Featured Events
Get out to the track for the thrills of live racing and the fun events at Churchill Downs.
Twilight Thursdays
Twilight Thursdays – Spring Meet, September Meet
Twilight Thursdays return with Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in the Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet and September Meet!
Every Thursday from Thursday, September 12th to Thursday, September 26th
Military Appreciation Day
It’s Military Appreciation Day at the track, a day filled with gratitude, remembrance, and thrilling horse racing action.
Active-Duty Military or Retired Veterans receive free admission with their Military ID
Thursday, September 12th
College Day
Experience College Day at the track! Get ready for an action-packed day filled with thrilling races, entertainment, and incredible opportunities to win scholarships. Plus, enjoy FREE admission and exclusive discounts at the Churchill Downs store with a valid college ID.
Saturday, September 14th
Senior Day
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $45 and can be purchased by calling 502-636-4450.*
* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.
Friday, September 20th
Wednesday, November 6th
Wednesday, November 20th
Family Adventure Day
Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy a day of fun under the Twin Spires. Thrilling racing, and over 20 activities that kids under 12 can enjoy.
Sunday, September 22nd
Downs After Dark
Get ready for an electrifying night of horse racing as the sun sets and the track comes alive with excitement! Downs After Dark is your ticket to an unforgettable evening filled with thrilling races under the dazzling lights.
Saturday, September 28th
Stakes Room Brunch
Come out to the track every Sunday during the Spring, September or Fall Meet to enjoy brunch & live racing in the renovated Stakes Room.
Every Sunday from Sunday, September 15th to Sunday, September 29th
Trick or Treat at the Track
Trick or Treat at the Track at Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for the entire family to enjoy Halloween fun under the Twin Spires, a day of thrilling racing, and over 15 activities that kids under 12 can enjoy.
Sunday, October 27th
Breeders’ Cup Watch Party
Watch the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on the Big Board while enjoying 10 live thoroughbred races every day.
Friday, November 1st
Saturday, November 2nd
Senior Day
Come out to the track to watch exciting live thoroughbred racing. On Senior Day, Churchill Downs invites guests 60 and older to enjoy lunch on Millionaires' Row for only $45 and can be purchased by calling 502-636-4450.*
* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.
Friday, September 20th
Wednesday, November 6th
Wednesday, November 20th
Veterans Day: Military Appreciation Day
This Veterans Day, we celebrate and honor America’s service men and women for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to sacrifice for the common good. Active members and veterans of the military are invited to enjoy a day at the races.
Sunday, November 10th
Thanksgiving
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with 6 exciting Stakes races, including up and coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
Thursday, November 28th
The Clark
Come out to the track for exciting live races including The Clark (GI)
Friday, November 29th
Stars of Tomorrow II
Enjoy a great day of racing including the Stars of Tomorrow II (GII), Kentucky Derby Points race and other key stakes races!
Saturday, November 30th
Stakes Room Brunch
Come out to the track every Sunday during the Spring, September or Fall Meet to enjoy brunch & live racing in the renovated Stakes Room.
Every Sunday from Sunday, September 15th to Sunday, September 29th
Official Kentucky Derby Store
Shop the latest Kentucky Derby fashions, collectibles and more!
Visit the Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum is one of the region’s premier attractions, celebrating the tradition, history, hospitality, and pride of the world-renowned event that is the Kentucky Derby.
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