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Beargrass Canoe Tours (4/23-10/7)

Louisville Community Boathouse 1325 River Road, Louisville, KY, United States

Join fellow paddlers and tour guide David Wicks for a three-hour, educational canoe tour of Beargrass Creek and its tributary into the Ohio River. Dress comfortably for outdoor activity, waterproof shoes suggested …

$15

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States

Join us for the long-awaited, official groundbreaking of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens! There will be light refreshments, live music, words from political and religious leaders, and more! All ages welcome. FREE

Free

First Annual Homebrew Fair

Waterfront Botanical Gardens Site 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States

Join the Cultivators for Waterfront Botanical Gardens and other guests for the First Annual Homebrew Fair, part of the much anticipated Groundbreaking weekend festivities. Compete in the homebrew contest, check out vendors, …

Free

Romancing the Plant, with Louisville Literary Arts

Fante's Coffee 2501 Grinstead Dr, Louisville, KY, United States

Join us for open mic readings of classic and contemporary writing that celebrates nature. This event will be hosted by Waterfront Botanical Gardens and Louisville Literary Arts on Wednesday, 2/28 at Fante's Coffee, 6-7:30 PM.

Beargrass Creek Canoe Tours

Louisville Community Boathouse 1325 River Road, Louisville, KY, United States

Join us for a 3-hour canoe tour of Beargrass Creek and its tributary into the Ohio River, with tour guide David Wicks. 
Dress comfortably for outdoor activity. Waterproof shoes recommended, but not mandatory. Bring water and sunscreen. Low difficulty level. Suitable for ages 10 and up. Limit 12 per excursion.

$15

Bug Ball

Graeser Family Education Center 1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

Saturday, October 12, 5-7pm FREE for kids 12 and under (bug costumes STRONGLY encouraged) $10 per adult, $10 per family (pay at the door)   Join us in the Graeser Family Education …

$10

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Gardens Aglimmer – Special “Late Night” General Entry

Graeser Family Education Center 1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

GARDENS AGLIMMER Special "late night' general entry Friday, 12/20   saturday, 12/21 8-9pm $11 per person, kids 12 and under FREE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE, NO ADMISSIONS WILL BE SOLD AT THE …

$11

Go Public Gardens Week: Lighting of the Big Four Bridge

Big Four Bridge 1101 River Rd, Louisville, KY, United States

Friday, May 7 6-9pm Waterfront Park - base of the Big Four Bridge   Come out and celebrate Go Public Gardens Week, hosted across gardens nationwide by the American Public Gardens Association! …

Free

SOLD OUT Music in the Gardens – The Jesse Lees with Otis Junior

WBG Site 1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

Wednesday, May 12 7pm (doors at 6pm) Waterfront Botanical Gardens - 1435 Frankfort Ave, 40206 $35, $30 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Join us for a live …

$35

SOLD OUT Music in the Gardens – Kiana & the Sun Kings

WBG Site 1435 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

Thursday, June 10 WBG, 1435 Frankfort Ave 7pm (doors at 6pm) $35, $30 WBG members (use code WBGMEMBER at checkout to receive discount) Join us for a live performance in the Gardens, …

$35