Dec 28th - Jan 3rd
Welcome to the first issue of the Louisville Plug!!!
Each week, this email will highlight the best food, events, and local deals around Louisville so you can spend less time scrolling and more time enjoying the city.
Here’s what’s worth your time this week as we ring in the New Year.
🍴 Worth a Bite
If you’re doing a New Year’s Day reset (or recovering from the night before), Maya Bagel Express is a great local option for classic New York–style bagels and quick breakfast sandwiches.
Why it’s worth it:
Simple, fast, and perfect for an easy start to the new year. I mean who doesn’t love a good bagel??
⏰ Open New Year’s Day (6am - 3pm)
🎉 What’s Happening
Louisville’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration with music, dancing, and a midnight ball drop downtown. This is a great option for large groups needing a place to party. Let me know if you are heading out and we might cross paths.
📍 Fourth Street Live!
🕒 Dec 31 @ 8pm
If you’re looking to dance your way into 2026, Howl at the Moon has your spot. Locals love this place for its high energy pianos and playlists that actually get people moving. On New Year’s Eve, the party kicks off early with drinks and music, and by midnight you’re singing along with a full crowd and raising a glass right along with everyone else.
📍 Howl at the Moon Louisville
🕒 Dec 31, 7pm–2am
Want something that feels celebratory but a bit more family-friendly? Head to Kentucky Kingdom. They light up the sky with a fireworks show choreographed to music that’s become a favorite way for folks around town to ring in the new year. Fireworks go off in the evening, and you can catch the display from almost anywhere in the park.
Bonus: Rides and attractions are open earlier in the day if you want a full afternoon of fun before the sparkles start.
📍 Kentucky Kingdom
🕒 Dec 31, Show @ 8:50pm
Early Evening NYE Options
If you want to celebrate before midnight (or with kids), several venues are hosting earlier countdowns and events that are just as fun including:
Noon Year’s Eve activities at the Logan Street Market
First day hike at Tom Sawyer Park
Lights Under Louisville is still going and will not be as busy!
👀 Worth a Look: A Simpler Way to Plan Your Week
This week is a good example of what Louisville Plug is here for. We want to cut through the noise and highlight a few solid options instead of overwhelming lists and videos.
If there’s a spot, event, or deal you think should be featured in future issues, just reply to this email and we will do our best to include it!
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Happy New Year Louisville. Lets make it a great one!
— Louisville Plug