The Center for Interfaith Relations is proud to present its 13th Annual Festival of Faiths November 9–15.

Annually held on the second Saturday in October, the Belknap Fall Festival is the original event that began the “Week in the Highlands” series of events. A crowd of 10,000+ people is expected at the 14th Belknap Fall Festival over the course of the two days. The festival is held at the Douglass Loop area, off of Bardstown and Dundee Roads in the upper highlands. Admission to this neighborhood festival is free.

With construction beginning soon for the expansion for the Home of the Innocents, there is plenty of reason for the community to get involved. This Saturday, September 6th is your chance to support one of Louisville’s largest child advocacy centers.

The Big Ol’ Back Yard BBQ will offer food and family fun from 5:30- 8:00 pm at the Home, located at 1100 E Market Street. Come out and listen to music, play some games and enjoy food prepared by local four-star chefs. Hayrides, inflatables for the kids and cornhole games will also be available for this family-friendly event.

The popular and historic Irish Hill Neighborhood will be hosting a festival the weekend of September 5th and 6th that is sure to tickle your funny bone. The Louisville Improvisers and the world-famous Groundlings are the headliners for this celebration at Walden Theater on Payne Street at 8:00 pm. Come out and see some great comedy and acting, and one-of-a-kind improvisation!

On Labor Day weekend 2008, the Belvedere (5th & Main Streets) will be the scene of a festival celebrating the world! Louisville Metro is sponsoring this FREE event on Friday and Saturday from 11am-11pm, and invites visitors to come out and experience the world right at their feet.

This Saturday, July 26th, from 11am- 4pm, the Upper Highlands Neighborhood is sponsoring their annual festival at Atherton High School. It’s a chance for residents to come out and visit vendors, mingle with civic organizations and celebrate during this family-friendly event.

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival announces its 48th season of “Free Will” in Old Louisville’s Central Park with the expansion to two professional shows, Julius Caesar and Pericles. Julius Caesar is directed this year by Director of Education, Pamela Di Pasquale. Directing Pericles in his final year as Producing Artistic Director is Curt L. Toftland.