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title: "Louisville events this week: Boo at the Zoo, Frankenstein and more"
description: "Things to do in Louisville this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: Boo at the Zoo; Frankenstein; A John Williams Halloween."
---

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# [Louisville events this week: Boo at the Zoo, Frankenstein and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/louisville-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Oct 26, 2026, 9:54:00 PM

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Louisville has a full weekend of things to do. Here are 4 events happening this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. Boo at the Zoo

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 5 to 10 p.m.  
**Where:** Louisville Zoo

Trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under, rides and attractions. [Event details](https://louisvillezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-2026/2026-10-30/).

## 2. Frankenstein

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31, 1:30 p.m.  
**Where:** The Brown Theatre

Louisville Ballet's Halloween-weekend production. [Event details](https://louisvilleballet.org/frankenstein/).

## 3. A John Williams Halloween

**When:** Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.  
**Where:** Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center

The Louisville Orchestra plays film music by John Williams. [Event details](https://www.louisvilleorchestra.org/events/detail/john-williams-halloween-25758).

## 4. System Override Halloween Party

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to midnight (21+)  
**Where:** Fourth Street Live!

A 21+ Halloween night party downtown. [Event details](https://4thstlive.com/events-and-entertainment/events/2026/system-override-halloween-party).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Louisville this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Louisville).

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*Header photo: BlueShirtz, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Louisville_Zoo_-_March_2025.jpg) (cropped)*

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