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Early Childhood Pop-Up: Young Zoologist
Thu, May 28 · 11:00 AM
Zu Zu Ya, Fuzzstration, and Eclectric
Thu, May 28 · 8:00 PM
Kids Cruise
Thu, May 28 · 1:00 PM
THURSDAY, MAY 28
Early Childhood Pop-Up: Young Zoologist
Zu Zu Ya, Fuzzstration, and Eclectric
Kids Cruise
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints
Early Childhood Pop-Up: Young Zoologist
Young Zoologist Practice your observation skills and learn what it takes to be a zoologist. Find our young zoologist stations in the Islands Zone on Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to help us track the behavior of some islands mammals. We’ll work on our observation skills by marking where animals are in the exhibits and what they’re doing. Guests will also be able to test their knowledge by identifying different types of animal scat or tracks. Price FREE with Louisville Zoo membership or admission About Early Childhood Pop-ups The fun will be popping up this spring and summer at the Zoo! Perfect for young learners, these new pop-up programs invite families and their children to play, observe and learn in new ways all while visiting the Zoo! Use your imagination during free play in the Cub House, gather around for a story reading, think like a zookeeper with animal activity stations or go on a Litter Critter quest. Pop up programs are FREE with membership or admission to the Zoo. For a full list of details and available sessions, visit our website. EARLY CHILDHOOD POP-UPS 2026 SCHEDULE Animal Tales Classes from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. April 19: HerpAquarium April 28: Giraffe Exhibit May 5: Islands / Little Penguin Exhibit May 12: Tiger Taiga May 19: Red Panda Exhibit Little Critters Classes held in the MetaZoo from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. April 15, April 22, April 29 May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27 Playtime in the Cub House Classes held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Snow Leopard Cub House presented by PNC. March 28 April 4, April 25 (April 11 Cancelled) May 2, June 6, June 27 Young Zoologist Classes held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Islands Zone April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30 May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
Total Request Thursday
Oteil Burbridge and Friends
Music Bingo With JD Entertainment
Bourbon Through Bluegrass
Thirsty Thursday Karaoke
FRIDAY, MAY 29
Denver Summit FC at Racing Louisville FC
Dj Logik
Louisville Bats vs. St. Paul Saints
Picnic Lunch / Afternoon Cruise
Road to Friendship Tour with Lunar Moth and Kat and the Hurricane with Nekovat and Sphere Bats
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party (18+)
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
Lougrass: Whiskey Bent Valley Boys
Swimming in the Shallows by Adam Bock
CRAFTERNOON: Friday Happy Hour!
Olmsted Parks Beer Garden
Nevermore After Dark
Renata The Band Hits The Roof!
Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) at Speed Cinema
Lampus
Bourbon Through Bluegrass
Jay Chandrasekhar
Future of Fighting 11
Maddy O'Neal
AS YOU LIKE IT
Cancerslug + Scrooge Mandella + Radiokiller + Plague IX
The Spooklights
Julia Cole
Hoosier Daddy in the Forest
Our favorite country cover band returns to the Forest for a night of great tunes and lots of fun. 21+ Music 8pm
Craft Night
Michael Turner
Radical Wave
Plants and People: Horticulture and Infrastructure
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Jimmy “Nerdork” Sowell
21st Annual FEAT 5k wALK/Run for Autism
Open Mic Night: Poetry Slam
Share your voice at our weekly poetry slam and open mic event. All styles welcome. Cash prizes for top performers.
Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) at Speed Cinema
Dj Logik
Mac Saturn
Tampa Bay Rowdies at Louisville City FC
Naga Louisville
Bear Grillz w/ VAPID & Gitsum
AS YOU LIKE IT
Crafternoon
Pawn Shop Guitar
5th Annual Louisville H.E.R.O. Run/Walk/Ruck 5K & 10K
Empty V in the Forest
Music 8pm 21+ Three hours of hard hitting 80’s synth pop / dance music to warm your souls like the spring sun in the Forest.
Calisthenics Boot Camp: Valerie Mills
Start your Saturday with movement and momentum. Join Valerie Mills for an all-levels calisthenic workout designed to build strength, mobility, and collective energy—no equipment, no intimidation, just purposeful movement. The workout is followed by a walking meetup with the Louisville Girls Walking Group, creating space for connection, conversation, and an easy transition from exercise to community care. All levels welcome. Sneakers encouraged. $10 at the door, or pay in advance through Venmo direct to host @vbmills (Valerie Mills).
Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo at Speed Cinema
Sunset Cruise
Makers With Mimosas
Craft Night
Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour
