Tonight, starting at 5pm, you can attend the First Friday Trolley Hop in Downtown Louisville [4]. The trolley hop runs along the Main and Market Street corridor. Check out tons of Louisville locals in this year-round, rain or shine trolley hop which features art galleries, shops, restaurants, and other downtown attractions. The Facebook page [5] is featuring many of the stops’ deals in celebration of Oaks and Derby days.
St. Peter the Apostle Church is hosting a Derby Eve Bash at the St. Andrew Academy Gym [6]. Join in for a family friendly event including balloon bouncing, raffles, kid’s games, and wooden horse races. It’s from 6pm-Midnight tonight, Friday, May 3. Call 502-937-5920. The event is at 7724 Columbine Drive.
You can make your way to Lexington and attend Derby Day at Keeneland [7] on Saturday, May 4. From 9am-7pm; general admission is $5 and parking is free. The Derby race will run at approximately 6:24pm; call 800-456-3412.
The 35th annual Derby Breakfast is Saturday, May 4 at 9:30am at Farmington Historic Plantation [8]. Call 502-899-5079 for more information.
After noon on Derby Day, enjoy deep discounts courtesy of Louisville Metro Parks [9]. They are running a special to celebrate the Run for the Roses. After 12pm on Saturday, May 4, golfers can enjoy twilight rate greens fees at all 9 municipal golf courses. You can also get the 18-hole golf cart rental at the 9-hole rental price. For more information, click here [10].
Staying home and throwing your very own Derby party? Check out these family-fun ideas [11] from Louisville Family Fun [12] for some last minute ideas for activities to entertain the kids while you party.
Image courtesy of Louisville Metro Parks, Facebook