. Whether you’re a roleplaying enthusiast, a board game aficionado, or a fan of epic tabletop wargaming, we’ve got something for everyone.*

🐈‍⬛ The Stray Cats

Tomorrow, 10/28 @ Louisville Palace (8PM)

The masters of 80s rockabilly are still tearing up the stage with an array of hits and a raucous stage presence. Catch them when they strut into the Ville to rock this town,

⚽ USL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Semifinals

Saturday, 11/1 @ Lynn Family Stadium (7PM)

Higher-seeded clubs claim home-field advantage, putting first-place LouCity FC on pace to host multiple rounds should they advance. Cheer ‘em on to make sure they do!

🥘 2nd Annual Dip Off Tipoff

Sunday, 11/2 @ Donum Dei Brewery (12-3PM)

The dips are ready, the chips are stacked, and the friendly rivalries are heating up — all benefiting Apron Inc., the nonprofit that supports restaurant and bar workers in need.

Everyone Scores on Date Night at Puttshack

This isn’t mini golf; it’s a full-on vibe. Neon lights, killer cocktails, and a little friendly competition. Win a date night for two at Puttshack; it’s the place to be.*

LOCALS ONLY

“What can you see. Darkness eternally. Tonight. Tonight. Swallow the light. You are now with the night. Are you afraid of the dark?” - Scary Black