Louisville Slugger Field is home to the Louisville Bats, a Triple-A baseball franchise and affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds; their name is synonymous with the famous wooden bats that many a star batter has used to smack home runs out of the park. Join Buddy the Bat and 13,000 fans, and cheer the team on as they put on a show of some serious sports action. Go bats at the next Louisville Bats baseball game!
Spend a day in the city enjoying nature at the Louisville Nature Center. Discover native wildflower gardens and a pond, butterfly gardens, bird blind, wildlife exhibits and hiking trails that lead you through the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. Be sure to pack a pack a lunch and relax at the picnic tables under the gazebo.
Beatles lovers, celebrate your favorite band at the Abby Road on the River Festival, home to the world's largest Beatles-inspired music festival. Over 40,000 people get their fill of Beatlemania at the five day, multi-stage event honoring the iconic band. Festive Beatle-lovers dance to the band's greatest hits, listen to band related guest speakers and buy of scads of Beatles merchandise.