In addition to The Spirit Ball you are cordially invited to attend any of these other Old Louisville events.

Year around Tours of Old Louisville
Online reservations web site

Ghosts of Old Louisville Tour - This tour is
a must forghost story enthusiasts & history buffs!

Old Louisville Walking Tour

Mansions and Milestones Tour - Enjoy the splendor and history of America's largest victorian neighborhood. Mansion walk-through included.

Step-On/Receptive Tours of Old Louisville (PDF)


Hidden Treasures Garden Tour
Second weekend of July
South Second Street Neigborhood Association
web site
Gardening enthusiasts will have the rare opportunity to tour many different private Victorian gardens as well as enjoy several special features along the way.


Summer Concerts
First Sunday - May through October
Central Park
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Bring a lawn chair, sit under the trees, enjoy these great free music concerts and Olmsted's beautiful Central Park atmosphere.


Shakespeare in Central Park
July - dates vary
Central Park
web site
The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival Central Park is one of the oldest free Shakespeare Festivals in the USA.


St. James Court Art Show
First full weekend of October
St. James Court and neighborhood
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The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and fine crafts show produced by a consortium of five non-profit neighborhood associations. Held in the heart of historic Old Louisville among the country's largest collection of Victorian homes, the St. James Court Art Show has for over four decades provided our neighborhood, city and state with a rich cultural and artistic legacy.


Garvin Gate Blues Festival
Second weekend of October
Oak Street at Garvin Place
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Two days of free blues music in the streets. Old Louisville’s only neighborhood street music festival began in 1988.


Victorian Ghost Walk
Last weekend of October
Old Louisville Visitors Center
218 W. Oak Street
web site
Explore the haunted history of America’s grandest Victorian neighborhood. Roam the streets with ghostly guides and hear first-hand accounts of otherworldly goings-on. Tours depart every 15 minutes 6:00 - 7:30 pm.


Holiday House Tour
First weekend of December
Old Louisville neighborhoods
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Explore the country’s most extensive collection of Victorian mansions and picturesque homes that are lovingly decked in festive holiday decor along with other special holiday events.