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Continue to entertain your Thanksgiving family and friends with these weekend holiday themed events around Louisville.

1. Black Friday Holiday Hop on Frankfort Avenue November 28 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Frankfort, Story, and Mellwood Avenue

Spend your Black Friday money by shopping locally on Frankfort, Story, and Mellwood Avenues.

Free trolleys will run extended hours from Cannon’s Lane to River Road, and many businesses will host shopping sales, live music and refreshments. Click

here

for more information.

2. Run, Run Rudolph 5k Run and Walk November 28 2 p.m.

4th & Main Streets

Come out and participate in the final race of the Four De Lis Classics Series, the Run, Run Rudolph 5k, which take place through downtown Louisville. Click

here

for more information.

3. Beer and Loathing at The Ice House November 28 5 p.m.

226 East Washington Street

Celebrate the halfway mark to GonzoFest 2015 with this Gonzo-style beer festival exclusively featuring The Kentucky Guild of Brewers, where attendees will get a taste of the greatest local brewers from our state and the surrounding region. Purchase tickets

here

.

4. Light Up Louisville Parade at 4th Street Live! November 28, 6:30 p.m.

4th Street, Main Street, and 4th Street Live

Help launch the Christmas season at this four-block festival of LOL (Lot’s of Lights) and music running from 4th Street, Main Street, and 4th Street Live! Kick off Louisville’s holiday season with Santa Claus and a fireworks show. Click

here

for more information.

5. Light Up Louisville Moonlight Cruise November 28, 9 p.m.

401 W River Road

Enjoy a night of crusin’ aboard the Spirit of Jefferson.

The concession stand and bar will both be open, and a DJ will provide a variety of music. Call 502-574-2992 to make a reservation, or purchase tickets

online

. Click

here

for more information.

6. Rock for Kosair Charities at Phoenix Hill Tavern November 29, 7:30 p.m.

644 Baxter Avenue

After spending a week of being thankful, be charitable at the 10th Annual Rock for Kosair Charities at Phoenix Hill Tavern. Featuring over 15 bands on 3 stages, 4 guitar giveaways from guitar shops around Louisville, and tattoo giveaways, this will be an event that will not only be fun, but help buy Christmas gifts for Kosair Kids. Click

here

for more information.

7. Holiday Village at 4th Street Live! November 29, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

400 S. 4th Street

Visit the Holiday Village at 4th Street Live! for a fun holiday shopping experience featuring over 15 various artisans, boutiques, and more. Enjoy live music and an opportunity to get your picture taken with Santa Claus! Click

here

for more information.

8. Holidayfest and Jinglewalk in New Albany November 29 1 - 6 p.m.

Spring and Pearl Streets, New Albany, IN

Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree with Santa at the Bicentennial Park in New Albany, on the corner of Spring and Pearl! Start the day with the Jingle Walk and then enjoy the fun festivities including a children's program with crafts, a Christmas obstacle course and photos with Santa. Click

here

for more information.

9. The Twelve Murders of Christmas at the Hilton Garden Inn November 29, 7 p.m.

2735 Crittenden Drive

Experience the premier of WhoDunnit’s class holiday spectacular show, The Twelve Murders of Christmas about

six strangers gathered together in an elegant mansion, having received an invitation to a lavish holiday soirée — only to discover that they are locked in for the night, and that one of them is intent on murdering the others!

Click

here

for more information.

10. Fan Appreciation Day at Churchill Downs November 30, 11:30 a.m.

700 Central Avenue

Join Churchill Downs as they thank their fans for another amazing year! Enjoy free general admission as well as food and beverage specials for the winning closing day. Click

here

for more information.

11. 4th Street Live! Ice Rink November 28 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

400 S. 4th Street

Alas, the ice rink returns! Bring the family and friends to 4th Street Live! for a little ice skating. The ice rink is open everyday. Click

here

for more information.

12. Music Without Borders Home for the Holidays at the Ogle Center at IUS November 30, 3 p.m.

4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150

Spread Christmas cheer with Bob Bernhardt as he conducts the Louisville Orchestra for a concert filled with beautiful seasonal music. Click

here

for more information.

13. 40 Nights of Lights November 30, 6 - 11 p.m.

Aegeon Plaza to 4th Street, Main, and Liberty Streets

This free nightly display of holiday lights running from Aegeon Plaza to 4th Street from Main Street and Liberty Street, is the perfect way to waltz into the Christmas season. The spectacular light and music show will plays every thirty minutes on weekdays from 6 - 10 p.m. and on weekends from 6 - 11 p.m until January 4, 2015. Click

here

for more information.