Free August Events
There are plenty of FREE August events to enjoy before and after school begins.
It may be August but summer is still in full swing around Louisville. Check out the list below to find some great FREE August events to keep your family smiling.
Open all month
Free Cultural Pass events continue until August 10th
Various Dates in August:
Shakespeare in the Park – Central Park starting at 8pm, last night is August 10th
August 1
Jammin in Jeff – 6pm-11pm, The Riverstage, Lawn Opens at 6 pm and the show starts with DJ Cam spinning at 6:00pm, Grits & Greens live at 7:00pm and Zepparella headlining at 8:30pm with a thunderous tribute to Led Zeppelin
Summer Reading Finale – Main Library – Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with pizza and a movie! Registration is required, Ages 4-19. Call 502-574-1620 to register, 2-4pm.
Downtown Drive-Ins – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG), The amphitheater opens to the public one hour before sundown when the movies will start. Downtown Drive-Ins will include snacks and beer for purchase.
August 5
National Night Out – Various times and locations
August 8
Highview Friday Fest – 6pm, Local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday, throughout the Summer.
KMAC Tiny Art Tales from 10:30am-11:15am
August 8-9
171st Annual St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids – St. Joseph Childern’s Home – Friday 5:00-11pm and Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am
August 9
Summer Family Fun Day – KMAC, Family Fun Days are free fun-filled days of programming for families and friends of all ages! Family Fun Days are organized in conjunction with each of the Museum’s quarterly exhibitions and feature a number of exciting activities and free admission to the museum all day. 11am-3pm
Jammin in Jeff – 6pm-11pm, The Riverstage, Lawn Opens at 6 pm and the show starts with DJ Ken Hawn kickin’ things off at 6:00pm, Emily Nenni live at 7:00pm and Mark Chesnutt headlining at 8:30pm and bringing that Texas heat to the stage.
August 12
Free Movie Night – Join Iroquois Amphitheater for their Free Summer Movie Series on August 12th with Caddyshack. Gates open at 7:00pm for concessions and door prizes, the movie starts at 8:00!
August 16
Water Wars – Zoom down water slides, test your skills in the obstacle course, or enjoy the splash pad and water tables. Bring your water gun for the ultimate water war experience! And when you’re ready to chill, grab some icy delights from Kona Ice and Cool Treats. Silver Street Park, 12-2pm.
August 22
Downtown Drive-Ins – Men in Black (PG-13), The amphitheater opens to the public one hour before sundown when the movies will start. Downtown Drive-Ins will include snacks and beer for purchase.
August 26
Free Movie Night – Join Iroquois Amphitheater for their Free Summer Movie Series on August 26th with The Big Lebowski. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. for concessions and door prizes, the movie starts at 8:00!
August 27
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday – Louisville’s favorite concert series returns on Wednesday, August 27 with Sixpence None the Richer, Kashus Culpepper and Roadie! The free concerts take place on the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. The Big Four Lawn is located next to the Big Four Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. The shows open at 5pm, with music beginning promptly at 6pm.
