River Valley Weekend Report - 4/18/2014

Easter weekend has arrived, which means there are tons of family events in the Louisville area! The Kentucky Derby Festival is also in full swing so there are several Derby-related events taking place as well. With fantastic weather expected this weekend there is no reason you shouldn’t be out having fun! Some of the highlights of this weekend’s events include the Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic, the 22^nd annual Easter Parade on Frankfort Avenue, and an opportunity to meet a 2014 Winter Olympian!

Events for the weekend of 4/18/2014:

*Asterisk denotes FREE events!

The Night of Champions Dinner | Friday April 18^th | Loft 123 @ Patrick O’Shea’s

Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic | Friday April 18^th | Freedom Hall

Bead & Jewelry Show | Friday April 19^th – Saturday April 20^th | Ramada Plaza Hotel – Blue Grass Pkwy

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/Minimarathon | Saturday April 19^th | Main Street near Slugger Field*

Garlic Day at Bristol East | Saturday April 19^th | Bristol East

2014 NPC Kentucky Derby Festival Championships | Saturday April 19^th | KY Convention Center

22^nd annual Easter Parade | Saturday April 19^th | Frankfort Avenue*

Helicopter Easter Egg Drop | Saturday April 19^th | River Valley Christian Church*

Spring Wildflower Walks | Saturday April 19^th | Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

Eggstravaganza | Saturday April 19^th | Louisville Zoo* (Free with zoo admission)

Easter Brunch Cruise | Sunday April 20^th | Ohio River

Giant Easter Egg Hunt | Sunday April 20^th | Joe Huber’s Farm

For more things to do in Louisville and to search Louisville homes search the Louisville communities page.