Kathryn Harrington's Society - November 2025

Kathryn Harrington

As the calendar inches toward the end of the year, Louisville proves it’s not ready to hibernate just yet. Our fair city will be rolling out a slew of events that mix giving back, glitz, and a healthy dose of winter wonder. 

First up, the Gilda’s Club of Louisville will host their annual Gilda’s Night on November 7. Named after the legendary Gilda Radner and dedicated to celebrating community and resilience, this night brings together local luminaries for a cause that hits close to home: supporting those affected by cancer. You can expect good food, great company, and enough goodwill to power a small city, all in honor of a comedy icon who proved that laughter really is the best medicine.

Next up, the Muhammad Ali Center Humanitarian Awards reminds us why Louisville is proud to call Ali “The Greatest.” This glamorous event honors those who exemplify Ali’s spirit of compassion, activism, and relentless pursuit of justice. It’s an inspiring night of stories, accolades, and perhaps a few memorable quotes—because if anyone could turn social conscience into a graceful art form, it was Ali himself.

As the leaves fall, the Festival of Trees and Lights kicks off, transforming Slugger Stadium into a dazzling display of holiday cheer. From November 14-16, glittering trees, elaborate decorations, and hundreds of twinkle lights will outshine even your smartphone’s brightest flash. It’s the perfect precursor to the season of giving, where families ooh and ahh, kids get special visits from Santa, and everyone starts feeling just a little more festive. Plus, all of those beautiful trees will be for sale to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital.

And then, just when your holiday spirit has been sufficiently ignited, on November 22 the Norton Snow Ball brings the winter fantasy to life, without the cold! This elegant fundraiser combines frosty elegance with warm-hearted fun, featuring dinner, dancing, and perhaps a few snow-themed surprises (think: faux snow, because Louisville’s snow game is still a work in progress). It’s a night for anyone looking totoast to hope, health, and the holiday season. All funds raised at the Snow Ball benefit Norton Children’s through the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation.

So, whether you’re raising a glass at the Ali Center, marveling at glittering trees, or simply enjoying the charity chic of the Norton Snow Ball, Louisville’s November scene proves that this city masters the art of celebration, even before the Christmas carols truly start. It’s a month blending purpose with party, kindness with glitter, and the everyday magic that turns Louisville into a place where community and cheer go hand in hand.