Councilman Ken Herndon

08/07/2026

✨ NuLu Nights is back TODAY 🌙🛍

Kick off your weekend in the heart of NuLu on Friday, August 7, from 6–9 PM on E. Market Street!

Enjoy an evening filled with:
🎶 Live music & DJs
🎨 Free caricatures
🛍️ A local farmers market
🐐 Bock Fest baby goats
✨ Pop-up experiences & special offers
🛒 Late-night shopping at your favorite NuLu businesses

Whether you’re shopping, dining, or just soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at NuLu Nights. Grab your friends and family and come experience one of Louisville’s favorite neighborhood traditions!

📍 E. Market Street
🗓️ Friday, August 7
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM

08/07/2026

📣 Beecher Terrace Weekend, Begins TODAY!

Join us as we celebrate Beecher Terrace with a special honorary street name unveiling in recognition of Beecher Terrace legend and longtime community organizer Mitzi McCauley Wilson.

🗓️ August 7–9
📍Baxter Park

Come out and help us honor a true pillar of the community while celebrating Beecher Terrace Weekend!

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

📚✏️ Wishing all of our students a fantastic first day back to school!

This morning, our office is at the corner of 10th & Chestnut to help send students off on the school bus and kick off the new school year with smiles, encouragement, and well wishes.

To all of our students, teachers, staff, and families, we hope this school year is filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and success.

Have an amazing and safe school year! 🍎🚌✨

08/05/2026

Step into Kentucky’s Revolutionary history! 🇺🇸🧵

Join the Frazier Kentucky History Museum for Frazier250: Exploring Revolutionary Threads and I Too Am a Kentuckian on Sunday, August 16.

Discover Revolutionary Threads, a unique exhibit featuring garments inspired by the Patriot soldier ancestors and family members of the Transylvania Chapter NSDAR. Meet the artists, hear the stories behind the designs, and learn about the men and women who fought in the American Revolution.

The program will also feature Brig. Gen. Rob Givens and Col. Amy McGrath, who will share reflections on their military service and Kentucky roots.

📍 Frazier Kentucky History Museum
🕐 Program: 1–2 p.m.
🎟️ Free with museum admission (RSVP required)

Guests can also enjoy light refreshments, hear from museum and KSDAR leadership, and participate in a Q&A following the program.

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/exploring-frazier-250-exhibits?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

08/05/2026

Today, Notice of Public Hearing!

08/04/2026

☀️ Beat the Heat at The Spot! 🎉

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Join The Spot Young Adult Opportunity Center for their Heatwave Hangout!

📅 Thursday, August 14
🕦 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 216 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202

Enjoy:
🍕 Free food
🎮 Games & fun
🤝 Community resources
💼 Meet second-chance employers
✨ Learn more about the Young Adult Opportunity Center and the services available to help you succeed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, explore resources, and have a great time! Bring a friend and join the fun!

08/04/2026

🧠 Become Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid!

Mental health matters, and you can make a difference in the life of a young person.

Join this FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training and learn how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges, respond with confidence, and connect youth to the support they need.

📅 Dates: August 13 & 14 (Attendance is required both days to receive certification.)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 Cost: FREE
📍 Hosted by: Metro United Way

This training is ideal for:
✅ Teachers
✅ School staff
✅ Coaches
✅ Youth group leaders
✅ Camp counselors
✅ Parents
✅ Anyone who works with or supports youth

Help build a stronger, healthier community—one young person at a time. 💙

08/04/2026

🚢 Back-to-School Flash Sale! 📚

Treat yourself or the family to a cruise on the Ohio River! The Belle of Louisville Riverboats is offering 25% OFF all cruises during its Back-to-School Flash Sale.

🗓️ Book August 7–9
🏷️ Use promo code: SCHOOL

Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Louisville’s iconic attractions at a discounted price!

🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://www.belleoflouisville.org/?ref=23151203502-185950656854-fhdirectads_belleoflouisville&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23151203502&gbraid=0AAAAAoy80iv0Qshw8wJVV7Gi-7563dDQU&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm8bTBhDWARIsAC9Hi8k3Kfy5uunSyngD1eUtpAv6w-RiniUr4LLxT3QyUcEQq173_E9MY1waAhOvEALw_wcB

08/04/2026

Looking for fun, affordable activities for your family? 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Check out Baxter Community Center and California Community Center!

From youth programs and sports to fitness and enrichment activities, there’s something for all ages.

Register for upcoming programs today:
https://kylouisvilleweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&location=Baxter+Community+Center&module=AR&_csrf_token=rj5Z146J6M042D2S1Y3G2C4E5U4M5H5D734W5P6G5G0F6T4M6Q6H6X5N4O58570F6T426G6869045Q6G54025F4E58571K4N5R4O69714M4V6H4U1G5S5P58511G5X4Y57

Invest in your family. Get involved.

See you at the community center!