Thunder Over Louisville is this Saturday, so we've rounded up the city's Thunder hotspots.
SKYSTAR WHEEL [4]
Big Four Lawn, 1001 River Road
9 p.m., $599
On the day of Thunder, Louisville’s new and fantastical Ferris wheel [5] is renting out its gondolas for a viewing party. For $599, you can purchase VIP reservations for six including a spot on the wheel, a commemorative t-shirt, a photo packet and a Pegasus pin. The wheel starts spinning at 9 p.m.
THUNDER VIP ROOFTOP PARTY [6]
201 N. Brook St.
2:30-10:30 p.m., $150
This year, the Kentucky Derby Festival is hosting an all-day rooftop extravaganza on top of the Waterfront Garage. From 2:30 to 10:30 p.m., you can see the air show and Thunder with one of the best views in town. A $150 ticket will get you access to a full open bar, catered meals and day-long entertainment. This event even includes private bathrooms. Can’t beat that.
BELLE OF LOUISVILLE [7]
401 W. River Road
3-11 p.m., $100
Float on the Ohio while the biggest pyrotechnic show in the nation explodes overhead, but don't worry – the boat stays safely docked away from the sparks. After boarding the boat at 2:30 p.m., you will have access to a cash bar, dinner with dessert and photo opportunities galore. Don’t miss out on this nautical view. Sea you there.
KINGFISH: THUNDER ON THE RIVER [8]
601 W. Riverside Drive
1:30 p.m.-midnight, $80
Head to the other side of the river for good eats and even better seats for Thunder. KingFish is opening at 1:30 with a lunch buffet at 3 and a dinner buffet at 5. (Yes, we said buffet. Commence mouth watering.)
LOUISVILLE SCIENCE CENTER'S THUNDERBLAST [9]
727 W. Main St.
2-10 p.m., $35-$50 for non-members | $25-$40 for members
The Science Center gives the classic Thunder fun a youthful twist. Outdoor children’s activities include inflatable bounce houses and slides. A ticket to ThunderBlast also includes admission to the Slugger Museum for the day.
FLEA OFF MARKET THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE PARTY [10]
1007 E. Jefferson St.
8-11 p.m., free to attend
The Flea Off Market coincides with Thunder Over Louisville this weekend, and they're taking this opportunity to throw a Thunder party. There will be DJs, fire pits and free s'mores, as well as drink discounts and all your favorite Flea Off fun.
THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE IN ASHLAND PARK [11]
Clarksville, Indiana
Free to attend
Don't feel like crossing the river for Thunder? Clarksville's Ashland Park offers a great view of the airshow and the fireworks, if you don't mind fighting the crowds.
THUNDER AT SLUGGER [12]
401 E. Main St.
Gates open at noon, $20-$45
Slugger Field is offering what just might be the best deal of all this weekend. With your ticket to Thunder at Slugger, you'll get to experience a Bats game, the airshow, Thunder and a post-game concert. The Bats take on the Syracuse Chiefs at 2 p.m., with a concert by Hello Weekend about half an hour after the game.
Cover Photo: Pexels.com [13]