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Whether you are into spooky events, the arts, or nature, we’ve got some suggestions to add to your social calendar as temperatures slowly cool this fall.

Evening hikes at Bernheim Forest

If the days remain too sunny and warm for walking, consider venturing out to Bernheim Forest for nighttime ambling. There is a Full Harvest Super Moon hike planned for September 17 from 7:30-10pm where the light will lend itself to even greater discoveries. The cost is $12 for members/ $15 for nonmembers.

Historic home day trips

Fall is a perfect time to venture on a day trip, so consider visiting historic home museums further afield than Louisville. Ward Hall, located in Georgetown, Kentucky, is a Greek Revival mansion completed around 1857 that is over 12,000 square feet. On your way back to Louisville, stop in Frankfort to see Liberty Hall Historic Site, which features two historic homes and four acres of gardens.

Hauntingly good fun at Blackacre Conservancy

You may figuratively lose your head with suspense while exploring the historic buildings of Blackacre and hearing spooky stories. Then you can take a hayride with a headless horseman. The Headless Horseman Hayride and Spooky Stories Walking Tour is $20/person and includes refreshments in the barn built in 1792.

Holiday magic at the Frazier

If spooky season isn’t your favorite, you can soon delve into winter holiday magic at the Frazier History Museum. For the fifth year, it will be hosting Lights on Main starting on November 24 and running through January 6, 2025, in which three floors of the museum become a beautiful holiday forest filled with trees decorated by various individuals and entities throughout the community.

The shashuka dish of tomato stew, poached eggs, and focaccia at Paseo.
Photo by Weyland Ventures

Eat geographically

Louisville is a foodie town, so consider branching out beyond your normal fare. Maybe pick a geographic location and eat from a restaurant (or two) that serves that type of food. For example, if you select Spain, consider grabbing a bite to eat at Paseo, a Spanish-style woodfire grill restaurant on Baxter Avenue, or try Barcelona Bistro Bar in Jeffersontown for authentic Spanish food like ceviche or patatas bravas. If you pick the South Pacific, venture over to South Seas Tiki Bar & Restaurant on Story Avenue.

By Carrie Vittitoe

Fall 2024 | Today's Transitions

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