5 things to do this weekend in the Louisville area April 4 to 6

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across Kentuckiana.

Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6, 2025.

With heavy rain in the forecast and anticipated flooding along the Ohio River, some of these events could be rescheduled or canceled. Head to each event's webpage or social media, linked in each listing below, for updates.

Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars

Your favorite Disney characters are returning to the ice rink in Louisville.

WDRB's Keith Kaiser joined the cast of Disney On Ice at the KFC Yum! Center.

In this latest production of Disney on Ice, every story begins with a wish.

This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs.

56 of your favorite Disney stars shine through.

Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars

KFC Yum! Center

Thursday, Apr. 3 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 4 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 5 - 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Apr. 6 - 2:00 p.m.

Tickets start at $23.50. To purchase tickets, click here.

Louisville Taco Week

The official Louisville Taco Week returns for its sixth year this week, from Mar. 31 to Apr. 6. The special event brings you $2.50 tacos (minimum 3).

Participating restaurants are offering specialty tacos the whole week, with some restaurants offering up to three different taco options.

For seven days, taco lovers will have the opportunity to visit participating Louisville Taco Week locations.

The same people who organized Louisville Burger Week, Louisville Pizza Week, and Louisville Restaurant Week want people to embrace the food and culture of Louisville while getting them out to try new taco and margarita offerings around the city.

Plan your taco adventure with the official Taco Week app, available in the App Store and on Google Play. It has the full list of restaurants, taco specials, locations, hours of operation and more.

Check in at four or more participating locations on the official Louisville Taco Week app, and be entered to win the grand prize of $250 in gift cards and El Jimador swag.

Click here to learn more.

Louisville Ballet's Cinderella

The Louisville Ballet will present its "enchanting rendition" of the beloved classic, "Cinderella," this weekend in Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Louisville.

There are two performances scheduled for Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

It will also be performed Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available on the Louisville Ballet website, or by calling the box office at 502-583-2623.

The show promises to captivate audiences with "breathtaking choreography, stunning sets, and an unforgettable score, bringing a timeless fairy tale to life."

For information or tickets, click here.

Singin' in the Rain

The saying "grab your umbrellas" takes on a whole new meaning with this weekend's forecasted heavy rain as Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, Indiana, presents its first weekend of the musical "Singin' in the Rain" this Saturday and Sunday.

The musical takes place in the golden age of Hollywood in the 1920s, filled with "show-stopping dance numbers and memorable music."

The production runs through May 18, Tuesdays through Sunday evenings, with Sunday and Wednesday matinees.

To learn more, look at a cast list, a buffet menu for the show and ticket information, click here. Tickets include the buffet, tax, and drinks. Desserts and alcoholic beverages are available for an additional charge.

Mint Julep Month Tour & Tasting Experience

Celebrate Spring in Louisville and the upcoming Derby season with a mint julep tour and tasting experience.

The tour and tasting experience is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, but runs every Saturday through April 27 at Bourbon Barrel Foods on Story Avenue in Louisville's Butchertown neighborhood.

Admission costs $25, not including add-ons and fees.

For more information or to reserve a spot, click here.

These are just a few events scheduled for the area this weekend. To explore more, click here.

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