It's a three-day weekend, and if you spend all day Monday "catching up on housework," you're missing out big time. Here's some fun stuff to do!
Abbey Road on the River 2015
Abbey Road on the River is a celebration of the music and legend of the Beatles. This year’s festival will include a 75th birthday party for John Lennon and music from the likes of Phil Kenzie, Laurence Juber, Bruce in the USA, Tim Piper and Working Class Hero, BritBeat, the Newbees and many more. View the entire schedule here and purchase your tickets here!
May 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
The Belvedere
485 W. Main St.
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th St.
Louisville, KY 40202
$20 - $199
www.arotr.com
Mayor's Hike Bike & Paddle
The Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike and Paddle takes place at the top of Waterfront Park's Great Lawn at E. Witherspoon Street near the dancing fountain. Parking is available in many areas around Waterfront Park.
May 25, 12a.m.
Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
LOUISVILLEKY.GOV/GOVERNMENT/CITY-EVENTS
Free!
Military Appreciation Day at Churchill Downs
Free General Admission is available for Active Military & Veterans with Military I.D.
May 25, 11:30 – 9 p.m.
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
$3 if you're not military
Kentucky Flea Market Memorial Day Spectacular at the Kentucky Expo Center
One of the nation’s finest flea markets with dealers from across the nation. Over 600 booths featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts, candles, surplus, jewelry and much more. May 22 - May 25.
May 25, 12 – 5 p.m.
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Ln
Louisville, KY 40209
http://www.kentuckytourism.com/events/details/kentucky-flea-market-memorial-day-spectacular/42791/
Free!
Memorial Day Lunch Cruise on the Belle of Louisville
Come on down to the Ohio River and help us kick off the Belle's 101st summer season! Include the delicious buffet meal (inside seating, advance reservations required) or choose sightseeing only (all-weather upstairs, outside seating) and be a part of a true river adventure.
May 25, 1 – 3 p.m.
Belle of Louisville at Waterfront Park
401 West River Road
Louisville, KY 40202
www.kentuckytourism.com/events/details/memorial-day-lunch-cruise/42728/
Adults - $35 Seniors - $34
Louisville Bats Vs. The Toledo Mud Hens at Slugger Field
Come cheer on the Louisville Bats!
May 25, 4 – 11 p.m.
Slugger Field
401 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Admission prices vary!
PaintNite Mondays at Wick's Live on State in New Albany
PaintNite comes to Wick's in New Albany every Monday in May! With instruction from one heck of a talented artist, Lacole Offutt, YOU can make a painting worthy of hanging! Regular price is $45, but use code WICKS20 at checkout and get $20 OFF! And to get your creative juices flowing, we'll have $3 Margaritas and Martinis and $2 Pints and Bottles of Domestic Beer at your disposal. Get there early for BOGO Pasta, served all day, every Monday.
May 25, 7 – 9 p.m.
Wick's Live on State
225 State St
New Albany, IN 47150
www.paintnite.com/pages/venueevents/view/louisville/126686
$45 - $25
Flags4vets 2015 National Memorial Day Vigil
Volunteers will form the letters "USA" using 25,000 flags from veterans' graves. When completed, the letters will each be 150' high and all 3 letters together will be 450' wide. These 25,000 flags honor all of America's fallen heroes, from every state in the Union, including military, law enforcement, and fire fighters. The public is invited to assist with placing the flags beginning on Saturday, May 23rd at noon and continuing through the weekend until all 25,000 flags have been placed.
May 23, 24, and 25, 11 – 5 p.m.
Waterfront Park
1 River Road
Louisville, KY 40202
Free!
Monday Night Comedy Show at the Silver Dollar
May 25, 10 – 11 p.m.
The Silver Dollar
1761 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
Free!
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay Open
Having just reopened less than a year ago after shutting down about four years prior, the newly revamped Kentucky Kingdom continues to add to its coaster roster, this year with an old favorite. Going off of the park’s dormant T2, Kentucky Kingdom rolls out what it bills the “Next Generation of Fear,” the T3- Terror to the Third Power.
May 23, 24, 25, times vary
Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, KY 40209
www.kentuckykingdom.com
Pricing on tickets vary
The Southside Quarry
This is the first weekend the Southside Quarry will be hosting parties. Check their Facebook Page for details and times. Must have valid 21+ ID and sign waiver to enter. A personal flotation device is required.
May 22, 23, 24, 25
The Southside Quarry
4220 S. Park Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky
www.facebook.com/Southsidequarry
$10 donation requested to enter
Falling Rock Quarry Open
Falling Rock Quarry is open this Memorial Day weekend! Check their website for details and times. Must have valid 21+ ID and sign a waiver to enter. A personal flotation device is required.
May 22, 23, 24, 25
Falling Rock Quarry
2201 Fendley Mill. Rd.
LaGrange, KY 30031
www.fallingrockpark.biz
$10/$15 per person