October has arrived and we’re here for it, Louisville. Bring on the cooler nights, changing leaves, spooky season, fall festivals and an entirely reasonable amount of Halloween candy — we’ve got a whole month of fun ahead of us.

To kick off this mystic month, we’ve got your shot to score tix for Demon Hunter- Storm the Gates of Hell 20th Anniversary Tour, 10/7 at Mercury Ballroom. ENTER TO WIN!

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• Outlander in Concert celebrates the show’s rich heritage and its timeless characters. Like the stones of Craigh na Dun that carried Claire through time to Jamie, this symphonic experience guides audiences through love and loss, past and future, 10/13 at the Louisville Palace. Enter to win tickets here.*

• The National Jug Band Jubilee is BACK! The free festival takes place this Saturday, 10/3, at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater in Waterfront Park, featuring eight bands, workshops, kids activities, and much more. Details here.*

• Steins on Main, the fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to downtown Louisville, 10/17 at Repurposed, featuring more than a dozen local breweries. And it’s free! Get more info.

• Indie rocker Eliza McLamb comes to Zanzabar for one night only on 12/10. Tickets are available now.

HOW TO DO HALLOWEEN IN THE VILLE

Louisville knows how to get a little weird, so Halloween fits the 502 just fine. From haunted attractions to costume parties, creepy cocktails and frightfully fun happenings all over town, October gives us plenty of ways to embrace our spooky side. Check out our guide and do Halloween the Louisville way.

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• October means pumpkin season! From coffee to beer, we’ve got your guide to a flavorful fall.

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