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Louisville Events, October 2010

Listings of Louisville Events in October 2010

From Jessica Elliott, former About.com Guide

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The following are Louisville events, October 2010. If you're looking for something fun to do in October, you've come to the right place. For more information on any of the events, click on the event's title.

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IdeaFestival

When: September 29 through October 2
Where: Kentucky Center for the Arts
What: From Their Website: Founded in 2000, the IdeaFestival is a world-class event that attracts leading global innovators and thinkers to discuss and celebrate imagination, new perspectives, and transformational ideas.

Louisville International Festival of Film

When: September 30 through October 3
Where: Venues Vary, See Website
What: From Their Website: Louisville’s International Festival of Film is committed to screening artistic films not usually presented through commercial venues, giving independent filmmakers a place to showcase their work.

First Friday Trolley Hop

When: October 1
Where: Downtown Louisville
What: A tour of dozens of galleries in Downtown Louisville’s art district, taking participants to several different art galleries located on the Main, Market, and Fourth Street strips.

St. James Art Fair

When: October 1-3
Where: St. James Court, Old Louisville
What: The St. James Art Fair is an annual event that draws more visitors to Louisville than the Kentucky Derby. It is a three-day event held in historic Old Louisville where more than 700 artists display their work for sale.

Outrunning Autism 5K Run/Walk

When: October 2
Where: Westport Village
What: Funds from this annual 5K event benefit children with autism and their families.

Sanctuary Neighborhood Party and Open House

When: October 2
Where: Sanctuary (Former Jillian's Night Club Building)
What: Live music, artists and performers, local business showcase, free food, and games to celebrate the opening of Sanctuary.

Momentum

When: October 4-8
Where: Southeast Christian
What: From Their Website: In our culture we are surrounded by messages telling us to gain money, status, popularity, and success. At Southeast we think it’s time for a new message. That’s why we are hosting Momentum. Our guests will share their talents, struggles, and triumphs during this moving week.

Caufield's Halloween Parade

When: October 8
Where: Bardstown Road
What: The Caufield's Halloween Parade is an annual event where lovers of Halloween either gather to march down Bardstown Road with their costumes, floats, and decorated cars or line up along the sidewalks of the route to watch as the characters parade by.