LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across Kentuckiana.
Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening the weekend of Friday, Jan. 2 to Sunday, Jan. 4.
Kentucky Flea Market New Year's Spectacular
It’s one of the largest flea markets in the country, and this weekend the Kentucky Expo Center was taken over by thousands of people wanting the best deals.
The Kentucky Flea Market New Year's Spectacular will be set up in the West Wing of the Kentucky Expo Center starting Thursday, Jan. 1 through Sunday, Jan. 4.
Explore more than 800 booths with bargains and deals on everything from antiques, collectibles and electronics, to clothing, accessories, arts and crafts, and more. The flea market's $5 and under overstock sale is also returning this year.
The flea market has been a Louisville tradition for over 50 years, and typically happens more than once a year.
Admission is free, but you have to pay to park. You can get a $7.50 rebate/cash back with any purchase. The flea market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, click here.
Dinosaur Adventure
Celebrate a new year by taking a journey back 165 million years to a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Dinosaur Adventure stomps into Louisville this weekend at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Jan. 2-4.
Explorers will walk through millions of years of history while seeing the life-like dinosaurs that ruled the planet.
The event features life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, interactive exhibits and activities for families with kids of all ages.
Children's activities include Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, fossil digs, gemstone mining, face painting, photo opportunities, a coloring station, a prehistoric playground and encounters with baby dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Adventure runs Friday, Jan. 2 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It will open early at 8:30 a.m. Sunday to provide a quieter environment for children with special needs or sensory sensitivities.
Parents and kids ages 2 and up must have a ticket. Children under the age of 2 do not. Tickets cost $25 for adults and teens age 13 and up and $35 for kids ages 2-12. There is also a VIP option for children that costs $99 and includes "the red carpet treatment," with an adventure pack, face painting, a VIP area for stage shows and an exclusive photo with the Velociraptor.
To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.
Louisville Caravan Comedy Contest
Comics from across the region will be in Louisville this weekend for The Caravan Comedy Contest.
Organizers say comics will be competing for cash and booking opportunities. Audience members serve as judges and will help determine who advances to the finals in the contest.
The contest runs Friday, Jan. 2 through Jan. 10, with one to two shows each day.
The event is an 18 and over event and guests are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes before the show starts. Guests must also purchase at least one item, and all sales are final.
To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.
Kentucky Wedding Show
It's quite literally a one-stop wedding shop. The Kentucky Wedding Show will be held Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Marriott Louisville East.
Organizers say the wedding show is the perfect place to save time and stress by planning your entire wedding in one place.
Local wedding professionals, vendors, experts, photographers, florists, caterers, DJs and more will be on hand.
The show will also connect engaged couples with wedding vendors not only in Louisville, but Southern Indiana as well.
Organizers say the event also serves as inspiration for those who may be in the early stages of wedding planning.
The event will also include deals and discounts offered exclusively at the wedding show. Organizers will also give out over $5,000 in door prizes throughout the day.
Saturday's show starts at 1 p.m. and runs through 4 p.m. at the Marriott Louisville East, located at 1903 Embassy Square Boulevard in Louisville.
The wedding show is free for engaged couples and $10 for guests. To learn more, look at a list of vendors, reserve a spot or buy tickets, click here.
East End Farmer's Market 'Holiday Hangover' Sale
The East End Farmer's Market is helping residents who may have had a little too much holiday.
It's hosting a "Holiday Hangover Sale" this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Grace Evangelical Free Church 13060 Factory Lane in Louisville.
The sale is billed as a "cure for your holiday hangover" in the form of a laid back market day. There will be fresh local foods and baked goods for sale, post-holiday deals on crafts and gifts, kids activities and a chance to "refresh and start the new year local."
Admission and parking are free for the outdoor event.
To learn more, click here.
These are just a handful of events scheduled for this weekend. Click here to look at what else is happening across Kentuckiana this weekend.
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