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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 Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29.

Louder Than Life

A massive crowd filled the Highland Festival Grounds on Thursday for the first day of Louder Than Life — and maybe the only dry day of the four-day festival.

More than 190,000 people are expected to attend Louder Than Life through Sunday after Bourbon & Beyond drew a record crowd to Louisville. The two festivals are expected to bring an economic impact of more than $33 million to Louisville.

Mötley Crüe, Korn, Slipknot and Slayer will headline the festival. And Breaking Benjamin, Anthrax, Staind, Evanescence, Disturbed, Judas Priest and Dropkick Murphys join a lengthy list of acts that includes Louisville's Tantric.

Last year, the rock music festival attracted thousands to Louisville from all 50 states and 22 countries to see Green Day, Foo Fighters, Tool, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold and Weezer, bringing in a record 180,000 people for the festival.

Rain and gusty winds forced organizers to cancel the second day of the festival on Friday. Attendees who purchased single-day Friday passes will be able to use their pass Saturday or Sunday, but they must have their original Friday wristband to scan in for access to the festival.

Any weather announcements will be made on video boards, social media and the music festival's app.

Unlike Bourbon & Beyond, Louder Than Life attendees will be able to scan out and back in in order to go back to their cars and change to dry clothes, wipe off, etc.

Headed to Louder Than Life in Louisville? Click here for WDRB's guide for what you need to know before you go.

NuLu Fest

The 14th annual NuLu Fest is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The NuLu Business Association's annual fall block party offers live music, regional micro-brewed beers, activities for all ages, and numerous food and retail booths by local vendors. Shops along East Market Street in NuLu will also be open.

Live music will be played from Louisville Leopards Percussion, School of Rock, Enemy of None, Jaxon Lee Swain, The Daddy Sisters, Ben Sollee and Marzz throughout the day.

The festival is free, family-friendly and open to the public, but pets are not allowed. It's held in the 600-900 blocks of East Market Street.

For more information, including a live music schedule, click here.

Boo at the Zoo

The Louisville Zoo's annual Halloween celebration gets underway this weekend, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.

A Louisville tradition for more than 40 years, the Halloween season transforms the zoo into a living storybook, complete with some favorite characters brought to life, making for a safe place to trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under. 

Tickets are $13.50 for all non-members aged 3 and older and $7 for all members 3 and older. Children under the age of 3 get in free without a ticket.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, click here. 

Boo at the Zoo runs Sept. 28-29, Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, and 24-27 from 5-9 p.m. nightly.

St. Matthews Friends of the Library Book Sale

A cozy weekend calls for a new book to read.

Drop by the St. Matthews Branch Library this weekend to check out some bargains on the library's wide selection of gently-used books.

The event is free to attend but cash only.

The sale takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1-4 p.m.

The St. Matthews branch is located at 3940 Grandview Avenue.

Proceeds raised will benefit the St. Matthews Friends of the Library.

September Meet at Churchill Downs

Racing has returned to Churchill Downs with the September Meet.

The races from Sept. 12-29 at the historic Louisville racetrack are worth more than $3.5 million.

Downs After Dark: Oktoberfest (Saturday, Sept. 28):

  • The final Downs After Dark of the year will take place Saturday, Sept. 28 as Churchill Downs presents “Oktoberfest” where the spirit of Munich will come to the Twin Spires with an array of local brews from West Sixth Brewing and Gravely Brewing Co in a beer garden; sizzling bratwurst and savory pretzels; lively polka dancing; yodeling contest; live music and world-class horse racing. Admission gates will open at 5 p.m., and the 11-race program will happen between 6-11:10 p.m. General admission to Downs After Dark is $20 and includes an official program. Guests under the age of 18 will only be admitted to the track if accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Outdoor box seats range from $28 to $38 per person. Limited premium dining packages are available starting at $91 per person including our new and exclusive Oktoberfest VIP Package. Experience Churchill Downs like never before in our new Paddock-facing Loges with seating for four or six guests. Each package includes the following per guest: Covered loge seating that overlooks the newly renovated Paddock, a Churchill Downs-branded beer stein and two beer tickets. For the group: a shareable Oktoberfest-themed charcuterie board and a guided Paddock tour.

