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Festivals & Events
Here you'll find information on all of our exciting special events, festivals and more happening throughout the season!
Floral Frenzy
Kentucky Kingdom
5/23/2026 — 6/28/2026
Experience color in motion as we celebrate the transition from spring to summertime in Louisville. This festival commemorates the boldness of color with a larger-than-life Mosaiculture and live flower walls and special events.
Free Parking Days
Kentucky Kingdom
6/1/2026 — 12/30/2026
Plan ahead and save $15 per car! All Kentucky Kingdom guests can enjoy FREE Parking on select days throughout the season.
Core and Coasters
Kentucky Kingdom Amphitheater Plaza
6/13/2026
In partnership with Botany Athletics, enjoy a 45-minute bodyweight Pilates class in the park, plus exclusive ride time on the all-new Flying Fox coaster.
Happy Father's Day
Kentucky Kingdom
6/21/2026
This Father's Day, we're honoring dads, grandfathers and fatherly figures with a day full of family fun and some tasty treats!
Floral Frenzy 5K
Throughout The Park
6/27/2026
Kick off your Saturday with a 5K fun run through Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay while being splashed with a vibrant display of colorful powders! Season Passholder and General Admission pricing available.
Bluegrass & Booms
Kentucky Kingdom
7/3/2026 — 7/4/2026
Soar, splash, and kick off the Fourth of July weekend with a BOOM! This festival commemorates Independence Day weekend with daily fireworks and more.
Hurricane Bay Late Access
Hurricane Bay
7/3/2026 — 7/4/2026
During Bluegrass & Booms, enjoy an extra splash of fun! Big Surf will stay open until dusk.
Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom
10/2/2026 — 11/1/2026
Take your fall visit to a new level with world-class rides among towering pumpkin friends, exciting live entertainment, glimmering gourds and trick-or-treat fun around every corner.
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
Throughout The Park
11/21/2026 — 1/2/2027
Immerse yourself in over ONE MILLION lights, Christmas decor as far as the eye can see, a 175-foot long snow tubing hill- featuring real snow, and SO much more!
Louder Than Life
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
9/17/2026 — 9/20/2026
Louder Than Life returns September 17–20, 2026 with the largest lineup in festival history.
Bourbon and Beyond
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
9/24/2026 — 9/27/2026
Bourbon & Beyond delivers 100+ genre-spanning artists including Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, and Chris Stapleton. Beyond the music, expect elevated culinary and spirit experiences with curated pairings and immersive programming.