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4 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AT 630 IN THE EVENING. AND IF MOM’S IN THE HORSE RACING CHURCHILL DOWNS HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU TODAY. THERE WERE LOTS OF ATTENDEES READY TO SPOIL MOM WITH A DAY FULL OF THRILLS AND HOPEFULLY WINNING A LITTLE MONEY. SPENDING TIME THERE SOUNDS LIKE A PRETTY GOOD WAY TO CREATE CHERISHED MEMORIES WITH MOM, ESPECIALLY IF YOU WIN. IT’S A CELEBRATION FIT FOR THE QUEEN. SHE IS. I FEEL LIKE THIS RIGHT HERE.
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4 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
Kentucky Shakespeare brought live theater to two Louisville parks on Sunday. The group performed Macbeth at both Broad Run Park in the Parklands of Floyds Fork and Robinson Park in Lyndon. The performances are part of the organization's Shakespeare in the Parks tour, which brings free, professional productions to parks across the area. Attendees were encouraged to grab a lawn chair and enjoy the outdoor show.
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4 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
Historic Locust Grove welcomed visitors over the weekend for its 30th annual Gardeners' Fair.The event featured dozens of regional vendors selling plants, flowers, tools and other garden-related items.For a small admission fee, guests also had the chance to attend interactive workshops, watch live performances, and more.The fair also included a bake sale, food and appearances by animals such as alpacas.Each year, the event typically draws in attendees from across the region.
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4 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
THANK YOU MEGAN. NOW MY MOM SAYS SHE DIDN’T WANT ANYTHING FOR MOTHER’S DAY, BUT PERRYSTOWN MADE SURE IT WAS A ONE STOP OPTION FOR FLOWERS, JEWELRY, OR JUST HANGING OUT WITH YOUR MOM. MORE THAN 50 LOCAL VENDORS WERE SELLING PLANTS, PERFUMES, AND PAINTED GOODS AT THE MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT MARKET, AND AFTER A BIT OF SHOPPING WITH MOM, LOTS OF OPTIONS FOR FOOD AT THE CAFE OR VILLAGE MARKET. THAT’S REALLY FUN. I’VE ALREADY BOUGHT A PAIR OF EARRINGS. WE ALL LIKE DOING THIS KIND OF STUFF.
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4 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
The Kentucky Humane Society and Louisville Metro Animal Services teamed up for the third annual Hammer's Lou Adopts event Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of people came out to the mega adoption event at the Kentucky Expo Center. The event aimed to give potential owners a one-stop shop way of adopting their new furry friend. All of the dogs were already spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations.
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5 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
Food trucks took over the Big Four Lawn at the Waterfront on Saturday for the fourth annual International Food Truck Festival.Local favorites were able to set up shop, while cultural performances and vendors helped celebrate the cultures in Louisville and beyond.The food truck owners said the event is just as much fun for them as it is for those who visit."It's a great chance to highlight what Louisville has going on, as far as our cultural diversity, bring a lot of people together," said...
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5 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
Mayor Craig Greenberg and other community leaders gathered in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood Saturday morning to honor a late local legend. The new Shirley Mae's Way street sign was unveiled in honor of Shirley Mae Beard, who died in January. The community activist was well-known for owning Shirley Mae's Cafe on Clay Street. Beard also created the annual Salute to Black Jockeys celebration and was dedicated to educating people about their contributions to the Kentucky Derby.
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5 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky hosted its annual Walk and Roll for Brain Health Saturday morning.WLKY's Jennifer Baileys was the emcee for the event, which was hosted at E. P. Tom Sawyer Park.The mission of the walk was to provide resources and support, while advocating for Kentuckians affected by brain injuries."I've seen a lot of people today, or several anyway, that last year when they were at the event, they were in a wheelchair to be rolled through the event.
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5 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
Saturday was the first official day of the season for Kentucky Kingdom.On Thursday, Kentucky's largest amusement park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its brand-new Discovery Meadow.The family-friendly attraction aims to highlight the best the commonwealth has to offer.It features a mix of brand-new and reimagined rides."Discovery Meadow features three new rides," said Carly Uglow, director of marketing for Kentucky Kingdom. "One of those is Scout's Squirrel Race.
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5 days ago | 
wlky.com | Jennifer Osting
The University of Louisville celebrated its class of 2025 with a packed ceremony Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. This marked the first graduation ceremony presided over by UofL's new president, Gerry Bradley, who took office at the end of March. WLKY caught up with Ahmed Alkurdi, who just graduated with a degree in biology and is the first in his family to graduate college. "It's amazing knowing that I could set this goal for my kids to do this same thing also," Alkurdi said.
