Not-So-Halloweenie Things to Do in Louisville for October 2011

October always brings its fair share of things to do in Louisville, but most of them involve haunted houses, pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, or anything involving Halloween. This post is not about those events. If you're sick of orange and black, then check out these events guaranteed not to frighten you out of your senses.

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stu_spivack, flickr

National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
Brown Theatre, 315 W Broadway, Louisville KY 40202

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Watching acrobats is always fun - but this company has been doing this for over 60 years! This is their first ever tour of America, so don't miss it!  The show runs for approximately 90 minutes. For more information call 502-562-0152.

Cost: $15.00 - $38.50







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Samuel Hartman, flickr

 Waterfront Heritage Walks with Historian Rick Bell
129 E River Rd, Louisville KY 40202

Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 10:00-11:30 am -OR-
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 2:00-3:30 pm

Explore the history of Louisville's riverfront and the development of the Waterfront Park. The tour will begin at the Belle of Louisville and end at the Lincoln Memorial, and lasts approximately 90 minutes. You'll have an opportunity to purchase Bell's book about its history and have it signed. For more information call 502-574-3768.

Cost: Free!





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 Kentucky Flea Market presented by Stewart Promotions
KY Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville KY 40209

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 12:00 noon-7:00 pm
Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 10:00 am-7:00 pm
Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Over 700 booths to wander around and find that hidden treasure you've been looking for! For more information call 456-2244

Cost: Free!



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Foodways Alliance, flickr

 Oktoberfest: Beer vs. Wine Dinner at the Seelbach Oakroom 500 Fourth St, Louisville KY 40202

Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 7:00 pm

This fun event will be held in the Seelbach Hotel’s historical Rathskellar, reminiscent of a German Hofbrauhaus. The Beer Store will bring some very special beer selections to the table, and sommelier Julie DeFriend will be using her wine pairing savvy as well. For more information call Jennifer Biesel at 502-585-9292.
Cost: Varies depending upon selections.


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