With cancer affecting millions of Americans each year, it’s likely that many of us in Louisville know someone with cancer or have gone through it ourselves.

This month, our community joins the fight against breast cancer by hosting the Making Strides of Louisville, KY walk. The walk will serve to honor those who have battled cancer, raise awareness about what people can do to lower their risk, and raise money for the American Cancer Society’s research and services.

Making Strides will be held on Sunday, October 27 in Waterfront Park (129 E. River Road). Registration starts at 11 a.m., and the walk begins at 1 p.m. [Read more…]

Not a fan of scary movies? Does the idea of being terrified…terrify you? Then head on over to the Louisville Zoo for The World’s Largest Halloween Party!

This event, held multiple times throughout the month of October, is perfect for the whole family. The party features trick-or-treating before and after dark amongst costumed storybook characters. Kids will love strolling through the zoo with Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz and getting their picture taken with a giant T-rex. The Halloween party will also feature an impressive jack-o-lantern display with more than two hundred pumpkins. [Read more…]

Have you ever considered adding a furry addition to your family? A dog to play Frisbee with in the park? A cat to cuddle up with on the couch?

If the possibility of pet has been on your mind, consider adopting from the Animal House Adoption Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Animal House is located at 3516 Newburg Road.

If you’re unsure if pet adoption is right for you and your family, visit the Animal House’s Information Station. Here, volunteers can help you figure out what type of animal would best suit your home and situation. [Read more…]

Ladies and gentlemen, start your…rubber ducks?

Prepare for a race even Churchill Downs would be jealous of as the 10^th Annual Ken-Ducky Derby in Louisville kicks off on the Ohio River.

People across Louisville have generously “adopted” rubber ducks to race in the event, with over 20,000 being the goal for the event. All proceeds from adoptions benefit Harbor House of Louisville. [Read more…]

Everyone knows the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Flea markets celebrate this saying by giving old items new life in a second (or third) home.

This summer, the Kentucky Flea Market’s Annual Labor Day Spectacular will offer exciting finds to flea market experts and newcomers alike. The Annual Labor Day Spectacular is a four-day event featuring more than 1,200 booths, 400 of which are dedicated to antiques and collectibles! Attendees will find a mixture of antiques, crafts, collectibles, household goods, health and beauty products, and more. [Read more…]