Stakes Room Brunch (Sunday, Sept. 29):

  • On Sundays, Churchill Downs is offering a brunch special in the Stakes Room. The $87 package for adults and $34 package for children includes a seat in the Stakes Room on the fourth floor of the Clubhouse and all-you-can-eat access to the brunch menu that includes scrambled eggs; biscuits and country gravy; French toast; hot brown; carved honey ham; crispy bacon; sausage patties; hash brown potatoes with peppers and onions; fresh fruit; garden vegetables; salads; breakfast breads; and a chef’s dessert display.

For more information and tickets, click here.

To read more about the September Meet, click here.

Bonus Events:

We've reached the fall season, so there are also multiple markets, concerts and more happening this weekend:

Live music, entertainment:

  • Official Louder Than Life After-Party 
    • Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
    • Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center
    • 830 Phillips Lane
    • Music by DJ Odeski
    • Full Contact Karaoke
    • Tickets available for $25 by clicking here
  • Tyler Braden
    • Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
    • PBR Louisville, 432 South 4th Street
    • Tickets available by clicking here
  • Concert Under the Cupola 
    • Sunday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
    • Peterson Dumesnil House
    • 301 South Peterson Avenue, Louisville
    • Free
    • Louisville Mandolin Orchestra
    • For more information, click here
  • Tyler Park Jazz Festival 
    • Sunday, Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m.
    • Tyler Park Drive in the Highlands
    • Free
    • For more information, click here
  • More than Friends Louisville: RNB Only Day Party 
    • Sunday, Sept. 29 
    • 2-8 p.m.
    • Happy Endings Party Lounge, 723 South 4th Street
    • For more information and tickets, click here
  • Dayglow: The Tour 
    • Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.
    • Mercury Ballroom, 611 South 4th Street
    • Tickets available for $35-$50 by clicking here

Sports:

For the family:

  • 18th Community Health & Safety Fair 
    • Sunday, Sept. 29
    • 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Holy Family Saffin Center
    • 3938 Poplar Level Road in Louisville
    • Free
    • 60+ exhibitors for health and safety, medication disposal, flu and COVID vaccines, massages, door prizes, screenings, giveaways, refreshments, education, activities and more
    • Non-perishable food and personal items collection 
    • New or lightly-worn shoe collection for Waterstep
    • Norton Mobile Wellness Van for women's exams and mammograms
    • For more information click here
    • To register for the wellness van call (502) 899-6842
  • Hermitage Horse Tour 
    • Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29
    • Hermitage Farm at 10500 West Highway 42 in Goshen, Kentucky
    • $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $14 per child
    • Provides an inside look at the inner workings of an operational Thoroughbred Nursery 
    • For tickets and more information, click here

Markets and more: 

  • Jeffersontown Farmers' Market 
    • Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
    • Jeffersontown Farmers' Market Pavilion
    • 10434 Watterson Trail
    • Local produce, flowers, baked and artisanal goods and more
  • Floyds Knobs Farmers Market 
    • Sunday, Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • 400 block of Lafollette Station — Lawrence Banet Road/Highway 150 in the parking area next to Landmark Dental Care, across from McDonalds (near Highlander Point) 
    • Local farmers and small businesses will offer seasonal produce, local meats, eggs, honey, microgreens, jams and jellies, macramé, arts and crafts, plants, a market grill and more
    • For more information, click here
  • Fall Plant Sale 
    • Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
    • 12-4 p.m.
    • 6220 Old Lagrange Road, Crestwood
    • For more information, click here

These are just a handful of events happening this weekend. To look at a full calendar of other markets, concerts and more, click here.

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