Things to Do Around Louisville: Oct. 18-20

Jayvon Rankin

Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, Iroquois Amphitheater

This Louisville event, celebrating its 7th year in 2019, is held in Iroquois Park with 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a 1/3-mile walking trail, illuminated at night as an “art show.” On Sunday through Thursday nights the show runs from dusk (approximately 7:15 p.m.) to 11 p.m. and the box office is open from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30pm. Friday and Saturday nights the show from dusk to midnight and the box office is open from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m..

Let’s Talk: Moved By Music

Sunday, October 20, The Frazier History Museum will host free performances of local musicians including Louisville Folk Show, Jecorey Arthur and the Kentucky Country Day School chamber ensemble. The performances will lead up to a special jam session at the end featuring all of the musicians. The event is free, but you must register beforehand. 

Neighborhood Bike-In: Tyler Park

The Neighborhood Bike-In is a drive-in style movie showing, but with bikes. The event is hosted by Olmstead Parks Conservancy and will take place at Tyler Park. You can walk, drive or bike around the Tyler Park neighborhood and check out the live local music, food trucks, brew, games and more. The evening ends with a showing of James and the Giant Peach. The activities start at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. 

After Hours at The Speed

Tonight the Speed Art Museum is hosting “Hours After at The Speed,” an event they host monthly. The museum will be open until 10 p.m and will feature music, performances, a cash bar and food. The next After Hours will take place November 15.

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