Featured Events

Family Adventure Day: Trick or Treat at the Track | Gates Open Noon | First Race 1:00 p.m.

Calling all little ghouls and goblins! Churchill Downs invites you to a spook-tacular Trick-or-Treat at the Track during Family Adventure Day. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day under the iconic Twin Spires, featuring over 15 kid-friendly stations, including candy stops so your little ones can trick-or-treat along the way, exciting racing action, festive activities for children under 12, and games, crafts, and surprises that will make this a Halloween to remember!

Breeders' Cup Watch Party | Gates Open: 11:15 a.m. | First Race: 1:00 p.m.

Watch the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on the Big Board while enjoying 10 live thoroughbred races every day.

Senior Day | Gates Open Noon |  First Race 1:00 p.m. | Chef's Table Noon

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. Learn more!

Military Appreciation Day: Veterans Day | Gates Open: Noon | First Race: 1:00 p.m. 

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.

Claiming Crown | Gates Open: Noon | First Race: 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate the heart and hustle of Thoroughbred racing at the 27th running of the Claiming Crown. This special event honors the sport’s hardest-working horses and offers thrilling, competitive racing with full fields and high-stakes action. With contenders from coast to coast and stories fans can truly connect with, it's a must-attend day for racing enthusiasts. Don’t miss your chance to witness the grit, glory, and greatness of the Claiming Crown!

Thanksgiving Day | Gates Open: 10:00 a.m. | First Race: 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend at the track with 6 exciting Stakes races, including up and coming Kentucky Derby hopefuls.

The Clark | Gates Open: Noon | First Race: 1:00 p.m.

Come out to the track for exciting live races including The Clark (GII) presented by Norton Healthcare.

Stars of Tomorrow II | Gates Open: Noon | First Race: 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy a great day of racing including Kentucky Derby and Oaks points races and other key stakes!

Stakes Room Brunch | Gates Open Noon |  First Race 1:00 p.m. | Chef's Table Noon

Come out to the track every Sunday during the September and Fall Meet to enjoy brunch & live racing in the renovated Stakes Room.